What to do and see in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: The Best Cultural Tours

This private and bespoke excursion throughout Ulaanbaatar is lead by a dedicated and professional guide who is specially tailored for you. You will be fully immersed into Ulaanbaatar and be introduced to areas and places less traveled by tourist in Ulaanbaatar because there is so much more to Ulaanbaatar than Chinggis Khan (Genghis Khan).

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Personal expense, Additional services at restaurants, Dinner, Gratuities

Although a lot of people think of a desert as a lot of sand, the Mongolian Gobi Desert has a lot of vegetation, along with vast steppes, and it’s home to a lot of camel herders. Because of its huge size and its sparse inhabitation, it offers a lot of tranquility and evokes mysteries to the people who visit it. During our trip, we will show you the best components of this immense legendary desert. We will go to places such as Vulture Gorge, also known as Eagle Valley, and the Khongor sand dunes. We also will show you Bayanzag, where dinosaurs once called home.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, English-speaking Local guide, Driver/guide, Lunch, Ground Transportation, 3 nights accommodation, Round-trip domestic flights, Breakfast, Dinner

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Personal expense, Optional activity cost, Travel Insurance, Gratuities

This fantastic Golden Eagle festival combined cultural photographing tour takes place in Western Mongolia, on Altai mountains, one of the longest mountain chains in Central Asia. There are about 250 eagle hunters around Bayan Ulgii province. Every year about 100 eagle hunters participate to this Eagle festival with their specially trained Golden Eagles. Spectacular events include competitions based on speed, agility, and accuracy of these magnificent Golden Eagles and some great Kazakh traditional games such as Kokbar, archery and traditional horse racing etc are also organized on the festival days.  

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, English speaking local guide, Accommodations (including 1 night ger camp and hotel nights), All meals included which are mentioned in the itinerary, All related Transport - 4x4 Land cruisers, Airport transfers to and from flights, Camp Crew, No hidden fee, VAT included, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: International airfare,, airport departure taxes,, any meals not specified in full itinerary,, optional tipping or gratuities to camp crew and leader,, any additional hotel/ ger camp nights that may be necessary due to domestic airline schedule changes or other factors,, transport costs that may be necessary due to domestic airline schedule changes,, pre-trip expenses of medical immunizations,, visa fees,, travel insurance,, and other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc)

In the far western corner of Mongolia lie the Altai Mountains, a stunningly beautiful region of snow capped peaks, immense glaciers and large alpine lakes. We explore the region on foot, on horse and by 4-wheel drive Russian vans. Spend 7 days in the National Park. Visiting an eagle hunter, The highest mountain of Mongolia Altai Tavan Bogd (Khuiten peak), pristine Khoton Khurgan lakes and the nomadic culture, horse trek and trekkings are the highlights of the tour. Our guide and local crew would serve the best to make your holiday as the most memorable time of your life! In addition, you have chance to customize your itinerary to meet your specific interests.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, English speaking local guide, Accommodations (including ger camps and tents), All meals included, Military permit & National Park fees, All camping gear, including Dinning tent, Camping tents, tables and chairs etc., Horses for riding., Transport including pack horses and camels to carry gear, Airport transfers to and from group flights, Camp Crew, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: International airfare,, domestic RT airfare,, airport departure taxes,, any meals not specified in full itinerary,, any additional hotel/ ger camp nights that may be necessary due to domestic airline schedule changes or other factors,, pre-trip expenses of medical immunizations,, visa fees,, travel insurance,, and other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc)

This excursion to two national parks a short distance away from the capital is an excellent extension to any trip whether you just want to see the unique settings of Terelj and Gun Galuut, unwind and play after a hard trek, or explore some of the landscapes of Central Mongolia after a trip to the Gobi or the far west.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast

Exclusions: Expenses of personal nature (laundry, communications, food and beverages beyond those provided), Gratuties

Ulaanbaatar Explorer Tour aims to provide an enthusiastic and authentic way to get-to-know Ulaanbaatar. After a hotel pickup, begin this 5-hour sightseeing tour all around Ulaanbaatar. Led by a local guide, you'll pass through the most iconic sights, neighborhoods, and unique places where tourist don't usually go. Enjoy interesting conversation with stories and facts about the city. Your guide will pause for photo stops as you pass the quick attractions. Explorer tour is an excellent choice for those who wish to experience the real Ulaanbaatar City with their family and friends. 

