Mongolia Explorer
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- An adventurous journey by 4WD across Mongolia's dramatic landscapes to the Gobi Desert
- Stay in gers and discover Mongolia's fascinating nomadic lifestyle and warm hospitality
- Naadam Festival special departures in an authentic rural setting
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Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the largely modernised capital hub of Mongolia. This city is home to nearly half of the population, and many can be seen in their traditional dress with a huge proportion continuing to live in gers in the suburbs. For those arriving on time o...
The adventure begins this morning as we leave Ulaanbaatar and drive out into Mongolia's beautiful countryside, firstly passing through the new, the old and the chaotic parts of the capital, before reaching the famed rolling hills of the Mongolian steppe. Following the...
Today, a 4 hour scenic drive takes us to Khogno Khan Mountain - a beautiful and serene mountainous area set in the heart of Mongolia's steppeland. Once the site of a fierce battle between Bhuddist sects, nowadays Khogno Khan is considered a place of spirituality. We w...
Waking up in the shadow of Khogno Khan, we'll spend a lazy morning enjoying the scenery of our surroundings before setting off in search of Mongolia's ancient capital - Kharkorum - a 2 hour drive away. Kharkorum was the former capital of the Mongolian Empire. At its h...
Continuing on our journey south this morning we will stop after 1.5hrs to visit Tovkhon Monastery - one of the most secluded and beautiful in the region. The only way to reach Tovkhon is on foot but it is worth it for the views alone. The walk is about 5km or 3miles i...
Today we'll spend our time relaxing amidst the picturesque surroundings of the Orkhon Valley and you can choose to horseride or walk in this lush green heart of Mongolia's countryside. For those who wish, we'll set out on horseback to explore the mountains, rivers and...
Today we embark on a longer drive of seven hours from the green mountains of Khangai into the Gobi landscape, passing lush green winding river valleys that transition into the scrub filled desert region. We pass into Saikhan Ovoo, a small province in Mongolia's heartl...
After breakfast, we depart our ger camp and head into the Gobi Desert proper. We'll journey for around 4 hours today and will pass three mountain ranges known as the 'Three Beauties'. The sheer vastness of the desert is awe-inspiring and, as our drivers set off across...
The adventure continues as we bid farewell to the Flaming Cliffs, board our vehicles and journey for about 4 hours onwards through the wilds of the Gobi Desert to the Khongor Sand Dunes (Khongoryn Els) also known as the Singing Sands. Along the route, we pass some of ...
After enjoying another filling breakfast in our Ger camp, it's back aboard our vehicles as we continue the adventure. The journey is short today but the going is bumpy as we leave the Khongor area on our way to the Yol Valley. You can see how the landscape transitions...
Following a hearty breakfast we'll head for the provincial capital of Dalanzadgad to visit the recently opened Gobi Museum of Nature and History, a modern museum that houses many of the region's dinosaur finds and artifacts that help explain the history and culture of...
Following breakfast, we make our way across country, continuing our journey to an area known as Baga Gazriin Chuluu. The trip will take us across typical Gobi scrub, transitioning finally into the more famed and well-known traditional Mongolian steppe. After around 5 ...
Today, we leave the countryside and head back to the hustle and bustle of Ulaanbaatar. After a morning's drive of around 4 hours, we return to the city of nomads and our first visit before lunch is the unmissable Gandan Monastery - Ulaanbaatar's largest and most impre...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Although the tour is over, we hope you'll be flying home with a head full of memories and stories to share with your friends and family! There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
Mongolia Explorer
The trip was washed out but Explore, the guides and the local agent were stars
Matthew
Jul 2023
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Naddam trip to Mongolia was very varied from gobi desert to naddam to jalman meadows. Tip - be prepared for lots of flies in Jalman, or avoid them by going out befor...
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