Mongolian Rainbow Tours

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WELCOME TO MONGOLIA

We offer various tours to Queer people from all over the world who are interesting in visiting and exploring Mongolia and travel services such as car rental, guiding, hotel booking etc.,
We invites you to experience the nomadic lifestyle of the Mongols and offers adventure tours to familiarize guests with the unique Gobi desert-one of the most interesting and mysterious places in the world, with forested mountainous areas, diverse wildlife, vast steppes, and historical, religious and cultural remains of the country.

We will care for and do everything needed to satisfy our dear customers. In order to make our client’s travel more comfortable we will do our best and deliver high quality and well organized service.Our tour programs are carefully planned to include all remarkable sights and places of interest in Mongolia so we do hope you will enjoy.If you wish you can enjoy pleasant travel with us and visit many picturesque places located in the forest, Gobi and sites of great historical and cultural value,We can arrange you a new tour program throughout Mongolia complies with your requests and interests. Please contact us! E-mail

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Naadam Festival Tour July 6-13, 2010

Tour itinerary
Tour Code: MF-1
Tour duration: 7 nights/8 days
Tour Dates: July 6-13

Day 1 July 6th
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar city. Meet and transfer to the standard hotel. Visit to Gandan Monastery Mongolian Buddhist center and see the Statue of the Migjid Janraisag God. It is 26 m high God gilded by a gold. Visit Zaisan Hiill to view Ulaanbaatar city. After lunch visit Natural History Museum it's very famous with its real dinosaur skeletons and fossils.
Accommodation in hotel.
Day 2 July 7th
BreakfastAfter breakfast start driving to Elsen Tasarkhai.It is a border place of desert forested mountainous steppe zones. Lunch is on the way. Before dinner reach in Elsen Tasarkhai. Accommodation in tourist camp.
Day 3 July 8th
Reach and visit to Kharakhorum ancient capital of the Mongolian Unified Empire back to the XIII century and Erdene Zuu Monastery, a monastery built back in 1586 using not a single nail.
Accommodation in tourist camp.
Day 4 July 9th
Breakfast. Drive to Khustain Mountain Range - Natural Reserve. Before dinner reach in tourist camp. Evening see wild horses.Overnight at the tourist camp.
Day 5 July 10th
Breakfast. Free time. After lunch drive to Ulaanbaatar. On the way see herdsmen who prepare their horses for Naadam Festival's horse racing. Accommodate at the standard hotel.
Day 6 July 11th
Naadam - ceremony After breakfast start tour the opening ceremony of the Central Stadium. Enjoy sports and cultural performances, including wrestling and archery contest.
Cultural program - Mongolian traditional folk songs & dance concert.
Dinner.
Day 7 July 12th
Khui Doloon Khudag - Ulaanbaatar (By car - 100 km) After breakfast drive to Khui Doloon Khudag to see horse racing. Lunch. Shopping. Visit Gobi Cashmere factory shop & State Department Store. Cultural program - Mongolian traditional folk songs & dance concert.
Accommodation in standard hotel.
Day 8 July 13th
Ulaanbaatar, After breakfast departure

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Dariganga Beautiful Oasis

Tour itinerary

Tour Code: CT-1
Tour duration: 13 nights/14 days
Tour Dates: May-October

Dariganga sum in the south east of Sukhbaatar province is by far the most interesting place to visit. Famous for its silversmiths and blacksmiths, friendly Dariganga is also where the sand dunes of the Gobi and grassy plains of the northern steppe. You will explore the lakes, volcanoes, mountains, sand dunes and ancient stones nearby.The skyline of Dariganga is dominated by Altan Ovoo(Golden Ovoo) , wide former crater topped by a new stupa, which only men are allowed to visit. The stupa was built in 1990 on top of the ruins of the original Bat Tsagaan stupa, which was built in 1820 and destroyed in 1937. In the area around Altan Ovoo, there are dozens of balbal. According to local tradition, you should place an offering of food in the cup help in the statue’s left hand. There are also three balbals known as the king, the queen and the prince, in the north edge of town. Near some hay sheds.The ruins of Ovoon Khiid can be seen in the south-east edge of town. Built in 1820, it housed 600 monks before it was burned to the ground. There are six lakes in the vicinity of Dariganga; all are part of the 28,000 hertare Ganga Nuur Natural Reserve. Three main lakes, Kholboo Nuur, Tsagaan Nuur, Ganga Nuur, are perfect for swimming and camping. The Magnificent Ganga Nuur is about 13km south-east of Dariganga. Between the start of August and the end of October, the lake is home to thousand of migrating swans. Along the shore, in a fenced compound, is delicious and safe spring water.The sand dunes in the region are known as Mongol Els( Mongol Sand) and stretch for 20km, coming to within walking distance of Daricanga.Shiliin Bogd MountainAt 1778m, Shiliin Bogd Mountain, about 70 km east of Dariganga., is the highest peak in Sukhbaatar Province. The extinct volcano is sacred to many Mongolians: the spirit of any man ( and man only) who climbs it, especially at sunrise, will be revived. There are plenty of Ovoo and awesome views of craters across the border to China, If you are camping , Shiliin Bogd offers one of the greatest sunrises in a country full of great sunrises.On the road between Dariganga and Shiliin Bogd past Ganga Lake, look out for the new statue of Tooroi Bandi, the “Robin Hood” of Mongolia, who had a habit of stealing the horses of the local Manchurian rulers, then eluding them by hiding near Shiliin Bogd Mountain. The statue, dedicated in 1999, pointedly faces China.Around Shiliin Bogd MountainTaliin Agui(cave of steppe), 15km north-west of the Shiliin Bogd Mountain, is one of the largest caves in Mongolia. If the ice covering the entrance has melted you can squeeze through the narrow entrance. The large, and a little claustrophobic, cave has seven chambers to explore. Khurguin Khundii is in a valley 40km west Shiliin Bogd Mountain, on the way back to Dariganga. Here a dozen or so ancient (pre-Chinggis Khaan) stone statues lay on the ground. The origins of these statues are debated: they are thought to either represent famous people from the region, or they were built to commemorate local women who jumped off a nearby mountain because they were forced to marry men did not love. These is a also Bichigtiin Skhakhaa, pretty canyon about 2km.

