Mongolia

Mongolia

Mongolia

The last untamed steppe on earth

🌤Best season

Jun–Sep (Naadam in mid-July)

🛂Visa

Visa-free for many nationalities, incl. China passport holders, 30 days — check latest rules

📅Suggested length

5–10 days

✈️Getting there

Direct to Ulaanbaatar in ~2.5 h from Beijing

Mongolia · Highlights

Terelj National Park

Turtle Rock and forested valleys — easy hiking and first rides

Karakorum

Ancient capital of the Mongol Empire and Erdene Zuu monastery

South Gobi

Bayanzag's Flaming Cliffs and dinosaur fossils at sunset

Lake Khovsgol

Mongolia's blue pearl — its greatest lake near the taiga

Tours · Mongolia

MNG-01

First Mongolia: Ulaanbaatar & Terelj, 5 Days

from$1,280pp

The classic first-timer route: city culture plus two ger-camp nights on the steppe — riding, stargazing, herder visits, all inclusive.

  • 🕒 5 Days
  • 👥 Small group 8-16
  • 🧭 Nature & Landscape · Family
  • Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue & Turtle Rock
  • Two nights in a steppe ger camp
  • Herder family visit, horse riding & archery
Route at a glance ↓
D1Arrive Ulaanbaatar; Gandan Monastery & Sukhbaatar Square
D2Genghis Khan Statue → Terelj National Park
D3Ger camp: riding, archery, herder visit
D4Back to the city; National Museum
D5Departure transfer

Typically included:4-star hotels + tourist ger camps, bilingual guide & Chinese tour manager, private vehicle, tickets, all meals

MNG-02

Empire of the Steppe: Karakorum Route, 7 Days

from$1,840pp

Cross the Khangai mountains in Genghis Khan's footsteps to Karakorum, the ancient capital, and the heart of nomadic civilization.

  • 🕒 7 Days
  • 👥 Small group 8-16
  • 🧭 Culture & History · Nature & Landscape
  • Erdene Zuu monastery & the Stone Turtle
  • Orkhon Valley UNESCO World Heritage
  • Consecutive ger-camp nights on nomadic rhythm
Route at a glance ↓
D1Arrive Ulaanbaatar; city culture
D2Khustain Nuruu — Przewalski's wild horses
D3Orkhon Valley → Karakorum
D4Erdene Zuu; hot-spring stop on return
D5Terelj National Park easy hike
D6Free day in Ulaanbaatar; craft markets
D7Departure transfer

Typically included:Hotels, transport, tickets all included; hot-spring visit; Chinese tour leader; daily water & snacks

MNG-03

Gobi & the Blue Lake: Mongolia Cross-Country, 9 Days

from$2,680pp

Private journey: the Flaming Cliffs and dunes of the South Gobi, then north to the blue of Khovsgol — Mongolia's ultimate diagonal.

  • 🕒 9 Days
  • 👥 Private 2-6
  • 🧭 Desert & Gobi · Nature & Landscape · Photography
  • Sunset at Bayanzag's Flaming Cliffs
  • Two lakeside nights at Khovsgol
  • Optional domestic flights to save road time
Route at a glance ↓
D1Arrive Ulaanbaatar
D2Fly to South Gobi; Yol Valley
D3Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs & dinosaur sites
D4Return & rest in Ulaanbaatar
D5Fly to Murun; drive to Khovsgol Lake
D6Lakeside riding/hiking; Tsaatan reindeer herders
D7Murun → Ulaanbaatar
D8Nalaikh or Terelj (your choice)
D9Departure transfer

Typically included:Two domestic flights, private 4WD + driver-guide, lakeside camps & hotels, optional photo mentor

MNG-04

Naadam Special: Festival of the Steppe, 6 Days (July)

from$1,690pp

Mongolia's national games once a year: horse racing, wrestling and archery — the greatest festival on the grassland.

  • 🕒 6 Days
  • 👥 Small group 8-16
  • 🧭 Festivals · Culture & History
  • Reserved seats at the Naadam opening ceremony
  • Front row at countryside horse racing
  • Khoomii & morin khuur evening at camp
Route at a glance ↓
D1Arrive Ulaanbaatar; racecourse rehearsal
D2Naadam opening: wrestling & archery
D3Full day at countryside horse races
D4Terelj ger camp; local Naadam grounds
D5Return; farewell song & dance show
D6Departure transfer

Typically included:VIP ceremony seats, all hotels & transport, folk show, trip photographer

FAQ

Do I need a visa for Mongolia?

Many nationalities, including Chinese passport holders, enjoy 30 days visa-free. Please confirm with the nearest Mongolian embassy for the latest rules.

What is ger-camp accommodation like?

Tourist-grade ger camps throughout; en-suite camps available. In Ulaanbaatar we use 4-star hotels.

When is the best time to go?

June–September is the golden season. Mid-July for Naadam; February–March for ice lakes and reindeer herders.

Where to next?

Tell us your dates and budget — receive a tailor-made plan within 48 hours.