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Best of Mongolia

16 days Fully Inclusive Classic Group Tour

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Best of Mongolia

From the wide-open steppe to the dunes of the Gobi, this journey takes you through Mongolia’s most iconic landscapes. Stay in traditional ger camps, meet nomadic families, and explore ancient sites from Genghis Khan’s empire. Along the way, you’ll witness a mini Naadam festival, spot wild horses in Khustai, and experience the rhythm of life in one of the world’s last great wildernesses.
  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 13 , Lunches: 12 , Dinners: 13
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Accommodation
    13 nights in 3/4 star accommodation
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 18
  • Physical Rating 2
    A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you'll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats.
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    Walking, some steps and extended time on your feet.
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Classic Group Tour
16 DAYS
From $12,380PP
Ulaanbaatar (2N) - Terelj (1N) - Dalanzadgad (1N) - Khongoryn Els (2N) - Bayanzag (1N) - Ongii (1N) - Grasslands (2N) - Kharkhorin (1N) - Khustai National Park (1N) - Ulaanbaatar (1N)
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Tour Highlights

Our Best of Mongolia tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Day by Day Itinerary

  • Days 1-2
    Fly to Ulaanbaatar
    Dinner
    Days 1-2: Fly to Ulaanbaatar

    Fly overnight to Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

    Dinner
  • Day 3
    Explore Ulaanbaatar
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 3: Explore Ulaanbaatar

    Start your explorations with a visit to Gandan Monastery, the largest and most important monastery in Mongolia. Here, you'll get to witness the monks' morning chants and learn more about Mongolian Buddhism. Then head to the heart of the city to stand in Genghis Khan Square and view the fascinating exhibitions of the National Museum of Mongolia. This evening, enjoy a lively cultural show that features traditional songs, dances and music.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4
    Terelj National Park
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 4: Terelj National Park

    Leave the city and travel into the hinterland to discover the picturesque scenery of Terelj National Park. En route, stop at the impressive Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex – the largest of its kind in the world. Continue your journey to Terelj National Park, where you'll walk around the iconic Turtle Rock and visit the serene Aryabal Temple. Unwind at your premium ger camp, enjoying leisure time with stargazing and sauna facilities.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5
    Travel to the Gobi Desert
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 5: Travel to the Gobi Desert

    Transfer to the airport and fly to Dalanzadgad, the gateway to the Gobi Desert. Begin your sightseeing in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4WD with a visit to a local market, then drive to the Yol Valley in the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park. Take a scenic walk through a narrow gorge surrounded by towering rock formations. Spend the night in a premium ger camp.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6
    Through the Gobi
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 6: Through the Gobi

    Travel across striking desert plains, passing herds of camels on your way to the towering sand dunes of Khongoryn Els. Explore the dunes on foot, with the option to climb to the top for sweeping views across the Gobi. Dine tonight under the starry Gobi sky and spend the next two nights in a premium ger camp.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7
    Sand dunes of Khongoryn Els
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 7: Sand dunes of Khongoryn Els

    Spend a full day exploring the beauty of Khongoryn Els, some of the world's most spectacular sand dunes. Take a walk to admire the contrasts between the shifting sands and green oases and visit a nomadic camel herding family to learn about their way of life. In the afternoon you'll have free time to explore as you wish before returning to the ger camp for a traditional Mongolian dinner.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8
    Flaming Cliffs
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 8: Flaming Cliffs

    Drive through magnificent landscapes to reach Bayanzag, the Flaming Cliffs, to admire these red sandstone formations. Take a walk through the Gobi Dinosaurs Cemetery, keeping a look out for fossils, before a guided walk to discover more about the area's rich paleontological history. Overnight in a premium ger..