Day 1 Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and city tour After arriving in Ulaanbaatar , You'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to your hotel. After light lunch, take a city sightseeing tour including a visit Gandan Monastery with its huge gold plated Buddha, a symbol of Mongolian national pride and cultural revival. See the monks chanting, spin some prayer wheels and view the intricately embroidered thanks. Then discover the dinosaur skeletons and the renowned Camel Room at the Natural History Museum. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 2 Fly to Sukhbaatar province. Mongolian traditional meal for lunch on the way. Arrive late afternoon in Dariganga Sum, Famous for its silversmiths and blacksmith, friendly Dariganga is also where the sand dunes of the Gobi and the grassy plains of the northern steppe converge to create what looks like thousands of hertares of perfect natural golf courses.
Day 3, 4 After Mongolian traditional breakfast, beginning of the Enjoy Dariganga Beautiful Oasis. Visit a local nomadic family and learn about the nomadic lifestyle, and try traditional dairy products such as Aaruul, milky tea, and more. Overnight stay in Ger Camp.
Day 5 Drive to Khentii province. Lunch on the way and overnight in tent.
Day 6 Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and city tour options Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. You may choose a city tour where you can visit souvenir and cashmere shops before an evening concert of National Folklore. A farewell dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 7 Departure back MongoliaYou will be transferred from your hotel to the airport.

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FAQ's

Do I need travel insurance?
Can I change the dates of my tour after I have booked?
What happens if I have to cancel?
What standard of accommodation do you use?
What types of food will I be eating in Mongolia?
I'm a vegetarian / have a special diet, can you cater for this?
Is smoking allowed at the accommodations?
Can you arrange additional night's accommodation in the cities of arrival and departure?
What sort of vehicle do we travel in?
How much driving do we do?
How flexible are the daily itineraries?
Can we request visits to special sites/sights?
Are the tours suitable for children?
Do I need a visa to enter Mongolia?
When is the best time to travel to Mongolia?

Do I need travel insurance?Although it is not essential we do recommend that you take out holiday insurance to cover cancellation, personal accident, illness and loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money.

Can I change the dates of my tour after I have booked?Up to 30 days before the start date of your tour it is usually possible to change your starting dates, although we will have to charge an administration fee of $30 per person to cover the considerable amount of work involved in canceling and then re-booking your accommodation. Requests for changes made less than 30 days before the start of your tour will be treated as a cancellation of your original booking.

What happens if I have to cancel?If you have to cancel your tour please inform us in writing. You can send it to us by mail, fax or email. The date from which we receive your cancellation is the date from which cancellation fees will be calculated.

What standard of accommodation do you use?We understand that people have different accommodation needs. We offer you a wide range of options to suit all tastes and budgets. Accommodations in the city are chosen based on architectural interest, position, standard of facilities, cooking and warmth of welcome. Outside the city, ger (known as a yurt) camps are available. Traditional gers are the moveable, domed structures used by nomads for centuries. These camps provide an authentic and memorable taste of Mongolian Nomadic life style. A range of alternative accommodation options is available on request.

What types of food will I be eating in Mongolia?In urban areas, you can easily find many restaurants serving Mongolian, French, Chinese, Thai, Russian, German, Japanese, Korean, Indian and Latin American foods. A typical Mongolian cuisines are mainly made of greasy meat; either meat with noodles, rice or vegetables that you can enjoy in many restaurants or cafes. Diary products are widely used by Mongolians in summer.

I'm a vegetarian / have a special diet, can you cater for this?Yes. Vegetarian meals are always available. Please tell us of this requirement before booking.

Is smoking allowed at the accommodations?Not usually. Most accommodations we use do not allow smoking in the bedrooms although there are public areas where it is permitted. Smoking is allowed in pubs and restaurants but we'd ask those of you who still smoke to respect the wishes of other tour participants and refrain from smoking at the dinner table, even if permitted by the establishment.

Can you arrange additional night's accommodation in the cities of arrival and departure?Yes. Please, let us know at the time of your initial booking. We would normally extend your stay in the hotel we'd be using for the main tour but this sometimes might not be possible. In this case, we'd find you the most convenient substitute.

What sort of vehicle do we travel in?You'll either be in the 8-seat Russian van (UAZ) or Toyoto Land Cruiser depending on the numbers on a tour. Luggage is stored beneath the floor or in a rear compartment.

How much driving do we do?We design tours so that there is as little wasted time as possible in the van, and while aboard there is plenty to see. Inevitably, there are days when we are traveling between locations and this may involve some freeway driving and more mileage. Generally, a typical day's driving would be anywhere between 150 and 300 kilometers (93 and 187 miles). There are at least three major attraction stops, and 'comfort' and meal stops.

How flexible are the daily itineraries? Can we request visits to special sites/sights?The tours are designed to be flexible. However, if we do vary itineraries it must be acceptable to all. We would not miss sites included on the provisional itineraries unless all parties are in agreement, or the particular site is not available on that particular day for a specific reason.

Are the tours suitable for children?Please check with us if considering bringing a child. If you want to bring children on a customized tour that's another matter! We can design a tour that will fit the aspirations of all aged-groups traveling.

Do I need a visa to enter Mongolia?Most foreign tourists need a visa to enter Mongolia, although there are a few exceptions such as citizens of Israel, Malaysia, Singapore and the USA. Regulations, requirements and visa costs change quite frequently, so it is always necessary to check with your nearest Mongolian Embassy for the latest information (we have the list of Mongolian Embassies Worldwide).

When is the best time to travel to Mongolia?Summer is probably the best time to visit Mongolia if you want to avoid the winter coldness. Many attractions close in winter.

If you may have any further questions, please feel free to email us enguunlove@yahoo.com

Customized tours

We specialize in arranging customized tours specifically tailored to your individual interests and requirements. Choose from one our popular suggested itineraries or we can prepare customized itineraries for you, carefully designed to give you the best possible experience of Mongolia. All our tour programs have been carefully planned to maximize your time and enjoyment. We can customize any tour to your travel needs. Please contact us on how to customize a tour to your travel requirements and for any questions you may have in regards to any of the tours we offer.

Please, just let us know where you want to go or let us design your perfect itinerary (ideal for individuals, families and groups).

Budget Tours

Gobi Desert Tour 9 nights 10 days from March to November
Lake Khuvsgul Tour 7 nights 8 days from May to October
Western Mongolia 7 night 8 days from June to November
Central Mongolia 8 nights 9 days from March to November

Gobi Desert Tour By minivan tour: 9 nights 10 days

Day-1 Arrive at airport or railway station. Transfer to a hotel. Overnight in the hotel. City tour.

Day-2 We will visit Gandantegchilen Monastery( main temple), the center and the most visited place by Mongolian Buddhists and visit the Museum of natural historic, where we will see two complete dinosaur skeletons, which were found in the Gobi- the giant flesh-eating Tarbosaurs, 15m tall and four to five tons in weight, and the little duck -billed plant-eating Saurolophus, and displays of Mongolia's geography, flora and fauna.

