Overview
A 10 day Mongolia journey through vast open steppes, ancient monasteries and the striking landscapes of the Gobi Desert. Discover the country’s rich nomadic culture, explore the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag, ride camels across the magnificent Khongor Sand Dunes and look out for wild horses in Hustai National Park. Along the way, meet local herder families, try your hand at making traditional Mongolian dumplings, enjoy horseback riding and end your days around campfires under wide, open skies.
For the women of She Wanders, this is an opportunity to step away from the familiar, embrace the outdoors and share an adventure filled with new experiences, wonderful encounters and memories to take home.
Mongolia | 10 Days 9 NightsHighlights
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Discover Ulaanbaatar: Explore the capital’s cultural landmarks, including the Gandan Monastery and the impressive Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex.
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Look for Wild Horses in Hustai National Park: Spot the rare Przewalski’s horses, locally known as Takhi, roaming freely across the Mongolian steppe.
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Explore Mongolia’s Ancient Heritage: Visit the historic Erdene Zuu and Ongi Monasteries, set amid landscapes steeped in Buddhist history.
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Walk Through the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag: Discover the striking red sandstone formations of the Gobi Desert, famous for their remarkable dinosaur fossil discoveries.
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Experience the Khongor Sand Dunes: Ride Bactrian camels, walk across the vast Singing Sand Dunes and meet a local family to sample traditional camel-milk products.
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Hike Through Eagle Valley: Explore the dramatic mountain gorge of Yolyn Am, with opportunities to spot eagles and other wildlife.
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Get a Taste of Nomadic Life: Visit a local herder family, learn to prepare traditional Mongolian food.
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Itinerary Schedule
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and transfer to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free to relax and recover from your journey. In the evening, come together for a welcome dinner as you begin your Mongolian adventure.
Overnight: Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, visit Gandan Monastery, Mongolia’s most important Buddhist monastery and a significant part of its cultural heritage. Later, drive to Hustai National Park, known for its rare Przewalski’s wild horses, locally called Takhi. Enjoy the open steppe landscapes and look out for these remarkable horses roaming freely in their natural habitat.
Overnight: Hustai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive towards Karakorum, stopping en route at Khugnu Khan to explore the historic Erdene Khamba Monastery, set amidst the Khogno Khan Mountains. Continue to Karakorum and visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia’s oldest surviving Buddhist monastery and part of the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape.
Overnight: Karakorum
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive south towards the ruins of Ongi Monastery, once one of Mongolia’s largest Buddhist monastic complexes. Set along the Ongi River, the remains offer a glimpse into the country’s Buddhist heritage and a chance to explore an important part of its history.
Overnight: Ongi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Explore Bayanzag, famously known as the Flaming Cliffs, with its striking red sandstone formations rising from the Gobi Desert. The area is renowned for the discovery of dinosaur eggs by explorer Roy Chapman Andrews in the 1920s. Enjoy a hike towards the Saxaul Forest before ending the day with dinner against the beautiful backdrop of a Gobi sunset.
Overnight: Bayanzag
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, drive through the Gobi Desert towards Khongoryn Els, the spectacular ‘Singing Sand Dunes’, known for the sounds created as the sands shift in the wind. Take in the vast desert scenery, enjoy a camel ride across the dunes and hike up the golden sands. You will also visit a local family and get a taste of traditional camel-milk products.
Overnight: Khongor Sand Dunes
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive to Yolyn Am, also known as Eagle Valley, a beautiful gorge surrounded by towering cliffs in the Gobi Gurvansaikhan Mountains. Enjoy a 2–3-hour hike through the valley, with chances of spotting soaring eagles, wild sheep and mountain goats along the way. You can also visit the local Natural History Museum to learn more about the region’s wildlife.
Overnight: Eagle Valley
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar in the morning and visit the impressive Genghis Khan Statue Complex, a 40-metre monument dedicated to Mongolia’s legendary ruler. Later, drive to Tuul Riverside, set amidst rolling hills and open grasslands along the Tuul River. Spend the evening enjoying the peaceful surroundings, followed by a special candlelit dinner.
Overnight: Tuul Riverside
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend the day experiencing Mongolia’s nomadic culture and way of life. Begin with a hands-on cooking session to prepare Buuz, traditional Mongolian steamed dumplings. Later, enjoy an optional horseback ride through the countryside and visit a local herder family. In the evening, savour Khorhog, a traditional stone-cooked Mongolian barbecue, followed by a campfire and stargazing under the open skies.
Overnight: Tuul Riverside
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward international flight, bringing your Mongolian journey to a close with memories of its vast landscapes, rich traditions and unique experiences.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Dates (Fixed Depatures)
- 25 June, 2027
Package cost
$USD 5670 for 2 pax on Twin Sharing basis
Inclusions / Exclusions
What is included
- Airport transfers by private vehicle with assistance.
- One-way domestic flight from the Gobi region to Ulaanbaatar, as per the itinerary.
- All ground transportation throughout the journey, including transfers to and from restaurants.
- Accommodation in a Superior Twin Room at Novotel, Ulaanbaatar.
- Accommodation in Superior En-suite Twin Gers in the countryside, wherever available.
- Services of a local English-speaking guide throughout the journey.
- All meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water during excursions and longer road journeys.
- Guided sightseeing, entrance fees and national park permits as per the itinerary.
- Horseback riding and camel riding experiences, including the services of local guides.
What is not included
- International airfare to and from Mongolia.
- Travel insurance of any kind.
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and other service staff.
- Personal expenses, including additional beverages, alcoholic drinks, snacks, laundry, telephone calls and excess baggage charges.
- Any meals, activities or services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- GST 5% & TCS 2%
Note
- Depending on the number of guests, the local operator will provide an appropriate city vehicle, such as a Ford Transit minivan, Mercedes Viano, or sedan. The transfer to Tuul Riverside Lodge is along a fully paved road.
- For the final approach to the lodge, they arrange a boat transfer from the riverbank to Tuul Riverside Lodge for all guests.
- In the countryside, we will arrange dedicated 4WD jeeps, with a maximum of 3 guests per vehicle for greater comfort during the journey.
- Female driver availability cannot be guaranteed – majorly male drivers due to the road conditions in Mongolia.
