Do you have enough travelers for any date on or close to June 8th? Does this trip include exposure to steep drop-offs? (I have extreme fear of heights and would like to absolutely avoid that!) Otherwise I am fit and adventurous and have been to other places like Tibet, Bhutan, India...

Can you accommodate a vegetarian? I eat eggs, milk products and occasionally fish, but no meat.

I would like private/non-shared accommodation. Is there any extra charge for this?

Could you please also advise what happens if I'm the only person to book this tour? What is the likelihood that you will get the minimum numbers?

We are a fit and healthy couple aged 67 and 72. We prefer travelling with others in a small group. Which tour would you recommend for a 22 day tour of Mongolia in August/September?

Our groups usually consist of 3–5 people. For a 22-day tour, I would highly recommend a route combining the Gobi Desert and the Reindeer Tribe in the Taiga. It offers the best contrast of landscapes and culture. Please note that visiting the Reindeer Tribe involves several hours of horse riding, so it is ideal if you are comfortable on horseback.

Are bookings really opened everyday of July or are there specific departure days already foreseen?

We run departures every day, giving you the freedom to select whichever date suits you. That said, travelling solo means the cost is notably higher because you bear the full group price. To keep things affordable and truly immersive, I'd recommend some flexibility around your departure—perhaps a few days before or after your preferred date—so we can match you with 2–3 like-minded adventurers. This not only makes the journey more cost-effective but also far richer in company and shared experience.

Wondering when you might have dates and prices for August/September 2026 available?

At the moment, our detailed dates and prices for August/September 2026 are not yet published. However, if you decide to book now, you can lock in the current price and secure your spot in advance. This way, you'll be protected from any future price increases. Please let me know if you'd like me to hold a spot for you, or if you'd like more details about the itinerary.

I am a photographer and I am looking for a good tour that will give me plenty of photo opps. I am also a strong hiker and like nature photography as well. This tour looks to fit that but just verifying and looking for more details to what each days activities incliude? Are there any restrictions for the tour? What is the best time of the year for the tour, given that I am focused on photography? For the horse riding -- what level rider do you need to be and how long are the rides? What else should I know to be better prepared?

No horse-riding experience is needed—we'll teach and adjust to your level, ensuring you're comfortable. The rides vary in length but always allow time for photos. As a strong hiker, you'll love the trails leading to incredible viewpoints and hidden gems. Each day is balanced to give you the best mix of activity and photography. The best season depends on your vision—spring brings wildflowers and dramatic skies, autumn glows with golden landscapes, and winter offers moody, snow-covered scenes. No major restrictions, just bring the right gear and an adventurous spirit.

Will there be transportation for part of the horse riding days?

Yes, we can arrange alternative transport on days with heavy riding, so you can enjoy the tour comfortably.

Just wondering when the end of June/July dates for 2025 will be released. I need to book flights soon.

Next year price will be released in September, then we can gather people and make an appointment.

Can I book additional nights after the tour ends?

Yes, extending your stay is possible if you arrange it in advance based on hotel availability.

How do I get to Ulaanbaatar from the airport?

We provide a complimentary pick-up service from the airport to your accommodation upon arrival.

Gobi to Tundra: 22 Days Tour

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From Tsagaan Suvarga to Ulaanbaatar

