Where do we fly into and what cities in the US are the best to fly out of. When we arrive will there be someone to pick us up at the airport and at end of trip return us to airport. (Transfers)?

The start/end airport will be Ulaanbaatar (UNB). Major airports like LAX, DFW, ORD may have the most options out to Mongolia. This tour does not include airport transfers but you can pre-book them through us for $30 per person, per one-way.

How can I proceed if United cancelled my flight and I want to postpone my trip?

You are ok to arrive on 10th July as this is the start date of the trip. If you could please let us know the updated flight details and we can let our local team know. Unfortunately at this late stage, we would be unable to offer a refund if you decided to cancel, and you would need to make a claim on your travel insurance.

I'm 66 yrs old and do like to travel this kind of adventure. My question is how strenuous is this tour? Am I obligue to bring my stuff in a back pack and not suitcase? I rather use a suitcase since I had surgery on my upper back. Also are there too many long hikes? I'm interested to join this tour in Aug or Sept.

We have rated Nomadic Mongolia the following - Physical Rating: 3 - Average. Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking. The itinerary should detail any hikes if you read through this, I noted that Day 6 mentions the option to do a small hike in the Gobi Desert. You may bring a suitcase instead of a backpack, this is fine.

I was wondering if it was possible to not include the two days in Ulaanbaatar for my itinerary cause I'd be more interested in exploring it by myself. Also I love how your program is very focused on nomad life, but is the gobi desert present too?

Our tours come as a package, we are unable to amend or remove any included city, service, etc.. If you wish to join the tour late, on day or 3, that is not a problem, however, no refund for unused services. On day 1 and day 2, mostly it's free time in the city, so you still have the time on your own. Gobi desert is included as part of the trip.

Is there an option for single-room accommodations?

Single-room accommodations can be requested for most parts of the tour and are subject to availability. Depending on the tour specifics, this may incur additional costs.

Is it possible to apply a 10% discount and use previous trip credits for payment?

The Great Adventure Sale promotion can be manually added during booking. You can select the 'book now' button to secure your spot.

Do you provide a single supplement for the hotels and ger camps

We don't offer a single supplement for this tour unfortunately.

How does booking add-ons like additional nights or activities work?

You can request add-ons such as extra nights or optional activities during your booking process or by contacting us directly. These requests are subject to availability and additional costs.

How do I get a visa for Mongolia?

If you are travelling on a New Zealand passport for example, you should get an embassy visa, a sticker, or stamp in your passport, which must be obtained before traveling to your destination. It's best to contact your local embassy for more details.

Is there internet connectivity on the tour?

Internet connectivity varies during the tour. While urban hotels typically have WiFi access, remote areas might not offer such amenities.

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great tour overall, exceeded my already high expectations. if you are expecting dozens of things to do besides being in nature and hanging around with your group you should probably consider a different kind of trip.
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In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 14
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Ulaanbaatar
Accommodation
Hotel (J Hotel)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2
Ulaanbaatar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (J Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cafe No Limits Visit
Optional Activities
- Gandan Monastery Visit
- Bogd Khan Palace Visit
- Zaisan Hill Visit
- Morning City Tour
Landmarks
Gandan Monastery
Bogd Khan Palace
Zaisan Hill
Day 3
Ulaanbaatar to Baga Gadzrin Chuluu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Erdene Ukhaa Ger Camp), Camping (Bayan Bulag Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Choir Monastery Visit
Landmarks
Choir Monastery
Day 4
Baga Gadzrin Chuluu to Yolyn Am
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Khan Bogd Ger Camp)
Optional Activities
- Hiking at Yolyn Am
Landmarks
Yolyn Am
Day 5
Yolyn Am to Khongoryn Els
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Gobi Anar Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Yolyn Am Nature Museum Visit
Landmarks
Yolyn Am Nature Museum
Khongoryn Els
Day 6
Khongoryn Els
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Gobi Anar Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes Visit
Optional Activities
- Camel Riding
- Hiking along Sand Dunes
- Meeting Nomadic Camel-Herding Family
Landmarks
Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes
Day 7
Khongoryn Els to Bayanzag
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Bayan Zag Ger Camp), Camping (Gobi Tour Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Flaming Cliffs Visit
Landmarks
Flaming Cliffs
Day 8
Bayanzag to Ongiin Hiid
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Secret of Ongi Monastery)
Included Activities
- Ongiin Khiid and Hoshuu Monasteries Visit
Landmarks
Ongiin Khiid Monastery
Hoshuu Monastery
Day 9
Ongiin Hiid to Nomad Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Mongolian Barbecue with nomadic family hosts)
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomadic Family Stay)
Day 10
Nomad Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Nomadic Family Stay)
Optional Activities
- Milking a Yak
- Preparing Fresh Dairy Products
- Handling a Mongolian Horse
- Trying Airag (Fermented Mare's Milk)
Day 11
Nomad Camp to Kharkhorin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Munkhtenger Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Erdene Zuu Monastery Visit
- Karakorum Museum Visit
Landmarks
Erdene Zuu Monastery
Karakorum Museum
Day 12
Kharkhorin to Khustai National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Hustai Ger Camp), Camping (Moltsog Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Khustai National Park (Khustain Nuruu) Visit
Landmarks
Khustai National Park
Day 13
Khustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (J Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Local Cultural Show with Mongolian Throat Singing and Dancing
Day 14
Ulaanbaatar
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Gandan Monastery
Bogd Khan Palace
Zaisan Hill

