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Essence of Mongolia - 3 Days

3 days
Start and end in Ulaanbaatar
4.8
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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 6
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Tour Gandan Monastery and hear monks chant
  • Stay in a ger with a nomadic family
  • Ride camels through Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes
  • Explore Khogno Khan and visit ancient temples
  • Spot wild Takhi horses in Hustai National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Gurvanbulag - Ger Homestay - Horse Ride
  2. Day 2 Khogno Khan - Uvgun Temple - Elsen Tasarkhai Dunes - Camel Riding
  3. Day 3 Hustai National Park - Wild Takhi Horses - Hiking - Ulaanbaatar
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Tour Mongolia

4.6
(43 reviews)

Number of tours

17

Age Range

2 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • 4.6
  • AG
    · May 26th, 2023
    The tour was an great adventure with an...
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    Tour Mongolia commented on this review
    Dear Amy Golden, Thank you so much for your review. We really appreciated your visit to Mongolia with us and are glad you enjoyed the trip. Wish you all the best! Best regards, Mendee
    Trip date: May 2023
  • PH
    · February 25th, 2023
    With New experience in Mongolia stay in ger...
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    Tour Mongolia commented on this review
    Dear Pairot, Thank you so much for your review. We really appreciated your visit to Mongolia with us and are glad you enjoyed the trip. Wish you all the best! Best regards, Mendee
    Trip date: February 2023
  • OC
    · June 17th, 2022
    The tour was excellent in all aspects. Due to...
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    Tour Mongolia commented on this review
    Dear Olaf, Thank you so much for your review. We really appreciated your visit in Mongolia with us. Wish you all the best! Tour Mongolia team
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    Trip date: May 2022
  • Essence of Mongolia - 3 Days reviewer 4
    · November 6th, 2019
    This is a wonderful tour if you really want to...
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    Tour Mongolia commented on this review
    Thank you for your review and glad you have enjoyed the trip. We have received your suggestions and your suggestions will help us to improve our services in the future. Thank you so much for your time. Best regards, Tebo
    Trip date: September 2019
  • Essence of Mongolia - 3 Days reviewer 5
    · June 30th, 2019
    I had a fantastic time. It was a wonderful...
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    Trip date: June 2019

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    Virginia

    Asked on July 21st, 2025

    Is there an option to partner up with another female traveller in the group for a double room through the trip?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten July 2025

      At the moment we have full availability for your interested tour and date. We hope there will be other interested travelers in coming months. So, we will update you when available.

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    Lokita

    Asked on March 13th, 2025

    Is there a discount for children on the tour?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, there is typically a discount available for children traveling with their parents.

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    Ian

    Asked on October 6th, 2024

    Is there an option to pay the single price and share a room with another solo traveler vs paying more for the single private room?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten October 2024

      We don't yet have any bookings for your chosen tour and date. We hope there will be a possibility to join with another traveler around 10 June. A price for a 2pax tour can be offered to you If you want to book your tour, so please let us know.

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    Karla

    Asked on June 21st, 2024

    Are there transportation options available if I want to extend my trip?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten June 2024

      Yes, transport can be arranged for additional nights or other activities once your tour concludes.

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    Veronica

    Asked on May 10th, 2024

    What is the policy on private tours and additional fees?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten May 2024

      You can run the tour on a private basis without any extra fees if you meet the minimum requirements.

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    Albert

    Asked on February 21st, 2024

    What if I need to cancel my tour?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten February 2024

      If you need to cancel, please follow the instructions on our website or contact us for assistance.

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    Jane

    Asked on January 20th, 2024

    Are vegetarian options available for meals during the tour?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten January 2024

      Yes, vegetarian meals will be provided. Please let us know your dietary preferences ahead of time.

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    Gillian

    Asked on January 19th, 2024

    What dietary options are available during the tour?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten January 2024

      Host families will serve vegetarian meals such as dumplings filled with carrots, potatoes, and onions. If you have special dietary needs, please let us know.

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    Salem

    Asked on December 29th, 2023

    Can I customize my tour itinerary?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten December 2023

      Yes, customization options are available based on your interests; please discuss it with us when booking.

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    Cornelia

    Asked on December 21st, 2023

    Is there a recommended hotel for arrivals before the tour?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten December 2023

      You can choose to stay at any hotel in Ulaanbaatar; we can arrange pickup from your hotel.

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Tour ID: 132168

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 13th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 13th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Tour Mongolia. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Tour Mongolia will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Tour Mongolia" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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