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Journeys: Discover Mongolia

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14 days
14 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
14 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Visit with a nomadic camel-herding family in the Gobi to learn how to build a local ger (yurt) and take a lesson in archery: Mongolia’s national sport.

Experience the uniqueness of Mongolia’s incredible culture up close with a visit to a yak herding family to milk watch them milk the yaks and try their fresh yak milk products.

Discuss the history of Buddhism in Mongolia with the head monk of Erdeni Dzu Monastery-one of the oldest Buddhist complexes in the region.

Hear from rangers at Hustai National Park and track wild horses across the grassy steppe.

Itinerary

Vast steppe, wild horses, and centuries-old traditions await on the "Journeys: Discover Mongolia" tour, a 14-day moderate adventure perfect for experienced explorers and seniors seeking a blend of culture, history, and natural wonder. Setting out from Ulaanbaatar, this small group trip immerses travelers in Mongolia’s deep-rooted Buddhist heritage with guided visits to the temples and monasteries that have survived the region’s turbulent history.

Roam the grassy plains of Hustai National Park, home to the rare Przewalski’s horses, and journey through the ancient capital of Kharkhorin, the spiritual heart of the Mongol Empire. Traverse the dramatic Gobi Desert, whose vast sands conceal prehistoric secrets and dinosaur fossils. Days are punctuated by museum and gallery visits, scenic walks, and authentic interactions with Mongolia’s nomadic people, providing a rare window into their enduring way of life.

The tour package includes accommodations, meals, and transport, ensuring comfort and ease as you venture through ten diverse destinations. The moderate activity level means you’ll spend several hours on your feet each day, ideal for travelers who relish a touch of adventure without extreme exertion.

A distinctive highlight of this trip is the opportunity to experience Mongolia’s untouched wilderness and living traditions, far from the typical tourist trails. For those who crave both cultural depth and untamed beauty, this journey offers a truly unique and enriching exploration of Asia’s last great frontier.

day 1Ulaanbaatar

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included. After the welcome meeting, join your group for an orientation walk around Ulaanbaatar on the way to an optional welcome dinner.

Accomodation
Chinggis Khaan Hotel (or similar)
Transport
Arrival Transfer
Included Activity
Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Ulaanbaatar

day 3Ulaanbaatar/ Baga Gazriin Chuluu

day 4Baga Gazriin Chuluu/ Bulgan

day 5Bulgan

day 6Bulgan

day 7Bulgan/ Ongiin Khiid

day 8Ongiin Khiid/ Orkhon Valley

day 9Orkhon Valley

day 10Orkhon Valley/ Elsen Tasarkhai

day 11Elsen Tasarkhai

day 12Elsen Tasarkhai/ Khustai National Park

day 13Khustai National Park/ Ulaanbaatar

day 14Ulaanbaatar

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels – 3 nts, Ger camps – 9 nts with ensuite bathroom; 1 nt with shared bathroom.
Meals
13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners
Note: Allow USD100-130 for meals not included.
Transport
Private vehicles, 4x4, walking, hiking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
National Geographic Expedition Leader
Included activities
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Nomadic Family Desert Ger Building & Archery Lesson Experience, BulganYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Yak Milking with Herding Family, Orkhon ValleyYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Yak Family Farm Experience, Orkhon ValleyYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Erdene Zuu Monastery, KharkhorinYour G for Good Moment: Cafe No Limits Visit, UlaanbaatarYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and GroupNational Museum of Mongolia Visit & TourNalaikh Village Family Ger District LunchGenghis Khan Monument VisitGandan Monastery Guided TourZorgol Khairkhan Mountain & Picnic LunchBaga Gazriin Chuluu National Park HikeYolyn Am VisitMoltsog Els Sand DunesFree time in Bulgan, Elsen TasarkhaiFlaming Cliffs VisitOngiin Khiid and Hoshuu Monasteries VisitOrkhon Waterfall HikeMongolian Dumpling (Buuz) cooking classKhorkhog (Mongolia Traditional BBQ)Erdene Zuu MonasteryKarakorum MuseumUvgun Monastery HikeKhustai National Park (Khustain Nuruu) VisitMongolian Cultural ShowArrival Transfer

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