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Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 6
Ages 14+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Tsagaan Suvarga
Tsagaan Suvarga
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking at Tsagaan Suvarga
- Climbing at Tsagaan Suvarga
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks
Tsagaan Suvarga
Day 2
Dalanzadgad to Yol Valley
Dalanzadgad to Yol Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking in Yol Valley
- Wilderness exploration
Optional Activities
- Grocery shopping in Dalanzadgad
Landmarks
Yol Valley
Day 3
Khongor Sand Dunes
Khongor Sand Dunes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climbing Khongor Sand Dunes
- Camel riding around oasis
- Sunset viewing from dunes
Landmarks
Khongor Sand Dunes
Day 4
Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs
Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking at Bayanzag
- Paleontology exploration
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing
Landmarks
Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Day 5
Ongi Monastery Ruins
Ongi Monastery Ruins
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking at Ongi Monastery
- Exploring Buddhist history
Landmarks
Ongiin Khiid (Ongi Monastery)
Day 6
Orkhon Valley
Orkhon Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking around waterfall
- Valley exploration
Landmarks
Orkhon Valley
Orkhon River
Day 7
Orkhon Valley Horse Trek
Orkhon Valley Horse Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse riding around waterfalls
- Visiting nomadic family
- Tasting dairy products
- Viewing rock paintings
- Exploring ancient tombs
Landmarks
Orkhon Valley
Day 8
Tsenkher Hot Spring
Tsenkher Hot Spring
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hot spring soaking
- Star gazing
Optional Activities
- Massage
Landmarks
Tsenkher Hot Spring
Day 9
Khorgo Volcano and Great White Lake
Khorgo Volcano and Great White Lake
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking around crater
- Cave exploration
- Great White Lake exploration
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Great White Lake
Landmarks
Khorgo Volcano
Great White Lake
Day 10
Shine-Ider Village
Shine-Ider Village
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- School visit
- Kindergarten visit
- Hospital visit
- Cultural exchange
- Village exploration
Optional Activities
- Photographing
Landmarks
Shine-Ider Village
Day 11
Khovsgol Lake Island Trip
Khovsgol Lake Island Trip
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motor boat trip to Khadan Khui island
- Hiking
- Lake exploration
Optional Activities
- Cycling
Landmarks
Khovsgol Lake
Day 12
Khovsgol Lake
Khovsgol Lake
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motor boat trip to Khadan Khui island
- Hiking
- Lake exploration
Optional Activities
- Cycling
Landmarks
Khovsgol Lake
Day 13
Darkhad Depression Reindeer Family Trek
Darkhad Depression Reindeer Family Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse trekking
- Visiting reindeer family
- Cultural exchange
- Tasting reindeer milk
- Meeting minority population
- Bird watching
- Wilderness exploration
Landmarks
Darkhad Depression
Day 14
Reindeer Family Trek Continuation
Reindeer Family Trek Continuation
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse trekking
- Visiting reindeer family
- Cultural exchange
- Tasting reindeer milk
- Meeting minority population
- Bird watching
- Wilderness exploration
Landmarks
Darkhad Depression
Day 15
Reindeer Family Trek Continuation
Reindeer Family Trek Continuation
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse trekking
- Visiting reindeer family
- Cultural exchange
- Tasting reindeer milk
- Meeting minority population
- Bird watching
- Wilderness exploration
Landmarks
Darkhad Depression
Day 16
Reindeer Family Trek Continuation
Reindeer Family Trek Continuation
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse trekking
- Visiting reindeer family
- Cultural exchange
- Tasting reindeer milk
- Meeting minority population
- Bird watching
- Wilderness exploration
Landmarks
Darkhad Depression
Day 17
Reindeer Family Trek Conclusion
Reindeer Family Trek Conclusion
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse trekking
- Visiting reindeer family
- Cultural exchange
- Tasting reindeer milk
- Meeting minority population
- Bird watching
- Wilderness exploration
Landmarks
Darkhad Depression
Day 18
Reindeer Trek Final
Reindeer Trek Final
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse trekking
- Visiting reindeer family
- Cultural exchange
- Tasting reindeer milk
- Meeting minority population
- Bird watching
- Wilderness exploration
Landmarks
Darkhad Depression
Day 19
Moron City
Moron City
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxation
- Shower facilities
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Laundry
- Visiting local pubs or lounges
Landmarks
Moron
Day 20
Uran Togoo Volcanic Crater
Uran Togoo Volcanic Crater
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking to crater
- Crater exploration
Landmarks
Uran Togoo Volcano
Day 21
Amarbaysgalan Monastery
Amarbaysgalan Monastery
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Mongolian traditional barbecue)
Included Activities
- Monastery visit
- Hiking around monastery
- Mongolian barbecue meal
- Photography
Landmarks
Amarbaysgalan Monastery
Day 22
Return to Ulaanbaatar
Return to Ulaanbaatar
Landmarks
Ulaanbaatar

Landmarks
Tsagaan Suvarga

Landmarks
Yol Valley

Landmarks
Khongor Sand Dunes

Landmarks
Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)

Landmarks
Ongiin Khiid (Ongi Monastery)

Landmarks
Orkhon Valley
Orkhon River

Landmarks
Orkhon Valley

Landmarks
Tsenkher Hot Spring

Landmarks
Khorgo Volcano
Great White Lake

Landmarks
Shine-Ider Village

Landmarks
Khovsgol Lake

Landmarks
Khovsgol Lake

Landmarks
Darkhad Depression

Landmarks
Darkhad Depression

Landmarks
Darkhad Depression

Landmarks
Darkhad Depression

Landmarks
Darkhad Depression

Landmarks
Darkhad Depression

Landmarks
Moron

Landmarks
Uran Togoo Volcano

Landmarks
Amarbaysgalan Monastery

Landmarks
Ulaanbaatar

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Optional
Additional Services

