Untamed Mongolia

A very important feature of our Mongolia adventure is the limited group size, as nature encounters are best experienced away from crowds within the intimate setting of a small group.

To minimize long overland drives and complex logistics, we use chartered flights between key destinations. These flights provide direct access to remote regions, maximizing comfort and time in the field while ensuring a smoother overall travel experience.

• Trip price includes: Accommodations, services of Nat Hab's professional Expedition Leader(s), local guides and camp staff, drivers, all meals from lunch on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, some alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees, all taxes, permits and service fees.

• Internal air cost includes: All flights within the itinerary (this will be listed separately on our invoicing).

Travel to and from the start and end point of your trip, alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and Nepal visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, etc.), airline baggage fees, required medical evacuation insurance, optional travel protection insurance.

This trip offers adventurous encounters with Mongolia's vast wild landscapes and native wildlife. Here are some important aspects of the trip you should be aware of:

Remote Ger Camps
Our remote ger camps in Mongolia offer the most comfortable, immersive and authentic experience of the country’s vast, wide-open landscape. Yurt-style gers are the traditional nomadic dwellings of Mongolia, and those that have been established for tourism ensure your comfort at a basic but higher level. Some camps are private to our group, while others may host additional travelers, but all provide a quiet and respectful base for exploring the land and its wildlife. Accommodations are simple but welcoming, with traditional felt gers outfitted with one queen or two twin beds, warm bedding, and wood stoves for heat. Facilities include en suite portable toilets or composting toilets, and shared tented showers. Due to their remote locations, ger camps have limited or no cell phone service, and limited Wi-Fi access that may be limited to certain times of day. While rustic, a stay in a ger camp offers a rare chance to experience Mongolia in a way that balances comfort, tradition and low impact on the land.

Wildlife Viewing in Mongolia
Mongolia offers an opportunity to search for some of the planet’s most elusive wildlife against a backdrop of immense, wide-open landscapes. Unlike an African safari, where animals are abundant and often viewed at close range, wildlife here is dispersed across great distances and requires time, patience and persistence to observe. Much of our experience involves long drives across rugged terrain in Toyota Land Cruisers, with no more than three guests per vehicle to ensure comfort and visibility. Our Expedition Leader will rotate among the vehicles during drives, while we stop frequently to set up scopes and scan the horizon for wildlife. These searches can mean extended periods of driving, and other times of waiting and watching, but the reward of spotting rare species in such a remote and wild setting makes the effort deeply worthwhile. Understanding that wildlife encounters here are earned—rather than guaranteed or constant—will allow you to fully embrace the immense beauty of Mongolian nature.

Internal Flight Schedules
Mongolia’s tourism infrastructure is still developing, which is part of what makes this less-traveled destination so appealing. The domestic airline servicing our itinerary typically releases its seasonal flight schedules just 2–3 months in advance, and since routes do not operate daily and timing can vary from year to year, the sequence of destinations on our itinerary may adjust based on confirmed flight schedules. All featured locations, activities and included experiences will be maintained; however, the order of travel may differ by departure date, as flight schedules mandate. The overall experience will remain consistent, and adaptability is simply part of exploring a unique and emerging destination like Mongolia. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility!

This trip begins and ends in Ulaanbaatar. Because this is a long international journey, we recommend that you arrive the night before Day 1 to rest from your travels and begin the trip refreshed. For guests who come in early, our recommended hotel will be included in your pre-departure materials.

If you plan to arrive on Day 1, you must arrive in Ulaanbaatar by 8 am in order to participate in a group lunch and tour beginning at approximately 11 am.

You may depart Ulaanbaatar any time on the final day.

Our Natural Habitat Adventures Travel Desk can best assist with your travel reservations, as our staff is familiar with the specific requirements of this program and can help arrange the most efficient itinerary. Please call us at 800-543-8917. While we offer the best available rates to us on airfare and additional nights’ accommodations, you may occasionally find special web rates or lower fares online.