Private Expedition: Mongolia

Highlights

• Help local palaeontologists examine newly excavated dinosaur fossils at a lab in Ulaanbaatar.
• Track this, the world’s last remaining species of wild horse, on an excursion through the grassy steppe of Hustai National Park.
• Get a first-hand look at the nomadic lifestyle on a visit to a camel-herding camp in the Gobi.
• Stay in a ger—a traditional round Mongolian tent—at the award-winning Three Camel Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World located amid the vast desert landscapes of the Gobi.

What's this trip about?

The timeless spirit of Mongolia can be found in the remote corners of its countryside, upon the rolling steppe and desert landscapes where nomads have roamed for millennia. Embrace this intriguing way of life as you explore the soaring Altay Mountains, hike through the grasslands of the steppe, and traverse undulating dunes in the Gobi. Sleep in the serenity of traditional ger tents and spend time with nomadic families in their settlements. In Ulaanbaatar, where ancient temples stand amid contemporary skyscrapers, see past and present mingle within an evolving, modern cityscape.

What's excluded

• Air transportation and related fees (except as indicated in the itinerary)
• Activities noted as optional in the itinerary
• Passport, visa, and permit expenses
• Medical expenses and immunizations
• Baggage, accident, cancellation insurance
• Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, and alcoholic beverages
• Any other items not specifically noted as included

Accommodation