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Nomadic Mongolia
14 days, Ulaanbaatar to Ulaanbaatar
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. This adventure taps into the nomadic lifestyle embraced by almost 40% of the local population, travelling through ruggedly beautiful gorges and sandstone mountains in search of golden eagles, desert gazelles, and the Mongolian horse. And when you’re not moving, you’ll experience local customs up close, exploring rural villages and sleeping in traditional ger tents.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 14, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Ulaanbaatar to Ulaanbaatar
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Valid on
Aug 11 2024
Trip Code: AMNA
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Ripple Score for this trip: 100
Itinerary
Day 1Ulaanbaatar
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Ulaanbaatar
Enjoy a free day exploring the city. Opt to take a morning city tour including visits to Gandan Monastery, Bogd Khan Palace, and Zaisan Hill. Afterwards, stop for a visit to No Limits Cafe and enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks prepared and served by local youth with Down Syndrome, and their mothers.
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BreakfastDay 3Ulaanbaatar/Baga Gadzrïn Chuluu
Drive to the Dungobi Aimag region – Middle Gobi – stopping at the Choir Monastery on the way. Spend the night at the first Mongolian ger camp.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Baga Gadzrïn Chuluu/Yolyn Am
Arrive at Yolyn Am — a narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikan mountains. It's an amazing place for hiking. Bring stable shoes and warm clothes, as some places are covered in thick ice year round.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Yolyn Am/Khongoryn Els
Drive to Khongoryn Els. En route, stop by a local natural history museum. Enjoy the unique activities the Gobi Desert has to offer.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Khongoryn Els
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Gobi Desert. This morning, visit the biggest sand dunes in the western Gobi, then meet a nomadic camel-herding family. Opt to hike along other nearby sand dunes, and try riding a camel.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Khongoryn Els/Bayanzag
Explore the Flaming Cliffs - a world renowned archaeological site for the vast amount of dinosaur bones and eggs found here.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Bayanzag/Ongiin Hiid
Drive through western parts of the Gobi Desert. In the surrounding mountains, visit the ruins of the Hoshuu and Ongiin Khiid monasteries.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Ongiin Hiid/Nomad Camp
Leave the Gobi Desert and drive through the Mongolian grasslands. Spend the next two nights with a local nomadic family, observing how they live. Enjoy a traditional meal with them.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 10Nomad Camp
Learn more about nomadic life in the steppes. Get to know your hosts and opt to participate in traditional activities such as milking a yak and preparing fresh dairy products. Discover what it takes to handle a Mongolian horse, and if the season is right, try airag (fermented mare's milk) - long important to cultures across Central Asia.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 11Nomad Camp/Kharkhorin
Drive to Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia. Visit the Erdene Zuu Monastery, the first centre of Lama Buddhism in Mongolia. En route to tonight's ger camp, stop by the Karakorum Museum.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 12Kharkhorin/Khustai National Park
Stay in Khustai National Park—home of Mongolian wild horses. Here, look for Takhi horses in their natural habitat.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 13Khustai National Park/Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to the capital for last minute sightseeing. Opt to see a local cultural show, an excellent display of dancing and Mongolian throat singing.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 14Ulaanbaatar
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Cafe No Limits Visit, Ulaanbaatar
- Your Welcome Moment: 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
Accommodations
Hotels (3 nts), ger camps (8 nts, shared facilities), family stay or tent camping (2 nts, multi-share, no facilities).
Meals
13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
Allow USD100-130 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private van, 4x4 vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.