Day-3 We'll start with a full day trip to the Ruins of SumKhukh Burd Temple (255kms). On the way we'll stop for lunch at Zorgol Khairkhan Mountain then stop again to see Baga Gazryn Chuluu Ruins(1768 m from sea level). At this ruins there are mineral water springs and trees a top the many beautiful rocky hills. We'll spend the night in tents or nomadic families ger.

Day-4 We'll do full day trip driving to Yolyn Am in the middle of the Gobi desert National Park which is a strictly protected area, covering 70 sq.kms. On the way we'll stop for lunch at huge flat steppe. The mountains here are the highest in the Gobi Desert and the rocky scenery is quite interesting, especially until mid July while the ice gorge remains. We'll walk 3kms through a narrow valley, then 3 kms back to the minivan. We'll stay in Gercamp and take a shower

Day-5 We'll drive to the Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes(195kms) after lunch time. The Khongoryn Els are some of the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. We'll see beautiful views, huge sand dunes and a cold water spring with a river that leads to two small ponds. We'll then spend the night in a Mongolian traditional ger.

Day-6 We'll climb and hike to the top of the biggest sand dunes. Also, if you wish, you may walk alongside the river for about 10 kms. We arrange the camel riding trip on the serious sand dunes. We will stay in a same place.

Day-7 We'll drive to Bayan-Zag(150kms). When we arrive at Bayan-Zag, spend the night in a Gercamp and will take a shower. Bayan-Zag wich means "rich in Saxaul Shrubs" is more commonly known as the "Flamming Cliffs" of Bayan-Zag, famous for the discovery of dinosaur fossils.

Day-8 We'll drive to the Erdenedalai village. On the way we'll stop for lunch. We'll spend the night in tents.

Day-9 Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. On the way we'll stop for lunch.

Day-10 Depart Mongolia. Transfer to the airport or railway station.

Lake Khuvsgul TourBy air tour: 7 nights 8 days

Day-1 Arrive at airport or railway station. Transfer to a hotel. Overnight in the hotel. City tour.

Day-3 Flight to Moron city, the capital of Khovsgol province, northwestern Mongolia. Drive to Jankhay ger camp (100kms). We'll stay in Ger camp.

Day-4 We'll do full day explore the breathtaking shares of this beautiful lake, swim in the icy water, free hiking and photo session along the shorelines, a home to rich wildlife and birds. We'll spend the night in tents or nomadic families ger.

Day-5 We'll do horse back riding trip for full day. We'll spend the night in tents or nomadic families ger.

Day-6 We'll meet with Tsaatan people from taiga, who care for deer. Also, we'll travel by boat on the lake. We'll stay in Ger camp.

Day-7 We'll drive back to Moron city and we'll have a lunch and flight to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to a hotel. After the arriving we'll be taken to souvenir and cashmere shops. Then in the evening we will go to the concert of "Tumen ekh" Mongolian national ensemble of folk song and dance. In the evening a farewell dinner.

Day-8 Depart Mongolia. Transfer to the airport or railway station.

Khara-Khorum-Ancient Capital of Mongolian Empire (Erdenezuu)
8 nights/ 9 days

By minivan tour: Total distance: 1400 kms
Day-1 Arrive at airport or railway station. Transfer to a hotel. Overnight in the hotel. City tour.
Day-2 We will visit Gandantegchilen Monastery( main temple), the center and the most visited place by Mongolian Buddhists and visit the Museum of natural historic, where we will see two complete dinosaur skeletons, which were found in the Gobi- the giant flesh-eating Tarbosaurs, 15m tall and four to five tons in weight, and the little duck -billed plant-eating Saurolophus, and displays of Mongolia's geography, flora and fauna.
Day-3 We'll start with full day driving trip to the Ruins of Mongolian king which is called "Tsogt taijyn balgas". On the way we'll stop for the lunch and we'll spend the night in the tent.
Day-4 We'll drive to Kharhorin (a slight detour into Ovorkhangai province), is pleasantly smooth on tar. Once at this ancient capital city, the highlight is Erdene Zuu Khiid Buddhist monastery the first in Mongolia. It started in 1586 and parts have survived the Manchu invasion and Stalin's purges. On the way we'll stop for the lunch at the lake Ugii and spent the night in the Guest house.
Day-5 We'll do full day driving trip to Chuluutyn canyon (about 10 kms longer). On the way we'll stop in town Tsetserleg (capital of Arkhangai province) for the shoping. We'll spend the night in the tent.
Day-6 Drive to Khorge Volcano. Khorgo Volcano is located in the northern part of the Khangai mountain range. We'll climb to the top of the volcano, where we'll see beautiful picturesque views. Afterwards we'll prepare for the next day's horseback riding trip. We both lunch and dinner will be in the open air and spend the night in Ger.
Day-7 We'll do for two hours horseback riding trip round the Terkhyn Tsagaan lake. We'll have lunch in the open air, then we'll drive back to Taikhar rock and will spend the night after Tsetserleg in the tent.
Day-8 Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. On the way we'll stop for lunch. We'll stay at hotel.
Day-9 Depart Mongolia. Transfer to the airport or railway station.

Western Mongolia-Kazakh Ethnic Group

Day-1 Arrive at airport or railway station. Transfer to a hotel. Overnight in the hotel. City tour.
Day-2 We will visit Gandantegchilen Monastery( main temple), the center and the most visited place by Mongolian Buddhists and visit the Museum of natural historic, where we will see two complete dinosaur skeletons, which were found in the Gobi- the giant flesh-eating Tarbosaurs, 15m tall and four to five tons in weight, and the little duck -billed plant-eating Saurolophus, and displays of Mongolia's geography, flora and fauna.
Day-3 Fly to Olgii in western Mongolia. Drive to hunter's camp. Overnight in gers.
Day-4-6 Join the hunters either by jeep, on foot or horseback. Day-7 Fly back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to a hotel. After the arriving we'll be taken to souvenir and cashmere shops. Then in the evening we will go to the concert of "Tumen ekh" Mongolian national ensemble of folk song and dance. In the evening a farewell dinner.
Day 8 Depart Mongolia. Transfer to the airport or railway station.Notice: This trip is limited to 6 participants and an interview is a prerequisite.

