Mongolia
Private
13 days from £6,965
Private Tour
Ulaanbaatar to Ulaanbaatar – 13 Days
Experience Mongolia’s wild eastern frontiers on this immersive 13-day journey through steppe, desert, and sacred river valleys. Beginning in Ulaanbaatar, the tour blends Mongolia’s vibrant capital life with unforgettable landscapes and cultural traditions. Travel by train to the Ikh Nart Nature Reserve, explore the Gobi Desert’s red rock valleys, and continue by 4X4 across the Eastern Steppes to Gun-Galuut and Toson Khulstai, where gazelles roam freely under vast skies.
The adventure deepens as you reach the spiritual lands along the Onon River, home to the Mongol Buryat and rich with stories of Genghis Khan. Hike through sacred forests, meet local herders, and stay in authentic ger camps throughout, with a choice of a luxury resort stay in the Khan Khentii mountains. Along the way, encounter diverse wildlife, ancient ruins, and Mongolia’s living nomadic culture — all guided with comfort and care by Asian Geographical’s expert team.
NAADAM FESTIVAL IN ULAANBAATAR: Begin your Mongolia holiday with the colourful Naadam Festival, showcasing traditional wrestling, archery, and horse racing. This national celebration offers a lively introduction to Mongolian culture and spirit, setting the tone for your journey through remote eastern regions and providing a rare glimpse into the heart of local tradition.
WILDLIFE OF THE EAST GOBI DESERT: Explore the rugged Ikh Nart and Gun-Galuut Nature Reserves in the East Gobi, home to ibex, wild donkeys, Mongolian gazelles, and over 120 bird species. Enjoy ger camp stays, nature walks, and expert-led wildlife spotting in this little-visited yet ecologically rich part of eastern Mongolia’s dramatic landscapes.
NOMADIC CULTURE & SACRED LANDSCAPES: Travel through Eastern Mongolia’s spiritual heartlands along the Onon River. Stay near the village of Dadal, believed to be the birthplace of Genghis Khan. Meet Buryat herders, witness living shamanic traditions, and enjoy peaceful walks through birch forests and valleys steeped in history, spirituality, and nomadic heritage.
HIKING IN KHAN KHENTII MOUNTAINS: Venture into the pristine Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area for scenic hikes through forested valleys and sacred sites. Discover the Öglögchiin Wall and the monastery ruins of Baldan Bereeven. This peaceful finale blends wilderness with historical depth, offering a deeply rewarding conclusion to your Eastern Mongolia adventure.
The difference with the Asian Geographical is, that each of our holidays is designed with extreme precision of a mountaineering expedition.
Discover Mongolia’s remote eastern regions on a 13-day journey combining the Naadam Festival, East Gobi wildlife, sacred river valleys, and the Khan Khentii mountains. Stay in traditional ger camps, explore vast steppe landscapes, and connect with nomadic culture on this expertly guided adventure through Mongolia’s wild and spiritual heart.
Arrive in Mongolia’s lively capital, Ulaanbaatar, where your guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel, the luxurious Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar. This five-star hotel offers modern comfort in the city centre, giving you a chance to rest and settle in after your journey. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your guide and fellow travellers. You’ll also attend a briefing about the tour ahead. This is a perfect moment to get to know the group and prepare for the exciting experiences awaiting you across Mongolia’s remote wilderness.
Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar
The Blue Sky Hotel
Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar offers an architectural marvel blending contemporary elegance with Mongolian influences. Its façade mirrors the city's juxtaposition of modernity and tradition, with sleek lines softened by subtle nods to local design motifs. Inside, the décor seamlessly marries opulence and cultural authenticity. Mongolian artistry, from intricate woodwork to vibrant textiles, imbues every corner with a sense of place, while luxurious furnishings invite guests to indulge in comfort.
Nestled in the heart of Ulaanbaatar, The Blue Sky Hotel stands as a beacon of contemporary elegance against the city's bustling backdrop. Architecturally striking, its sleek glass façade reflects the endless Mongolian skies, while the interior harmonizes modern design with local influences. The lobby welcomes guests with a fusion of minimalist décor and traditional Mongolian motifs, creating an ambiance of sophistication and cultural richness.
