Mongolia Explorer
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Local culture
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 14 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-36024
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- An adventurous journey by 4WD across Mongolia's dramatic landscapes to the Gobi Desert
- Stay in gers and discover Mongolia's fascinating nomadic lifestyle and warm hospitality
- Naadam Festival special departures in an authentic rural setting
Endless blue skies, stunning scenery, vast desert and welcoming nomadic hospitality is everything that is great about this exploration of Mongolia. We visit ancient Buddhist monasteries and the sacred Orkhon Valley, discover the great Gobi Desert and learn about the traditions and culture of this fascinating and little known country. Please note the Naadam Festival departure is 1 day longer, please select the relevant itinerary by clicking the package of interest at the top of the day to day itinerary.
Steppe, mountains and deserts - Explore spectacularly varied Mongolian landscapes
Gobi Desert - Travel through one of the most remote parts of our planet and marvel at the beautiful extremes
Kharakorum - Explore Genghis Khan's ruined capital and the revived Erdene Zuu Monastery
Naadam Festival Departures - Experience Mongolia's biggest celebration of the year in authentic settings
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Day 1 : Join trip in Ulaanbaatar
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Day 2 : Drive to Hustai National Park. Search for Perzevalski wild horses
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Day 3 : Drive to Khogno Khan Mountain via herding family visit in the mini-Gobi
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Day 4 : Visit Erdene Zu Monastery en route to Kharkorum
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Day 5 : Drive to Orkhon Valley via Tovkhon mountain-top Monastery
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Day 6 : In the Orkhon Valley. Visit local family and learn about nomadic life
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Day 7 : Drive to Ongii Temple
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Day 8 : Cross the Gobi Desert to the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag
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Day 9 : Journey to the Khongor 'Singing' Sand Dunes
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Day 10 : Drive to the Yol Valley (Vulture Gorge)
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Day 11 : Visit Dalanzadgad Dinosaur Museum and drive to the White Stupa Cliffs
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Day 12 : Journey to Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park
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Day 13 : Return to Ulaanbatar and explore the capital
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Day 14 : Tour ends in Ulaanbaatar
- 14 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches, 12 Dinners
- Bayangol Hotel (2 nights)
- Hustai National Park (1 night)
- Khogno Khan Ger Camp (1 night)
- Urguu Ger Camp (1 night)
- Orkhon Valley Eco-Ger Camp (2 nights)
- Secret of Ongi Camp (1 night)
- Mongolian Gobi Ger Camp (1 night)
- Gobi Erdene Ger Camp (1 night)
- Khan Bogd Ger Camp (1 night)
- White Stupa Ger Camp (1 night)
- Erdene Ukhaa Ger Camp (1 night)
- Driver(s)
- Bus
- 4WD
- Explore Tour Leader
- Local Guide(s)
- Any international flights to/from Ulaanbaatar are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Mongolia Explorer tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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- Earn US$ 109+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Mongolia Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 03 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 03 July 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceMongolia Explorer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Mongolia Explorer tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) Â within 72 hours of departure.