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Express tours

Wild Horses Express Tour

Tour itinerary
Tour Code: EXT-5
Tour duration: 1 night/2 days
Tour Dates: All year around

Day 1 Drive to Khustai National Park, a fascinating area about 100km to the east of Ulaanbaatar. In the afternoon leisure time for exploring and searching for flowers and landscape ranges from grassland steppe to forest steppe. See wildhorses and visit a local family to experience the nomad lifestyle in the evening. Dinner in a restaurant and overnight in Ger camp.
Day 2 After breakfast, Horseback riding, hiking and exploring the beautiful alpine landscape. Lunch picnic. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar
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Terelj National Park Tour

Tour itinerary
Tour Code: EXT-3
Tour duration: 1 night/2 days
Tour Dates: All year around

Terelj National Park, Beautiful natural scenery with green meadows carpeted with edelweiss and a dazzling variety of other wildflowers, fascinating rock formations against a backdrop of pine-covered mountains and wooded banks of mountain streams.
Day 1 Drive to Terelj-Gorkhi National Park, a fascinating area about 80km to the east of Ulaanbaatar. Visit the amazing Turtle Rock on the way. Picnic lunch near the river. In the afternoon leisure time for exploring and searching for flowers and butterflies. In the evening visit a local family to experience the nomad lifestyle. Dinner in a restaurant and overnight in Ger camp.
Day 2 After breakfast, Horseback riding, hiking and exploring the beautiful alpine landscape. Lunch picnic. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar

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Manzishur jeep tour

Tour itinerary
Tour Code: EXT-4
Tour duration: 1 night/2 days
Tour Dates: All year around

Day 1 Drive to the Manzishur monastery. Lunch in Ger restaurant. Visit to the local museum and temple. Hikind and exploring beautiful scenery and clear water mountain streams. Overnight camping or Ger tourist camp.
Day 2 After breakfast, horse riding. Lunch and visit to experience the nomadic lifestyle. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar.

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Gobi Desert Express Tour

Tour itinerary
Tour Code: EXT-2
Tour duration: 4 nights/5 days
Tour Dates: May-October

Day 1 Arrival in Ulaanbaatar city. Meet and transfer to the standard hotel. Visit to Gandan Monastery – Mongolian Buddhist center and see the Statue of the Migjid Janraisag God. It is 26 m high God gilded by a gold. Visit Zaisan Hill to view Ulaanbaatar city. After lunch visit Natural History Museum –it’s very famous with its real Dinosaur skeletons and fossils.Accommodation in hotel

Day 2 Early morning flight to the South Gobi. Lunch.After lunch drive to Khongoriin Els, a distance of 220 km from the local airport. Khongoriin Els sand dunes, the largest sea of send stretch for 180 kilometers. Overnight at tourist camp.
Day 3 Explore surrounding area & visit nomadic family. Taste Mongolian dairy products. Camel riding.Continue driving to Bayanzag. On the way see the lake in the middle of sand dunes. Bayanzag -homeland of dinosaurs and currently regarded as the cemetery for its fossils and eggs. Bayanzag is a forest area /130kms/ and was an ancient sea in prehistoric times. It is paradise for majestic creatures and their babies.Drive to Yoliin Am. The valley is about 10 km long. Get out from the other side. You may be lucky enough to spot wild sheep and goat, grazing high on the cliff walls. The valley is also full of soaring eagles hunting for prey. At the opening of the valley is a natural Museum displaying interesting demonstrations and information about the animals of the area.Reach tourist camp. Accommodation in tourist camp
Day 4 Breakfast.Fly back to Ulaanbaatar.Leisure lunch. Shopping. Visit Gobi Cashmere factory shop & State Department Store.Cultural program – Mongolian traditional folk songs & dance concert.Accommodation in standard hotel.
Day 5 After breakfast departure.

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Lake Khuvsgul Express Tours

Tour itinerary
Tour Code: EXT-1
Tour duration: 4 nights/5 days
Tour Dates: May-October

Day 1 Arrive at airport or railway station. Transfer to a hotel. Overnight in the hotel. City tour.
Day 2 Flight to Murun, the capital of Khuvsgul province and drive to the base camp at Lake Khuvsgul (120km).
Day 3 Full day to explore the breathtaking alpine scenery of this beautiful lake. There will be an ample opportunity to experience local nomadic lifestyles. Horse riding and visit to interesting reindeer family known as the Tsaatan-Tuvan ethnic group. Picnic lunch. Free hiking and photo session along the shores of the lake, home to diverse wildlife and countless birds. Overnight at tourist ger camp
Day 4 After breakfast, drive back to catch a morning flight to Ulaanbaatar. After the arriving we'll be taken to souvenir and cashmere shops. Then in the evening we will go to the concert of "Tumen ekh" Mongolian national ensemble of folk song and dance. In the evening a farewell dinner.

Day 5 Depart Mongolia. Transfer to the airport or railway station.

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Cultural tours

Birth place of Chinggis Khaan

Tour itinerary
Tour Code: CCT-3
Tour duration: 10 nights/11 days
Tour Dates: May-October

Day 1 Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel. Sightseeing, including: Gandan Monastery; Sukhbaatar Square; and the National History Museum. In the evening enjoy a folklore show. Lunch, dinner at local restaurants. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 2 Flight to Ulgii - We will take a morning flight to Ulgii. On arrival we will drive to Namarjin Valley for 110km. There we will set up our tented camp. Dinner and the night in the camp.
Day 3-4 Meeting Oold and Kazakh families and enjoying horse riding, wildlife etc. The Oold are famous for their braveness among the other Mongolian ethnic groups. There are many Oold heroes in Mongolian History. And the Kazakh are from the Turkish origin and well-known for their trained hunter eagles and wonderful embroideries. Tented camping at the most beautiful spots.
Day 5-7 Visit Khokh Serkh National Park. We will meet the Uriankhai people here. The Uriankhai is also from Turkish origin and well-known for their gorgeous costumes. A day with Uriankhai families - spend a day with local nomadic families. Uriankhai people have rich traditions of hunting. We will visit Monkh Khairkhan - is the second highest mountain in Mongolia. Tented camping.
Day 8-9 We will visit the Tsenkher Cave rock paintings - drive to Chandmani sum, famous for its bi-phonic, or so-called, throat singers. Tsenkher Caves with 15,000 year-old rock paintings. We will make our camp for the next day close to Chandmani sum. Drive towards Khovd. The road takes us along the Jargalant Khairkhan Mountain, overlooking Khar Us Lake, a huge freshwater lake - a birds' paradise. Tonight we will camp by the Buyant River.
Day 10 We will drive to Khovd for some sightseeing. We will catch the flight to Ulaanbaatar in the later afternoon. On arrival in Ulaanbaatar transfer to hotel. Dinner at a Restaurant.
Day 11 Transfer to the airport after breakfast

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Western Mongolia Ethnic Tour

Tour itinerary
Tour Code: CCT-3
Tour duration: 10 nights/11 days
Tour Dates: May-October

