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Mongolia Highlights and Events
Travel in Mongolia with Intrepid
The untamed beauty and stark remoteness of Mongolia has captured the imagination of adventurers for centuries. Humble monks and curious nomads occupy a landscape dotted with yaks, camels and the occasional ger. To be immersed in a culture and way of life completely different from most, simply head to the far-flung magic of Mongolia.
Experience Mongolia's highlights on these trips
Trans-Mongolian Experience
21 days
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USD $3,746CAD $3,570AUD $3,446EUR €2,673GBP £2,190NZD $4,413ZAR R28,571CHF FR3,285* Total price tool tip
Wild Mongolia
15 days
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USD $3,080CAD $2,930AUD $2,830EUR €2,160GBP £1,795NZD $3,625ZAR R23,465CHF FR2,655* Total price tool tip
Trans-Siberian and Mongolia
21 days
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USD $5,121CAD $4,857AUD $4,670EUR €3,370GBP £2,979NZD $6,009ZAR R38,721CHF FR4,135* Total price tool tip
Ulaanbaatar to Xi'an
41 days
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- USD $3,695CAD $3,720AUD $3,595EUR €2,880GBP £2,240NZD $4,605ZAR R28,725CHF FR3,335Trip Price tool tip
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USD $5,085*CAD $5,069*AUD $4,925*EUR €3,850*GBP £3,087*NZD $6,273*ZAR R38,392*CHF FR4,434** Total price tool tip
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Highlights
- Visit the museums, palaces and monasteries of Ulaanbaatar
- Spend a night sleeping in a traditional Mongolian ger
- Hike to the volcanic crater of Togoo Uul for panoramic views
- Enjoy spiritual immersion while at Amarbayasgalant Monastery
- Learn about nomadic life on a homestay with a Mongolian family
- Ride a camel slowly through desert sands in the Khogno Khan Mountains
- Travel through the Mongolian steppe on a memorable train ride
- Unwind with a relaxing soak in the steamy hot springs of Tsenkher
- See history unfold in Genghis Khan’s city of Karakorum
- Walk through the pristine wilds surrounding Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake
Festivals and Events
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Tsagaan Sar
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- One of the most important Mongolian celebrations, the White Moon holiday (Lunar New Year) marks the end of winter. Mongolians typically celebrate by feasting on regional specialities and enjoying traditional song and dance with family and friends.
Intrepid has no control over changes made to festival and event dates and activities. Note that some Intrepid trips which include an event as part of their itinerary, may be surcharged. Where festivals or events are not included as part of an Intrepid trip, all costs associated with the event will need to be paid for by the client. Please check before booking your Intrepid trip that it does match up with key festival or event dates.
Mongolia's Top Picks
Mongolia is one of the least densely occupied countries in the world
Top 10 Natural Wonders of Mongolia
- Lake Khovsgol: This shimmering, azure jewel of Mongolia is simply stunning. Surrounded by majestic mountains and fresh, alpine meadows, Lake Khovsgol is a photographer’s dream and the perfect playground for nature lovers and adventurers.
- Selenge River: This powerful river in Northern Mongolia is surrounded by lush landscapes and agriculture. Home to a wide variety of wildlife and birds, this fertile area shows Mongolia in all its natural glory.
- Gobi Desert: Covering a large part of southern Mongolia, the atmospheric Gobi Desert is a vast, barren expanse of dunes, rocks and gravel. Surprisingly, there are traces of life here, from flocks of cashmere goats to rare Gobi bears. Think you’ve seen deserts before? The Gobi Desert is simply like no other in the world.
- Bayan Olgii: Remote, rugged and rich in archaeological treasures, this isolated part of Mongolia rewards the patient traveller with impressive historic sites, panoramic vistas, unaffected people and a fascinating culture.
- Altai Tavan Bogd National Park: Home to lakes, glaciers, alpine forests and dramatic valleys, the rugged landscapes of this national park will mesmerise visitors. Home to eagles, deer, moose and ibex, this stunning national park showcases Mongolia’s untamed beauty at its finest.
- Uran Uul: This extinct volcano is no longer threatening - it hasn’t erupted for centuries and is now covered in verdant grass and lush greenery. Hike to the rim and enjoy the views of the surrounding valley.
- Darkhad Depression: The 200-odd lakes of the Darkhad Depression possess a mystical, romantic beauty. The Mongolian steppe and surrounding Taiga forest provides the ideal environment for reindeer-breeding nomads who frequent this area throughout the year.
- Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake: This lake in Central Mongolia is a place of peace, stillness and beauty. Its uncrowded shores are a great place to spot the wide range of aquatic birds that call this picturesque lake home.
- Tsenkher Hot Springs: The hot springs of Tsenkher are the real deal. Natural, non-commercial and remote, the open-air springs offer hot and steamy rejuvenation amid unspoilt rugged mountain scenery.
- Gurvan Saikhan National Park: The huge variety of flora and fauna within this national park make it a popular tourist spot. See finches, vultures, gazelles, wild camels and the elusive, endangered snow leopard.
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Mongolia at a glance
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- Ulaanbaatar (population 1.2 million)
- 3 million
- Mongolian
- MNT
- (GMT+08:00) Irkutsk, Ulaan Bataar
- Type C (European 2-pin), Type E (French 2-pin, female earth)
- +976
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