itinerary 

SAIN BAINA UU, welcome to the land of the blue sky

MEET your fellow travellers for the next epic ten days 

WINE and dine at a local institution in ulaanbaatar 

SLEEP peacefully, ready for an adventure tomorrow

LEARN about mongolian history while on a tour of ulaanbaatar

PRAY at one of mongolia’s most important buddhist monasteries 

CLIMB zaisan hill for a panoramic view of the mongolian capital 

EXPLORE history at national museum and sukhbaatar square 

LEISURE time to relax or explore, such as the intellectual museum 

EARLY morning flight to uliastai, capital of zavkhan province 

HOP in a furgon, your transportation for the rest of the journey 

BE AWED by the ereen lake and surrounding immense sand dunes 

CAMEL riding across the dunes, listening to sounds of nature singing 

SETTLE into a mongolian ger and embrace the nomadic lifestyle 

RISE and shine to revel in the sunrise peeking over the dunes

BUCKLE up for a long drive, stopping at soljir petroglyphs site first 

HIKE to view the bronze age carvings of wild animals and hunting 

ARRIVE at saltwater dorgon lake inside the khar us nuur national park 

SOAK up the serenity of mongolia and settle into your ger camp 

WAKE up to the view of encapsulating lakes, mountains and plains

JOURNEY to the chandmani district, legendary birthplace of khoomi 

LISTEN to throat singing, said to mirror sounds of mystical river eev

EXPLORE the rolling grasslands and snow capped mountains 

BOND with the travellers and mongolian hosts at the family ger camp

FAREWELL to your hosts as you enjoy a mongolian breakfast

DRIVE through the tsagaan sair valley in the sacred mountain range

LOOK out for wild animals and maybe even the elusive snow leopards

DINE with the locals and enjoy a mongolian dinner in nature 

WATCH the dwindling sun hide behind the striking mountains 

HIKE through the valley and look out for ibex and wild argali sheep 

WALK through ancient landscapes that very few people have seen

EAT lunch chatting with our nomadic hosts, who live and breathe these mountains

MEET a snow leopard researcher and conservationist who lives in the mountains

RELAX and read a book in your ger tent with a hot belly stove to keep warm

SUNRISE breakfast 

EXPLORE the khoid tsenkher cave’s 20,000 year old petroglyphs

DRIVE to khar us lake and be awed by its divine beauty 

PHOTOGRAPH the wild ducks, geese, wood grouse and birds

SLEEP in a tourist ger camp by the lake and under the stars 

JOURNEY back to Ulaanbaatar

SAY goodbye to lifelong friends and memories of one of the most epic countries in the world

location 

mongolia, the land of the eternal blue sky, is located in the landlocked plateau of central asia, bordering china and russia. it is one of the least densely populated countries in the world. as we journey across mongolia, you will be staying at traditional ger camps with local nomads. gers are traditional yurt-like tents which are equipped with beds and linen and heated by a wood or coal stove. staying in a ger is an ideal base for exploring mongolia’s striking landscapes and wildlife. expect to enjoy traditional mongolian cuisine plus russian or western food everyday. 

FAQs

what if Covid affects the trip?

we will be watching the international border and health situation very closely. rest assured that if COVID impacts the majority of travellers we will postpone to a later date. 

how to get there?

you can either fly into the ulaanbaatar chinggis khaan international airport located southwest of the capital city of ulaanbaatar, or can arrive by train via the trans-mongolian railway from russia or china. 

what is the accommodation like?

most of the ger camps have a simple bed and shared outdoor squat toilets, but please be aware there will be limited shower use as the water is often solar heated and not necessarily available every day. be prepared to share a ger with a mixed gender group. however, during homestays you will be embracing life like your nomad hosts, so beds may be mattresses on the floor in a shared ger and no bathroom facilities are available. please note that between days 5-7 you will not have access to electricity so ensure that your power banks and electronics are fully charged. 

can i come solo or with a friend or a partner?

Both! Solo travellers will immediately connect with the group through the many activities we’ll be doing together, and friends will likewise have a great time connecting with the group. If you’re coming with a friend and want to be roomed together, let us know in the rooming configuration box at purchase. If you’re coming with a partner (or someone you’re close enough to share a double bed with), let us know at time of booking and we will contact you with further details. 

do I need a visa? 

all foreign citizens need a visa for mongolia for tourism. Depending on your nationality, you can either apply online for a tourist e-visa or may need a visa for tourism issued by a diplomatic government office. please have a look at this website to determine which visa you are allowed to apply for: https://www.onlinevisa.com/visa-policy/mongolia/ 

what will the weather be like?

there are 250 sunny days a year with clear cloudless skies in mongolia. we will be visiting mongolia in summer, the most pleasant time of the year. The average temperature is around 25 to 30 degrees, but nights cool down to 11 degrees. The weather is quite unpredictable in mongolia, and there are often brief rain showers during this time. 

what should i pack? 

please bring a sleeping bag to use for your homestay. we will be doing some hiking so definitely bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes. bring light, breathable clothing for the day but also some warmer layers for night time. otherwise, be sure to bring everything you’ll need for a ten-day mongolian adventure. of course do not forget your camera! 

any further questions?

hit us up anytime through the contact link at the bottom of the page.