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Essence of Mongolia - 7 Days

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Ulaanbaatar to Gurvanbulag

    Ulaanbaatar to Gurvanbulag
    Start point
    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (You will be picked up from your hotel. Just send us your details. , 08:00 - 08:30)
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Mongolian meal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khar Bukhiin Balgas (ancient fort ruins)
    • Experience nomadic family hospitality and traditional way of life
    • Help make and drink milk tea
    • Try homemade yoghurt and milk mares
    • Horse riding in surrounding hills and dunes (approximately 1 hour) or walking alternative
    Landmarks
    Khar Bukhiin Balgas
  3. Day 2

    Gurvanbulag to Tsenkher

    Gurvanbulag to Tsenkher
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on the hill), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Picnic lunch with views of Orkhon River Valley
    • Enjoy hot spring thermal pools for bathing
    Landmarks
    Orkhon River Valley
  4. Day 3

    Tsenkher to Orkhon Valley

    Tsenkher to Orkhon Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Yak Herder Family), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Orkhon Valley (UNESCO-listed heritage site)
    • Lunch at Yak Herder Family
    • Help with yak milking
    • Watch nomads making curds and yoghurts
    • Hiking to visit Orkhon Waterfall
    Landmarks
    Orkhon Valley
    Orkhon Waterfall
  5. Day 4

    Orkhon Valley to Kharakhorum

    Orkhon Valley to Kharakhorum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit local museum with Mongolian history exhibits
    • Visit Erdenezuu Monastery (first Mongolian Buddhist temple complex)

    Optional Activities

    • Workshop for making felt items by hand at local cooperative
    • Visit art gallery
    Landmarks
    Kharakhorum
    Erdenezuu Monastery
  6. Day 5

    Kharakhorum to Khogno Khaan - Elsen Tasarkhai

    Kharakhorum to Khogno Khaan - Elsen Tasarkhai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Explore lower temple complex of Uvgun Temple
    • See reconstructed temples, prayer wheel and ruins
    • Hike to older ruined temple complex in the hills (approximately 45 minutes)
    • Visit Elsen Tasarkhai dunes
    • Bactrian camel ride across dunes (approximately 1 hour)
    Landmarks
    Khogno Khaan Nature Reserve
    Uvgun Temple
    Elsen Tasarkhai Dunes
  7. Day 6

    Elsen Tasarkhai to Hustai National Park

    Elsen Tasarkhai to Hustai National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dusk wildlife viewing to see Takhi (wild horses) in Hustai National Park
    • Optional long walk in the park combined with Takhi viewing
    Landmarks
    Hustai National Park
  8. Day 7

    Hustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar

    Hustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar
    End point
    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (You will be dropped off at your hotel or another Ulaanbaatar location of your choice. Multiple drop-offs are possible if required., 16:30 - 17:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in cosy restaurant at resort near Chinggis Khaan Statue complex)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chinggis Khaan Statue complex
    • Climb interior staircase to viewpoint on horse's mane
    • Visit museum of horse culture
    • Lunch at resort restaurant near complex
    Landmarks
    Chinggis Khaan Statue

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3.6
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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Wayne4.0•July 2025
    We thoroughly enjoyed our 7 day tour through the beautiful Mongolian county. Our guide and driver were installed...
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    Traveled in June 2025
  • Ijechi
    Ijechi5.0•August 2023
    We signed up for the 7-day "Essence of Mongolia" tour. Our tour guide, Shuree, and driver, Maga, were absolutely...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Tour Mongolia
    Thank you very much for your feedback, we are happy to hear you thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Wish you all the best from the Tour Mongolia team!
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  • Felicity
    Felicity3.0•August 2023
    There were many enjoyable aspects of the tour. I loved meeting the families and doing the home stays. Mongolia itself...
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  • Susanna3.0•July 2023
    Mongolia is a a beautiful country and it was an interesting experience to stay with such warm and welcoming families...
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    Traveled in July 2023
  • John3.0•July 2023
    The guide and driver were great. Unfortunately, the amount of time driving is significantly higher than what is...
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    Traveled in June 2023

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    Gregory

    Asked on August 10th, 2026

    Could you please assist by providing the itinerary highlights for this tour in Mongolia for September 2026?

    Tour Details
    • Tour MongoliaOperator•Written August 2026

      Please check the itinerary. We can operate the tour according to your intended date.

  • J

    Jonathan

    Asked on July 15th, 2026

    What's the maximum group size I could have to organise a group? We would want to be as one group

    Group size
    • Tour MongoliaOperator•Written July 2026

      We can host up to 8 people for this tour. Clients can stay twin share based at Ger camps, but for nomadic family 4people stay in one Ger (yurt). We can block your chosen tour on your intended date only for your group.

