Mongolia

Mongolia is a vast country of stark beauty, extreme weather and exceedingly warm people, who still revere the legendary Genghis Khan, who conquered much of the known world from his Mongolian base. Mongolia is the size of western Europe with fewer than three million people, and it is the single most sparsely populated nation on earths, but with one of the fastest growing economies. Mongolians have traditionally been nomadic herdsmen — and half the people still are, living in round felt tents called gers that are moved regularly from place to place. There is great contrast between the capital city of Ulaanbaatar with its fancy restaurants and shops, and the rest of the country which holds on firmly to its traditional culture. 

Huge gorges, sweeping planes, rich steppes, crystalline lakes and mountains topped in snow are just some of Mongolia’s many attractions. With communism and Soviet influence now but a memory, democratic Mongolia offers access to its Buddhist past. There are temples such as the Erdene Zuu monastery - the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia - as well as the Bogd Khaan Palace. Various ruins include the famous Karakorum (the ancient capital of Mongolia founded by Genghis Khan), Khitan and Ongiin Khiid. Mongolia’s natural realm will surprise you with its diversity. Fishing, camping and long treks on horseback and camel are but some of the possibilities for the traveler. 

Mongolia Regions

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Mongolia Itineraries

Classic Mongolia

Discover a world far off the beaten path on this exhilarating 8-day luxury Mongolia adventure. You’ll ride a camel through the Gobi desert, examine dinosaur fossils in flaming cliffs, partake in a meal with a nomadic family, and see wild roaming horses, all while staying in traditional-yet-luxurious Mongolia hotels.

Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price Per Person
From $12,400
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A Jaunt into Mongolia's Past: Karakorum & Erdenezuu

Step back into Mongolia’s epic history on this whirlwind 4-day tour of Övörhangai province. You’ll drive around sand dunes, visit ancient monasteries, breathe in fresh mountain air, make friends with nomadic herdsmen, and spot rare wild animals, while staying in traditional-yet-luxurious Ger tents. 

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Price Per Person
Extension: Optional add-on to your itinerary
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Breathtaking Lake Hovsgol

Experience one of Mongolia’s most picturesque sights - Lake Hövsgöl, the blue pearl of Mongolia - to its fullest on this thrilling 4-day journey. You’ll hike and picnic in the scenic countryside, and meet nomadic families along the way, while camping with modern equipment beneath the star-blanketed sky. 

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Price Per Person
Extension: Optional add-on to your itinerary
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Golden Eagle Festival & the Altai Mountains

It is said that Mongolia is the last true nomadic society left on the planet and what better way to immerse yourself in centuries-old pastoralist tradition than by attending the Golden Eagle Festival?

Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Price Per Person
From $19,900
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Hustai: A Glimpse of Mongolia's Past

Take a quick and exciting 3-day journey into Mongolia’s fascinating history on this luxury tour of Hustai National Park. You’ll pursue the elusive wild takhi horse, hike through verdant steppe mountains, discover ancient Neolithic gravesites, and stay in luxurious Mongolian traditional Ger tents. 

Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Price Per Person
From $1,300
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Mongolia: Gobi and Grasslands

Cross the rugged terrain of remote Mongolia on this exhilarating 7-day luxury adventure. You’ll explore the Northern Gobi desert on the back of a camel, ride horseback through lush pastures, stop at ancient, historically-important sites, and stay in luxurious-yet-traditional Mongolian Ger tents. 

Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Price Per Person
From $3,900
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Mongolia's Naadam Festival & Altai Mountains

Visit Mongolia during one of the most exciting times of year for Naadam Festival. This is a time when the "Three Games of Men" are contested throughout the country in the disciplines of Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery - an expression of Mongolia's nomadic culture.

Duration
13 days / 12 nights
Price Per Person
From $15,100
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Moscow to Beijing on the Trans-Siberian Railway

Embark on the world’s most famous overland journey from Moscow to Beijing, delving deep into the Siberian wilderness along the way. Cross three countries and two continents - accumulating almost 3,500 miles, all whilst bunking down for the night in the train, waking up to an ever-evolving landscape each morning.

