About this trip
Fourteen days across Mongolia's open landscapes, from the Gobi Desert's dramatic emptiness to the forested Orkhan Valley and the ruins of Genghis Khan's ancient capital. This is a country of huge skies and few people, and the trip is built around meeting the ones who are there — nomadic families who still herd, ride and live much as their ancestors did.
Travel overland by coach between regions, staying with local herders along the way and picking up a few of their skills rather than just watching from a distance. Some departures line up with the Naadam Festival, Mongolia's biggest annual celebration of wrestling, archery and horse racing, if you want your visit to coincide with it.
What you'll do
- Cross the Gobi Desert's remote, extreme terrain
- Visit Karakorum, Genghis Khan's ruined former capital
- See the restored Erdene Zuu Monastery
- Explore the Orkhan Valley's steppe and mountain scenery
- Share tea with nomadic herders and learn traditional skills
- Optional departures timed around the Naadam Festival
- Moderate pace with overland travel by coach between sites
- Naadam Festival dates require choosing the specific departure for it
- Suited to those happy with basic, rural conditions when staying with nomadic families
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £2,700, about 22% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Ulaanbaatar · 12 Sept – 13 Sept
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