Trip Planning:
How do I plan a trip to Mongolia? What do I need to consider, what is important?
When do I visit Mongolia?
There are four seasons in Mongolia: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Travelers choose the seasons according to their personal interests. If you want to experience the freezing cold, winter is certainly a good choice; if you want to experience nomadic life, summer and fall are suitable. If you are interested in the Nadaam Festival or the Eagle Festival, you should plan your schedule around the dates of these festivals.
The weather of Mongolia
Mongolia is known as the "land of the blue sky" due to the fact that there are over 200 days of sunshine per year. Yes, but don't forget that Mongolian weather can be very changeable. From heavy hail and rain storms in summer to life-threatening snowstorms in winter.
The dry, cold, and hot continental climate is an exciting experience for any traveler. But it is always a good idea to check the weather forecast before setting off on a long overland journey to uninhabited regions.
Travelling in Mongolia
You can travel by public bus from the capital to any provincial capital in Mongolia. However, if you want to travel outside the public bus routes, you will need a vehicle that can cope with dirt roads, tracks, and off-road routes.
Travel in groups: It is the cheapest to get together in a group of 4 to 6 people who are guided through the country by a travel agency on predetermined or tailor-made tours. The disadvantage of this option, which is usually booked locally, is that you do not know who you will be traveling with, which can lead to unwanted interpersonal problems that are not desirable.
Pre-planned tour: This is perhaps the easiest way to experience Mongolia. Based on our experience, we put together tours and book them as a package. Please have a look at our tours and find the one that suits your interests and wishes.
Tailer-Made-Tour: This option is perhaps the best way to organize a trip that caters to your individual interests and wishes. Together with you, we will plan a tailor-made vacation that will offer you unforgettable experiences and memories.
Drive it yourself: Driving a car in the rough terrain of Mongolia is the ultimate happiness for some, while others prefer to be driven. We offer you to rent an off-road vehicle. Contact us for more details.
Accommodation in Mongolia
Accommodation for tourists in Mongolia includes hotels, guesthouses, ger camps, tent camps and living with a nomadic family. If you book a pre-planned tour with us, you will be accommodated day by day in tourist and tent camps as well as with nomadic families, and in Ulaanbaatar we offer a good 3-star hotel or guesthouse standard. It is also possible to book 5-star hotels and first-class tourist camps. For those who prefer a little more luxury, we recommend a tailor-made tour.
Transportation
Japanese and Russian buses and off-road vehicles are our means of transportation. For a pre-planned tour, there should be at least 2 people or 4-5 people in a group so that the price-performance ratio is right. If you would like to rent an off-road vehicle, click here.
What to eat in Mongolia
There is a rumor that Mongolian cuisine consists only of meat and dairy products. However, many tourists have the opposite experience and are pleasantly surprised.
In Ulaanbaatar there are numerous restaurants with international and Asian cuisine, where you can get delicious food at a good price. In the countryside we cook under simplified conditions, but we endeavour to do our best for our guests. If we stay overnight in tourist camps, our partners will take care of the well-being of the travelers. For our vegetarian guests on our tours, we cook separately and try to cater to their wishes.
Hygiere and lavatories
In a country with a population density of 2-3 people per square kilometer, there are no public toilets in large parts of the country. If there are any, they are usually very basic outhouses. When we stay in tourist camps, showers and toilets are available. On luxury tours, which have a different price category, showers and toilets are available in every room or close proximity.