Classic tours

Beautiful Northern & Central Mongolia

Tour itinerary

Tour Code: CT-2
Tour duration: 11 nights/12 days
Tour Dates: May-October

Day 1 Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and city tour After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, you will be met at the airport and transferred to a 3-star hotel. After a light lunch in the hotel, there will be a program of sightseeing in the afternoon. This will include the National History Museum , where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to the present, and an excursion to the Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 2 Drive to Kharakhorum Monastery, Mongolian national food for lunch on the way and visit Mongol Els sand dune and stop by a local horse breeder’s family. Dinner and overnight here in Mongolian ger in Kharakhorum-Mongolian ancient capital.
Day 3 After breakfast, tour to Erdenezuu, observing or joining monks as they practice their morning prayers and religious rituals. Surrounded by 108 stupas the Monastery is a place of Buddhist activity for more than 1,000 years already. After lunch, hiking and trekking around Kharakhorum, and an evening performance of folk and throat singing, dancing and more.-Mongolian national concert. Overnight in a Mongolian ger.
Day 4 Drive to Tsetserleg town and lunch in restaurant in Tsetserleg, visit to the Museum of Arhangai province in the temple complex named Zaya Gereenii Sum, Excursion to Legendary Large Taikhar rocks and Overnight here at tent.

Day 5 After breakfast, drive to the White Lake and stopping near Chuluut river for picnic lunch. The Chuluut River winds its way through a steep basalt gorge. Arrive Terhiin Tsagaan Nuur (White Lake).Dinner and overnight in Mongolian ger.
Day 6 Horse riding in the surrounding area, such as a short walk to the peak of Khorgo Uul Volcano. From the top you can imagine the fireworks years ago, as all that remains is the solidified lava that once spewed from its mouth. After lunch, Wildlife hiking and Overnight in Mongolian ger.
Day 7 Leaving White lake for Murun city on the way to Khuvsgul Lake, another part of Mongolian Switzerland, and known for its natural beauty and equally spectacular scenery, mountains, forests, cliffs, raped rivers and quiet lakes. Overnight camp in forests near Shine Ider village.
Day 8 After breakfast, drive to Murun. Packed lunch on the way . Visit Mongolian family and Overnight in Mongolian ger
Day 9 In the afternoon, Arrive in Murun city and Lunch in restaurant in Murun, drive towards the Lake Khuvsgul. Overnight in ger camp.Day 10Exploring the Lake and its vicinity. Horse riding and visit to interesting reindeer family known as the Tsaatan-Tuvan ethnic group. Picnic lunch and free hiking, photo session along the shores of the lake, home to diverse wildlife and countless birds. Overnight in Mongolian ger.
Day 11 After breakfast, drive to Murun and fly to Ulaanbaatar. You may choose a city tour where you can visit souvenir and cashmere shops before an evening concert of National Folklore. A farewell dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 12 After breakfast , You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport.

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Beautiful South & Central Mongolia

Tour itinerary

Tour Code: CT-1
Tour duration: 8 nights/9 days
Tour Dates: May-October

Day 1 After arriving in Ulaanbaatar , You'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to your hotel. After light lunch, take a city sightseeing tour including a visit Gandan Monastery with its huge gold plated Buddha, a symbol of Mongolian national pride and cultural revival. See the monks chanting, spin some prayer wheels and view the intricately embroidered thanks. Then discover the dinosaur skeletons and the renowned Camel Room at the Natural History Museum. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 2 After breakfast, fly to city of South Gobi province Lunch in a restaurant and visit to Province’s Museum. In the afternoon drive to the Eagle Valley National park for a hike and an opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape, the Gobi Glacier and the intriguing wildlife, Overnight in here at hotel in Dalanzadgad.

Day3 After breakfast, drive to the Khongoriin Els sand dunes(198km) Packed lunch on the way. Visit a local camel breeding family to learn about the traditional nomadic lifestyle and hiking in the famous singing sand dunes. The dunes are 180km long and between 0.8 and 27km wide. Dinner in Mongolian Ger. Overnight in Mongolian traditional ger.
Day4 Sipping camel milk and eating camel meat-breakfast. A camel riding session and to experience the nomadic style. Drive to Bayanzag ,picnic lunch on the way the Flaming Cliffs and exploration of the ochre red ‘Flaming Cliffs’ of Bayanzag, penned by the paleontologists, Roy Chapman Andrew. First excavated in 1922, it is renowned worldwide for the number of dinosaur bones and eggs found in the area, which you can see in the Museum of natural History in Ulaanbaatar in capital. Even if you are not a ‘dinophile’ the eerie beauty of the surrounding landscape is a good reason to visit. explore the “Gobi Dinosaur ceremony” and the trail of Roy Charman Andrew. Dinner. Over night here in Mongolian ger.
Day 5 After breakfast, drive to Ongiin Monastery. Packed lunch on the way. enjoy a peaceful evening in the beautiful surrounds of the Rocky mountains and hiking. There are plenty of places to camp along the forested riverside. Refreshing dinner and overnight in camp.
Day 6 Drive to city of Arkhangai province .Lunch in a restaurant. Drive to Orkhon waterfall and hiking and photo session along the river. Overnight in Mongolian ger with Mongolian traditional food.
Day 7 Breakfast. Drive to Kharakhorum. Visit high in the mountains marketing the north side of the Orkhon valley lie the ruins of this ancient temple and retreat, Caves and Legendary rocks. Packed lunch on the way. Visit Erdenezuu, once one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia and almost totally destroyed in the 1930s. Tour of the monastery grounds ans several chapels with excellent examples of Buddhist iconography dating from the 16th century. Visit to the symbolic ruins of Kharakhorum, 13th century imperial capital of the Mongol Empire. Overnight in Mongolian ger.
Day 8 Drive to Mongol Els sand dunes. Mongolian lunch in restaurant on the way. Visit Mongolian breeder’s family and learn about the nomadic lifestyle, and try traditional dairy products such as Airag (fermented mare’s milk). For dinner taste a real Mongolian meal. Overnight in Mongolian ger.
Day 9 After breakfast drive to Ulaanbaatar. Hiking in the mountain and wildlife trekking. Lunch on the way and arrive in Ulaanbaatar late afternoon.

