Nomadic Mongolia
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Nomadic Mongolia
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14 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
Long after the reign of Genghis Khan, nomadism remains a way of life in modern Mongolia. But with so much to see and do here, it’s only natural that people would want to move about and explore.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Cafe No Limits Visit, Ulaanbaatar Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Choir Monastery Visit
- Yolyn Am National Park stay and nature Museum visit
- Gobi Desert stay
- Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes and Flaming Cliffs Visit
- Ongiin Khiid Monastery entrance
- Mongolian Grasslands nomad camp stay
- Karakorum monument entrance
- Khustai National Park entrance
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (3 nts), ger camps (8 nts, shared facilities), family stay or tent camping (2 nts, multi-share, no facilities).
- 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
Transport
- Private van, 4x4 vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- Contemplate the Soviet architecture and influence in Ulaanbaatar
- Explore the ruins of remote monasteries
- Share a ger with a nomadic family
- Visit Mongolia's ancient capital
- See the wild horses in Khustai National Park
Trip Details
14 days
Private van, 4x4 vehicle, walking.
English
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Budget
Classic, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - J Hotel
Day 2: Ulaanbaatar
Spend a free day exploring this fascinating capital city.
Enjoy the sights of UB and opt to visit to the Gandan Monastery, Bogd Khan Palace, and Zaisan Hill.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Explore the city— go shopping, drink a Chinggis beer, or visit some more museums.Activity - Pop in for a visit to the No Limits Cafe and enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks prepared and served by local youth with Down Syndrome, and their mothers. The Down Syndrome Association of Mongolia is a non-profit organization that supports children who live with Down syndrome, and their families. The organization focuses on creating community awareness, advocacy, and educational efforts within Mongolia. The No Limits Cafe began as an effort to create job opportunities and training for young people with Down syndrome and their mothers who are often left out of benefitting from economic opportunities. Through the cafe, the program works to break down barriers for people and families living with disabilities.Accommodation - J Hotel
Day 3: Ulaanbaatar/Baga Gadzrïn Chuluu
Leave the capital and head south through the steppe to the Middle Gobi.
Visit the Choir Monastery before continuing on to a small ger camp not far from Mandalgovi, the regional centre.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Established in 1779, the Choir Monastery had many lamas living there and was a major religious centre in the region. In the 1930s, there was a time of religious persecution in Mongolia and the monastery was destroyed. Today, its ruins are protected by the government.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Bayan Bulag Ger Camp
Day 4: Baga Gadzrïn Chuluu/Yolyn Am
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Khan Bogd Ger Camp
Day 5: Yolyn Am/Khongoryn Els
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Stop by a small museum with collections of local flora & fauna in the area, along with dinosaur eggs and bones, stuffed birds and a snow leopard.Free_time - Visit a local family, run around in the sand dunes, or ride a camel.Accommodation - Gobi Anar Ger Camp
Day 6: Khongoryn Els
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit Khongoryn Els, the biggest sand dunes in the western Gobi. They also are known as "singing sands" because the sand makes a musical noise as it moves with the wind.Accommodation - Gobi Anar Ger Camp
Day 7: Khongoryn Els/Bayanzag
Made of red sandstone, these cliffs and canyons offer visitors a scene of breathtaking beauty. Take some time to explore.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Explore the Flaming Cliffs. Made of red sandstone, the cliffs and canyons where fossils were found in recent years are a beautiful place to spend some time.Accommodation - Gobi Tour Ger Camp
Day 8: Bayanzag/Ongiin Hiid
Drive to the Delger Khangai Mountains area. Explore the ruins of the monasteries in the area.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Both these monasteries were important centres in the region before they were destroyed. The systematic destruction of religious sights under Communist rule was pervasive. Built in 17th century, the Ongiin Khiid monastery was among the largest temples in the country and was a home for over 1,000 monks. See the ruins and learn the sad history of the place.Accommodation - Secret of Ongi Monastery
Day 9: Ongiin Hiid/Nomad Camp
Enjoy a long drive northwest, leaving the Gobi desert area and heading into the Mongolian steppe.
The nomads here live simple lives and move their cattle along the same routes their great-grandparents travelled hundreds of years ago.