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9
    Ongiin Hiid
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 9: Ongiin Hiid

    Set out across the stark scenery of the Gobi to Ongiin Khiid, a monastery on the banks of the Ongi River. Wander around the ruins of two historic monasteries which were once among the largest in Mongolia and take a walk around the site to learn more about the area's past. Spend the night by the river in a premium ger camp.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10
    Orkhon Waterfall
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 10: Orkhon Waterfall

    Leave the desert behind as you head into Mongolia's green heartlands, stopping in Arvaikheer for lunch. Continue north to the Orkhon Waterfall, where you’ll take in the views at sunset before unwinding at your eco camp for the night.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11
    Experience Mongolia's Heritage
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 11: Experience Mongolia's Heritage

    Today, immerse yourself into Mongolia's rich traditions and nomadic heritage, witnessing a mini Naadam Festival, featuring the traditional 'Three Manly Games'. Watch a wrestling competition and a horse race, learn the art of archery and present the winners with their medals at the end of the day. This evening, sit down to an authentic Mongolian stone-grilled mutton feast.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12
    Discover Kharkhorin
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 12:  Discover Kharkhorin

    Drive to Kharkhorin and explore the Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the ruins of Karakorum, Genghis Khan’s ancient capital, visit the Karakorum Museum, and walk through the grounds of the historic Erdene Zuu Monastery. Spend the night in a premium ger.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13
    Khustai National Park
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 13: Khustai National Park

    Arrive in Khustai National Park, home to Mongolia’s wild takhi horses. Once extinct in the wild, these rare animals now roam freely alongside other native wildlife. Settle into your premium ger camp and soak in the beauty of the open steppe.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14
    Return to Ulaanbaatar
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 14: Return to Ulaanbaatar

    Spend the morning exploring the wild beauty of Khustai National Park before returning to Ulaanbaatar. Enjoy a free afternoon to shop for souvenirs or wander the city at your own pace. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner at a traditional Mongolian restaurant, complete with live folk music.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Days 15-16
    Depart Ulaanbaatar
    Breakfast
    Day 15-16: Depart Ulaanbaatar

    This morning you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Australia, arriving home the next day.

    Breakfast
Best of Mongolia map
Ulaanbaatar (2N) - Terelj (1N) - Dalanzadgad (1N) - Khongoryn Els (2N) - Bayanzag (1N) - Ongii (1N) - Grasslands (2N) - Kharkhorin (1N) - Khustai National Park (1N) - Ulaanbaatar (1N)

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Accommodation

We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.

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When to go

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kharkhorin
  • -26
    -12
    -19
  • 1
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -26
    -16
    -21
  • 2
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kharkhorin
  • -25
    -9
    -17
  • 2
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -22
    -10
    -16
  • 3
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kharkhorin
  • -16
    0
    -8
  • 4
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -14
    -1
    -7
  • 4
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kharkhorin
  • -6
    9
    2
  • 11
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -4
    10
    3
  • 10
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kharkhorin
  • 1
    17
    9
  • 26
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • 3
    18
    11
  • 21
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kharkhorin
  • 6
    21
    14
  • 58
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • 10
    22
    16
  • 46
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kharkhorin
  • 9
    21
    15
  • 94
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • 13
    24
    19
  • 64
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kharkhorin
  • 7
    20
    14
  • 77
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • 11
    22
    16
  • 70
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kharkhorin
  • 0
    16
    8
  • 28
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • 4
    17
    10
  • 27
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kharkhorin
  • -7
    8
    0
  • 10
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -5
    8
    1
  • 10
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kharkhorin
  • -17
    -2
    -10
  • 4
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -16
    -5
    -10
  • 6
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kharkhorin
  • -24
    -10
    -17
  • 2
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -23
    -14
    -18
  • 4

Pricing & Availability

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price unless a land only option is selected

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    Additional Price Information

    • Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
    • Customary tipping amount approximately US$85pp (AU$137pp) is paid locally in Mongolia.
    • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
    • Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
    • Price listed is based on new bookings only

    Group Tour includes

    • All meals
    • International flights and current taxes
    • Domestic transportation
    • 3* plus – 4* accommodation / ger camps (13nights)
    • Touring with guides and entrance fees

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