Marco Polo's Footprint

13 days
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
View all 12 photos
Video not provided by operator
5/5 Excellent
13 reviews  
100%
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Mongolia is a quite big county -It is important to appreciate the landscape for its vastness. Rugged Mongolia is an adventure destination where travelers can see the tradition of the past still practiced today by hardy nomads dwelling on the country's vast steppe and deserts. If you're feeling adventurous, you can choose this amazing tour. This itinerary is...
26% OFF
$878
From$650
See departure dates

Member Savings

Save up to $700!

Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)

Unlock Savings

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Learn unique Mongolian Culture
    • Discover Nomadic lifestyle
    • Spot Wild and Domestic animals
    • Visit and meet real Nomads
    • Feel real silence and wild nature
    • Enjoy fresh and clean air

What's this trip about?

    Mongolia is a quite big county -It is important to appreciate the landscape for its vastness. Rugged Mongolia is an adventure destination where travelers can see the tradition of the past still practiced today by hardy nomads dwelling on the country's vast steppe and deserts. If you're feeling adventurous, you can choose this amazing tour. This itinerary is for those who have time and the desire to really experience the country. Through this trip you will be amazed by some of the Mongolian highlights, for example, the Blue Pearl of Lake Khovsgol which is the land of thick forest, rushing rivers, sparkling lakes, rugged mountains, endless taiga, and then the vast steppes of central Mongolia which is the heartland, loaded with both historical sites and natural beauty, with plenty of places to horse trek in forested mountains, camp by pretty lakes or soak in hot spring.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityUlaanbaatar
End CityUlaanbaatar

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Camel Riding
  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Meeting day

Our guide will meet you at airport upon your arrival in Ulaanbaatar city/capital of Mongolia/ and take you to the hotel you stay. Free at leisure for the rest of the day. Prepare yourself; on the most of days of this tour, we'll spend a several hours on the road. Note...

Day 2: Journey to Elsen tasarkhai /Little Gobi/

A experienced guide will collect you from your accomodation in the early morning. After cheking you into your casas, we will start our amazing trip with Winter Palace Museum which was once residence of Mongolia's eighth Living Buddha, last king,Jebtzun Damba Hutagt li...

Day 3: Journey to Kharkhorin

After breakfast, we will go on our trip driving to Kharkhorin/ancient capital of Mongolian empire/ where we will be visiting the museum, monastery and some other sightseeing. This town contains one of Mongolian's top attraction /Erdene-zuu/ which is the oldest monaste...

Day 4 : Journey to Tsenkher hot spring

After breakfast, we'll drive down to Hot Spring. Tsenher Hot Spring 

This Hot Spring is situated between forested hills. It is getting really a popular among Mongolians and locals, and detour from the main road. There are ger camps running hot spring pools to ...

Day 5: Journey to Terkhiin tsagaan nuur & Khorgo volcano

After breakfast, we'll drive to Terhiin Tsagaan Nuur and Khorgiin Togoo. Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur The great white lake is located in the Tariat soum in Arhangai province, historically it was created by volcanic eruption. This is absolutely must visit place. The area of T...

Day 6 : Leisure day at the Terkhiin tsagaan nuur

This is a leisure day day of this trip. Start day a scenic stroll through the lake. Today you'll have the option to have horse riding to the extinct volcano or walking tour for hiking. We'll spend afternoon exploring the area and foresty lava field. Accommodation in Ger camp Meals: B,L,D

Day 7: Journey to Murun city

Having stayed two days in the White Lake National Park, we will head to the Shine Ider for the Hovsgol Lake. Today we have a long day of driving. Experience the best of the countryside on this over 6-hour drive.

Overnight in a Ger Meals: B,L,D

Day 8: Journey to Khuvsgul lake

After beakfast, we go on our interesting trip to the Blue Pearl Khovsgol lake /one of the highlight of this trip/ passing by province of Murun. On the way, we'll explore an optional sight Uushgiin Ovor which is a Bronze Age Sight containing 14 upright carved deer ston...

Day 9: Leisure day at the lake

Today you'll enjoy a free day taking advantage of the range of activities and explore the best Khovsgol has to offer the best of own on this full day. Activity travels available include trekking, climbing, bird watching, horse riding, rafting and fishing. For the good view of the Lake, climb up nearby hill.

Overnight in Ger camp Meals:B,L,D

Day 10: Journey to Uran-togoo mountain

Today we leave Khovsgol lake heading to Uran Togoo. Uran Togoo  Uran Togoo Uul is located in Khutag-Undur soum of Bulgan province 80 km from Bulgan. Uran Togoo is the most beautiful extinct volcano of its outside appearance, containing a lake on it and a complete crat...

Day 11: Journey to Amarbaysgalant monastery

After having breakfast, we'll drive to Amarbaysgalant Khiid. Amarbaysgalant Khiid The monastery is located in province of Selenge positioning in the front of Burenkhan mountain. It is considered on of the top three Buddhist institution in Mongolia one of the few monas...

Day 12: Back to Ulaanbaatar

Having stayed overnight at the monastery, we will drive back to UB leaving Amarbaysgalant. All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your journee. Lunch will be served during the driving in the afternoon. This day is for return to homeland and shopping for cashmere and souvenirs Stay in hotel Meals:B,L,D

Day 13: Departure

We will take you to the airport. Check your items when you're leaving the hotel. Good luck for your next trip.

