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Introducing Mongolia

Mongolians are beautiful nomadic people who understand the desire to travel. This, combined with Mongolia's rugged, remote, landscape, and a dizzyingly sophisticated capital city make Mongolia a surprising and refreshing destination.

When is the best time to visit?
Expect warm and mostly dry weather June through August, although you might witness the occasional thunderstorm. Learn more

Where to go in Mongolia?
The capital of Ulaanbaatar is an emerging city that is eager to be recognized globally and while the country is still developing, tourism is gaining in popularity. Ski tour and climb the mountains and glaciers of Western Mongolia, tour the bumpy roads and villages of the county’s heartland in Central Mongolia, and visit the harsh, silent sand dunes of the Gobi desert.

How many days do I need?
Spend anywhere from 4 to 12 days touring Mongolia’s incredible landscape while getting to know its people.

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The mythical plains of Mongolia
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Best of Mongolia - 10 Days

On this 10-day highlights tour, you'll step back in time, traveling across the vast plains, steppes, mountains, and deserts of this remote and beautiful country. Sleep in traditional nomadic camps, ride a camel across massive sand dunes, and swim in crystal clear lakes. Explore the ruins of ancient cities and temples of the Mongol Empire, then wander through the ultra-modern capital city, all while enjoying legendary Mongolian hospitality.

Sand dunes in Mongolia's Gobi Desert
Highlights of Mongolia - 7 Days

Immerse yourself in the unique culture and ethereal landscapes of Mongolia on this weeklong tour of the country's highlights. You'll hike in the mountains, spot wild horses, sleep in a traditional ger (yurt) camp, and ride a camel across sand dunes at sunset. You'll also have the chance to learn about Mongolian culture and history while exploring museums and monuments in the city of Ulaanbaatar.

Horse trekking in Orkhon Valley
Horse Trekking In The Orkhon Valley - 14 Days

Eight hundred years ago the Mongols won an empire on horseback. Follow their path from their ancient capital, Karakorum, up the stunning Orkhon Valley, past waterfalls, hot springs and ancient Buddhist retreats. This nine-day itinerary is perfect for travelers looking for a moderately difficult horse trek that combines history, culture and natural beauty.

An eagle hunter in Mongolia
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Trekking Tour of Altai Tavan Bogd National Park - 5 Days

Venture into the heart of Mongolia's wilderness on this five-day trekking tour through Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. You'll spend three days hiking in the park and taking in the pristine beauty of this protected land. You'll also immerse yourself in Mongolian culture with a visit to an eagle hunters' village and an overnight stay in a traditional Mongolian ger (yurt).

Ride a camel across the dunes of Mongolia's Gobi Desert
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Highlights of Mongolia: Monasteries, Mountains & Desert Dunes - 5 Days

See the highlights of Mongolia on this five-day tour, starting in ancient Kharkhorin, where you'll visit what was once the world's largest Buddhist university and overnight in a yurt under the stars. Then, you're off to ride camels through the Gobi Desert and hike the ravines of the Yol Valley's "Vulture's Mouth." Finish in Mongolia's capital city of Ulaanbaatar for shopping and sightseeing before heading home.

Live like Mongolian nomads at a ger camp
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Northern Mongolia Adventure: History, Culture & Wildlife - 10 Days

Discover the beauty and culture of northern Mongolia on this 10-day tour, starting in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, where you'll visit the historic National Museum of Mongolia. Then, it's off to Aglag Buteel Monastery to see Buddhist art and overnight in a traditional ger camp. Ride horses along the tranquil shores of Lake Khuvsgul, hike to extinct volcanoes in Uran Togoo National Park, and meet the takhi horses of Hustai National Park before returning to the capital for a guided tour of the city's highlights.

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Spend your evenings in traditional ger camps as you explore Mongolia's remote landscapes
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2 Weeks in Mongolia - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With two weeks in Mongolia, you can experience the capital city, traverse a variety of landscapes, and learn about nomadic culture. Active travelers can hike Tsagaan Suvarga's limestone cliffs or tackle the trek to Malchin Peak. Culture enthusiasts will enjoy sampling street food in Ulaanbaatar, riding a camel in the Gobi Desert, and spending time with Kazakh eagle hunters. Those interested in equestrian activities can watch horse racing at the Naadam Festival or tour the Altai Mountains on horseback.

Learn about the great Mongol Empire with a visit to the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex
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10 Days in Mongolia - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With 10 days in Mongolia, you can visit 3-4 regions. Outdoorsy travelers eager to experience varied landscapes can search for fossils in the Middle Gobi, ride a camel across the Khongor dunes, and catch a sunset at Bayanzag's Flaming Cliffs. Culture enthusiasts will appreciate homestays with nomadic families in Khatgal and the chance to witness archery and horse racing at the Naadam Festival. Active adventurers can trek through the Yolyn Am Gorge and hike to the Khavtsgait Petroglyphs.

Take a camel ride on the dunes of the Bayan Gobi
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1 Week in Mongolia - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas

One week in Mongolia gives you time for urban exploration, cultural encounters, and outdoor adventures. Foodies will enjoy street eats in Ulaanbaatar and a cooking lesson with a nomadic family in the Bayan Gobi. Active travelers can tackle a challenging trek up Malchin Peak. History and culture enthusiasts will appreciate a tour of Gandan Monastery and a day with a yak breeding family, while those keen on diving into local traditions should plan to attend the Golden Eagle Festival at Tolbo Lake.

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Trip Reviews for Mongolia

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Beauty of Mongolia with some bitter from organizers
Mongolia | Jul 21 - Aug 10, 2024

Piotr
Piotr R.
Poland | Reviewed on Aug 11, 2024
It was our fourth trip with KimKim. The Mongolian nature was amazing-mountains, sand dunes, traces of dinozaurs. We met amazing people , true Nomads of the XXIst century, but :
-our nice guide was rather an interpreter not a guide. With mediocre english and almost no knowledge of Mongolian history and culture. Each question asked cause an intense discussion with a driver and a short two sentenced answer. No background of every day schedule, no history, no ethnical background. This was the...
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It was our fourth trip with KimKim. The Mongolian nature was amazing-mountains, sand dunes, traces of dinozaurs. We met amazing people , true Nomads of the XXIst century, but :
-our nice guide was rather an interpreter not a guide. With mediocre english and almost no knowledge of Mongolian history and culture. Each question asked cause an intense discussion with a driver and a short two sentenced answer. No background of every day schedule, no history, no ethnical background. This was the case for 2 guides, one in Ulan Bator (a nice young boy, knowing nothing about places we visited) and a lady who spend 3 weeks with us (guiding was a summer job for her).
-there was no real plan for the days we have been driving, no foto stops, unless asked for, no piknic
Driving through Africa, Asia , we know it is possible to organize almost everything in every country and that was the kind of service we have always been receiving by KimKim. Not this time. Paying 20 k USD for 3 weeks we were expecting a superior treatment in a country where the most expensive hotel is 250 USD/night (in UlanBatar), and where we slept mostly in gerds (far different from 5star tents in Africa). Remember in Mongolia average salary is about 500 USD/month, and food is 20-40 USD/per day /two persons in restaurant.
Final conclusion, we always try to find our best during the vacation , so we really rest, but that was not due to Crystal efforts.

Local specialist: Crystal Batdorj
Crystal
Crystal Batdorj
Local specialist in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | Replied on Aug 14, 2024
Dear Piotr,
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning landscapes and unique experiences Mongolia has to offer. It was fascinating to see your photos and videos of the wrestling matches and with eagles and hear that you’re enjoying your trip while you were traveling with us.
However, we are genuinely sorry to learn that the guiding and planning aspects of your trip did not meet your expectations.
Your comments about the guides...
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Dear Piotr,
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning landscapes and unique experiences Mongolia has to offer. It was fascinating to see your photos and videos of the wrestling matches and with eagles and hear that you’re enjoying your trip while you were traveling with us.
However, we are genuinely sorry to learn that the guiding and planning aspects of your trip did not meet your expectations.
Your comments about the guides and the overall organization are very important to us, and we will review them carefully with our team to ensure that improvements are made. We regret that this trip did not align with the superior experiences you’ve had with us in the past. Due to the short travel season in Mongolia, we rely on teachers and students for guiding roles, as they are ideal for this work during their summer vacations. We will work on enhancing the training for our guides to better meet our standards.
Please know that we are committed to making things right and ensuring that future trips better reflect the high standards you expect from KimKim.
Thank you once again for your honest feedback.
Sincerely,
Crystal

On the trail of Genghis Khan
Mongolia | Sep 3 - Sep 8, 2023

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Andy P.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023
Having had a previous trip to Mongolia end disastrously when the van we were using with a driver who spoke no English broke down for 36 hours in the wilderness (no phone signal, people, roads etc), I was apprehensive about coming back, so I chose Kim Kim and their partner company, Mongolian Secret History, to organise a 4 day tour of the things that I had missed on the last time I visited. I previously set up a tour themed around Genghis Khan, to see where he was born in Dadal, where he... Read more

