Mongolia: Secrets of the Gobi Desert

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Mongolia: Secrets of the Gobi Desert

Navigate sweeping steppes and desert dunes in one of the planet’s most wild and sparsely populated countries, experiencing nomadic hospitality, Buddhist rituals and local traditions including camel riding and throat singing.

6 days

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Home to one of the world's last surviving nomadic cultures, Mongolia’s sense of heritage and tradition runs deep. Traditional yurts, or gers, dot the high plains of Central Asia, stretching from expansive grasslands to unexpected corners of Ulaanbaatar. The spirit of the steppe permeates daily life, where guests are welcomed with kumiss (fermented mare’s milk) and byaslag (yak cheese), and crowds gather in stadiums to cheer on horse-racing, wrestling and archery. While Mongolia is evolving, it remains a land of wild horses, red deer, Gobi bears and snow leopards, where Buddhist rituals and Shamanic practices all take place under vast star-studded skies.

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Highlights

Experience a cultural performance in Ulaanbaatar, showcasing traditional dancers and the mesmerizing sound of khoomei throat singers

Steer your steed – a two-humped camel – across the sweeping dunes of Moltsog Els

Discover the fossil-rich Flaming Cliffs, where the first-ever dinosaur egg was discovered a century ago

Visit the spiritual center of Buddhism in Mongolia, a monastery whose name translates as “the big place of complete joy”

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Your Itinerary

Our experts have designed this gold-standard itinerary to inspire you, featuring our pick of the best hotels and experiences in every thrilling destination.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

A vibrant crossroads of civilizations

2 days

In the heart of Central Asia, Ulaanbaatar stands as a frontier town straddling past and present. Nestled in a narrow valley, its dusty streets hum with activity as modern buildings rise beside traditional markets. Mutton kebabs sizzle on street-side stalls, mingling with the incense wafting from Gandan Khiid Monastery, where a majestic 75-foot Buddha statue watches over the city. At the Chinggis Khaan Museum, life-sized replicas of Genghis Khan’s armour and ancient weaponry evoke the grandeur of the Mongol Empire. Sükhbaatar Square, dominated by a grand monument to Genghis Khan, offers a glimpse into local life.

Your A&K Experiences:

Experience a traditional Mongolian cultural performance where dancers, dressed in colorful, intricate costumes, bring ancient legends to life and khoomei throat singers perform deep, resonant tones that evoke the sounds of the steppe from water and wind to thunder and birdsong.

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Gandan Monastery, seat of Buddhism

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Delve into Mongol history

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Mongolia’s musical heritage

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

The Legendary Naadam Festival

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Gandan Monastery, seat of Buddhism

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Delve into Mongol history

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Mongolia’s musical heritage

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

The Legendary Naadam Festival

Nomadic traditions meet endless horizons

4 days

In the vast Gobi Desert, ancient nomadic traditions endure amid sweeping landscapes. From the undulating dunes of Moltsog Els to the rugged canyons and cliffs of Yol Valley, experience Mongolia’s rich cultural heritage and diverse terrain. See the dunes of Moltsog Els on the back of a Bactrian camel, settling into a hypnotic pace and soaking in the sight of sand dunes. Sleep over in a tented ger camp, and stargaze from your canvas-lined accommodation. Explore the Yol Valley's verdant crags by 4X4 and delve into paleontology at Tugrugiin Shiree, where the extraordinary ‘Fighting Dinosaurs’ were originally found. Here, groundbreaking discoveries at the fossil-rich Flaming Cliffs reshaped our understanding of prehistoric life.

Your A&K Experiences:

Explore the Flaming Cliffs, named for their striking reddish-orange hue that glows at sunset, where a local expert will guide you through jaw-dropping paleontological discoveries, including the first complete dinosaur eggs ever unearthed. 