In the evening, have dinner together with your hosts. One of the best things to try is the famous Mongolian barbecue.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Nomadic Family Stay
Day 10: Nomad Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a full free day. Opt to participate in local activities, or simply relax at camp.Accommodation - Nomadic Family Stay
Day 11: Nomad Camp/Kharkhorin
Journey to Kharkhorin, stopping at the beautiful Erdene Zuu Monastery. Destroyed during the Communist era, this monastery is slowly being rebuilt.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The beautiful Erdene Zuu Monastery began its construction in 1586 and continued for over 300 years. It was the first centre of Lama Buddhism in Mongolia. At its peak, the monastery housed over 1,000 monks and held 62 temples. In the 1930s, most of the temples were destroyed and monks killed in the Communist purges. Now, the monastery is slowly being restored. Explore the monastery grounds and, if you're lucky, listen to monks chanting. Activity - Considered the best museum outside of Mongolia's capital, the Karakorum Museum contains a treasure trove of ancient artifacts within, including pottery, metalwork and locally significant finds from the 13th and 14th centuries.Accommodation - Munkhtenger Ger Camp
Day 12: Kharkhorin/Khustai National Park
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Home to the last of the truly wild horses in the world, the park is a wonderful chance to see the Takhi horses in their natural environment. At one point there were none in the wild, but after a hugely successful captive breeding program in various worldwide zoos, they were reintroduced.Accommodation - Moltsog Ger Camp
Day 13: Khustai National Park/Ulaanbaatar
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Explore with a few more hours in this international city.Accommodation - J Hotel
Day 14: Ulaanbaatar
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $4579
Duration: 14 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Long after the reign of Genghis Khan, nomadism remains a way of life in modern Mongolia. But with so much to see and do here, it’s only natural that people would want to move about and explore.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 21 May 2026
Customer Reviews
09/30/2023
This was my 2nd G Adventures and the trips were just great. I already have recommended G Adventures to my friends.
09/30/2023
Our guide ?Gana? together with his team made our experience in this amazing country even better. I loved that we could just focus on enjoying and experiencing without having to think about organisational stuff. They took care of everything and made us feel very well cared for.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
09/30/2023
This was my 2nd G Adventures and the trips were just great. I already have recommended G Adventures to my friends.
09/30/2023
Our guide ?Gana? together with his team made our experience in this amazing country even better. I loved that we could just focus on enjoying and experiencing without having to think about organisational stuff. They took care of everything and made us feel very well cared for.
09/30/2023
I had a wonderful experience and amazing memories, but a tour group is not for everyone and personally I feel I would prefer to travel as an individual with flexibility to tailor the experience to my own interests and not have to accommodate the different dynamics, personalities etc.
09/30/2023
The CEOs are always amazing
09/30/2023
This was my fourth trip with G and I always had a great time. That's why I always tell friends and family about G Adventures.
09/30/2023
Always have a great experience with G Adventures. Hence the reason why we are repeat travellers. Your CEOs are fantastic and really make the experience special
09/30/2023
It was my fisrt G Adventures trip so I would recommend this one, it was perfect.
09/23/2023
This was an amazing and authenic experience with Ugi and I highly recommend!
09/23/2023
Great itinerary. Excellent leadership in CEO Uuganaa
09/23/2023
Great nomadic experience under the great leadership and guidance of the CEO Uuganaa (Ugi)
09/23/2023
This was an amazing and authenic experience with Ugi and I highly recommend!
09/23/2023
Great experience, safe and reliable
09/23/2023
Great experience overall
09/23/2023
Good tour. Not sure many of my friends would enjoy all the driving
09/23/2023
G Adventures provides very good intineries to get to know a certain region in the world having lot',s of like-minded people from various countries on their trips.
09/23/2023
I thought the tour was exceptional value for the price. We covered many miles and saw so much of the beautiful country of Mongolia.
09/16/2023
I love the actual style of travel and the guides and drivers tend to be absolutely fabulous ? although the pre-travel service from G seems to have deteriorated greatly over recent years and I would caution family/friends in that regard while giving my recommendations.
09/16/2023
The tour was great, guide was excellent and was well planned
09/16/2023
Excellent guide. Accommodation and food far out met my expectations. Good tour route
09/16/2023
Preis- LeistungsverhŠltnis absolut super. Guido aus der Region.
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