Mongolia Cultural Discovery
Mongolia Cultural Discovery
While once a pivotal point on the ancient Silk Road, this "Land of Blue Skies" has managed to retain the basic elements of nomadic life and culture. Horses remain at the heart of Mongol culture, shamanic traditions endure, and ancient Buddhist monasteries reflect venerable spiritual traditions. On this fabulous adventure, you'll travel this immense, silent land from the arid semi-desert Khogna Khan Natural Reserve and the Neolithic Ongot monuments near Hustai National Park through seemingly endless rolling steppe to the ochre-colored sands of the Gobi Desert in the south - including the "singing dunes" of Khongoryn Els. All along the way you'll marvel at the sheer expanse of untamed land, uninterrupted by roads or fences, where there is precious little evidence of human presence save for the nomads' white felt gers, which dot the landscape.
Internal Airfare: $460
Minimum Age: 10
While once a pivotal point on the ancient Silk Road, this "Land of Blue Skies" has managed to retain the basic elements of nomadic life and culture. Horses remain at the heart of Mongol culture, shamanic traditions endure, and ancient Buddhist monasteries reflect venerable spiritual traditions. On this fabulous adventure, you'll travel this immense, silent land from the arid semi-desert Khogna Khan Natural Reserve and the Neolithic Ongot monuments near Hustai National Park through seemingly endless rolling steppe to the ochre-colored sands of the Gobi Desert in the south - including the "singing dunes" of Khongoryn Els. All along the way you'll marvel at the sheer expanse of untamed land, uninterrupted by roads or fences, where there is precious little evidence of human presence save for the nomads' white felt gers, which dot the landscape.
- Experience Mongol culture as you meet nomads, witness a Naadam festival, and overnight in traditional gers
- Ride a camel through Gobi's dunes, and walk daily through desert, taiga, and steppe environments
- Explore Khogno Khan Natural Reserve and UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley, and see incredible Ongot monuments
Internal Airfare: $460
Minimum Age: 10
Interests
- Adventure and Active
- Educational and Learning
About MT Sobek
This is where adventure travel began! Since our first Everest Base Camp trek in 1969, we’ve been connecting adventurers to the world through genuine, active and immersive experiences. We can’t think of anything more fulfilling than being outside and going deep into nature, exploring hidden places and getting to know local people. It’s what we love to do, so let us share it with you.
To feed your spirit of adventure, Mountain Travel Sobek offers a wide range of unique and perfectly paced itineraries led by incredible local guides. We keep groups small, usually fewer than 10 people, and seek out great food and characterful accommodations everywhere we go.
Beyond the seamless logistics and careful attention to detail, our aim is to create a space for truly special moments in unforgettable places.
We are the Adventure Company—come explore with us.
To feed your spirit of adventure, Mountain Travel Sobek offers a wide range of unique and perfectly paced itineraries led by incredible local guides. We keep groups small, usually fewer than 10 people, and seek out great food and characterful accommodations everywhere we go.
Beyond the seamless logistics and careful attention to detail, our aim is to create a space for truly special moments in unforgettable places.
We are the Adventure Company—come explore with us.
Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Mongolia | ||
| 2 | Explore the Sights of Ulaanbaatar | ||
| 3 | Journey to Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes | ||
| 4 | Ride a Camel Through the Gobi Desert | ||
| 5 | See the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag | ||
| 6 | Spot Eagles in Yolyn Am | ||
| 7 | Explore Khogno Khan & Orkhon Valley | ||
| 8 | Experience a Local Naadam Festival in Karakorum | ||
| 9 | See Wild Horses in Hustai National Park | ||
| 10 | Take a Day Hike to Moilt Valley | ||
| 11 | See the Sacred Peak of Tsetsee Gun | ||
| 12 | Saddle Up & Meet a Local Herder Family | ||
| 13 | Hike to Bayanzurkh Mountain | ||
| 14 | Depart from Ulaanbaatar |
