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Carefully arranged itineraries combining local drivers, secure felt gers, and direct herder connections. Select a trip to tailor passenger details, hotels, and custom herder add-ons.

2-Day Gobi Dash by Car: Bayanzag & Yol Gorge
AdventureShort Break
Moderate
South Gobi Province
2 Days
4.82(121 reviews)

2-Day Gobi Dash by Car: Bayanzag & Yol Gorge

The Gobi's Flaming Cliffs and Yol Gorge in two days, no flight needed

A fast 2-day private road trip to the South Gobi for travelers who can't fly or whose flights don't fit: drive to the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag for sunset, hike the ice-filled Yol Gorge the next morning, and return to Ulaanbaatar the same evening.

Key Experience Highlights
✦See the Gobi Desert in just two days, with no domestic flight needed
✦Watch sunset over the red Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag, where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered
✦Hike the narrow Yol Gorge, where ice can survive until mid-July
Base Cost per person
$404/ traveler
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11-Day Gobi, Orkhon & White Lake Grand Loop
AdventureIconic
Moderate
Gobi Desert & Central Mongolia
11 Days
4.89(158 reviews)

11-Day Gobi, Orkhon & White Lake Grand Loop

Eleven days of desert, volcanoes, lakes, and ancient capitals

An 11-day private journey through the Gobi's Tsagaan Suvarga, Yol Gorge, Khongor Sand Dunes, and Bayanzag, then north to Ongi, Karakorum, Tuvkhun Temple, Orkhon Waterfall, Tsenkher Hot Springs, Khorgo-Terkh National Park, Ugii Lake, and the wild horses of Khustai.

Key Experience Highlights
✦Hike the layered, ghost-city cliffs of Tsagaan Suvarga and the ice-filled Yol Gorge
✦Ride Bactrian camels at the Khongor 'Singing' Sand Dunes and walk the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag
✦Join in daily life with a nomadic family, then explore Erdene Zuu and ancient Karakorum
Base Cost per person
$1,366/ traveler
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6-Day Orkhon Valley & White Lake
NatureWildlife
Moderate
Central Mongolia
6 Days
4.93(132 reviews)

6-Day Orkhon Valley & White Lake

Wild horses, volcanoes, waterfalls, and hot springs on easy roads

A 6-day private tour of Central Mongolia's highlights: takhi wild horses in Khustai, camels at Elsen Tasarkhai, Orkhon Waterfall, Tuvkhun Temple, Tsenkher Hot Springs, Khorgo Volcano and Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, and Erdene Zuu in Karakorum.

Key Experience Highlights
✦Look for rare takhi (Przewalski's) wild horses in Khustai National Park
✦Ride two-humped camels across the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes and share dinner in a nomad family's ger
✦Ride horses through the Ulaan River valley near the 25 m Orkhon Waterfall
Base Cost per person
$724/ traveler
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5-Day Orkhon Waterfall & Tsenkher Hot Springs
NatureCulture
Moderate
Central Mongolia
5 Days
4.85(171 reviews)

5-Day Orkhon Waterfall & Tsenkher Hot Springs

Five days of sand dunes, waterfalls, and the old imperial capital

A 5-day private tour of Central Mongolia: takhi wild horses in Khustai National Park, a camel ride at the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes, horse riding at Orkhon Waterfall, Tuvkhun Temple, Tsenkher Hot Springs, and Erdene Zuu Monastery in ancient Karakorum.

Key Experience Highlights
✦Search for rare takhi (Przewalski's) wild horses in Khustai National Park
✦Ride Bactrian camels along the picturesque Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes
✦Ride horses for two hours through the Ulaan River valley near Orkhon Waterfall
Base Cost per person
$569/ traveler
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4-Day Budget South Gobi by Bus (No Guide)
BudgetAdventure
Moderate
South Gobi Province
4 Days
4.83(194 reviews)

4-Day Budget South Gobi by Bus (No Guide)

A shared, wallet-friendly trip to the South Gobi's three great sights

A 4-day shared budget tour to the South Gobi: ride the shuttle bus to Dalanzadgad, then explore the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag, the Khongor Singing Dunes, and the ice-filled Yol Gorge by off-road van, sleeping in local herding families' gers.

Key Experience Highlights
✦Reach the Gobi the affordable way, on the shuttle bus along the paved road to Dalanzadgad
✦Walk the red sandstone Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag, where the first dinosaur eggs were found
✦Climb a crest of the Khongor 'Singing' Sand Dunes for endless views over a sea of sand
Base Cost per person
$321/ traveler
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2-Day Spring Golden Eagle Festival near Ulaanbaatar
FestivalCulture
Moderate
Around Ulaanbaatar
2 Days
4.96(109 reviews)

2-Day Spring Golden Eagle Festival near Ulaanbaatar

Kazakh eagle hunters, horseback games, and the snowy granite of Terelj

A 2-day festival tour: spend a full day at the Golden Eagle Spring Festival near Ulaanbaatar watching Kazakh eagle hunters compete, then explore Gorkhi-Terelj National Park's Turtle Rock and Ariyabal Temple and visit the giant Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue.