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      Jonathan

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      The group would be around 12-14. Should I look elsewhere or is there something you could tailor for us?

    • Tour MongoliaOperator•Written July 2026

      That case we will offer you customized tour.

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    Craig

    Asked on June 17th, 2026

    What is the price for a single traveler from the USA? Do I need a visa?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperator•Written June 2026

      Travellers who have USA passports visa free to travel in Mongolia. A solo private tour rate on this tour USD 3440.

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      Craig

      Traveler•Written June 2026

      I am interested in joining the tour and paying the single supplement. I am not interested in traveling solo.

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    Jason

    Asked on May 19th, 2026

    What are the available pricing options for a solo traveller? Which option should I select to ensure that the price will not change after booking? Can I choose the "Join Group" option as a solo traveller? If so, what would the final price be if the remaining spots are not filled by other travellers?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperator•Written May 2026

      If you prefer to join a group, we can open a group departure and offer it to other interested clients. However, remaining spots are not filled, it will be switched to private tour.

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    Gloria

    Asked on May 7th, 2026

    Do all 7 day Mongolia tours leave on a Wednesday? I am 1 person looking to go on this trip in March or April, 2027.

    Tour Details
    • Tour MongoliaOperator•Written May 2026

      We can operate your chosen trip on any of the dates you requested in 2027. If you prefer to take a solo private trip, the tour date can be adjusted on request. Or you may want to join a group.

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    Sheila

    Asked on September 26th, 2025

    I am looking for a 7 day tour of the Mongolian countryside. Our focus is the Silk Road, Chinggas Khan and countryside. We are too old to ride horses or camels( 65-72 y/o)but happy to see locals lifestyle. Our trip is planned for June10th to 18th ish but also tours around Ulaanbaatan city. Can you put suggestion of tour please

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      Sheila

      Traveler•Written September 2025

      Can you do a tour starting 10th June with airport pick up then afternoon tour of Ulaanbaater. Then a trip to Gobi desert, Kharakoran hot springs and flaming cliffs and any other scenery. There a 4 ladies too old to ride horses or camels. What can you put together?

    • Tour MongoliaOperator•Written September 2025

      If you travel to the Gobi, 7 7-day of the trip will be too tight and squeezed. A 13-14-day trip would be great and cosy for these destinations.

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    Joy

    Asked on August 6th, 2025

    We are looking at tour options starting on 20th Aug or 10th Sept. Can you confirm if the 20th Aug one will run if we book on it? We would need a hotel in Ulanbaater for the first night. Is it possible to be picked up from the hotel?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperator•Written August 2025

      We can operate your tour on 20th Aug. It will be a private tour starting according to your planned date. You will be picked up from your hotel and dropped off at your chosen location. Suggested hotels: Hotel Nine (3star), Urguu boutique hotel (3star), Ramada (4star).

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      Joy

      Traveler•Written August 2025

      Do you have dates where 2-4 other people are already booked? What is the most cost effective way of traveling from the airport to the hotels?

    • Tour MongoliaOperator•Written August 2025

      We have one tour 'Essence of Mongolia - 7days' booked by another 2 clients, starting on 26 Aug and ending on 01 Sep. Most efficient way to reach hotels is taking taxi from the airport (cost around $40). Public bus (around $10 per person) serves twice a day. You can also book an airport transfer with us and pay locally $50.

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    Alison

    Asked on June 16th, 2025

    I need to talk with you for a new project in Mongolia about trail running

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    • Tour MongoliaOperator•Written June 2025

      Please advise us more about your project and how you would like us to involve.

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    Timothy

    Asked on June 15th, 2025

    We are looking to book a 7 day adventure tour, starting from Ulaanbaatar, interested in adventure tours with horse-riding, camping, remote national parks, desert

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    Tour Details
    • Tour MongoliaOperator•Written June 2025

      We are able to customize our trip accordingly your wish.

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    Peter

    Asked on May 19th, 2025

    I understand three of the six nights are spent in guest home stays with nomadic families. I understand these facilities have no showers or bathrooms, however what is meant by 'natural basis'? Are we to assume that we use the outdoors; in a field or the woods? Or are there outhouses?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperator•Written May 2025

      Please refer to the information below, including the accommodations you will stay in and where showers are available. Day 1 Gurvanbulag - Ger Homestay: Guest Ger alongside a nomadic family (no shower, composting toilet in outside tent). Day 3 Orkhon Valley: Guest ger alongside a nomadic family (no shower, composting toilet in a little outside house). Day 5 Khogno Khan: Guest ger alongside a nomadic family (no shower, composting toilet in a little outside house).

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