Geographic Expeditions

Nomads of Mongolia

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Mongolia's Remote Mountains and Dunes

Experience a custom journey through Mongolia, from the capital Ulaanbaatar to the sacred peaks of Otgontenger and the sweeping sands of the Gobi Desert. Ride camels across golden dunes, gather by campfires with nomads sharing ancient folklore, and spot wild takhi horses roaming Khustain Nuruu National Park. With expert guides, exclusive access, and deluxe ger camp accommodations, this unforgettable Mongolia itinerary is tailored just for you.

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What to Expect

Stay in a deluxe ger camp hosted by a nomadic family in the remote Khangai Mountains. Experience the rhythm of daily life as you milk goats at dawn, help with camp chores, and bump along wildflower-strewn meadows by yak cart. In the Gobi, track wild takhi horses and explore ancient burial sites with your expert guide. End each day beneath a sky full of stars, wrapped in Mongolia’s wild stillness.

Trip Highlights

  • Join a nomadic family to gather and milk herds, crafting fresh cheese, yogurt, and butter
  • Swap stories by the campfire as stars blaze overhead in the remote mountains of Uliastai
  • Explore Mongolia’s heritage through folk music, archery, and rich museum collections in Ulaanbaatar
  • Spot wild gazelle, ibex, and argali sheep while exploring the vast silence of the Gobi Desert

Upcoming Departures

  • Custom Trips Offered 
    June – August

Trip Pricing

  • Custom Trip: From $11,450

    Based on double occupancy

Inclusions

  • All handpicked accommodations, ground transportation, and airport transfers
  • All guided sightseeing, events, and experiences
  • Top-tier local guides
  • Most meals
  • Most gratuities, excluding local guide
  • Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
  • Dedicated support from GeoEx’s travel experts and in-house air reservations team

Your Route Through Mongolia

Journey at a Glance

  1. Nomads of Mongolia Ulaanbaatar Arrival
    Day 1 – 2

    Ulaanbaatar Arrival

    Arrive in Ulaanbaatar for first glimpses of Mongolia, strolling thriving Sükhbaatar Square and delving into history at the National Museum. Learn about bow and arrow making and traditional folk music.

  2. Nomads of Mongolia Life with Nomads
    Day 3 – 6

    Life with Nomads

    Fly to Uliastai and settle into a tented camp hosted by a nomadic family. Join in daily activities: making cheese, fetching firewood by yak cart, telling stories around the campfire, and walking among wildflowers in the presence of Otgontenger Mountain.

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