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Tengri Tours

Rating: 4.0 (2 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 86%
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Reviews from other tours by Tengri Tours

Tour Operator
4.0

Kana4.0•August 2026
Overall, this was an amazing tour and I’m so happy I chose it. The highlight for me was Michelle, who picked me up at...
Overall, this was an amazing tour and I’m so happy I chose it. The highlight for me was Michelle, who picked me up at the beginning of the trip. I was quite anxious because I hadn’t received detailed pickup information until the day before. As a first-time traveler to Mongolia, I wasn’t sure what to expect. When I told Michelle about my concerns, she took care of everything. She contacted the tour team, explained all the details, and made sure I understood what was happening. Her hospitality was incredible, and she made the whole experience feel easy and stress-free. During the tour, I stayed with Seegii’s family, and it was such a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, the ger was cozy and beautiful, and the family welcomed me with so much kindness. I came to Mongolia mainly because I wanted to enjoy horseback riding, and when I told them that, they happily let me ride freely. I really appreciated that they respected what I wanted from the trip. The nature was absolutely breathtaking. The landscapes are something you have to see with your own eyes, and staying with a nomadic family made the experience even more special. It’s a tour I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to experience the real Mongolia. One suggestion for improvement: I wish there had been better communication from the tour company before the trip. I didn’t receive enough information in advance, so I felt quite anxious before arriving. A little more detailed information beforehand would make the experience even better. Other than that, everything was wonderful. Thank you, Michelle, Seegii’s family, and everyone involved for such a memorable trip!Show more
Olympic4.0•August 2024
The process until reaching the moment we arrived in Mongolia was long. It felt strange to pay it all in advance...
The process until reaching the moment we arrived in Mongolia was long. It felt strange to pay it all in advance without having any assurances that this was not a scam. Also it was strange to pay it all so long in advance. It would have sufficed to ensure a deposit on a credit card and pay another 30% just before departure and the final 30% upon meeting the staff. The credit card would have guaranteed everyone a surety. This is the main reason, I will not use Tourradar again. We should have asked for a detailed programme and a detailed list of the amenities at each stay. We should have asked for approximate timings of each day. Now, all this is minor and could be resolved but we were taken aback by the lack of (bearable) WC and shower, still we saw it as an adventure. Others that would have booked this tour could have been shocked. We were pleasantly surprised by the ingenuity and plasticity of the involved people when our initial car was unusable, the swiftness they fixed a replacement and the ease they organized a new car the day after. Our tour was not at all impacted. This is a strength! The rest was impeccable. I would book the same mongolian guys again but not through tourradar. the payment issue has really put me off.Show more

