Wilds of Mongolia
Celebrating Mongolia's Traditions
This small group trip explores several of Mongolia’s most essential regions, offering a meaningful look at the country’s landscapes and nomadic culture. From the capital city, Ulaanbaatar, where you gain insight into the country’s alluring past and peaceful present, journey to the Khangai Mountains, one of the country’s more remote regions. Here, you spend several days exploring and learning alongside nomad hosts as they tend to their herds and share their traditions. Next, it’s on to the Gobi Desert, where you take a front-row seat at the lively competitions and celebrations of a rural Naadam festival.
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What to Expect
Guided by an unmatched Trip Leader, explore urban Ulaanbaatar, the off-the-map Khangai Mountains, and the ethereal landscapes of the Gobi Desert. Get to know the land alongside nomads, search for dinosaur bones, commune with a camel-herding family, and experience the joyful revelry of a rural Naadam festival.
Trip Highlights
Uncover the traditions of Mongolian nomads, spending several days with nomads in the little-known Khangai Mountains and the Gobi Desert
Experience a rural Naadam festival, where encounters are more intimate and immersive
Spend nights under the stars in a beautifully arranged ger camp in the heart of the Gobi
Attend a traditional bow-making workshop in Ulaanbaatar, learning one of Mongolia’s oldest artisanal skills
Upcoming Departures
- June 29 – July 11, 2027Led by Ishee Battulga or Munkhbat Batbekh
Trip Pricing
- Group Trip: From $12,850
Based on double occupancy
Inclusions
- All handpicked accommodations, ground transportation, and airport transfers
- All guided sightseeing, events, and experiences
- Premier GeoEx Trip Leader and top-tier local guides
- Most meals
- Most gratuities, excluding GeoEx Trip Leader
- Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
- Dedicated support from GeoEx’s travel experts
Your Route Through Mongolia
Journey at a Glance
Days 1 – 2Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Get acquainted with Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital, visiting its Buddhist temples and proud museums.
Days 3 – 6Khangai Mountains & Nomads
A flight whisks you to Uliastai, gateway to the little-known Khangai Mountains. Join a nomadic family and experience their daily routines, from tending to herds to producing and cooking products from the land.
Meet Your Trip Leaders
Ishee Battulga
Your trip leader, Ishbaljir Battulga, who goes by Ishee, has been winning the hearts of GeoEx guests with his charisma, depth of knowledge, and patient disposition for many years. Ishee comes from a nomadic family and grew up with his grandmother herding yaks and horse riding. He is a gifted storyteller who brings to life his experience growing up in the Mongolian countryside under Communist rule.
Munkhbat Batbekh
One of GeoEx's longtime leaders in Mongolia, Munkhbat is an experienced, knowledgeable guide and passionate photographer. With his contagious love for his homeland and expertise in Mongolian heritage, it is a joy to uncover the magic of Mongolia with Munkhbat by your side
It's great that your staff knows the region and can respond to questions that go outside the usual guidebook knowledge.
Seoul Trip Extension
Explore the essential sites in Seoul, from museums, markets, palaces, and squares, to sampling iconic Korean fare in a private cooking class. Additionally, take an excursion to the DMZ, a 2.5-mile corridor separating North and South Korea, which offers first-hand insight into the tense relationship between the countries. Connect with your travel specialist to learn more.
