If a booked with you (Tour Radar) would it be possible to offer a special last minute price (just a very courteous question) like a discount or the must-single-supplement included please?

Intrepid would be able to offer $250.00 USD off the current price for this departure. And of course if you're looking to switch your current 2027 booking now to 2026 then you would have your deposit to put towards this as well.

In Mongolia, are there hotels with private bathrooms in the cities we stay? What transportation is used to move between cities? Do we use the Trans-Mongolian Railway from China to Mongolia?

In Mongolia, you will stay in hotels in the cities (mostly with private bathrooms) and in ger camps in rural areas, where bathroom facilities are shared. For transportation, the tour uses a mix of trains, private vehicles, and the metro. You will also travel on the Trans-Mongolian Railway from China to Mongolia, crossing the border by train.

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Itinerary

Day 1
Shanghai
Optional Activities
- Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre visit
- Yuyuan Garden visit
- Shanghai Museum visit
- Bund walking tour
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks
The Bund
Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre
Yuyuan Garden
Shanghai Museum
Day 2
Shanghai to Wuxi to Shanghai
Included Activities
- Bullet train to Wuxi
- Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area walking tour
- Jichang Garden visit
Optional Activities
- Rooftop bar visit in Shanghai
Landmarks
Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area
Xihui Scenic Area
Jichang Garden
Day 3
Shanghai to Xi'an
Included Activities
- Bullet train to Xi'an
- Bell and Drum Towers walking tour
- Muslim Quarter exploration
- Street snack sampling
Optional Activities
- Local specialty dining (pao mo, hand-pulled noodles, meat skewers)
Landmarks
Bell Tower
Drum Tower
Muslim Quarter
Great Mosque
Day 4
Xi'an
Included Activities
- Terracotta Warriors leader-led tour
Optional Activities
- Tang Paradise walking street exploration
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda visit
- Local nightlife
Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Tang Paradise
Day 5
Xi'an to Beijing
Included Activities
- High-speed train to Beijing
- Private vehicle transfer to guesthouse
Optional Activities
- Short hike to Great Wall for sunset viewing
Landmarks
Great Wall of China
Day 6
Great Wall
Included Activities
- Jinshanling Great Wall section hike
- Great Wall history and scenery exploration
Landmarks
Great Wall of China
Jinshanling section
Day 7
Beijing
Meals
Dinner (Farewell dinner with Beijing duck)
Included Activities
- Tiananmen Square visit
- Forbidden City exploration
Optional Activities
- Temple of Heaven visit
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Gate of Heavenly Peace
Mao's Mausoleum
Great Hall of the People
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Day 8
Beijing
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner at local Beijing duck restaurant
Day 9
Beijing to Chifeng to Reshui
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Bullet train to Chifeng
- Chifeng Museum visit
Landmarks
Chifeng Museum
Day 10
Inner Mongolia Grasslands
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Huanggangliang National Forest Park exploration
- Asihatu Stone Forest visit
- Gongge'er Grasslands viewing
Landmarks
Huanggangliang National Forest Park
Huanggang Peak
Asihatu Stone Forest
Gongge'er Grasslands
Day 11
Hunshandake Sandy Land to Xilinhot
Meals
Lunch (BBQ lunch at Ulihan Desert Campsite)
Included Activities
- Hunshandake Sandy Land visit
- Ulihan Desert Campsite BBQ lunch
- Dali Lake visit
Landmarks
Hunshandake Sandy Land
Xilingol Grassland
Ulihan Desert Campsite
Dali Lake
Day 12
Xilinhot to Sainshand
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trans-Mongolian Railway journey to Sainshand
Landmarks
Zamiin-Uud
Day 13
Sainshand
Included Activities
- Sainshand walking tour
- Noyon Khutagt Museum visit
- Khamriin Monastery visit
- Meditation caves exploration
- Mongolian Shambala energy centre visit
Landmarks
Noyon Khutagt Museum
Khamriin Monastery
Mongolian Shambala
Day 14
Sainshand to Ulaanbaatar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional home-cooked lunch with camel herder family)
Included Activities
- Mountain of Wishes visit and climb
- Camel herder family visit
- Traditional home-cooked lunch with camel herder family
- Overnight train to Ulaanbaatar
Landmarks
Mountain of Wishes
Day 15
Ulaanbaatar and Khustai National Park
Included Activities
- Chinggis Khaan Statue visit
- Museum in statue's base visit
- Khustai National Park settlement
Optional Activities
- Optional breakfast at local cafe
- Lunch at monastery cafe in Nalaikh town
Landmarks
Chinggis Khaan Statue
Khustai National Park
Nalaikh
Day 16
Khustai National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Khustai National Park leader-led hike
- Ungut Stone Monuments visit
Landmarks
Khustai National Park
Ungut Monument
Day 17
Ulaanbaatar
Optional Activities
- Central square orientation walk
- Optional lunch at cafe
- Local handicraft shopping
- City sights and museums exploration
- Cultural performance with throat singing and traditional dancing
- Optional farewell dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Ulaanbaatar central square
Day 18
Ulaanbaatar

