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Altai Mountains

The highest peaks in Mongolia

Friendly people

warm hospitality

Central Mongolia

Chuluut river

Off-Route Tour

Rent a Car

Gobi Desert

Tsagaan Suvarga

Northern of Mongolia

Grassland

Central Mongolia

Orkhon waterfall

Hovsgul Lake

Summer time

Gobi desert

Khongoryn Els

Semi Gobi and Central Mongolia

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Ride a camel and hiking on the sand dune, spend the night in a yurt, get in touch with the nomad family’s and experience their original lifestyle and hospitality.

This tour is the best opportunity for someone who doesn’t have time to go to Great Gobi, or Khuvsgul and still want to experience the beauty of Mongolia after a business trip.

  • Hike through the Semi Gobi

  • Ride a camel and horse Experiencing Semi Gobi, steppe- and grassland nature zones at short distances..

  • Explore Ancient Mongolian Capital Kharkhorin

  • Visit yak herder’s family.

Price includes

  • Transportation / Driver and car with fuel

  • English speaking tour guide

  • Accommodation during the trip

  • Entrance fees for the museums and National Parks

  • Meals during the trip (B,L,D)

  • Drinking water (1,5 l per day)

  • Horse and Camel riding (optional)

  • 3-star Hotel / Guest house in Ulaanbaatar

  • Support and help 24/7

Price excludes

  • Liability, accident & travel insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • Alcoholic drinks and Beverages

  • Snacks

  • Single Supplement, upgrade accommodation and vehicle

Itinerary

On the first day, we drive to Semi Gobi and on to Karakorin. Semi Gobi is part of the 80 km long sand dunes surrounded by grassland and mountains. Here you can ride camels, visit a nomadic family and go hiking.

Kharkhorin

Then we will drive to Kharkhorin the ancient capital of Mongolian Empire. It was founded in 1220 in the Orkhon river valley, one the Silk Road. We will visit historical and religious museums which show Mongolian history and culture and visit the Erdene Zuu monastery.

(Ger camp/ L, D)

The next day, we drive into the green Orkhon Valley and spend the night with a nomadic family near the Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall. The 24-metre-high waterfall, which is surrounded by forests and meadows, was created by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Here you can immerse yourself in the life of the nomads and get to know their everyday life. Milking yaks, eating Mongolian food, getting to know the life of shepherds in the beautiful nature of the valley - an unforgettable experience.  

(Ger nomadic family / B, L, D)

Another day of nomadic family activities, traditional Mongolian games, help with the production of dairy products: Curd, cheese, butter, yogurt (only in summer and fall). Explore the beautiful natural landscape on horseback.

After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar city. City sightseeing, souvenir shopping, final meal with tour guide, preparation for departure.

After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar city. City sightseeing, souvenir shopping, final meal with tour guide, preparation for departure.

(Guest house or Hotel / B, L, D)

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What our clients say

We wanted to get to know the country and its people as well as possible, and we more than succeeded! We booked a customised tour according to our wishes and enjoyed everything to the full. Our tour guide and driver looked after us very well and made us feel comfortable. They fulfilled spontaneous requests and changed the itinerary especially for us to include a cultural Gobi festival that we passed by. We stayed with a nomadic family - learnt how to tie yak hair threads, helped cook and prepare traditional dishes, milked yaks and had a wonderful time with the family's children. Great country, great people and indescribable landscapes... We can highly recommend #ThomasTravel, especially for people who want to get to know Mongolian life away from mass tourism. Many thanks to everyone at Thomas Travel!

Verena and Sabrina, Germany 2023

What our clients say

I wanted to get to know the country, the people and the cold Mongolian weather, so I travelled to for two months in the middle of winter. A special experience was the ice festival in Hovsgul, where we drove across the frozen lake in an off-road vehicle. The best thing was living on a cattle farm and living with the Mongolians without a guide, eating their food and observing how they interact with each other. My horizons have broadened and I will take unforgettable experiences home with me. Many thanks to the #ThomasTravel team for making this possible.

Simon, Switzerland 2024

What our clients say

We travelled to Mongolia on the Trans-Siberian Railway, a nostalgic journey! During our week in this marvellous country we visited Central Mongolia. The nomadic life, the semi-gobi and bathing in the hot Zinkher springs were a special experience. We enjoyed the days very much. Thanks to #ThomasTravel for the wonderful days.

Martin, Beatrice and Karin, Switzerland 2019

What our clients say

After an busy week in Ulaanbaatar, I went on a day trip to Terlej national park. Horse riding, good food, fun with the group and best of all was our tour guide, Uuganaa, who was simply fantastic. I can recommend #Thomas Travel, good service at a fair price.

Rahel, Switzerland 2023

What our clients say

I was on a 34-day customized tour to the west of Mongolia together with 4 other travelers. Our tourguide Uuganaa and the fantastic driver Baynaa, were well organized and brought us safely to our destinations. Most of the time we stayed in tents, or with local families in their yurts or houses. The food prepared by Uuganaaa was always delicious and I enjoyed it very much. I have made friends from all over the world in Mongolia and have unforgettable memories that make this country one of my favorite travel destinations. Thank you Uuganaa and Baynaa

Jördis, Germany 2015

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