Today you travel on the famous Trans-Mongolian Railway, heading deep into Mongolia’s eastern Gobi Desert. Watch the green steppes slowly change into arid, open desert as the train moves south. Disembark at Shiveegobi and travel by vehicle to the striking Red Rock Valley in the Ikh Nart Nature Reserve. Your home for the next two nights is the Red Rock Ger Camp, where comfortable ger tents are set amongst dramatic desert landscapes. Surrounded by cliffs and open plains, this peaceful setting offers the chance to spot wildlife such as ibex and mountain sheep as you settle into your new surroundings.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ger Camp
Spend the day exploring Ikh Nart Nature Reserve, a protected area known for its wildlife and conservation work. The reserve is home to rare species like Mongolian gazelles, wild donkeys, lynx cats, and many types of birds, including cinereous vultures. Bird lovers can enjoy spotting some of the 120 species found here. Conservation teams work year-round to protect these animals and their fragile desert environment. Enjoy the vast silence of the Gobi as you return to your ger camp in the evening, surrounded by the warm colours of the desert sunset and the stillness of the wide open landscape.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, set out in a 4X4 vehicle, crossing the open Eastern Steppes and passing the Herlen River. You’ll reach Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve, where rivers, marshes, mountains, and grassy plains all meet. This rich mix of habitats supports diverse wildlife, including swans and cranes in the wetlands. Enjoy wildlife spotting in the afternoon, and take in the peaceful scenery. As night falls, settle into another ger camp located within this natural haven. The quiet, open skies and surrounding grasslands provide a relaxing escape and a chance to experience Mongolia’s great outdoors in a peaceful, authentic setting.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ger Camp
Travel deeper into eastern Mongolia, passing through Öndörhaan and into Dornod Province. Your destination is the vast Toson Khulstai Nature Reserve, where the untouched steppe stretches for miles in every direction. This remote area is home to Mongolian gazelles, marmots, and the rare white-naped crane. Tonight, you’ll stay in a ger camp right in the heart of the reserve. With no cities or lights around, the stars here shine incredibly bright. Enjoy a peaceful night under the open sky, with the sounds of the steppe surrounding you and the beauty of Mongolia’s wildest region right outside your door.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ger Camp
Today is dedicated to exploring the Toson Khulstai steppe on foot. Set out for a hike across this untouched landscape, home to wildlife such as gazelles, cranes, and wild boars. Your guide will help spot birds and animals along the way. You’ll also travel in a 4X4 to reach the best hiking spots, allowing you to cover more ground in this vast environment. After a day of adventure, return to camp and enjoy a traditional Mongolian dinner with your group. Share stories and take in the incredible stillness of the landscape as the stars appear above.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ger Camp
Begin the journey north towards the Onon River. As you leave the open plains behind, the terrain becomes more mountainous, marking the edge of the Siberian region. Arrive in Ölziyt Hairhan, a sacred and peaceful place near the Onon River, part of Asia’s longest free-flowing river system. Your ger camp is set within this lush, spiritual landscape. Known for its rich biodiversity and cultural importance, the area provides a quiet escape in the wild. Relax at camp and enjoy the views of birch forests, flowing rivers, and distant hills as you settle into this new part of Mongolia.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ger Camp
Spend the day exploring the area around the Onon River, where the Mongol Buryat people live in wooden cabins and continue traditional herding practices. Walk along the riverbanks and learn about the local way of life. If the opportunity arises, meet a Buryat shaman and learn about the spiritual beliefs and rituals that are still part of daily life here. The calm river, the green forests, and the nearby hills offer a different side of Mongolia—more gentle and personal. Return to camp in the evening for another peaceful night by the river’s edge.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ger Camp
Hike to the village of Dadal, believed by many to be the birthplace of Genghis Khan. This quiet village sits in the hills and forests and is known for its efforts in cultural and environmental conservation. Visit local homes, try the locally baked bread—considered among the best in the country—and gain insight into Mongolian traditions. The village atmosphere offers a calm break from the wild steppes and a look into rural Mongolian life. Return to your ger camp in the evening and enjoy the peaceful surroundings as your time in this special region comes to an end.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ger Camp
