Why Travel to Mongolia
Features its nomadic culture and typical landscape, Mongolia is full of excitement and is a good place for you to plan a lifetime adventure. Explore the magnificent Buddhist monasteries; traverse the vast and mysterious Gobi Desert; venture into the legendary Flaming Cliffs; watch the nomadic sports of wrestling, archery, and horseback riding at the Naadam Festival; try to seek wildlife in national parks; experience the traditional ger for nights like a local... All these incredible experiences are calling you! Travel to the "Land of the Nomad" with a 100% tailor-made journey.
Capital
Ulaanbaatar
Currency
Mongolian Tögrög
Best Time
JUN - AUG
Language
Mongolian
Mongolia Private Tours
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7 Days
Classic Mongolia Tour Package 7 Days – Ger Stays, Karakorum & Hustai
Ulaanbaatar, Elsen Tasarkhai, Karakorum, Hustai National Park
10 Days
Mongolia Naadam Festival Tour
Ulaanbaatar, Hustai National Park, Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
10 Days
Mongolia Gobi Desert Tour – 10 Day
Ulaanbaatar, Hustai National Park, Karakorum, Gobi, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
12 Days
Mongolia Nomadic Adventure – 12 Day
Ulaanbaatar, Amarbayasgalant, Uran Togoo, Khuvsgul Lake, Jargalant, Khorgo, Karakorum, Elsen Tasarkhai, Hustai National Park
7 Days
Classic Mongolia Tour Package 7 Days – Ger Stays, Karakorum & Hustai
Ulaanbaatar, Elsen Tasarkhai, Karakorum, Hustai National Park
10 Days
Mongolia Naadam Festival Tour
Ulaanbaatar, Hustai National Park, Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
10 Days
Mongolia Gobi Desert Tour – 10 Day
Ulaanbaatar, Hustai National Park, Karakorum, Gobi, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
12 Days
Mongolia Nomadic Adventure – 12 Day
Ulaanbaatar, Amarbayasgalant, Uran Togoo, Khuvsgul Lake, Jargalant, Khorgo, Karakorum, Elsen Tasarkhai, Hustai National Park
Mongolia Travel FAQs
A trip with Royalairtrip allows you to have a tour with freedom and flexibility. You decide where to visit, when to see, what to eat and where to stay.
What makes this destination a truly off-the-beaten-path travel experience?
Vast, untouched, and magnificently raw, this landlocked nation offers a travel experience so genuinely different it feels like stepping onto another planet entirely. Endless steppes stretch uninterrupted to every horizon, broken only by nomadic ger camps, roaming horse herds, and dramatic mountain ranges rising unexpectedly from flat plains. No traffic jams, no crowded tourist queues, no neon signs — just pure, breathing wilderness and sky so wide it genuinely humbles every visitor. Hospitality here is legendary, with nomadic families welcoming strangers into their homes spontaneously and warmly. Traveling through Mongolia means experiencing freedom, silence, and natural grandeur on a scale modern travelers rarely encounter anywhere else today.
When is the ideal time to visit and what weather should travelers expect here?
Climate here is extreme, dramatic, and deeply influential over every aspect of travel planning across all four distinct seasons. Summer months from June through August deliver pleasantly warm temperatures between 20°C and 30°C across the steppe, making it the most popular and comfortable window for outdoor exploration. The legendary Naadam Festival held every July showcases traditional wrestling, archery, and horse racing competitions representing the nation's proudest cultural heritage beautifully. Spring and autumn offer quieter travel with dramatic golden landscapes but unpredictable temperature swings requiring flexible layering. Winters are brutally cold, dropping below minus 40°C across open plains. Visiting Mongolia between late June and early September balances perfect weather, festival experiences, and ideal conditions for nomadic ger stays comfortably.
What practical tips should first-time visitors know before arriving here?
Arriving well-prepared transforms what could feel overwhelming into a deeply rewarding adventure across this magnificently remote destination. Ulaanbaatar serves as the main entry point, housing the only international airport, major hotels, currency exchange offices, and essential travel agencies organizing countryside expeditions. The local currency, Mongolian Tugrik (MNT), is used universally, and carrying sufficient cash outside the capital is absolutely essential as rural ATMs simply do not exist. Mobile data coverage disappears quickly beyond city limits, making offline maps and downloaded guides genuinely invaluable tools. Packing warm layers regardless of season prevents discomfort during sudden temperature drops common across open steppe terrain. Booking a reputable local guide in Mongolia dramatically enhances safety, cultural understanding, and access to remote landscapes otherwise completely impossible to reach independently.
What traditional foods and drinks should every visitor try here?
Food culture here is hearty, meat-heavy, and deeply shaped by centuries of nomadic survival across harsh, unforgiving landscapes. Khorkhog, a celebrated celebratory dish of slow-cooked mutton and vegetables sealed inside a metal container with fire-heated stones, delivers extraordinarily tender, smoky flavors unlike anything tasted elsewhere. Buuz, steamed dumplings stuffed generously with minced mutton and onion, are consumed enthusiastically during Lunar New Year festivities and daily family meals alike. Tsuivan, hand-pulled noodles stir-fried with mutton and vegetables, represents the ultimate comfort dish across every household. Airag, fermented mare's milk with a mildly alcoholic tang, is the national drink offered to every guest. Eating authentically through Mongolia reveals a food culture built entirely around resilience, community, and incredible resourcefulness.
What should travelers know about staying connected and managing money here?
Managing practicalities here requires advance preparation given how quickly modern infrastructure disappears beyond the capital city limits. Ulaanbaatar offers reliable 4G connectivity, functioning ATMs accepting international cards, and currency exchange services operating at competitive market rates throughout the city. Outside urban areas, mobile signal weakens dramatically and disappears entirely across remote steppe and desert regions, making offline navigation tools absolutely essential for independent travelers. The Mongolian Tugrik is the sole accepted currency in rural areas, so withdrawing generous cash reserves before departing the capital is critically important and cannot be overstated. Portable power banks prove invaluable given limited electricity access in nomadic ger camps. Informing your bank about travel to Mongolia prevents frustrating card blocks during your trip.
Best Places to Visit in Mongolia
Mongolia Travel Guide
Discover the wild spirit of Mongolia, where vast степpe landscapes and ancient nomadic traditions create unforgettable adventures. Explore dramatic dunes in Gobi Desert, experience vibrant culture in Ulaanbaatar, and witness breathtaking valleys in Orkhon Valley. Our expert guides share travel tips, cultural insights, and authentic nomadic experiences.
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