Mongolia vacations 2020 & 2021
Vacations to Mongolia are a journey into a terrain and lifestyle that’s worlds apart from most Westerners’ day-to-day reality. Our specialists will tell you to venture outside the capital, Ulaan Baatar, and witness how developed infrastructure quickly peters out as the yawning grassland steppe opens up. The horizons feel wider here, and your field of vision stretches to take in the landscapes. They include Gobi dunes glowing like fire, glacier-streaked mountainscapes, and meadows grazed by endangered wild takhi horses.
Our specialists are drawn again and again to this former Soviet satellite that’s throwing off its past while remaining firmly under the radar. They’ll plan your Mongolia trip to suit your travel ambitions. They’ll explain how to navigate the vast distances or ride the Mongolian leg of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Or, they can arrange for you to stay in a ger camp, visit active Buddhist monasteries or explore Karakorum, once Genghis Khan’s stronghold.
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Suggested itineraries for Mongolia
These itineraries give you a starting point for what your trip to Mongolia could entail. They cover routes we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favorite places to stay. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
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Why travel with Audley?
- 100% tailor-made journeys
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- Established for 20 years
Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Mongolia.
Mongolia in pictures
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See the wildlife in Khustaii National Park -
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Learn about Genghis Khan in Karakorum -
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Stay in a Mongolian Ger camp -
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Immerse yourself in the Nadaam festival -
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Visit dinosaur fossils -
![Gandan Monastery, Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia]()
Learn about monasteries and shamanism -
![Khongoryn Els, Gobi Desert, Mongolia]()
Walk along the dunes of the Gobi Desert -
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Discover the varied landscapes
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Our expert guides to traveling in Mongolia
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Mongolia. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Mongolia at its best.
My travels along the Trans-Siberian Railway
A short video capturing the essence of the epic journey that is the Trans-Siberian Railway, which passes through Russia, China and Mongolia.
Staying in a Mongolian ger camp
Providing simple accommodations, a stay in a traditional ger tent is often the highlight of a trip to Mongolia and offers a taste of a nomadic lifestyle that has endured throughout the country for centuries.
Planning your journey along the Trans-Siberian Railway
Revered as one of the greatest journeys on the planet, the Trans-Siberian Railway (or, more specifically, the Trans-Mongolian Railway) links the churches and palaces of Russian cities with the vibrant cultures of Asia, passing through Siberia and the Mongolian steppe. Specialist Matt shares his advice for how to make the journey.
The Silk Route, unpacked: highlights of Central Asia
The Silk Route spans a vast area of the globe from China to Uzbekistan. Here, Silk Route specialist John explains why you should focus your energies on Central Asia, and why this region is so fulfilling to explore.