Drive to the vast Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area, one of Mongolia’s most untouched natural regions. Visit the ruins of Baldan Bereeven Monastery, a beautiful reminder of Mongolia’s Buddhist past. You’ll also see the Öglögchiin Wall, also called the Almsgivers’ Wall, stretching across the hills. This remote area is thought to be the final resting place of Genghis Khan. For your stay, you can choose a traditional ger camp with a nomadic family lunch or opt for the upscale Terelj Resort with a spa. Either way, you’ll be surrounded by incredible nature and deep history.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore more of the Khan Khentii wilderness today. Hike through dense forest paths and along the Öglögchiin Wall, which runs for nearly two miles. Because tourism is limited here, wildlife such as moose, deer, and wolves still thrive. It’s a rare chance to experience Mongolia’s wild nature without crowds. This peaceful and remote part of the country offers a deep connection to both landscape and history. After your hike, return to your accommodation—either your ger camp or resort—and enjoy the quiet evening surrounded by the sights and sounds of Mongolia’s protected forests and mountain valleys.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar
The Blue Sky Hotel
Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar offers an architectural marvel blending contemporary elegance with Mongolian influences. Its façade mirrors the city's juxtaposition of modernity and tradition, with sleek lines softened by subtle nods to local design motifs. Inside, the décor seamlessly marries opulence and cultural authenticity. Mongolian artistry, from intricate woodwork to vibrant textiles, imbues every corner with a sense of place, while luxurious furnishings invite guests to indulge in comfort.
Nestled in the heart of Ulaanbaatar, The Blue Sky Hotel stands as a beacon of contemporary elegance against the city's bustling backdrop. Architecturally striking, its sleek glass façade reflects the endless Mongolian skies, while the interior harmonizes modern design with local influences. The lobby welcomes guests with a fusion of minimalist décor and traditional Mongolian motifs, creating an ambiance of sophistication and cultural richness.
Return to Ulaanbaatar by road, completing your journey through Mongolia’s wilderness. Settle back into your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening in the capital. You may wish to visit Narantuul Market, known for its wide range of souvenirs, antiques, and handicrafts. It’s a great spot to pick up a unique memento of your travels. In the evening, choose between a traditional Mongolian dinner or a fine dining experience at the Shangri-La hotel. This final night is a chance to reflect on the incredible variety of landscapes, wildlife, and cultures you’ve experienced across this unforgettable country.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy your final breakfast in Ulaanbaatar before your transfer to the airport. As you depart, take with you vivid memories of Mongolia’s wide steppes, desert sunsets, and the warmth of its people. This journey through Mongolia’s wild places and cultural heartlands has offered both discovery and peace. You’ll leave not just with photographs and souvenirs, but with stories and insights from one of the most extraordinary and untouched places in the world.
Meals Included: Breakfast
This tour was meticulously designed to immerse travellers in the heart of Mongolia's diverse landscapes and rich cultural tapestry, inspired by the country's unique blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and ancient traditions.
From the bustling streets of Ulaanbaatar to the serene wilderness of the Gobi Desert and the lush expanses of the eastern steppes, each destination was chosen for its ability to offer unique experiences that connect visitors with Mongolia's natural wonders and nomadic heritage.
This expedition is perfect for those interested in activities like hiking, wildlife spotting, and cultural immersion, offering a deep dive into Mongolia's untouched nature, vibrant culture, and rich history. It caters to adventurers seeking to explore remote regions, wildlife enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and anyone fascinated by Mongolia's legendary landscapes and traditions.
YOUR TRIP DESIGN, PACE & FLEXIBILITY: This itinerary is privately operated and shaped around your preferred dates, pace and comfort level, designed for clients who want Mongolia beyond the headline routes—wide skies, nomadic culture, and a sense of true space in the eastern steppe. The key early choice is rhythm: whether you prefer a deeper, slower immersion with fewer moves and more time with local hosts, or a broader traverse that samples a wider range of landscapes and communities. Because eastern Mongolia is remote and lightly serviced, we design with intelligent buffers and flexible day structures so the journey remains elegant even when conditions shift.