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Michele
Asked on May 27th, 2026
Do you have enough travelers for any date on or close to June 8th? Does this trip include exposure to steep drop-offs? (I have extreme fear of heights and would like to absolutely avoid that!) Otherwise I am fit and adventurous and have been to other places like Tibet, Bhutan, India...
Group size
Tour Details
- M
  Michele
  Traveler•Written May 2026
  Can you accommodate a vegetarian? I eat eggs, milk products and occasionally fish, but no meat.
- Tengri ToursOperator•Written June 2026
  Currently, I dont have enough participants. But I will ask from my friends and let you know.
L
Linda
Asked on February 17th, 2026
I would like private/non-shared accommodation. Is there any extra charge for this?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- L
  Linda
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  Could you please also advise what happens if I'm the only person to book this tour? What is the likelihood that you will get the minimum numbers?
- Tengri ToursOperator•Written February 2026
  We can only confirm the tour if atleast 3-4 praticapants interested in tour. I will look for people and let you know asap if someone with same interest connects to us.
- L
  Linda
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  Could you please also let me know if there is an additional surcharge for a solo traveller - I do not wish to share a room with other people.
- Tengri ToursOperator•Written March 2026
  At present, we do not have enough participants confirmed for the tour starting on the 23rd of August 2026, and therefore we are unable to operate the departure on that date.
J
Julie
Asked on January 28th, 2026
We are a fit and healthy couple aged 67 and 72. We prefer travelling with others in a small group. Which tour would you recommend for a 22 day tour of Mongolia in August/September?
Age Range
Group size
Tour Details
- Tengri ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  Our groups usually consist of 3–5 people. For a 22-day tour, I would highly recommend a route combining the Gobi Desert and the Reindeer Tribe in the Taiga. It offers the best contrast of landscapes and culture. Please note that visiting the Reindeer Tribe involves several hours of horse riding, so it is ideal if you are comfortable on horseback.
- J
  Julie
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  Would you advise us to book through the Tour Radar site?
- Tengri ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  About platform, I can not recommend you anything other than tour operator, it will be against policy if I do so.
L
Lawrence
Asked on January 18th, 2026
Are bookings really opened everyday of July or are there specific departure days already foreseen?
Price / Availability
- Tengri ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  We run departures every day, giving you the freedom to select whichever date suits you. That said, travelling solo means the cost is notably higher because you bear the full group price. To keep things affordable and truly immersive, I'd recommend some flexibility around your departure—perhaps a few days before or after your preferred date—so we can match you with 2–3 like-minded adventurers. This not only makes the journey more cost-effective but also far richer in company and shared experience.
K
Kristin
Asked on September 2nd, 2025
Wondering when you might have dates and prices for August/September 2026 available?
Price / Availability
- Tengri ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  At the moment, our detailed dates and prices for August/September 2026 are not yet published. However, if you decide to book now, you can lock in the current price and secure your spot in advance. This way, you'll be protected from any future price increases. Please let me know if you'd like me to hold a spot for you, or if you'd like more details about the itinerary.
- K
  Kristin
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  That sounds amazing. Although, I wouldn't be booking until beginning of January. I'm currently doing a tour through tourradar in December, so I want to wait until after then so that I can use my tourrader travel credits.
C
Colin
Asked on April 3rd, 2025
I am a photographer and I am looking for a good tour that will give me plenty of photo opps. I am also a strong hiker and like nature photography as well. This tour looks to fit that but just verifying and looking for more details to what each days activities incliude? Are there any restrictions for the tour? What is the best time of the year for the tour, given that I am focused on photography? For the horse riding -- what level rider do you need to be and how long are the rides? What else should I know to be better prepared?
Tour Details
Transport
Travel Support
- Tengri ToursOperator•Written April 2025
  No horse-riding experience is needed—we'll teach and adjust to your level, ensuring you're comfortable. The rides vary in length but always allow time for photos. As a strong hiker, you'll love the trails leading to incredible viewpoints and hidden gems. Each day is balanced to give you the best mix of activity and photography. The best season depends on your vision—spring brings wildflowers and dramatic skies, autumn glows with golden landscapes, and winter offers moody, snow-covered scenes. No major restrictions, just bring the right gear and an adventurous spirit.
- C
  Colin
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  I was thinking of traveling in Sept timeframe. Any special gear needed for this time of year? Do I need warm clothing and rain gear? Do any of the dates this month already have people signed up so I could join a trip will have other people? Are all of the meals provided? Would like more details on the Gurvansaikhan section of the trip and on the horse trekking.
- Tengri ToursOperator•Written April 2025
  September is a great time to visit! The weather can change a lot—days are usually pleasant, but nights can get quite cold, especially in the Gobi. I'd recommend bringing warm clothes like a jacket, gloves, and a hat. A light rain jacket would also be useful in case of showers. All meals are included during the trip, so you won't have to worry about food. The Gurvansaikhan area is full of amazing sights, like the Khongor Sand Dunes and Yol Valley, where you might still see ice even in September. The horse trekking takes place in the northern Taiga, where you'll visit the reindeer herders.
H
Henri
Asked on October 21st, 2024
Will there be transportation for part of the horse riding days?
Transport
- Tengri ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  Yes, we can arrange alternative transport on days with heavy riding, so you can enjoy the tour comfortably.
T
Teresa
Asked on August 26th, 2024
Just wondering when the end of June/July dates for 2025 will be released. I need to book flights soon.
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Tengri ToursOperator•Written August 2024
  Next year price will be released in September, then we can gather people and make an appointment.
G
Gabriella
Asked on August 14th, 2024
Can I book additional nights after the tour ends?
Accommodation
- Tengri ToursOperator•Written August 2024
  Yes, extending your stay is possible if you arrange it in advance based on hotel availability.
T
Teun
Asked on July 29th, 2024
How do I get to Ulaanbaatar from the airport?
Transport
- Tengri ToursOperator•Written July 2024
  We provide a complimentary pick-up service from the airport to your accommodation upon arrival.

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