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Cross Beautiful Mongolia

Tour itinerary
Tour Code: CT-1
Tour duration: 13 nights/14 days
Tour Dates: May-October

Day 1 Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and city tourArrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. You'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to your hotel. After lunch take a half-day city tour including a visit to the dinosaur skeletons at the Natural History Museum and an excursion to the Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 2 Tour to Middle Gobi After breakfast, drive to Middle Gobi Province. On the way, visit Baga Gazriin Chuluu where we will visit a spring with water that is supposed to be good for the eyes. Feel free to sample it! Then visit ruins of a temple from the 18 th century and a crystal-lined cave. Lunchboxes from the camp. Dinner and overnight in tourist camp. Full board.
Day 3 Tour to Mongolian South Gobi Breakfast at the camp, continue driving towards the South Gobi. Arrive at Gobi tourist camp in the South Gobi in the evening. Dinner and overnight in tourist camp. Full board.
Day 4 Visit Eagle valley and drive Khongor Sand Dune Up early morning, we visit Yol Am ( Eagle Valley ) as picturesque place, there is ice even in summer and surrounded by cheer rocky walls, forming incredible canyons. Visit Gobi museum. Then you will be driven to Khongor Sand Dune. These are Mongolia 's largest sand dunes, reaching a height of 800 meters in some areas. The sand dunes change color with each hour of the day, from yellow to silver to rose-colored at (dawn / sundown). Overnight in tourist camp. Full board.
Day 5 Camel ride trial through Mongolian largest wonderful sand dunes Today you will be riding on camel to explore the Khongor Sand Dunes. The two-humped Bactrian camels are very comfortable to ride as they walk slowly and gently, and you will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them. Our camel man will lead you safely through the sand dunes. The areas are situated in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park that encompasses the "Three Beauties" peaks and the most easterly points of the Altai Mountains. Overnight in tourist camp. Full board.
Day 6 Discover Bayanzag, the land of dinosaurs After the breakfast we will drive to Ongi Temple . On the way we will visit the legendary “Flaming Cliffs,” where the first nest of dinosaur eggs ever discovered was found in 1922. Then drive to Bayanzag, a site famous for the remains of dinosaur which lived here 70 million years ago. You can walk around where dinosaurs once roamed and see saksaul trees and other classic desert vegetation. Overnight in the tourist camp. Full board
Day 7 Visit Erdenezuu and Karakorum Breakfast at the tourist camp, continue driving to Karakorum. Arrive at Karakorum in the afternoon. Visit Erdene-Zuu, the oldest monastery, with 108 stupas, built in 1586. Visit the symbolic ruins of Karakorum, the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. Overnight in tourist camp. Full board.
Day 8 Drive to Horgo extinct volcano and discover horseman's family Tour to Arkhangai province will be quite exciting with exploration of attractive landscape composition of mountain, forest, grassland and rivers. On the way v isit the family of a horseman. You are free to taste the favorite drink of Mongolians - airag , fermented mare's milk and horse ride trial. Overnight in tourist camp. Full board.
Day 9 Horgo extinct volcano and Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake
Whole day will have trekking to explore and discover the Horgo extinct volcano crater and Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake - good spot for bird watching and fishing. Overnight in tourist camp. Full board.
Day 10 Drive towards to Huvsgul National park After breakfast we will drive to Erkhel Lake. It is a one of the Salt Lake in Mongolia. You can see high glasses and some kinds of water birds including dalmtian pelicans, hooded cranes, relict gulls and bar headed geese. Overnight in tents. Full board.
Day 11 Arrive in Huvsgul National Park & visit Tsaatan family After breakfast we will drive to Huvsgul Lake in Huvsgul Aimag. Huvsgul Lake is the deepest and purest lake in Mongolia. Near Huvsgul lake are found the Tsaatan ethnic people. These enigmatic people herd reindeer not only for their antlers, a lucrative medicinal material, but as well for their milk and meat. If you have always wanted to ride a reindeer here's your chance! Overnight in tourist camp. Full board
Day 12 Free relaxing, Trekking and fishingToday you have opportunity to trek to the lakeside & mountain for exploring, taking pictures, enjoying wildlife, flora & fauna of Huvsgul lake area. Lunch at the camp. Then you have a great fishing in the lake via motor ship. Dinner is real Mongolian Barbeque. Overnight in tourist camp.
Day 13 Flight to Ulaanbaatar and city tour options Up early you will be driven back to capital of the Huvsgul province, Murun with your guide for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar. Relax and overnight in the hotel. If you desire you will be taken to souvenir and cashmere shops before attending a performance of national folklore. A farewell dinner in Mongolian Barbeque restaurant and overnight in the hotel.
Day 14 Departure back Mongolia After breakfast, You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport.

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Adventure tours

Camel trekking in Gobi Desert

Tour itinerary
Tour Code: AT-10
Tour duration: 9 nights/10 days
Tour Dates: May-October

Day 1 Arrive in MongoliaAfter arriving in Ulaanbaatar, You'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to your hotel. After lunch, take a city tour including a visit to the Gandan Monastery, National History Museum and Natural History Museum . We will have dinner at a local restaurant and return to the hotel for a well-earned rest.
Day 2 Tour to Middle Gobi After breakfast, drive to Middle Gobi Province. On the way, visit Baga Gazriin Chuluu where we will visit a spring with water that is supposed to be good for the eyes. Feel free to sample it! Then visit ruins of a temple from the 18 th century and a crystal-lined cave. Lunch boxes from the camp. Dinner and overnight in tourist camp. Full board
Day 3 Tour to South Gobi Breakfast at the camp, continue driving towards the South Gobi . Arrive at Gobi tourist camp in the South Gobi in the evening. Prepare for camel trekking and overnight in tourist camp. Full board.
Day 4 Camel trek to Eagle valley Today we have a day trip to Yol Am ( Eagle Valley ) as picturesque place, there is ice even in summer and surrounded by cheer rocky walls, forming incredible canyons. Visit Gobi museum. The areas are situated in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park that encompasses the "Three Beauties" peaks and the most easterly points of the Altai Mountains. Overnight in tourist camp. Full board.
Day 5 Drive to Mongolian largest sand dunes After breakfast at the camp you will be driven to Khongor Sand Dune. These are Mongolia 's largest sand dunes, reaching a height of 800 meters in some areas. The sand dunes change color with each hour of the day, from yellow to silver to rose-colored at (dawn/ sundown). Overnight in tourist camp. Full board.
Day 6-7 Camel trekking & Visit a nomad family The two-humped Bactrian camels are very comfortable to ride as they walk slowly and gently, and you will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them. Our camel man will lead you safely through the Khongor sand dune. Also we will visit camel nomad family you will try Mongolian traditional milk dairy products. Overnight in tent. Full board
Day 8 Discover dinosaur's land Early breakfast at the camp, we will drive to Bayanzag - biggest saxaul forest and Flaming Cliffs, where you will find the paleontology place, when Roy Andrew Chapman discovered fossilized dinosaurs skeleton and eggs in 1920s. Overnight in tourist camp. Full board
Day 9 Fly back Ulaanbaatar and city tour options After breakfast will have a flight back to Ulaanbaatar. City tour options and you will be taken to souvenir and cashmere shops. In the evening you will go the concert of National Folklore performance. A farewell dinner and overnight in the hote.
Day 10 Departure MongoliaYou will be transferred from your hotel to the airport

