Wide-open, rugged expanses and a fascinating nomadic culture make this remote Asian country a must for intrepid explorers.
Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays of fewer than 90 days. For stays of more than 30 days, register with the Mongolian Immigration within seven days of arrival.
US Department of State Mongolia Information
Not the easiest of places to get to… Americans will most likely fly in via South Korea. Good to combine both South Korea and Mongolia for a more relaxed journey.
The main airport serving the region is UBN Chinggis Khaan International. Recently opened to replace the older ULN Buyant-Ukhaa International which is still accepting flights.
Gobi Desert
Size: 40 Luxury Gers made by hand
Style: Mongolian
The renowned 5-star ecolodge in the heart of the gorgeous Gobi Desert, the Three Camel Lodge offers unrivaled experiences of nomadic Mongolian culture, cuisine, cinematic landscapes, epic wildlife, adventure, and cultural arts. A leader in sustainable travel since 2002, the lodge and its staff are perennially recognized by such publications as Conde Nast Traveller and Forbes Travel Guide.
Comprised of 40 individual gers, each is heated by a wood stove and appointed with hand-painted custom furnishings, and every ger features a private bathroom with a gorgeous stone shower. The lodge features an award-winning bar and restaurant, spa, and amenities including horse stables and excursions to see the iconic sites of the Gobi—including the Flaming Cliffs, the Singing Sands, Yol Valley, and ancient petroglyphs dating back to the Bronze Age.
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You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
Ulaanbaatar
Size: 260 rooms
Style: Contemporary Mongolian
Year Opened: 2015
For arriving and departing Mongolia, this will be your best option for anything of good quality.
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GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL & THE GOBI DESERT – IN SEARCH OF DRAGONS & EAGLES (12 DAYS)
Duration: 12 Days
Interests: Heritage
Dates: October 2-13, 2024, 2025 dates are also available
Nomadic Expeditions’ Founder and CEO Jalsa Urubshurow founded the Berkut Association and the Golden Eagle Festival as a way to promote conservation of the Golden Eagle and preserve the traditional cultural heritage of Kazakh hunters. All proceeds from the festival’s ticket sales go to the Berkut Association, a community-based association consisting of local Kazakhs. They use the funds to further the goals of the organization, including the annual Golden Eagle Festival.
This itinerary is a group of 14 maximum.
Private is available upon request
My Virtuoso Mongolia Information Page
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels, Water Adventures and Activities.
WIKIVOYAGE: Mongolia Page
A great resource for all the basic information you need for Mongolia.
MONGOLIAN BANKHAR DOG PROJECT
Bankhar are a unique landrace of livestock protection dogs native to the Mongolian Steppe. Bankhar dogs have traditionally performed a critical role – mediating between endangered predator species such as snow leopards and Mongolian herding families as they work to maintain their traditional lifestyles. We breed, train and place Bankhar with qualified herder host families.
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page updated: April 2024
images courtesy: Wikimedia Commons
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