Key Experience Highlights
✦Watch Kazakh eagle hunters parade in their handmade traditional outfits
✦See the Eagle Call and fox-skin competitions that test each hunter and eagle
✦Cheer on horseback games like Bushkashi, Kyz Kuar, and Tiyn Teru
Base Cost per person
$362/ traveler
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4-Day South Gobi: Bus Out, Fly Back
AdventureIconic
Moderate
South Gobi Province
4 Days
4.88(126 reviews)

4-Day South Gobi: Bus Out, Fly Back

Ride to the desert and fly back, or the other way round

A 4-day South Gobi tour that combines a bus ride and a domestic flight: explore the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag, ride camels at the Khongor Sand Dunes, and hike the ice-filled Yol Gorge by 4x4 with a local guide and driver.

Key Experience Highlights
✦Save time and energy by riding one way and flying the other
✦Walk the red sandstone Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag, where the first dinosaur eggs were found
✦Ride a Bactrian camel at the Khongor 'Singing' Sand Dunes and climb a dune crest
Base Cost per person
$404/ traveler
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3-Day Middle Gobi: White Stupa & Baga Gazar Rocks
NatureShort Break
Moderate
Middle Gobi Province
3 Days
4.82(147 reviews)

3-Day Middle Gobi: White Stupa & Baga Gazar Rocks

The Middle Gobi's two great sights, with less time in the car

A 3-day private Middle Gobi tour on paved roads: hike the layered, ghost-city cliffs of Tsagaan Suvarga, then explore the granite massif of Baga Gazar with its aspen-filled gorge, temple ruins, Jargalant Cave, and mineral spring.

Key Experience Highlights
✦Hike around Tsagaan Suvarga, an ancient seabed eroded into white, pink, and red cliffs
✦Explore Baga Gazar, a lone granite massif rising to 1,765 m above the Gobi plateau
✦Walk the aspen-lined Sudut gorge to the ruins of a Buddhist temple
Base Cost per person
$259/ traveler
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3-Day Budget Karakorum by Public Bus
BudgetHistory
Easy
Central Mongolia
3 Days
4.86(163 reviews)

3-Day Budget Karakorum by Public Bus

Mongolia's ancient capital by public bus, on a shoestring

A 3-day budget trip by scheduled bus to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, with two nights in a local ger guesthouse and a full day to explore Erdene Zuu Monastery, the Karakorum Museum, and the town's historical sights.

Key Experience Highlights
✦Travel to Mongolia's ancient imperial capital the affordable way, by scheduled bus
✦Explore Erdene Zuu, Mongolia's first Buddhist monastery, ringed by 108 white stupas
✦See finds from the ancient city at the Karakorum Museum
Base Cost per person
$166/ traveler
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12-Day Gobi to Khuvsgul with Two Flights
AdventureIconic
Moderate
Gobi Desert, Central & North Mongolia
12 Days
4.89(164 reviews)

12-Day Gobi to Khuvsgul with Two Flights

Desert dunes, ancient capitals, volcanoes, and the Blue Pearl of Asia in twelve days

A 12-day grand tour from the South Gobi's Yol Gorge, Khongor Sand Dunes, and Bayanzag through Karakorum, Orkhon Waterfall, Tsenkher Hot Springs, and Khorgo Volcano to Khuvsgul Lake and its reindeer herders, with flights in and out.

Key Experience Highlights
✦Hike the shaded Yol Gorge and ride camels across the Khongor 'Singing' Sand Dunes
✦Walk the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag, where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered
✦Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, built from the rubble of Chinggis Khaan's capital at Karakorum
Base Cost per person
$1,324/ traveler
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8-Day Gobi & Karakorum Ending at Naadam
FestivalCulture
Moderate
Gobi Desert & Central Mongolia
8 Days
4.96(131 reviews)

8-Day Gobi & Karakorum Ending at Naadam

Seven days of desert and steppe, ending in the roar of Mongolia's greatest festival

An 8-day small-group tour along the Gobi's classic route, from Tsagaan Suvarga, Yol Gorge, Khongor Sand Dunes, and Bayanzag to Ongi and Karakorum, finishing with the Naadam horse races and the opening ceremony, wrestling, and archery in Ulaanbaatar.

Key Experience Highlights
✦Watch child jockeys race half-wild horses across the open steppe at Khui Doloon Khudag
✦Join the crowds at the National Stadium for the Naadam opening ceremony and wrestling
✦Eat Naadam khuushuur, the festival's must-have fried meat pastry, and watch the archers
Base Cost per person
$1,573/ traveler
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8-Day Horse Trek to the Reindeer Herders
CultureAdventure
Challenging
Khuvsgul Province, North Mongolia
8 Days
4.93(108 reviews)

8-Day Horse Trek to the Reindeer Herders

Ride into the northern taiga to live among the Tsaatan reindeer herders

An 8-day northern adventure: fly to Murun, see the Uushig deer stones, cross the lake-strewn Darkhad Depression to Tsagaannuur, then ride horses into the taiga to spend three nights with the Tsaatan reindeer herders before ending at Khuvsgul Lake.

Key Experience Highlights
✦Spend three nights with the Tsaatan (Dukha), one of the world's last reindeer-herding peoples
✦Ride Mongolian ponies through the northern taiga, with pack horses carrying your gear
✦See the 3,000-year-old carved deer stones of the Uushig Valley
Base Cost per person
$931/ traveler
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