Landmarks
Choir Monastery

Landmarks
Yolyn Am

Landmarks
Yolyn Am Nature Museum
Khongoryn Els

Landmarks
Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes

Landmarks
Flaming Cliffs

Landmarks
Ongiin Khiid Monastery
Hoshuu Monastery

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Erdene Zuu Monastery
Karakorum Museum

Landmarks
Khustai National Park

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J Hotel
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Days 1, 2, 13
Erdene Ukhaa Ger Camp
Camping
day 3
Bayan Bulag Ger Camp
Camping
day 3
Khan Bogd Ger Camp
Camping
day 4
Gobi Anar Ger Camp
Camping
Days 5, 6
Bayan Zag Ger Camp
Camping
day 7
Gobi Tour Ger Camp
Camping
day 7
Secret of Ongi Monastery
Hotel
day 8
Nomadic Family Stay
Hotel
Days 9, 10
Munkhtenger Ger Camp
Camping
day 11
Hustai Ger Camp
Camping
day 12
Moltsog Ger Camp
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day 12

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Overall rating based on 44 Reviews

Itinerary
4.4
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4.7
Guide
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Accommodation
4.5
Food
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Tour Operator
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Samuel
July 29th, 2024
Excellent itinerary excellent tour guide and great people’s
Traveled in July 2024
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Thanks so much for your review, Samuel! We are thrilled to know you enjoyed your time with us in Mongolia. The world deserves more you!
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Frank
June 30th, 2024
great tour overall, wonderful guide and group, exceeded my already high expectations. BUT lots of driving...
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Thank you for your review, Frank! This is a wonderful insight and we are grateful you shared this with us. We hope to welcome you on another trip in the near future!
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Kassandra
June 24th, 2024
The experience was great! I really enjoyed the trip and have been recommending to friends. It was a little confusing...
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We are so glad to hear that you had such a fantastic experience. We hope to see you on another trip soon.
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Tineke
September 29th, 2023
This trip was amazing! I couldn't recommend it more highly. Huge landscapes and big skies, history, culture and warm...
This trip was amazing! I couldn't recommend it more highly. Huge landscapes and big skies, history, culture and warm and generous people. The trip itself was very well organized with a fantastic guide (thank you Gan-Erdene) and really competent great drivers. The accommodation in Gers was great - in many places as it started to get cold - they would come and light the stove at night and again early in the morning - super cozy! The only advice I would give is to bring a sleeping bag for the stay with the Nomad family (if you have room in your bag and especially as the weather gets colder) along with a good coat and rain coat. But in every single way this was a trip of a lifetime.Show more
Traveled in September 2023
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Hi Tineke, Mongolia is on my bucket list! Thanks for the helpful feedback - our world deserves more you.
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Brett
July 31st, 2023
Our guide Uugie was organised enthusiastic informative and lot of fun and a great friend. Our drivers Tirinbaatar and...
Our guide Uugie was organised enthusiastic informative and lot of fun and a great friend. Our drivers Tirinbaatar and Tsirindowg were excellent drivers who faultlessly negotiated sometimes difficult roads, and gave us a comfortable ride. They were lovely friendly helpful guys. The itinerary had a great variety of scenery, activities and interactions with beautiful Mongolean people. Food and accommodation exceeded expectations every day. Each day provided highlights and interesting features and experiences. The people were great, the journey was great, and the memories are great. Thoroughly recommend it.Show more
Traveled in July 2023
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Josephine
June 26th, 2022
Fantastic. Our CEO was amazingly kind, knowledgeable, patient, and thorough in how he managed the trip. I would...
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Laura
June 29th, 2022
Excellent trip around the Gobi desert and middle portions of Mongolia. Our CEO was fabulous - very knowledgeable,...
Excellent trip around the Gobi desert and middle portions of Mongolia. Our CEO was fabulous - very knowledgeable, passionate, and personable. Beautiful countryside with long days in the vans. Loved staying in the ger camps - each one was unique and different! The nomadic homestay / camping was a highlight. Lots of nature in the Gobi desert - from dunes to flaming cliffs... and interesting history with Buddhist temples and Soviet purges. Not an "easy" trip - but certainly worth it! Things to pack: a light weight sleep sheet (the ger camps have heavy comforters and no top sheet, which can be hot at night in the desert.); eye mask and ear plugs - the sun rises early and the gers are open on top; saline spray for very dry air (or wet a towel to dry out while you're sleeping); an umbrella for the ladies to duck behind while peeing in the fields; audiobooks for the 5-7 hours a day in the van; an extra battery pack for charging - no electricity in the homestay and several ger camps had limited electricity for only specific hours. Don't let this scare you - it's a wonderful trip and country!Show more
Traveled in December 2022
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Paul
June 26th, 2022
Excellent tour and the best way to explore Mongolia. The best CEO and well thought out logistics and itinerary.
Traveled in December 2022
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Rudolf
June 27th, 2022
Great trip but lacking interesting activities. Often there was no real optional activity but waiting for lunch or...
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Simina
June 30th, 2022
