Mongolia’s diverse landscapes and cultural highlights are featured on this 10-day FAM priced at $2,499 per person. Designed for first-time visitors, the itinerary combines time in the capital of Ulaanbaatar with explorations of the South Gobi, national parks and the historic heart of the Mongol Empire.
The journey begins in Ulaanbaatar, where participants visit cultural landmarks, including a Buddhist monastery, a former royal residence and the National Museum. A domestic flight then takes the group to the South Gobi, where highlights include hiking through Vulture’s Canyon, exploring the towering Khongoryn Els dunes and visiting the Flaming Cliffs, known for their dinosaur fossil discoveries.
Advisors will also meet a nomadic family to learn about traditional ger living, with optional activities such as camel riding available at an additional cost.
The itinerary continues to Gorkhi Terelj National Park, known for its dramatic rock formations, and the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex. At Hustai National Park, participants can look for Przewalski’s horses, also known as takhi, roaming across the steppe. The final stop is Kharkhorin, the former capital of the Mongol Empire, where travelers visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, built using materials from the ancient city.
Tour Inclusions and Details
The $2,499 tour price includes three nights in a four-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar, six nights in traditional ger accommodations outside the capital, three meals daily, sightseeing admission fees, domestic airfare between Ulaanbaatar and the South Gobi, private ground transportation, an English-speaking local guide and daily drinking water.
International airfare, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities and the single-room supplement are additional.
The itinerary combines domestic flights with overland travel in vans and four-wheel-drive vehicles. Advisors should be prepared for rugged, sometimes bumpy roads in the Gobi region.
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