How many nights do I need?

We suggest 8–14 nights. Our Mongolia packages can be extended or shortened to suit you.

Can I combine Mongolia with another destination?

Yes. Many travellers pair it with a neighbouring destination — use the trip builder or mention it in your inquiry.

Rippled sand dunes of Khongoryn Els in the Gobi Desert under a wispy blue sky with mountains behind

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Mongolia

Q: Do I need a visa?

Requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance; we can point you to the right resources.

Endless steppe, nomad camps and the Gobi

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Why go to Mongolia

One of the world’s great open landscapes — stay in ger camps, ride with herders and cross the Gobi’s dunes.

Most travellers begin in Ulaanbaatar. Our specialists typically suggest 8–14 nights to see the highlights without rushing — longer if you’d like to combine regions or add beach time.

Best time: Jun–Sep
Suggested length: 8–14 nights
Packages from: $2,378 pp
Main gateway: Ulaanbaatar
Time zone: UTC+8
Currency: Mongolian tögrög (MNT)

Mongolia at a glance

Capital: Ulan Bator
Region: Eastern Asia, Asia
Currency: Mongolian tögrög (MNT)
Language: Mongolian
Dialling code: +976
ISO codes: MN · MNG · 496
Local time: —Asia/Ulaanbaatar

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Best time to visit

Recommended: Jun–SepPossible, with trade-offs

Key attractions & experiences

Gobi Desert

The Gobi spreads across southern Mongolia and northern China. In Mongolia it means gravel plains, mountain ranges, singing dunes, fossil cliffs and herding families with Bactrian camels.

Granite rock outcrops and forested hills above green meadow with cabins and white gers in Terelj

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

A protected landscape of weathered granite, river valleys and larch-clad slopes within easy reach of Ulaanbaatar, best known for the turtle-shaped boulder of Melkhii Khad and its ger camps.

Lake Khövsgöl

A long, deep lake near the Russian border that holds close to 70 per cent of Mongolia's fresh water, set within a national park of larch forest, meadows and mountains.

Naadam Festival

Inscribed by UNESCO in 2010, Naadam is celebrated every year from 11 to 13 July across Mongolia, with the national festivities in Ulaanbaatar built around wrestling, horse racing and archery.

Destination guide

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Landmarks, sacred sites, islands, parks and food streets — each with its story, the best time to go and what’s nearby.

14 places in Mongolia

Nature

Southern Mongolia (Ömnögovi and neighbouring provinces)

Gobi Desert

The Gobi spreads across southern Mongolia and northern China. In Mongolia it means gravel plains, mountain ranges, singing dunes, fossil cliffs and herding families with Bactrian camels.

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National park

Töv Province, north-east of Ulaanbaatar

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

A protected landscape of weathered granite, river valleys and larch-clad slopes within easy reach of Ulaanbaatar, best known for the turtle-shaped boulder of Melkhii Khad and its ger camps.

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Nature

Khövsgöl Province, northern Mongolia

Lake Khövsgöl

A long, deep lake near the Russian border that holds close to 70 per cent of Mongolia's fresh water, set within a national park of larch forest, meadows and mountains.

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Landmark

Ulaanbaatar and nationwide

Naadam Festival

Inscribed by UNESCO in 2010, Naadam is celebrated every year from 11 to 13 July across Mongolia, with the national festivities in Ulaanbaatar built around wrestling, horse racing and archery.

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Gandan Monastery temples with golden roofs in Ulaanbaatar in winter

Religious site

Bayangol District, Ulaanbaatar

Gandan Monastery

Gandantegchinlen, known as Gandan, is the centre of Mongolian Buddhism, a working monastery of temples, colleges and prayer wheels crowned by the towering Migjid Janraisig temple.

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Bronze equestrian statue of Sükhbaatar raising his arm on a granite plinth against a bright blue sky

City

Central Ulaanbaatar

Sükhbaatar Square & Chinggis Khaan National Museum

The central square of Ulaanbaatar, with the equestrian statue of Sükhbaatar and the Government Palace's monument to the great khans, a short walk from the Chinggis Khaan National Museum opened in 2022.

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Stainless-steel equestrian statue of Chinggis Khaan on its round columned base under dramatic clouds

Landmark

Tsonjin Boldog, Töv Province

Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue

Opened in 2008, this 40-metre stainless-steel statue of Chinggis Khaan stands on a visitor centre at Tsonjin Boldog, 54 km east of Ulaanbaatar, with a viewing deck in the horse's head.

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White stupas topping the brick outer wall of Erdene Zuu Monastery above a grassy slope under a blue sky

Heritage

Kharkhorin, Övörkhangai Province

Kharkhorin & Erdene Zuu Monastery

In the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley, Kharkhorin stands beside the ruins of Karakorum, capital of the Mongol Empire, and Erdene Zuu, founded in 1585 and enclosed by a wall of white stupas.

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Family of three takhi, stallion, mare and foal, walking across golden autumn grass below snow-dusted hills

Wildlife

Töv Province, west of Ulaanbaatar

Khustai National Park

About 100 km west of Ulaanbaatar, Khustain Nuruu (Hustai) is where the takhi, the last wild horse species, was reintroduced from 1992 and now roams freely across the mountain steppe.

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AdventureNature

Mongolia · 11 nights3★ Camp

Gobi & Nomad Steppe Expedition

Flaming Cliffs
Ger camp stays
Camel trek

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

Indicative from

$3,307 pp

CultureAdventure

Mongolia · 7 nights3★ Camp

Naadam Festival & Terelj

Naadam opening ceremony
Horse riding
Herder homestay

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

Indicative from

$2,378 pp

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Sample itinerary

Gobi & Nomad Steppe Expedition

12 days · 3★ camp · indicative from $3,307 pp. Every day can be adjusted.

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Day 1
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
You’re met on arrival and taken by private transfer to your camp. The rest of the day is free to settle in — your travel specialist will have left a welcome pack with local tips.
Day 2
Gobi Desert
The Flaming Cliffs and singing dunes of Khongoryn Els. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 3
Terelj National Park
Granite valleys and horse-riding near Ulaanbaatar. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 4
Lake Khövsgöl
A vast clear lake in the northern taiga. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 5
Day at leisure
A free day to explore at your own pace. Suggested: horse riding, camel treks, stargazing. Optional excursions can be pre-booked as add-ons.
Day 6
Gobi Desert
The Flaming Cliffs and singing dunes of Khongoryn Els. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.

Food, culture & things to do

Food

Buuz dumplings, khuushuur, airag

Culture

Nomadic herding life and throat singing

Shopping

Cashmere and felt crafts

Activities

Horse riding, camel treks, stargazing

Practical information

Language: Mongolian
Currency: Mongolian tögrög (MNT)
Time zone: UTC+8
Gateway: Ulaanbaatar
Best for: Wildlife, Festivals, Photography, Hiking

Entry requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance before you travel — your specialist can point you to the right resources.