Essence of Mongolia

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. The day unfolds at your own pace, allowing time to relax or begin exploring.

Visit the revered Gandan Monastery, where the rhythmic chants of monks echo through the temples, or delve into Mongolia’s rich past at the National History Museum. As evening falls, enjoy an intimate performance of traditional music and dance, followed by a welcome dinner showcasing contemporary Mongolian cuisine.

Travel Details: Airport transfer (1hr 15mins / 54km); light city touring

Accommodation: Tuushin Hotel (Deluxe Double Room)

Meals Included: Dinner

This morning, fly south into the vast expanses of the Gobi Desert. Upon arrival in Dalanzadgad, begin your journey into a landscape of stark beauty. Travel to Yolyn Am, a deep and narrow gorge carved into the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains, where ice can linger even in warmer months.

Walk through this striking valley, keeping watch for soaring eagles and elusive ibex, before arriving at your ger camp - your first taste of Mongolia’s nomadic-inspired hospitality.

Travel Details: Flight (~1hr); short drives; guided walk (1–2hrs)

Accommodation: Gobi Mirage (Deluxe En-Suite Ger)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Journey deeper into the Gobi, where the immense Khongoryn Els dunes rise like golden waves from the desert floor. Arrive at your camp before visiting a local camel-herding family, gaining a rare glimpse into traditional nomadic life.

Later, ride a Bactrian camel along the dunes and, as the light softens, climb to their crest for sweeping, unforgettable views across the desert landscape.

Travel Details: 4hrs / 200km scenic drive; local excursions

Accommodation: Gobi Erdene (En-suite Wooden Lodge)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel across the desert, pausing at Khavtsgait to explore ancient petroglyphs etched into the rocks thousands of years ago. Continue to Bayanzag, the legendary Flaming Cliffs, where rust-red sandstone formations glow vividly in the changing light. Wander this extraordinary landscape, famed for its dinosaur fossil discoveries, and soak in the stillness of one of Mongolia’s most iconic natural wonders.

Travel Details: 4hrs / 190km drive; short walks

Accommodation: Gobi Tour (Deluxe En-suite Ger)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fly back to Ulaanbaatar before continuing to Khustai National Park, a haven of rolling steppe and forested hills. En route, visit a nomadic family and enjoy a home-cooked meal.

As dusk settles, venture into the park to observe the rare Przewalski’s horses - once extinct in the wild - now thriving once more in their natural habitat.

Travel Details: Flight (~1.5hrs); 2hrs / 110km drive

Accommodation: Khustai Ger Camp (Standard Ger)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel east to the verdant landscapes of Terelj National Park. Along the way, you may choose to hike in Mt Bogd National Park before visiting the iconic Turtle Rock and the serene Aryabal Meditation Temple.

The afternoon is yours to explore—whether on foot or horseback—amid rolling hills, forested valleys, and the quiet presence of nomadic life.

Travel Details: Up to 3hrs / 60km drive; optional hiking

Accommodation: Terelj Lodge (Deluxe En-Suite Ger)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin the day at the monumental Chinggis Khan statue, climbing to its panoramic viewpoint overlooking the steppe. For a unique perspective, optional gyrocopter flights offer sweeping aerial views.

Continue to Gun Galuut Nature Reserve, a diverse landscape of rivers, wetlands, and mountains. Spend the afternoon exploring on foot or simply unwinding, before an evening at leisure in this tranquil setting.

Travel Details: 1.5hrs / 54km + 1.5hrs / 70km drives

Accommodation: Steppe Nomads Camp (Deluxe House)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a relaxed morning in the reserve, with time for further exploration or quiet reflection. After lunch, return to Ulaanbaatar, stopping at the bustling central market en route.

The evening is free to enjoy at your leisure - perhaps with a final dinner in the city.

Travel Details: 3hrs / 130km drive

Accommodation: Tuushin Hotel (Deluxe Double Room)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, taking with you lasting impressions of Mongolia’s vast landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality.

Travel Details: Airport transfer (1hr 15mins / 54km)

Meals Included: Breakfast