Duration
17 days / 16 nights
Price Per Person
From $16,700
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Really Remote Lands: Siberia, Western Mongolia & Northern China

Adventure-seekers looking to get off the beaten path are in for a real treat with this two-week journey through Siberia, Western Mongolia and Northern China. Starting in Russia, you’ll venture through the vast Altai Mountains - a range shared between Siberia, Mongolia, China and Kazakhstan.

Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Price Per Person
From $19,900
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Secrets of the South Gobi

Explore Mongolia’s incredible South Gobi region on this remarkable 4-day journey. You’ll catch glimpses of rare wildlife like the snow leopard, explore the iconic sand dunes, marvel at dinosaur remains, and meet local herders, while staying at the ultra-luxurious Three Camel Lodge.

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Price Per Person
Extension: Optional add-on to your itinerary
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HS Khaan Resort
Preferred Hotel

HS Khaan Resort

Hustai National Park, Mongolia

Nestled in one of the last frontiers, the HS Khaan Resort is a first-class cottage experience in Mongolia, a country typically only providing “Ger”-style tents for travelers. Guests will feel at one with nature as they sleep with an incredible view of the open prairie. The individual cottages are quaint and luxurious, while still maintaining a one-of-a-kind environment. The spacious suites are far from rustic and provide guests with all the desired comforts during their Mongolian adventure, including fantastic views...
Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar
Preferred Hotel

Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

In the heart of the capital of Mongolia, Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar is an urban oasis, ready to pamper business and leisure guests alike with its spacious suites, exquisite restaurants and expansive health club. The hotel features nearly 300 rooms and suites, each with an impressive vista over downtown Ulaanbaatar, and is in within walking distance of the city’s best shops, restaurants, and historical sights. Fusing contemporary and traditional design, the hotel also offers much for guests to do within its walls,...
The Blue Sky Hotel
Preferred Hotel

The Blue Sky Hotel

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

This five-star contemporary hotel is situated in the city’s business district and more interestingly in Ulaanbaatar’s tallest building. The hotel, decorated in a classic European style, has many top quality facilities including an indoor pool, gym, wellness centre, sauna and a business centre. There are many services on offer to make your stay as comfortable and convenient as possible such as 24-hour room service, car rentals, currency exchange, laundry services, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes and a 24-hour front desk....
The Terelj Hotel
Preferred Hotel

The Terelj Hotel

Khan Khentii, Mongolia

The Terelj Hotel provides a luxurious base from which to explore the wonders of the Mongolian outdoors in the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, one of the most carefully protected parklands in the country and part of the Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area, an expansive, virtually uninhabited wilderness. Terelj Hotel is only 43 miles north of the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar, near to the birthplace of Mongolia’s Great Unifier Chinggis Khaan (Ghengis Khan). The hotel itself boasts just 52 elegant suites, overlooking views...
Three Camel Lodge
Preferred Hotel

Three Camel Lodge

Gobi Desert (south), Mongolia

The Three Camel Lodge was constructed without nails from Siberian timber and local stone using traditional techniques, and is situated within view of the Gobi Desert's stunning Gobi-Altai Mountain Range. Built under environmentally and culturally sustainable guidelines, energy for the lodge is drawn partially from solar and wind power; the main building has a large shaded porch and remains cool and comfortable even on hottest desert days. The staff is a group of well-practiced folk musicians who don beautiful costumes...
Eagle's Nest Hotel

Eagle's Nest Hotel

Bayan Olgi, Mongolia

Located 20 minutes from the airport and within walking distance of Olgii town center, the Eagle's Nest Hotel is one of the best options for visitors to Bayan-Olgii province. This quiet and petite property is comprised of just 11 guest rooms, all of which are configured as twin rooms and have views of the surrounding mountains. The atmosphere and decor is similar to a cozy hunting lodge and the hotel is run by Altai Expeditions.
Genghis Khan Retreat