Inclusions: Lunch, All activities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Fuel surcharge, National Park fees, Bottled water, Local guide, Small-group of 3-5 people

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Personal extras, Gratuities

The national parks are the must-see most popular destinations for first-time visitors. Just imagine Khustai National Park by Takhi, with its stately and beautiful wild horses and ample opportunities for various outdoor activities such as bird watching, hiking and photography. On the way you will enjoy Nomadic shows to see traditional living way of Mongolian nomads and culture for the past period. The next day you will be visiting Terelj National Park, where the nature is articulated in a great combination of sheer granite mountains, open fields and river. Visit to the tallest horseman statue in the world, dedicated to Mongolian legendary emperor – Chinggis Khaan - is also included in your tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Overnight accommodation, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Accommodation in Ulaanbaatar, Travel insurance, Personal equipment, Optional activity cost, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Once served as the capital of Mongolian Empire and an essential station of the Silk Road, Karakorum city has much more to share than its current physical appearance. Mongolian largest and the historically most significant religious and cultural center – Erdenezuu monastery – is operating as a museum there. On the way, you will visit the renown Semi-Gobi desert and meet spend a day with the camel herders.

Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), All meals, All activities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Travel Insurance (available to purchase), Gratuities

The Trans-Siberian Train- a term that thrills adventurers of all kinds. Of the different branches of the Trans-Siberian Train, the Trans-Mongolian is the most traveled route, mainly due to the fact that in one journey one could explore three different countries, and three different distinct cultures. But long train rides over the vast open Siberian taiga and tundra might just not meet the preferences of many travelers. We have thus designed a trip that focuses on the true real gems of this long train ride. Our journey begins by Lake Baikal of Russian Siberia, on to the land of the Mongol Nomads, and ends in Beijing, the Chinese capital. Featuring two of the most spectacular sections of the Trans-Mongolia railway, and with enough time to explore at ease the unique culture and spectacular sites along the route, this is the perfect trip for those wishing to combine an iconic train ride with up-close encounters with local cultures.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Accommodation at hotels selected including breakfast, Train tickets for the train rides segments indicated in the program on a half-compartment basis, Transfers by private A/C vehicles at each train stop, Meals as indicated in the program, English speaking guide at each train stop, Entry fees for all shows and sightseeing as per program

Exclusions: International airfare to Irkutsk, and from Beijing, Travel Insurance, Russian Tourist Visa, Mongolian Tourist Visa, Chinese Tourist Visa, Food, meals or drinks aboard the train, Excess luggage, Gratuities

Gun Galuut is well worth a visit.  Gun Galuut Nature Reserve is a local protected area in Tuv province, 130km east of UB, for conservation of global threatened species. It comprises of 3 zones: tourism, limited, and core zones, which are the ecosystem of steppe, rocky mountain, small lakes, river, streams and wetland, and it is about 20000 hectare. With the help of the local ranger, there is a good chance that you will spot argali sheep.  Apparently the very best time to see them is during the rutting season when they only have one thing on their minds!  There is other good wildlife around too and we saw plenty of marmot as well as several foxes and White-Naped Crane. The area is the state combined from diversity of ecosystem although it owns comparatively small area. The harmonized complex of high mountains, steppes, rivers, lakes and wetlands as well are kept enough as its original condition.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Local guide, Driver/guide, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Transportation Included, Overnight accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Exclusions: Personal equipments, Optional activity cost, Travel Insurance, Gratuities