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Jeep tour of Blue Pearl of Asia-Lake Khuvsgul

Tour itinerary
Tour Code: AT-3
Tour duration: 9 nights/10 days
Tour Dates: May-October

Day 1.Arrive in UlaanbaatarArrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. You will be greeted at the airport and transfer red to the hotel. After lunch you have a half-day city tour including a visit to the fish hall at the National History Museum and an excursion to the Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 2. Drive to Amarbayasgalant Monastery, one of the most beautiful temple complexes in the country, nestled in grassy plains near the Burengiin Mountains.Picnic lunch on the way. Overnight in Mongolian ger.
Day 3. After breakfast , drive to Uran Togoo Nature reserve, extinct volcano mountain. Lunch in restaurant in city of Bulgan province on the way. Arrive in Uran Togoo Nature Reserve and overnight at camp.
Day 4. Drive to Murun city, Hiking and enjoy peaceful landscape. Picnic Lunch. Arrive in Murun and dinner in restaurant. Overnight Murun city.
Day 5. After breakfast in restaurant. Drive to Khuvsgul Lake. Lunch in restaurant in Khargal town on the way to beautiful Khuvsgul lake. Hiking and trekking around Khuvsgul lake. Overnight camp.Day 6Horse riding and visit to interesting reindeer family known as the Tsaatan-Tuvan ethnic group. Picnic lunch and free hiking, photo session along the shores of the lake, home to diverse wildlife and countless birds. Overnight in Mongolian ger.
Day 7. After breakfast-Mongolian food. Drive back to Murun and lunch in restaurant in Murun city. Drive to Bulgan province and visit to Mongolian nomadic family to learn about their lifestyle. Overnight here at tent for camping.
Day 8. Breakfast, drive to Bulgan. Mongolian food in restaurant in Bulgan. Drive to Erdenet . city tour in Erdenet-Mongolian second bigger city. Overnight in hotel in the city or camping near Orkhon River.
Day 9. After breakfast , Drive to Ulaanbaatar. Lunch-Mongolian food in restaurant in Darkhan city on the way to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar late afternoon.
Day 10. After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport.

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Jeep Tour of Central Mongolia-Ancient Capital

Tour itinerary

Tour Code: AT-2
Tour duration: 6 nights/7 days
Tour Dates: May-October

Day1. Arrive at airport or railway station. Transfer to a hotel. Overnight in the hotel. City tour.
Day2. Drive to Kharakhorum Monastery, Mongolian national food for lunch on the way and visit Mongol Els sand dune and stop by a local horse breeder’s family. Dinner and overnight here in Mongolian ger in Kharakhorum-Mongolian ancient capital.
Day3. After breakfast, tour to Erdenezuu, once one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia. Tour of the monastery ground and several chapels with excellent examples Buddhist iconography dating from the 16th century. Visit the ruins of Kharakhorum, the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. Lunch in a restaurant. Drive to waterfall(120km), Arrive in at the waterfull in the evening. Dinner. Overnight in a Mongolian ger.
Day4. Breakfast. Excursion to the beautiful Orkhon waterfall. Hiking and photo session along the river. Mongolian traditional food for lunch in a ger. Drive to hot spring. Dinner and overnight here at tent.
Day5. After breakfast, drive back to Mongol Els sand dune. Picnic lunch on the way. Arrive Mongolian herdsman’s ger. Horse riding and enjoy relax. Overnight in Mongolian ger.
Day6. Breakfast drive to Ulaanbaatar. Tour to Khustai National Park. Lunch Mongolian food in a restaurant on the way. visit Mongolian family, They will be acquainted with the Mongolian legends and traditions about horses, cattle, sheep, and goats, and milking mares and making airag. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar late afternoon.
Day 7. You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport.

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Jeep Tour of Dinosaur’s Native Land

Tour Code: AT-1
Tour duration: 9 nights/10 days
Tour Dates: May-October

Day-1 Arrive at airport or railway station. Transfer to a hotel. Overnight in the hotel. City tour.

Day-3 We'll start with a full day trip to the Ruins of SumKhukh Burd Temple (255kms). On the way we'll stop for lunch at Zorgol Khairkhan Mountain then stop again to see Baga Gazryn Chuluu Ruins (1768 m from sea level). At this ruins there are mineral water springs and trees a top the many beautiful rocky hills. We'll spend the night in tents or nomadic family’s ger.

Day-8 We'll drive to the Erdenedalai village. On the way we'll stop for lunch. We'll spend the night in tents. Day-9 Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. On the way we'll stop for lunch. Overnight in hotel.

Day-10 Departure Mongolia. Transfer to the airport.

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Mountain Climbing in the Altai-Western Mongolia

Tour itinerary

Tour Code: AT-8
Tour duration: 11 nights/12 days
Tour Dates: May-October

Day 1 Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Lunch at the hotel. Optional city tour, including a visit to the National History Museum, Gandantegchilen Monastery and the Zaisan Hill war memorial, with panoramic view of the city. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 Flight to Ulgii, the center of Bayan-Ulgii province. Lunch in Ulgii and stop in Ulaan Hus village on the way to Mr. Tavan Bogd by jeep. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 3 Continue the drive to Mr. Tavan Bogd by jeep. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 4 Acclimatization and preparation for mountain climbing. Overngith stay in tents.
Day 5 A full day of climbing in the Tavan Bogd area. Trekking to the N1 camp by the side of the Potanin glacier through some moraine and several large crevasses. It will take approximately 6 hours depending on snow condition. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 6 Reach the summit of the Khuiten Peak (4374). The climb will take approximately 4 hours. Descend to camp N1 and return to the base camp.
Day 7 Day of rest and preparation for the next climb. Overnight stay in tent.
Day 8 Cross the glacier and climb the chosen peak. Return to base camp.
Day 9 Drive to Ulaan Khus village and camp overnight.
Day 10 Return to Ulgii. Visit the local museum and nomadic Kazakh families to learn more about their style. Overnight on the banks of the Khovd River.
Day 11 Flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Farewell dinner in a restaurant.
Day 12 Departure.