Genghis Khan Retreat

Karakorum, Mongolia

Amongst lushsloping Mongolian grasslands lies the luxurious Genghis Khan Retreat. Pitched in the deep reaches of the Orkhon National Park, near the ancient city of Karakorum founded by Genghis Khan in 1220, the camp is engulfed by unadulterated, fenceless natural splendor. Rich with history, the area is a UNESCO protected area featuring many historical sites and home to charming Buddhist monasteries. A personal project, Genghis Khan Retreat is owned by a German-Mongol family that has been travelling to the location every summer for the past 20 years. Today they open up their summer home to adventurous guests and draw on personal expertise to organize riding, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and polo excursions throughout the Orkhon Valley and Khangai Mountains. More experienced riding or polo enthusiasts are welcomed to join daily chukkas and games. Open from June to mid-September every year, thirty percent of yearly earnings are donated to polo training and educational support programs for Mongol children.

Ger Camp

Ger Camp

Altantsogts, Mongolia

Camping is the best accommodation option in this remote region. The basic ger tents typically have a separate western-style bathroom tent, twin beds, wooden furniture, and heaters. The low-impact campsites are basic and some may feature various facilities such as a restaurant, communal baths, and laundry service. Alternatively, if you are looking for something a little more indulgent, Remote Lands can arrange for a luxury ger to be set up for your trip.

Ger Camp

Ger Camp

Karakorum, Mongolia

The traditional nomadic Mongolian ger tents have en-suite western-style bathrooms, king size or twin beds, wooden furniture, heaters and air-conditioning. Although the camp is rather basic, there are various facilities including a restaurant serving local and international dishes, a bar and karaoke room, a sauna, Japanese style communal baths, a laundry service and massage is also available. If you wish to stay in more refined accommodation than what’s available, Remote Lands can arrange for a luxury ger camp to be set up for your trip.

Ger Camp (North Gobi)

Ger Camp (North Gobi)

Gobi Desert (north), Mongolia

Experience the nomadic lifestyle staying in a Mongolian ger camp in the north of the Gobi Desert with a local host family. Situated in the northernmost sand dunes of the Gobi Desert this camp resides in the heartland of the Central Asian nomads. The landscape is a breathtaking mélange of wide-open plains, sand dunes and treeless rocky mountains. In this area there is no permanent development, and apart from the wolf, deer, Siberian ibex and other wildlife, the only other dwellers are the pastoralist families living in ger tents. A ger or yurt is a circular, wooden tent structure covered with layers of fabric and sheep's wool felt for weatherproofing and insulation. The local families raise horses, camel and other livestock and move their camp accordingly to the seasons. This area is relatively untouched and devoid of tourism. If you wish to stay in more refined accommodation than what’s available, Remote Lands can arrange for a luxury ger camp to be set up for your trip.
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Seasonality & Festivals

Browse a month-by-month breakdown of suggested itineraries, seasonal activities, climate considerations and festivals.

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Weather in Mongolia

Visit Mongolia between May and October for sunny days and pleasant temperatures.

  • Mongolia is not actually the coldest and most remote part of the world (as it is often portrayed in Western media). There are four distinct seasons, though winter lasts from November to March, and there is a one-month-long period from mid-December to mid-January in which temperatures sink as low as -22°F (-30°C). The rest of winter ranges from 30° to 50°F (1°to 10°C), except in the bitter cold, northernmost part of the country.
  • Spring, from March to May, brings slightly warmer temperatures, but occasional blizzards and dust storms that come as the temperatures rise make this period a less comfortable time of year to visit.
  • Summer, from mid-May to mid-September, is usually warm with average temperatures of 60° to 80°F (18° to 26°C). There are short rains in July and early August, which account for 70 percent of the annual precipitation, but they are hardly an inconvenience in this fairly arid region. It is wise, however, to avoid rivers during summer storms, as there may be sudden floods. The Gobi Desert is the hottest at this time of year with average temperatures of around 85°F (30°C) and occasional spikes up to 100°F (40°C).
  • Winds are a regular feature of Mongolia, and there is rarely a day without a slow breeze. In summer, cool winds come mostly from the northwest and west, bringing in some relief from summer heat. However, the sudden collision of warm and cool air masses can result in unexpectedly heavy rains.

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