ROUTING OPTIONS WORTH CONSIDERING: Eastern Mongolia lends itself to meaningful tailoring. Options include: adding additional nights in one exceptional area to reduce time on the move; strengthening the cultural thread with more time in herder communities (horse culture, daily life, traditional skills) delivered through trusted relationships; or weighting the programme more nature-led—birdlife, wetlands, and open steppe horizons—depending on season. If you would like a clearer “arc”, we can design the route to build towards a standout wilderness chapter, then finish with a refined recovery stay in Ulaanbaatar. We can also calibrate the level of remoteness to match your comfort threshold.
LOCAL EXPERTISE, VIP SERVICE & ON-THE-GROUND SUPPORT: Travel is arranged with a dedicated driver and private vehicle specified for the terrain, supported by local experts who understand the east’s distances, conditions, and cultural etiquette. The service style is discreet and proactive: daily timing is managed to avoid unnecessary fatigue, camp set-ups are coordinated quietly, and any on-the-day refinements are handled without fuss. Where it enhances the experience, we can introduce specialist hosts—wildlife spotters, cultural interpreters, or horse specialists—so encounters feel genuine and intelligently contextualised, rather than staged.
LUXURY-STYLE CAMPS & COMFORT IN THE STEPPE: Accommodation is curated to a premium brief, combining the best-available city hotel in Ulaanbaatar with high-quality ger camps and luxury-style camps in the east. In a region where infrastructure is limited, comfort is delivered through thoughtful camp selection, privacy where possible, strong bedding and heat management, and a well-run dining set-up. If you would like a more elevated specification—larger gers, enhanced private facilities, or a more exclusive camp footprint—we can shape the plan accordingly, subject to what is feasible in each location.
DRIVING DAYS, HORSE ELEMENTS & ACTIVITY LEVEL: Eastern Mongolia is defined by distance, so the quality of the experience depends on how driving days are designed. We manage this with sensible staging, comfort breaks, and routes that prioritise scenery and smoothness over “shortest line on a map”. Activity levels can be kept gentle—steppe walks, short hikes, lakeside time—or increased with riding and more active days if you wish. For clients who want horse culture without long saddle hours, we can curate shorter, more comfortable riding segments supported by experienced handlers.
COSTING, PAYMENTS, UPGRADES & TERMS: Pricing is built from live availability—vehicles, drivers, camp inventory, specialist hosts, and the comfort specification you choose—so final costs depend on season, group size and confirmation timing. Your proposal will set out inclusions and assumptions clearly, with enhancements presented as options (camp upgrades, additional nights, specialist hosts, private cultural access, buffer days, upgraded vehicles). Deposits secure key logistics, with balance dates aligned to supplier deadlines. If you wish to refine the programme after confirmation, we will outline any practical and commercial implications in advance before actioning changes.
Prices From
Tour: Nomadic Trails of Eastern Mongolia
Tour reference: MONG102/2026
Price: Indicative price based on top-end services; final cost varies by season, availability, and your chosen inclusions.
Tour dates: Travel Any day (subject to availability)
Deposit to confirm: £150 per person
Prices From
Tour: Nomadic Trails of Eastern Mongolia
Tour reference: MONG102/2027
Price: Indicative price based on top-end services; final cost varies by season, availability, and your chosen inclusions.
Tour dates: Travel Any day (subject to availability)
Deposit to confirm: £150 per person
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The difference with the Asian Geographical is, that each of our holidays is designed with extreme precision of a mountaineering expedition.
The difference with the Asian Geographical is, that each of our holidays is designed with extreme precision of a mountaineering expedition.
Your entire holiday is designed around your personal preferences
Travel at your own pace with full itinerary flexibility
Choose from handpicked, luxury hotels & resorts across Asia
Enjoy seamless logistics, private transfers, and 24/7 assistance
Our package holiday team has decades of experience in luxury Asia travel
Receive first-hand advice from specialists who know each destination intimately
Gain access to hidden gems and authentic local experiences
Our aim is to stay committed to responsible travel in Asia
We partner with eco-conscious providers
Itineraries include experiences that preserve Asia’s cultural and natural heritage
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