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Essence of Mongolia - 5 Days

5 days
Start and end in Ulaanbaatar
4.7
16 traveler reviews
Essence of Mongolia - 5 Days - Tour Mongolia
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient forts and nomadic life in Gobi
  • Hear monks chant at Erdene Zuu Monastery
  • Hike to temple ruins in Khogno Khan reserve
  • Spot wild Takhi in Hustai National Park
  • Climb the Chinggis Khaan Statue for views

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Gurvanbulag - Ger Homestay - Horse Ride
  2. Day 2 Karakhorum - Erdene Zuu Monastery; Monument of 3 Kings
  3. Day 3 Khogno Khan - Uvgun Temple - Elsen Tasarkhai Dunes - Camel Riding
  4. Day 4 Hustai National Park - Wild Takhi Horses - Hiking
  5. Day 5 Chinggis Khaan statue
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Tour Mongolia

4.6
(36 reviews)

Number of tours

16

Age Range

2 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

Tour Mongolia is the leading responsible travel provider in Mongolia offering organized group tours, private tailor-made journeys, sporting events, and selected additional travel services to and within Mongolia. We have been organizing responsible and immersive tours to Mongolia for 22 years and...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
  • 4.6
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  • GG
    · September 1st, 2024
    A great way to experience the nomadic life of Mongolians.
    Trip date: July 2024
  • M
    · August 28th, 2024
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    The guide and driver were excellent
    Trip date: August 2024
  • VB
    · August 6th, 2024
    If you are an adventure lover, this is an amazing tour of Mongolia! Packed with fun activities and super interesting places to visit. We really enjoyed our time! Everything was organised to the detail. Our guide was great: knowledgeable, kind and super friendly. He went above and beyond his duties to ensure we were comfortable. The driver was very polite and professional, and the staff member who dealt with our booking and pre-trip advice was really helpful. My friend left her phone behind in the taxi to the airport, and they went to collect it and posted it to us! Amazing... I totally recommend booking a tour with this company :)
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • Essence of Mongolia - 5 Days reviewer 4
    · May 26th, 2024
    I had an excellent trip the tour guides were great had a great driver, I had fun.
    Trip date: May 2024
  • Essence of Mongolia - 5 Days reviewer 5
    · May 11th, 2024
    I had an incredible time. The ger homestays were truly amazing, the people warm kind and welcoming and it was a raw homely setting of country life. I loved the long sencic drives of endless nature and beauty. My guide Shinebayer went above and beyond to make it memorable, from asking about airag, helping me to feed a baby sheep at sunset, letting me explore the sand dunes and showing me where to go for nice walks. He always made sure inwas good, fed well and not dehydrated. Communication and cultural exchange was enjoyed. Karakorum was a little bit of a let down compared to the rest of the tour being so so amazing. Around this day there were alot of gaps which you have to entertain yourself. The food at the hostel was not enjoyable. I ordered tofu ramen
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    Trip date: March 2024
  • JS
    · April 6th, 2024
    A great experience, getting a taste of different environments, experiencing a little bit of the traditional nomadic culture and food, all with the help of a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Ulaanbaatar traffic is no joke, but once outside the city you really start to feel the immense openness and beautiful expanse of the countryside. Highly recommended.
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    Tour Mongolia commented on this review
    Dear Jon Sime, Thank you so much for your review. We highly appreciate your visit and support to Mongolia. Wish you all the best!
    Trip date: April 2024
  • WF
    · September 9th, 2023
    Excellent itinerary, excellent guide, excellent driver. Mongolia’s a great destination.
    Tour Mongolia commented on this review
    Thank you very much for your support. We wish you all the best.
    Trip date: September 2023
  • ER
    · May 31st, 2023
    This was a well organized and first class tour company. I was able to secure experiences of the unique Mongolian culture that would had been impossible otherwise. The driver was very experienced and professional. The guide had perfect English and was thoughtful and was able to anticipate my every need. I would highly recommend this tour and company. Edwina from Washington DC May 2023
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    Tour Mongolia commented on this review
    Dear Edwina, Thank you so much for your trip with us. We really appreciate your visit and support to Mongolia. And we wish you all the best! Tour Mongolia team.
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    Trip date: May 2023
  • DK
    · January 6th, 2023
    Guide - Mendee Driver - Baina They were the perfect pair to show us around Mongolia! The knowledge and experience for safety was the best experience ever. Highly recommended!
    Tour Mongolia commented on this review
    Dear Daryl, Thank you so much for your review. We really appreciated your visit to Mongolia with us and are glad you enjoyed the trip. Wish you all the best! Best regards, Kadr
    Trip date: December 2022
  • JK
    · June 27th, 2022
    This was an excellent tour. I had an unforgettable time. Mendee, the guide was super knowledgeable and seemingly had really good connections and relationships with various people/places along the way. The driver was great as well. The experiences of the tour itself were really interesting and the opportunity to stay alongside families was so incredible. I definitely recommend this company and this tour!
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    Tour Mongolia commented on this review
    Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for your review. We really appreciated your visit to Mongolia with us and are glad you enjoyed the trip. Wish you all the best! Best regards, Tebo
    Trip date: June 2022

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Essence of Mongolia - 5 Days
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • Are there any weight restrictions for riding camels or horses?

      It is recommended to check with the operators about specific weight restrictions for camel and horse riding.

    • Is travel insurance required for the tour?

      While travel insurance is not mandatory, it is highly recommended for your protection during the trip.

    • Can I extend my stay after the tour?

      Yes, additional nights can be booked after your tour, subject to availability at the hotel.

    • Are there any discounts available for group bookings?

      If more travelers join, the price per person can be reduced. Please let us know if anyone else will join.

    • How will payments be handled?

      Payments can be made in cash on arrival for services such as the transfer and accommodation.

    • What kind of hotels do you offer for pre-tour nights?

      We offer various options, including budget hotels starting at around USD25 per night excluding breakfast.

    • What is the best time to arrive for the tour?

      It is advisable to arrive a day prior to the start of the tour to ensure all arrangements can be made smoothly.

    • Will I be picked up from the airport?

      Yes, you will be picked up at the airport and taken to your accommodation or the first stop of your tour.

    • What is the cost of the city tour in Ulaanbaatar?

      The half-day city tour is priced at USD180, and it can be paid in cash upon arrival.

    • Is it possible to make changes to my booking?

      Yes, you can request changes to your booking at any time, and we will confirm the amendments accordingly.

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      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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      • For any tour departing before January 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Tour Mongolia. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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