10-Day Mongolia Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 10-day Mongolia tour itineraries

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• Mongolia Sagsai Eagle Festival

  A fascinating 10-day route links 4 destinations from Ulaanbaatar to Altai Mountains. The Sagsai Eagle Festival takes center stage for 2 days, alongside visits to Gandantegchinlen Monastery, Altai Tavan Bogd National Park's glaciers, and stays with nomadic families in traditional gers.

  

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  • Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

    779 mi

  • Ulgii Mongolia

    66 mi

  • Altai Tavan Bogd National Park Mongolia

    52 mi

  • Sagsai Mongolia

    793 mi

  • Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

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• 10 Days in Mongolia, incl. Ulaanbaatar and Gobi Desert

  A mesmerizing 10-day route connects 7 Mongolian cities, from Ulaanbaatar to Karakorum's ancient capital. Wild horses roam Hustai National Park, while a 3-4 hour trek through Yolyn Am gorge and a 290km drive across the Gobi Desert lead to sunset at Bayanzag's Flaming Hills.

  

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  • Day 1

    Ulaanbaatar

    Arrive at Chinggis Khaan International Airport and head to your hotel in the city center. Pick a hotel near Sukhbaatar Square for easy access to restaurants and the State Department Store where you can grab any supplies you need for the trip.

    
  • Day 2

    Hustai National Park

    Visit Gandan Monastery in the morning before taking a 2-hour drive to Hustai National Park. You'll have a chance to see the Takhi, the world's only truly wild horses. Visit early morning or late afternoon when the horses are most active. The temperature can change quickly even in summer so bring layers.

    
  • Day 3

    Karakorum

    Take a 4-5 hour drive to the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Stop at Erdene Zuu Monastery, the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia with its 108 surrounding stupas. Women should bring a headscarf and everyone should remove hats inside temples. Consider getting an English-speaking guide at the local museum to better understand the history.

    
  • Day 4

    Ongi Temple

    Drive 290km through the Mongolian steppe to reach Ongi Temple ruins. Your driver will know good spots to stop for photos along the way. The ruins look beautiful at sunset. You'll stay at your first ger camp here, giving you a real taste of traditional Mongolian living.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Gobi Desert Exploration

    See the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag, where dinosaur fossils were discovered. Head to the huge Khongor sand dunes the next day. Plan to climb the dunes early morning or late afternoon when the sand isn't too hot. If you want to ride camels book through your ger camp instead of independent operators.

    
  • Day 7

    Yolyn Am (Eagle Valley)

    Take a 3-4 hour trek through this impressive gorge. You'll need sturdy shoes with good grip since the valley floor can get slippery. Bring binoculars to spot wildlife like ibex and bearded vultures. If you're visiting in spring you might still see ice in the deepest parts of the gorge.

    
  • Day 8

    Terelj National Park

    Fly back to Ulaanbaatar then drive an hour to Terelj National Park. Check out Turtle Rock and Ariyabal Meditation Temple. Take the temple stairs slowly the altitude can be challenging. The viewing platform near the temple is a popular spot for sunset.

    
  • Day 9

    Genghis Khan Statue and Ulaanbaatar

    Visit the huge Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue an hour's drive from Terelj. Get to the viewing platform on the horse's head early to avoid the crowds. Back in Ulaanbaatar you can shop for souvenirs at the State Department Store or try Naran Tuul Market for more authentic items.

    
  • Day 10

    Departure

    Book an afternoon flight to avoid Ulaanbaatar's morning traffic. If you have time visit the National Museum of Mongolia before heading to the airport.

    

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• Mongolian Odyssey: From Gobi to Heartland

  A grand 10-day odyssey spans 9 distinct destinations across 2,600km of Mongolia. From Ulaanbaatar, the route takes in Gobi's Flaming Cliffs, UNESCO's Orkhon Valley, and ancient Kharakhorum, with 7 nights in traditional gers and homestays with nomadic families.

  

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  • Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

    237 mi

  • Tsagaan Suvarga Mongolia

    94 mi

  • Dalanzadgad Mongolia

    51 mi

  • Valle di Yol Mongolia

    25 mi

  • Bayanzag Mongolia

    84 mi

  • Ongiin Khiid Mongolia

    158 mi

  • Orkhon Valley National Reserve Mongolia

    151 mi

  • Khorgo Trekhiin Tsagaan Nuur Mongolia

    9 mi

  • Khorgo Volcano Mongolia

    154 mi

  • Kharkhorin Mongolia

  • Erdene Zuu Monastery Mongolia

    196 mi

  • Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

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