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Visa information

Any foreign visitor wishing to enter Mongolia must have a valid passport and visa. Mongolian visas are issued by Mongolian Diplomatic Missions abroad or upon arrival at a special request. For all information related to consular matters (e.g.: visas, citizenship, etc.), please contact in person by telephone or E-mail the nearest diplomatic or consular mission of Mongolia.
The following materials are required to obtain Mongolian visa:
The visa issuing rules have been eased since 1997. Practically a 30-days tourist visa can be obtained from any Mongolian Embassy abroad (see the list) within 24 hours for approximately US$ 40.00. Additional fees are charged for urgent visa.Alternatively, those who travel from countries with no Mongolian mission present, can get visa either from the Mongolian Embassy in Beijing or Moscow , or at the arrival points: Buyant Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar , Dzamyn Uud Railway Station on southern border or Sukhbaatar Railway station on the northern border Visitors staying longer than 30 days are required to apply for registration with the Office of Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens. Visitors planning to stay for more than 180 days should obtain a long-term residence permission. Please beware that that procrastination with visa extension may result in several visits to the Ministry of External Relations and up to $ 5.00 fine for each day after visa has expired. Visitors are also advised to obtain proper transit visa from China or Russia . There were cases when foreigners who failed to secure two-time transit visa were denied entrance to these countries on their way back home from Mongolia . NOTE: USA citizens can travel now to Mongolia without visa, as a respective agreement was signed in 2001.
Documents needed to apply for Mongolian visa
1. Valid passport2. One passport sized photo3. Application form 4. Travel itinerary (if the visit is for more than 7 days) 5.
· Preferably, either an official invitation of the receiving entity -state, government, NGO, business entity or a request of the sending country and the organization.
· Or, for tourists wishing to stay over one week up to 90 days, a letter of invitation from a travel agency.
· Or, if you travel on a personal invitation of a Mongolian citizen, an invitation approved by the Office of Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens of Mongolia, and applicant's written statement concerning your financial credibility to cover stay in Mongolia
· For those passing Mongolia in transit, onward ticket and visa for next destination
6. AIDS test required for students and anyone staying longer than 3 months.
Fees charged for Mongolian visa.A) Single entry-exit visa - US$25; for urgent service (within a working day) US$50, B) Multiple entry-exit visa valid for six months - US$65; for urgent service (within a working day) US$130,C) Multiple entry-exit visa valid for one year - US$130; for urgent service (within a working day) US$ 260D) Visa extension valid for one week - US$15; for urgent service (within a working day) US$30; US$2 per a day exceeding a week.List of countries that require no visa to visit Mongolia

About Mongolia

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Undoubtedly, one of the main interests in traveling in Mongolia is the exciting discovery of the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle. On the edge of the 21st century, Mongolia remains one of the few countries to retain its ancient traditions and culture. The vast expanses of the steppes, the absolute magnitude, beauty and wonder of the Mongolian scenery are intertwined with the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle and renowned hospitality which has little changed through the passing of the time. The Mongolian culture is shaped by nomadism and the traditional dwelling of the nomadic Mongolian, the Ger, is the focal point of many customs and traditions. The mixture of these features with the Mongol myth of Genghis Khan is the basis of all the potential tours and opportunities. It could attract and fascinate both the soft adventurers interested in exploring the nomadic lifestyle and the intrepid travelers searching for peculiar experiences like horse riding, fishing or trekking. Population Geography The population of Mongolia is at present 2,475,400 people. The present yearly rate of population growth is estimated as 2.8 per cent. Two thirds of the Mongolian population is below 30 years old, and two fifths of the population is 14 years or below. Much of the population growth of Mongolia has been absorbed in urban areas. The present urban population is above one million, Ulaanbaatar having 846,500 inhabitants-one third of the total population of Mongolia. However, a significant part of the urban populations still live in ger (yurt) habitations on the town peripheries. While the average population density of Mongolia is just over 1,6 person per sq. km, the population density of South Gobi Province is only 0.3 per sq. km. About 75 per cent of the population of Mongolia speak Khalka Mongolian , the official language, while another 15 per cent speak other Mongolian languages. Ethnic minorities are mainly speakers of Turkic languages, such as Kazakh, Tuvinian, Urianhai and Hoton. Ethnic groups: 85% Mongol, mostly Khalkha Mongol. Also 7% Turkie (mainly Kazakh). 4.6% Tungusic and 3.4% other groups. Four million Mongols live outside Mongolia. Mongolian Geographic Geographic Situation Mongolia, covering an area of 1,564,100 square kilometers, lies in the heart of the Asian continent. It stretches about 2,400 km from west to east and about 1,260 km from north to south and bounded on the north by Russia and on the southeast and west by China. The total length of the country's boundary line is 8,158 km. Superimposed on Europe, Mongolia would stretch from Amsterdam to Moscow and from Copenhagen to Venice. Mongolia is mountainous country with an average altitude of 1,580 meters above the sea level. The lowest point Khokh-nuur in the east is 552 meters above sea level and the highest point is the mountain Nairamdal in the Mongolian Altai (in the west) which stands at 4,374 meters. The geography of the country is characterized by great diversity. From north to south it can be divided into 4 areas, mountain-forest steppe, mountain steppe, semi-desert and the desert. In the west- north the mountain ranges and ridges are overgrown with wild forests, big lakes and tempestuous rivers. The vast grasslands of the Asian steppe stretch across the eastern part of the country. The Gobi Desert lies in the south occupying somewhat less than one-third of the Gobi Region, the rest being semi-desert grassland. The typical landscape, a nature-lover's paradise, is an undulating steppe land providing fine pastures. The country is dotted with hundreds of lakes, the largest being Uvs-Nuur (covering an area of 3,350 square km), Huvsgul-Nuur (2,760 square km). Lake Huvsgul being also the largest fresh water lake in Central Asia, is unique with its natural beauty and is called as a "blue pearl of Mongolia".

Territory: 1,564,100 sq km

Population: 2,775,400(January 2008)Density: 1,6 per sq km

Climate: Continental, warm rainy summers and extremely cold winters. Sharp seasonal fluctuations and variations. Great diurnal temperature changes

Terrain: Mountains (40% of the territory) and rolling plateaus with vast semi desert zone in the south (Gobi).
Average altitude: 1580 m

Highest peak: 4374m (in the Altai)

Lowest point: 552m (in the east)Regions: 21 aimags (provinces)

Capital: Ulaanbaatar (1146 600. Jan. 2005)

Economy: Traditionally based on breeding livestock and agriculture, mining (copper, gold, coal and others)

Total livestock population: 23.9 million

Religions: Buddist Lamaism 94%

Language: Mongolian

Most spoken foreign languages: Russian, English, German and Japanese.

Time zone: +7 hours to GMT

Currency: Togrog, US$1=Tg1410 (Feb 2008)

No limit on foreign currency. Exchanging bureaus are at most hotels.US dollars are accepted and Cards, (American Express mainly Visa, Master card, Dinners club)

Communications: International telephones are available in hotels.

Mongolian National Holidays: January 1 New year

January 13 Constitutional Day

February 13,14 Mongolian New year/Tsagaan sar/

June 1 Mother and Children's day

July 11,12,13 National day (Naadam)

November 26 Independence Day

Note: Government offices open from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm.