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Best of Mongolia

Operated by Wendy Wu

Tripcode: CBM_AU

Overview

Destination:

Mongolia,

Duration:16 days

Type:Group tour (max 18)

Travel Period

July 2026 - September 2028

Vast, remote, and rugged — discover Mongolia in comfort. This carefully crafted journey combines ease with extraordinary experiences. Enjoy fully inclusive travel from start to finish, accompanied by our expert National Guide. Stay in premium gers, the traditional circular dwellings of Mongolia also known as yurts, and travel across dramatic landscapes in comfortable 4WD vehicles.

From the sweeping steppe to the vast Gobi Desert, you'll explore Mongolia's most iconic landscapes. Meet nomadic families, visit ancient sites from the time of Genghis Khan, and experience a mini Naadam festival. Spot wild horses in Khustai and soak in the quiet wonder of one of the world's last great wildernesses.

Tour highlights:

The Flaming Cliffs, Admire the striking red rocks of the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag
Orkhon Waterfall, Marvel at the raw beauty of Mongolia's most iconic waterfall
Turtle Rock, Visit the curious rock formation of Turtle Rock
Gobi Desert, Explore Mongolia’s largest dunes at Khongoryn Els, stretching dramatically across the Gobi.

Tour experiences:

Wild Takhi of Khustai National Park, Venture into the sweeping plains of Khustai and watch as herds of rare Przewalski's horses, or takhi, roam the steppe. This remarkable conservation success offers a glimpse into Mongolia's untamed past.
Stargazing in the Gobi, Experience the nomadic lifestyle in comfort, staying in premium ger camps with private en suite bathrooms. After a day of adventure, unwind beneath the star-strewn skies of the Gobi Desert.
Join a mini Naadam Festival, Experience a thrilling mini Naadam Festival at your remote eco ger camp. Watch Mongolia's legendary 'Three Manly Games' — wrestling, horse racing, and archery — then try your hand at traditional archery for yourself.

Places visited:

Ulaanbaatar (2N)
Terelj (1N)
Dalanzadgad (1N)
Khongoryn Els (2N)
Bayanzag (1N)
Ongii
Grasslands (2N)
Kharkhorin (2N)
Khustai National Park (1N)
Ulaanbaatar (1N)

Price notes:

Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
Customary tipping amount approximately US$85pp (AU$137pp) is paid locally in Mongolia.
Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.

Highlights:

Standard inclusions

International flights and current taxes (unless a land only option is selected)
All meals
Domestic transportation
4 star hotel plus premium gers & an standard ger
Touring with guides and entrance fees
Maximum group size of 18

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Days 1-2: Fly to Ulaanbaatar

Fly overnight to Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

Day 3: Explore Ulaanbaatar

Start your explorations with a visit to Gandan Monastery, the largest and most important monastery in Mongolia. Here, you'll get to witness the monks' morning chants and learn more about Mongolian Buddhism. Then head to the heart of the city to stand in Genghis Khan Square and view the fascinating exhibitions of the National Museum of Mongolia. This evening, enjoy a lively cultural show that features traditional songs, dances and music.

Day 4: Terelj National Park

Leave the city and travel into the hinterland to discover the picturesque scenery of Terelj National Park. En route, stop at the impressive Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex – the largest of its kind in the world. Continue your journey to Terelj National Park, where you'll walk around the iconic Turtle Rock and visit the serene Aryabal Temple. Unwind at your premium ger camp, enjoying leisure time with stargazing and sauna facilities.

Day 5: Travel to the Gobi Desert

Transfer to the airport and fly to Dalanzadgad, the gateway to the Gobi Desert. Begin your sightseeing in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4WD with a visit to a local market, then drive to the Yol Valley in the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park. Take a scenic walk through a narrow gorge surrounded by towering rock formations. Spend the night in a premium ger camp.

Day 6: Through the Gobi

Travel across striking desert plains, passing herds of camels on your way to the towering sand dunes of Khongoryn Els. Explore the dunes on foot, with the option to climb to the top for sweeping views across the Gobi. Dine tonight under the starry Gobi sky and spend the next two nights in a premium ger camp.

Day 7: Sand dunes of Khongoryn Els

Spend a full day exploring the beauty of Khongoryn Els, some of the world's most spectacular sand dunes. Take a walk to admire the contrasts between the shifting sands and green oases and visit a nomadic camel herding family to learn about their way of life. In the afternoon you'll have free time to explore as you wish before returning to the ger camp for a traditional Mongolian dinner.

Day 8: Flaming Cliffs

Drive through magnificent landscapes to reach Bayanzag, the Flaming Cliffs, to admire these red sandstone formations. Take a walk through the Gobi Dinosaurs Cemetery, keeping a look out for fossils, before a guided walk to discover more about the area's rich paleontological history. Overnight in a premium ger..

Day 9: Bayanzag to Ongiin Hiid to Grasslands

Set out across the stark scenery of the Gobi to Ongiin Khiid, a monastery on the banks of the Ongi River. Wander around the ruins of two historic monasteries which were once among the largest in Mongolia and take a walk around the site to learn more about the area's past. Continue the drive into Mongolia's green heartlands and settle into your standard ger for the next two nights.

Day 10: Experience Mongolia's Heritage

Today, immerse yourself into Mongolia's rich traditions and nomadic heritage, witnessing a mini Naadam Festival, featuring the traditional 'Three Manly Games'. Watch a wrestling competition, a horse race and learn the art of archery. This evening, sit down to an authentic Mongolian stone-grilled mutton feast.

Day 11: Orkhon Waterfall & Kharkhorin

Visit the Orkhon Waterfall, then drive to Kharkhorin, once the seat of Genghis Khan's great empire. Explore the the Kharkhorin Museum, which offers a comprehensive insight to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Orkhon River Valley. Spend two nights in a premium ger.

Day 12: Discover Kharkhorin

Step back in time at the sacred Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia’s oldest Buddhist monastery. Take a gentle walk to the Orkhon River Valley viewpoint, offering sweeping panoramas across this vast UNESCO-listed landscape, before continuing to Turtle Stone Hill, a curious landmark.

Day 13: Khustai National Park

Arrive in Khustai National Park, home to Mongolia’s wild takhi horses. Once extinct in the wild, these rare animals now roam freely alongside other native wildlife. Settle into your premium ger camp and soak in the beauty of the open steppe.

Day 14: Return to Ulaanbaatar

Spend the morning exploring the wild beauty of Khustai National Park before returning to Ulaanbaatar. Enjoy a free afternoon to shop for souvenirs or wander the city at your own pace. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner at a traditional Mongolian restaurant, complete with live folk music.

Day 15-16: Depart Ulaanbaatar

This morning you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Australia, arriving home the next day.

Day 15-16: Depart Ulaanbaatar

This morning you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Australia, arriving home the next day.

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Operator

Wendy Wu

Wendy Wu Tours is Australia's leading touring specialist, offering extraordinary tours throughout Asia, Latin America, Eurasia, the Middle East – and most recently, Australasia. Since Wendy sent her very first tour to China in 1994, we've grown from strength to strength and are proud of the multiple awards we've won throughout the years and the unique travel experiences we offer to an expanding range of destinations.

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