Embrace the vastness of the Mongolian landscapes: infinite valleys, endless dunes and stunning wildlife. Staying with...
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Traveled in May 2022
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Belinda
Asked on September 14th, 2025
Where do we fly into and what cities in the US are the best to fly out of. When we arrive will there be someone to pick us up at the airport and at end of trip return us to airport. (Transfers)?
Flights / Transfers
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025
  The start/end airport will be Ulaanbaatar (UNB). Major airports like LAX, DFW, ORD may have the most options out to Mongolia. This tour does not include airport transfers but you can pre-book them through us for $30 per person, per one-way.
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Lucy
Asked on July 8th, 2025
How can I proceed if United cancelled my flight and I want to postpone my trip?
Tour Details
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2025
  You are ok to arrive on 10th July as this is the start date of the trip. If you could please let us know the updated flight details and we can let our local team know. Unfortunately at this late stage, we would be unable to offer a refund if you decided to cancel, and you would need to make a claim on your travel insurance.
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  Lucy
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  Is it possible to move my hotel booking dates due to flight changes?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2025
  Unfortunately we can not move the hotel nights. This will need to be claimed via your insurance due to the flight changes.
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Brenda
Asked on April 13th, 2025
I'm 66 yrs old and do like to travel this kind of adventure. My question is how strenuous is this tour? Am I obligue to bring my stuff in a back pack and not suitcase? I rather use a suitcase since I had surgery on my upper back. Also are there too many long hikes? I'm interested to join this tour in Aug or Sept.
Age Range
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Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025
  We have rated Nomadic Mongolia the following - Physical Rating: 3 - Average. Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking. The itinerary should detail any hikes if you read through this, I noted that Day 6 mentions the option to do a small hike in the Gobi Desert. You may bring a suitcase instead of a backpack, this is fine.
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  Brenda
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  1) What kind of trasport are we using for travelling around Mongolia? 2) By 1st of Sept., will the weather be cold by this time? At night in Gobi desert will the weather be cold? If so. What kind of clothings are we suppose to bring eith us. Are we bringing sweaters or downs jacket or just light clothings since it's stlll early fall?
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Eileen
Asked on March 16th, 2025
I was wondering if it was possible to not include the two days in Ulaanbaatar for my itinerary cause I'd be more interested in exploring it by myself. Also I love how your program is very focused on nomad life, but is the gobi desert present too?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  Our tours come as a package, we are unable to amend or remove any included city, service, etc.. If you wish to join the tour late, on day or 3, that is not a problem, however, no refund for unused services. On day 1 and day 2, mostly it's free time in the city, so you still have the time on your own. Gobi desert is included as part of the trip.
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Anette
Asked on March 15th, 2025
Is there an option for single-room accommodations?
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Single supplement
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  Single-room accommodations can be requested for most parts of the tour and are subject to availability. Depending on the tour specifics, this may incur additional costs.
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Amelia
Asked on December 23rd, 2024
Is it possible to apply a 10% discount and use previous trip credits for payment?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  The Great Adventure Sale promotion can be manually added during booking. You can select the 'book now' button to secure your spot.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  You have a Lifetime Deposit of 364.61 EUR and a Travel Credit of 100 EUR which can be added as a discount.
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Jade
Asked on December 21st, 2024
Do you provide a single supplement for the hotels and ger camps
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  We don't offer a single supplement for this tour unfortunately.
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Laura
Asked on November 8th, 2024
How does booking add-ons like additional nights or activities work?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  You can request add-ons such as extra nights or optional activities during your booking process or by contacting us directly. These requests are subject to availability and additional costs.
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Quinta
Asked on November 5th, 2024
How do I get a visa for Mongolia?
Visa
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  If you are travelling on a New Zealand passport for example, you should get an embassy visa, a sticker, or stamp in your passport, which must be obtained before traveling to your destination. It's best to contact your local embassy for more details.
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Cristian
Asked on October 31st, 2024
Is there internet connectivity on the tour?
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  Internet connectivity varies during the tour. While urban hotels typically have WiFi access, remote areas might not offer such amenities.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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