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             Best of Mongolia  (21 nights 22 days)

Enjoy the beauty of nature in the Gobi desert with its gorgeous Eagle valley, magnificent sand dunes, famous Flaming Cliffs where once dinosaurs roamed, the semi-desert and green fertile rolling hills with herds of horses and yaks, an impressive waterfall, the great mongol capital Karakorum, amazing hot springs with healing power, the great white lake surrounded by extinct volcanoes in the central part and alpine lakes such as Khuvsgul-the blue pearl in the north. Encounter the remains of old monasteries, take a glimpse of most exotic, rare animals, live the unique nomadic way of life for a couple of days and enjoy the horse and camel trekking. Do the unforgettable trekking adventures while discovering the natural and cultural wonders of Mongolia.  more 

           Adventure with Naadam festival  (13 nights 14 days)

This tour combines the best of both culture and nature tours.  Get a chance to experience the exciting atmosphere of the biggest cultural event and national holiday in Mongolia, the colourful Naadam festival which celebrates 3 manly games: horse racing, Mongolian traditional wrestling and archery.  The Naadam festival, said to be the world’s second old Olympics, is held all over the country, between 11 and 13 July each year commemorating the anniversary of the 1921 National Revolution. During the festival, besides the games, there’s plenty to see and do outside the Naadam “ring” – food, music, crafts, people. The Naadam festival is followed by a wonderful overland tour through a variety of landscape: desert, steppe, mountain, forest, as well as some historical sites. more 
    
            Gobi - Karakorum
 
(7 nights 8 days) 

This 8 day-tour takes you to the main attractions of the Gobi as well as central Mongolia. Fly to Gobi and spend 3 adventurous nights, fly back to UB and drive to central Mongolia to continue your adventure by visiting the magnificent Erdenezyy monastery at the ruins of the ancient Mongol capital Karakorum and enjoy the outstanding nature and wildlife at Elsen tasarkhai – area surrounded by sand dunes, hills covered with rare bushes and with a scale forest along the river and the stunning Khugnu Khan National Park with its wildlife.  more




           Buddhist Monastery tour (15 nights 16 days) 

This tour highlights the most important Buddhist monasteries and temples of the country and opens the way to restoration of ruined monuments, of religious, social and artistic creations.   
Starting from the biggest Gandantegchilen khiid, the tour takes you to 8 major monasteries throughout the country and lets you experience the Mongolian Buddhist tradition, history, magnificent religious art and architectural construction. So come and visit the historical sites and experience the great religious ceremonies and spiritual moments with us. more 



             Glimpse of the Gobi  (5 nights 6 days) 

Go on this tour if you have planned a holiday for a week and are really curious about the mysterious Gobi desert. Save your time by flying to the destination and take a glimpse of this most extraordinary part of the country. The gorgeous Eagle valley and Dungenee canyon with its wildlife and natural beauty in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park, amazing sand dunes, the mysterious Flaming Cliffs where dinosaurs once inhabited.... The highlights of the Gobi await you!  more      
       



          Amazing Land
 
(11 nights 12 days)

The route in this tour is similar to the Gobi – Karakorum tour, but it takes us to more extensive sites such as the stunning Baga Gazriin chuluu – granite rock formations, incredible Khongor sand dunes, Orkhon waterfall and most interestingly it includes 2 days stay with a herder family! Eat with them, work with them, have fun with them, learn more about their life and feel it as endlessly fascinating. It is unforgettable.  more  





           Photography tour
  
(14nights 15days)

This tour is designed for photo-enthusiasts. Capture the essence of the country’s wildlife, culture, tradition, lifestyle and beautiful landscape with extreme contrasts. The tour takes you to most of the well-known attractions (Eagle valley, Orkhon fall, Khongor sand dunes, Ugii lake), as well as the least visited ones. Please note that this is not a tour guided by photography instructors like elsewhere. Rather it gives you a plenty of time to explore on your own, learn about this amazing land as much as possible through your photography and get back home with a great collection of photographed images.  more    


         Terelj-the paradise 
(3nights 4days)

For those who are staying in Ulanbator for a few days, this tour gives a chance to experience the natural beauty and cultural heritage of this great land within a short period of time and without travelling not so far. Discover Ulanbator with its museums, monasteries, modern shopping centers, arts and performances, stay in a ger (traditional dwelling) during the trip to the gorgeous Gorkhi - Terelj National Park  and get acquainted with nomadic lifestyle by visiting a local family on the way to amazing Manzushir monastery in Bogd Khan Uul protected area just outside UB. Gorkhi-Terelj is a home to more than 250 species of birds, as well as rare brown bears. Hiking, horse riding, biking are options during this tour. Alternatively, the park has many rock formations for rock climbers, and includes two famous formations: Turtle Rock and  Praying Lama Rock, named for things they resemble.  more  

        Great Nomadic Heritage 
(15nights 16days)

Get the opportunity to experience nomadic lifestyle; traditions and cultures that has barely changed over many centuries by helping out in the host family’s daily doings such as milking goats, preparing milk products, putting up a ger and try real Mongolian barbeque. Combine this unique experience with visits to most important historic sites (Karakorum, the ancient mongol capital), and gorgeous nature reserves (Eagle valley, Moltsog sand dunes, Flaming Cliffs Orkhon waterfall). Horse and camel trekking in the desert is the vital part of this tour. more    



         Stop-overs in Ulaanbaatar via Trans-Siberian railway 
(4nights 5days); (3nights 4days)

This tour is ideal for Trans-Siberian travellers who have stopover in UB for a few days and it’s a chance to experience the natural beauty of Mongolia and cultural heritage of this great land. Discover Ulanbator with its museums, monasteries, modern shopping centers, arts and performances, stay in a ger (traditional dwelling) during trip to the gorgeous Gorkhi Terelj National Park  and get acquainted with nomadic lifestyle by visiting a local family on the way to amazing Manzushir monastery in Bogd Khan Uul protected area just outside UB. Hiking, horse riding, biking are options during this tour. more  
 

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