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Nomadic Expeditions

Mongolia - open for travel

Where the Big Picture Gets Even Bigger

In the terrain of Mongolia’s rugged mountains, vast fertile steppe, and otherworldly Gobi Desert—you will find a beauty unique to only the wildest places on Earth.

The preservation of these dynamic landscapes may be owed in part to Mongolia being sealed off from the world for most of the 20th century. Yet the greater factor is that roughly a third of the population lives as nomadic herders, moving several times a year among the lush countryside, and they honor the land by respecting and preserving it—as Mongolian’s have done since the days of Chinggis Khan.

Nomadic Expeditions has been leading world-class tours and journeys throughout Mongolia since 1992, upon the signing of the country’s new democratic constitution—travel spearheaded by our Founder and CEO Jalsa Urubshurow, a pioneer in environmental conservation through sustainable tourism. Our infrastructure and expertise in the country has not only set a path for eco-travel to flourish here, it provides unrivaled authenticity and exclusivity throughout your Mongolia tour adventures.

We present the opportunity to seamlessly explore this land of astonishing marvels in rich detail—camel trekking across seas of hypnotic dunes, riding Mongolian horses in the footsteps of the long-ago Silk Road trade route, paddling the “dark blue pearl” of utterly pristine Lake Hovsgol, beholding the falconry of Kazakh golden eagle hunters who once relied on their birds to capture prey during winter in the Altai Mountains.

Staying in luxuriously appointed traditional gers and meeting local families of Mongolia’s eminently hospitable nomadic people—you will come to know more than a place, but a timeless way of life.

Mongolia

COUNTRY / LOCATION

Located in North Central Asia

VISA REQUIREMENTS

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LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Mongolian

WEATHER

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CURRENCY

Tögrög

Mongolia

BEST TIME TO VISIT

May - October

CAPITAL

Ulaanbaatar

AIRPORT

Ulaanbaatar (ULN)

FEATURED JOURNEY

Nomadic Expeditions co-founded the Golden Eagle Festival back in 1999 to help save the ancient art of golden eagle falconry practiced by the Kazakhs of Mongolia’s Altai Mountains as part of their age-old traditions.

DEPARTS 
SEPT.

27

RETURNS  
OCT.

03

EXPLORE OUR MONGOLIA

Interested in taking Mongolian adventure with a group?
Find out more about our Group Mongolian Journeys here.
DEPARTS JUL 09 Mongolia

Mongolia’s Naadam Festival

Dating back more than 2,000 years, the khans of Mongolia kept their soldiers in shape during times of peace by having them compete in games that replicated aspects of war. Join the celebrations surrou..

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DEPARTS JUL 09 Mongolia

Classic Mongolian Odyssey

Join Nomadic Expeditions on this classic journey which offers a fascinating introduction to Mongolia’s diverse landscapes, its people, and culture. Explore the mountains, forests, and meadows of Hov..

MONGOLIA

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DEPARTS JUN 14 Mongolia

Iconic Mongolia

From verdant fields dusted with wildflowers to forested mountains bordering alpine lakes and sandstone cliffs towering above the sands of the Gobi, the wild beauty of Mongolia is awe-inspiring. Experi..

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DEPARTS SEP 27 Mongolia

The Golden Eagle Festival

When it snows in the Altai Mountains, Mongolia’s Kazakh falconers trek on horseback into the challenging winter terrain with their golden eagles. Here bird and hunter work together to catch fox and ..

MONGOLIA

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DEPARTS SEP 27 Mongolia

In Search of Dragons & Eagles

Tour the major cultural centers of Mongolia’s blossoming capital Ulaanbaatar before venturing west to the Altai Mountains and witnessing the annual two-day Golden Eagle Festival, a showcase of the K..

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DEPARTS AUG 02 Mongolia

From the Altai to the Gobi

Undertake an adventure spanning two of Mongolia’s most dramatic destinations: the Altai Mountains to the West, and the Gobi Desert to the south. High in the Altai, you will meet local Kazakh familie..

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EXPLORE OUR MONGOLIA

Our Private Journeys to Mongolia are custom built for you.  Find out more.
AVAILABLE MAY - JUN Mongolia

Land of the Buddha

A contrast of two storied lands steeped in Buddhist faith: Mongolia of fabled steppe and the vast Gobi Desert; Bhutan seated high in the very heart of the Himalayas with breathtaking scenery of deep v..

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AVAILABLE MAY - OCT Mongolia

Epic Mongolian Overland Adventures

This epic off-road adventure showcases some of the most spectacular, varied, and historically important sites in Mongolia. Your journey will traverse the entire country from north to south using four-..

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AVAILABLE MAY - OCT Mongolia

From Yak to Kayak

This unrivalled private journey connects you with the incredible natural splendors of Mongolia, paired with distinctive modes of exploration. Hike the idyllic Yol Valley, carved by an ancient river th..

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