Meals: Breakfast

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

  • You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
  • Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Design custom trip

Dates & Availability

Price From $650
Price per day$50
Last Updated: 4/9/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Nomadic of Blue Sky.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Travelstride Gift Card
One card, thousands of extraordinary trips
Gifts Card

Nomadic of Blue Sky Reviews & Ratings

5/5  Excellent
Excellent
13
Great
0
Average
0
Disappointing
0
Terrible
0
Write a Review

Other Nomadic of Blue Sky Reviews

M

Max Jarombek

Jun 2022

Adventure Tour Mongolia

The tour of Mongolia was amazing. My guide Tom is the Best guide of Mongolia. His knowledge of Mongolia inside and out is awesome and his English fluently. My driver...

S

Shahnaz Rao

May 2022

Eternal Blue Sky tour

Mongolia is a hidden gem tucked away between Russia & China, this beautiful country of 3 million inhabitants has lots to offer! Our travel agent Nomadic of Blue ...

C

Carles Torrent

May 2022

Great Gobi and Golden Eagle Festival

Take it. It is a great tour, in a beautiful country, operated by efficient and knowledgeable people

Write a Review

Tour Operator

About Travelstride

Find your perfect trip

An epic selection of pre-planned trips on every continent, for every style. Thousands of itineraries from over 1,000 trusted travel companies.

Save time

Use simple search and comparison tools to easily find the best trip. Don't sweat the logistics — travel providers plan for you.

Save money

Book directly with the operator. See inclusive packages for the best values, and get access to amazing deals.

Travel confidently

Read unbiased user reviews, pick the operator that suits your needs, and connect with them directly.

Logistics

Accommodation

is in the traditional Mongolian dwelling, a ger, or in lightweight three-man tents and will be specified in the itinerary. The ger camps provide basic but quite comfortable accommodation. There are basic showers and washing facilities available and hot water is supplied to all Gers. The ger camps provide all bedding, and

clients will not be expected to bring their own sleeping bags if they are staying in ger camps.

The tents are either 2 or 3 person tents. We will try to provide clients traveling alone with their own tent. A sleeping mat will be provided to each person staying in a tent, but clients are asked to bring their own sleeping bags.

Transportation & Flights

We generally use Russian or Japanese jeeps and trucks because they are most suitable to the terrain and the drivers are most familiar with these vehicles in the case of a break down. For larger groups, we use 4WD buses in the countryside rather than jeeps because we feel it is not only more economical. These buses allow both staff and clients to be all in the same vehicle, which is more comfortable for them and also easier on the environment than taking many smaller vehicles. We also have 4WD trucks that have been converted into kitchens and luggage carrying vehicles. Many of our drivers are full-time working staff and have been trained not only in tourism but also in the routes we take, the camp set up, and, of course, vehicle maintenance. Other drivers, especially on the smaller treks, are contract drivers, who work part-time for the company. These drivers are always experienced, reliable, and very capable in the countryside conditions.,

Transportation & flights

We generally use Russian or Japanese jeeps and trucks because they are most suitable to the terrain and the drivers are most familiar with these vehicles in the case of a break down. For larger groups, we use 4WD buses in the countryside rather than jeeps because we feel it is not only more economical. These buses allow both staff and clients to be all in the same vehicle, which is more comfortable for them and also easier on the environment than taking many smaller vehicles. We also have 4WD trucks that have been converted into kitchens and luggage carrying vehicles. Many of our drivers are full-time working staff and have been trained not only in tourism but also in the routes we take, the camp set up, and, of course, vehicle maintenance. Other drivers, especially on the smaller treks, are contract drivers, who work part-time for the company. These drivers are always experienced, reliable, and very capable in the countryside conditions.
Guides
All groups will be provided with an English-speaking Mongolian guide who is trained and experienced in leading trips in Mongolia. They provide the group with a unique and fascinating insight into their own land and often become lifelong friends with the travelers. The interaction with staff is often the highlight of the trips, and the guide will be there to translate for you with horsemen and drivers. It is a great way to get to know the real Mongolia.
Cancellation policy

Cancellations

If you booked a stay and needed to cancel it, you must notify it by emailing us as soon as possible. There will be service charge of US$100 per person on cancellations received at least sixty days prior to the booked tour departure. We set up the possible repayment by bank transfer, in the eight days of our receipt of the customer’s bank information. You will bear the possible transfer fees.

If you cancel your booking after you have paid in full the following cancellation charges will be made:

  • for cancellation up to 30 days before travel 20% of the price
  • for cancellations 29-22 days prior to departure 30% of the price
  • for cancellations 21-15 days prior to departure 40% of the price
  • for cancellations 14-08 days prior to departure 80% of the price
  • for cancellation of 7 days to the day of departure 100% of the price

these dates refer to the date we receive written notification of your cancellation. We strongly recommend you protect yourself by purchasing travel insurance. We have very rarely had to cancel a tour but reserve the right to do so for any reason. If the tour is cancelled by us, all payments will be returned in full.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

The food on camping trips is from the best produce available, and the menus are possibly the most varied you will find in Mongolia. Mongolia is mostly a non-vegetarian country, but we can cater to vegetarians upon request. However, we require as much early notice as possible.

Our cooks are all Mongolian and they have a wealth of experience in catering for the western traveler. You will also eat some Mongolian food on trips. We try to buy as much produce as possible from local people, though there is not a lot of variety. Alcohol is not provided on the treks, but clients are free to bring their own.

On trips staying in ger camps, food is provided by the camp. Again, the cooks are Mongolian but the food tends to be a little less varied with a strong emphasis on meat, rice, pasta, and potatoes. Vegetarians can be accommodated but will probably end up eating a lot of eggs.

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
[object Object]
Additional Information
[object Object]
Trip ID
nomadi1-MaPoFo

Become a member

(it's free)
  • Save up to $700 per person
  • Access members-only specials
  • Personalize trip recommendations
Sign up and save
Top Tour Companies on Travelstride:
All 1,600+ companies >
Sign in to reveal savings up to $700 per person!