Landmarks
The Bund
Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre
Yuyuan Garden
Shanghai Museum

Landmarks
Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area
Xihui Scenic Area
Jichang Garden

Landmarks
Bell Tower
Drum Tower
Muslim Quarter
Great Mosque

Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Tang Paradise

Landmarks
Great Wall of China

Landmarks
Great Wall of China
Jinshanling section

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Gate of Heavenly Peace
Mao's Mausoleum
Great Hall of the People
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven

Landmarks
Chifeng Museum

Landmarks
Huanggangliang National Forest Park
Huanggang Peak
Asihatu Stone Forest
Gongge'er Grasslands

Landmarks
Hunshandake Sandy Land
Xilingol Grassland
Ulihan Desert Campsite
Dali Lake

Landmarks
Zamiin-Uud

Landmarks
Noyon Khutagt Museum
Khamriin Monastery
Mongolian Shambala

Landmarks
Mountain of Wishes

Landmarks
Chinggis Khaan Statue
Khustai National Park
Nalaikh

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Khustai National Park
Ungut Monument

Landmarks
Ulaanbaatar central square

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Samantha
September 18th, 2019
Trip was geared towards older participants so felt like we were moving slowly at times.
Arlene
September 18th, 2019
Ksenia Lvova is a very professional guide who was very happy to maintain our safety, helped with everething we need...
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Burckhardt
September 18th, 2019
This was the best trip I have done wityh Intrepid so far, extremely well planned, superb tour guide, great co-travelers

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Asked on March 17th, 2026
If a booked with you (Tour Radar) would it be possible to offer a special last minute price (just a very courteous question) like a discount or the must-single-supplement included please?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2026
  Intrepid would be able to offer $250.00 USD off the current price for this departure. And of course if you're looking to switch your current 2027 booking now to 2026 then you would have your deposit to put towards this as well.
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  Ali
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  Couple months ago I had a detailed discussion with a colleague of yours, I believe her name was Jacky, about why many of my fellow travelers on the various tours I've taken with Intrepid paid different prices. On the last tour to Madagascar, my fellow travelers paid between 800 and 1000 US dollars less than I did. Now I see TourRadar's price at € 4240 which equals US $ 4885 at current exchange rate. Intrepid charges US $ 5990 for the exact same trip. US $ 1105 difference. Can you explain please?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2026
  Each region has different currency negotiations when it comes to how we price our tours. You are welcome to book in any currency you would like if you feel you will get a better rate in a different currency. Please keep in mind however, if you need to cancel and a deposit stays on file. It will be in the currency you book in and cannot be converted into another currency at the time of re booking. Our currency conversion rates are determined by many factors such as supply and demand, economic policies, geopolitical events, and more. These rates are constantly fluctuating and as a company that operate in multiple currencies we often have to deal with the risk of currency fluctuations impacting our profitability. To reduce risk we set prices in a specific currency and maintain those prices even if the exchange rates change. This allows us to provide a consistent pricing structure to our customers regardless of where they are located and the current exchange rates.
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Alan
Asked on November 1st, 2025
In Mongolia, are there hotels with private bathrooms in the cities we stay? What transportation is used to move between cities? Do we use the Trans-Mongolian Railway from China to Mongolia?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  In Mongolia, you will stay in hotels in the cities (mostly with private bathrooms) and in ger camps in rural areas, where bathroom facilities are shared. For transportation, the tour uses a mix of trains, private vehicles, and the metro. You will also travel on the Trans-Mongolian Railway from China to Mongolia, crossing the border by train.

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for China.Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for China.Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for China.Mongolia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for China.Mongolia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for China.Mongolia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China.Mongolia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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