Mongolia Overland Expedition 2027
About This Tour
The ultimate Mongolian overland adventure crossing vast steppes, dramatic deserts, and towering mountain ranges.
Key Info
Physical Level
Challenging
Activities
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Day 1
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and meet your expedition team. A full vehicle and equipment briefing is followed by a welcome dinner in the city.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Dinner
- 2
Day 2
Day 2
Into the Steppe
Leave the city and head west across the open steppe. Set up your first wild camp beside a river and learn camp craft with your crew.
Accommodation: Wild camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 3
Day 3
Day 3
Karakorum & Orkhon Valley
Visit the ancient capital of Karakorum and Erdene Zuu Monastery, then camp in the Orkhon Valley beneath its volcanic cliffs.
Accommodation: Wild camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking around the monastery
- 4
Day 4
Day 4
Orkhon Waterfall
Hike to the Orkhon Waterfall and explore the surrounding lava fields. Continue south toward the Gobi, camping under a vast sky.
Accommodation: Wild camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Moderate hike to the waterfall
- 5
Day 5
Day 5
Descent to the Gobi
Drive south as the landscape shifts from grassland to desert. Cross the Khangai range and camp on the edge of the Gobi.
Accommodation: Wild camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 6
Day 6
Day 6
Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs
Explore the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag, where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered. Walk the fossil beds with your guide and camp nearby.
Accommodation: Wild camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking on sandy, uneven ground
- 7
Day 7
Day 7
Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes
Reach the Khongoryn Els 'singing' sand dunes. Climb the dunes for sunset and try sandboarding down the slopes before a desert camp dinner.
Accommodation: Wild camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Steep climb up the dunes
- 8
Day 8
Day 8
Yol Valley Ice Canyon
Hike into the Yol Valley, a deep gorge that holds ice well into summer. Look for ibex and lammergeiers on the cliffs above.
Accommodation: Wild camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Moderate hike in the gorge
- 9
Day 9
Day 9
Camel Herders of the Gobi
Spend the day with a Bactrian camel herding family. Ride camels across the dunes and learn how herders survive in the desert.
Accommodation: Nomadic ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Camel riding
- 10
Day 10
Day 10
Gobi to the Altai
Begin the long westward drive toward the Altai Mountains. Camp in a desert basin and watch the stars wheel overhead.
Accommodation: Wild camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 11
Day 11
Day 11
Altai Foothills
Reach the foothills of the Altai range. Ford a river and cross your first mountain pass, camping in a high valley.
Accommodation: Wild camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
River crossing and rough terrain
- 12
Day 12
Day 12
Tavan Bogd National Park
Enter Tavan Bogd National Park, home to Mongolia's highest peaks. Trek toward the Potanin Glacier with a local guide.
Accommodation: Wild camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trekking at altitude
- 13
Day 13
Day 13
Petroglyphs of Tsagaan Salaa
Visit the Tsagaan Salaa petroglyph complex, a vast gallery of Bronze Age rock art. Meet Kazakh herders in the valleys below.
Accommodation: Kazakh ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking among the rock art
- 14
Day 14
Day 14
Kazakh Eagle Hunters
Spend the day with a Kazakh eagle hunter, learning how golden eagles are trained and flown against the Altai backdrop.
Accommodation: Kazakh ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Short walks on mountain terrain
- 15
Day 15
Day 15
Fly Back to Ulaanbaatar
Drive to Ulgii and fly back to Ulaanbaatar. The evening is free to explore the city and celebrate the end of the expedition.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 16
Day 16
Day 16
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight after a final breakfast in the city.
Meals: Breakfast
Prices & Inclusions
| Group Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveler | $4,590 |
| 2 travelers | $3,490 |
| 3-4 travelers | $2,990 |
Includes
- All accommodation (hotels, ger camps, and wild camping)
- All meals as listed in the itinerary
- Expedition 4x4 vehicle with driver and support crew
- English-speaking expedition guide
- Domestic flight Ulgii - Ulaanbaatar
- All national park permits and entrance fees
- Camping equipment and camel rides
Not Includes
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses and tips
- Alcoholic drinks
Map & Destinations
Destinations
- Ulaanbaatar
- Karakorum
- Orkhon Valley
- Bayanzag
- Khongoryn Els
- Yol Valley
- Altai Mountains
- Tavan Bogd
- Ulgii
Tour Highlights
- Cross the vast Mongolian steppe by 4x4
- Camp under star-filled skies
- Explore the Gobi Desert
- Climb in the Altai Mountains
- Ford rivers and cross mountain passes
- Meet nomadic herder families
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