Having had a previous trip to Mongolia end disastrously when the van we were using with a driver who spoke no English broke down for 36 hours in the wilderness (no phone signal, people, roads etc), I was apprehensive about coming back, so I chose Kim Kim and their partner company, Mongolian Secret History, to organise a 4 day tour of the things that I had missed on the last time I visited. I previously set up a tour themed around Genghis Khan, to see where he was born in Dadal, where he found the golden horn, the heart shaped lake where he proclaimed himself Mongol leader and the Mongol era intriguing walled necropolis of Oglogchiin Khorem, the Berenveen monastery and a Mongol war camp. The car breakdown of the last trip, which was caused by going through rivers several feet deep meant we hadn't seen the monastery and Oglogchiin Khorem, so a 4 day trip ensured that we did that.
The trip was initially postponed, as after booking in 2020, Covid struck, so I ended up going back this month (Sep 2023) mainly to see Oglogchiin Khorem, but also the monastery and deer stones nearby.
The communication from first Chris and later Oyunerdene was incredibly good - I loved being able to dial them up on the computer and ask questions; both were helpful and friendly throughout. The trip went pretty smoothly - itinerary as it said on the packet and pick ups/timings as planned.
Oglogchiin Khorem is really fascinating - I have visited 90 countries and have a keen interest in history, but walking round the 3 km of walls which stretch to high on the mountainside, made me really wonder what this Mongol era place contains - on the sides going up the mountain, the walls are 18 feet high and the effort to build this must have taken a huge effort - I spotted to ancient graves on the east side - wonder who is buried there. When the archaeologists do dig, I hope that grave robbers haven't beaten them to it - could Genghis Khan be buried somewhere in the complex - well the location is right in the heart of his homeland - midway between the heart shaped lake, where he found the golden horn and his birthplace in Dadal, so it is possible, but who knows, though the experts seem pretty sceptical. In any case, the walls are extensive and the views from the top spectacular, so for me it was well worth a visit.
Bereeven monastery was also interesting - the monastery dating to the 1700's does have some original outbuildings and was once home to 6,000 monks, but now has just one monk left - aged 76, you would feel he might be lonely, but while we were there, 2 other sets of visitors turned up, so maybe he actually has more company each day than most old people do. A beautiful location for the monastery too, with hills, lakes and rivers nearby.
So all in all a good trip and I can recommend Mongolian Secret History and Kim Kim - mainly because of the good back up support, but also because the driver and vehicle were good and they were happy for me to tell them what I wanted to do and then sort out the logistics for me.
If you are interested in Genghis Khan, this is a part of Mongolia that attracts few visitors, so the nomads are hospitable and my guide said that the nomads were very different to those in the tourist areas, who ask the tourists for money and treat them as cash cows - my hosts were welcoming and friendly. A bonus was seeing a horse branding occasion, something not at all set up for tourists, some westerners would baulk at this, but it is important to remember that for nomads, it is vital for them to be able to show that they own a particular animal, and they do without question take very good care of their animals.
Anyone wanting to see the sites of Genghis Khan should aim for the statue where he found the golden horn, the Mongol war camp nearby, the heart shaped lake, Oglogchiin Khorem and Dadal. That would probably mean a 5 day tour from Ulan Batar I'd have thought.
One additional bit of advice - if on a tight budget, if you like spicy food, try the Korean restaurants in Ulan Batar - you order one plate of food for around $5 and get about six other plates of sides free - my favourite place was on a road next to the State Department Store, going north from Peace Avenue on the east side of the store - the humble place called Korean Cafe had fabulous food and was dirt cheap.
I also stayed at Gana's Guest House on the western side of Ulan Batar - for $15.50 a night I got a comfortable en-suite room with hot water 24/7, in a ridiculously quiet area allowing a perfect night's sleep, with a comfortable bed and very nice owner, Gana, who allowed me to use his computer for free and store luggage. Previously I stayed more centrally and although it is probably around 15 minutes to walk to the dead centre of town, this location is better than staying centrally as central Ulan Batar is full of traffic and noise, so what you gain from being at the centre of things, you will lose in terms of too much noise and loss of sleep.
Overall a great trip and so I wanted to share to help other future travellers, as finding a good and reliable company can be a nightmare, as my previous trip showed.

Local specialist: Christopher Smith

Adiyabold and his team were amazing
Mongolia | Jun 21 - Jun 28, 2022

elena
elena G.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jul 05, 2022
Adiyabold and his team were amazing in providing an excellent trip in Mongolia and making our honeymoon very special. They really went the extra mile Read more

Adiyabold and his team were amazing in providing an excellent trip in Mongolia and making our honeymoon very special. They really went the extra mile

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Bayanzag and Amaraa's family
Bayanzag and Amaraa's family
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Local specialist: Adiyabold Namkhai