Experience the Gobi Desert, known for its sand dunes, mountains and rare animals, from your ger camp of yurt-like tents. Journey through the desert to Khongoryn Els’s “singing sand dunes” and Bayanzag’s “flaming cliffs.” Visit Ulaanbatar’s National History Museum, Fine Arts Museum and 976 Gallery of contemporary art. Try your hand at archery and learn to set up a traditional ger before travelling along the Tuul River, then ride past nomadic villages on horseback to your “glamping camp” in Terlj National Park. Enjoy traditional Mongolian barbecue and a folklore performance.
Language
Mongol
Time Zone
GMT+8
Currency
Mongolian Tughrik (MNT)
Average Temp
31° F
Mongolia Expedition
Rugged Expanses & Nomadic Culture
Inspire Your Expedition with Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Private transfer to hotel
Afternoon private tour:
- Fine Arts Museum
- Natural History Museum
Accommodations: Kempinski Hotel
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 – ULAANBAATAR / DALANZADGAD / GOBI GURVANSAIKHAN NATIONAL PARK – GOBI MIRAGE CAMP
Private airport transfer for flight to Dalanzadgad
Private transfer to Ger camp in Gobi Desert
Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park:
- Eagle Valley (Yolyn Am) hike
- Natural History Museum
Accommodations: Gobi Mirage Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – KHONGOR SAND DUNE
Private transfer to Khongor Sand Dune
Private Full-day tour:
- Khavtsgait Khad rock formation petroglyphs
- Khongoryn Els “singing” sand dunes
- Camel Ride
- Visit with local family
Accommodations: Buren Ger Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – BAYANZAG
Private transfer to Bayanzag “Flaming Cliffs:”
- Fossils discovered by Roy Chapman Andrews
- Human traces from the Stone Age
Accommodations: Gobi Mirage Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – DALANZADGAD / ULAANBAATAR / GORKHI TERELJ NATIONAL PARK – TUUL RIVERSIDE LODGE
Transfer to Dalanzadgad for flight to Ulaanbaatar
- 976 Art Gallery – contemporary art
Lunch
Transfer to Ger camp in Gorkhi Terelj National Park:
- Archery lesson
- Botanical hike
Accommodations: Tuul Riverside Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – TUUL RIVERSIDE LODGE
- Learn to set up traditional Ger
- Afternoon at leisure
- Traditional Mongolian Barbecue (Khorhog)
Accommodations: Tuul Riverside Lodge Breakfast,
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – TSONJIN BOLDOG / TERELJ NATIONAL PARK
Private transfer to Tsonjin Boldog
- Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue
- Horseback ride to Terelj Glamping site
Accommodations: Terelj Glamping Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – TERELJ
Traditional Mongolian Family visit
Afternoon free
Accommodations: Terelj Glamping Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 – ULAANBAATAAR
Private transfer to Ulaanbaatar
- Zaian Memorial Arch
Lunch
Afternoon tour:
- Bogd Kind Winter Palace Museum
- Optional shopping
Folklore performance & dinner
Accommodations: Kempinski Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 – ULAANBAATAAR / HOMEWARD BOUND
Private transfer to airport for flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Starting at $4,500 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, airfare not included)
Itineraries are customized to travelers’ interests and preferences.
Final prices will vary based on dates of travel and number of travelers.
Our trip to Sicily was excellent. With NEI’s help, our tour guides could not have done a better job of showing us architectural ruins, beautiful scenery and quaint towns. Knowing that we’re foodies, they also arranged for us to enjoy delicious cuisine ranging from street fare to gourmet.
Mark S.
Hamilton, ON
When to go:
Best times are from April to October
What to eat:
Khuushuur (fried mutton-filled pastries), Buuz (dumplings), Mutton kebabs
What to pack:
Long & short-sleeved shirts & t-shirts; trousers, jeans, shorts, skirt; rain jacket; layering & waterproof clothing; shawl or scarf; swimwear; comfortable walking & hiking shoes; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat; insect repellent; camera equipment; universal adapter
