A vast and lonely treasure, Mongolia occupies a space more than three times the size of France, yet its population is only a little over a third that of New York City! So it is no surprise that Mongolia is one of the least densely populated nations in the world.

We have been under its spell for a long time, dating to the days when it appeared in musty atlases as “Outer Mongolia.” So, it’s with great joy that we introduce people to this magnificent land.

On this journey centered around the biggest of Mongolia’s festivals – Naadam – we explore the cosmopolitan capital, Ulaanbaatar, venture into the heart of the Gobi Desert, and enjoy the boisterous Naadam celebration in Karakorum, one-time capital of the vast Mongol Empire. Beyond relishing Mongolia’s ethereal landscapes, we have a chance to look for dinosaur bones, ride the two-humped Bactrian camel, visit the Buddhist monasteries of Gandan and Erdene Zuu, and enjoy an excursion to the sublime Yol Valley of the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains (part of the vast Altai Range).

Days 1 & 2 USA to Seoul or Beijing • Day 3: fly to Ulaanbaatar • Day 4: fly to south Gobi • Day 5: Moltsog Els and visit a nomad camp • Day 6: Yol Valley • Day 7: fly back to Ulaanbaatar • Day 8: drive to Karakorum • Day 9: Erdene Zuu Monastery • Day 10: Naadam festival • Day 11: Khongo Khan and Khustain Nuruu National Park • Day 12: drive back to Ulaanbaatar • Day 13: fly to Seoul or Beijing • Day 14: return to USA.

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