FAQs

  • A: if you are planning your next vacation to Mongolia, here are a few things that you must have in your kit, to make your trip a fulfilling and a comfortable experience. Since the weather in Mongolia is highly unpredictable, you need to be prepared for anything including strong winds, rain, and/or snow.

  • A: There are three options to get to western Mongolia:
    Take a domestic flight from Ulaanbaatar to Olgiy city of Bayan Olgiy province / flight via https://www.aeromongolia.mn or https://www.hunnuair.com/

    Take a public bus from Ulaanbaatar, duration of the trip around 26hrs https://eticket.transdep.mn/?language=en

    By private car with a driver from Ulaanbaatar. 1700km from UB to Olgiy by paved road. Duration of the journey is 1-night 2-days.

    To visit the reindeer hunters in Northern Mongolia, we drive or fly from UB to Murun.

  • A: Warm layers of clothing are critical for any trip to Mongolia. Days are warm and nights are a bit chilly, even if you travel in summer in the Gobi. In winter months the temperature can get down to -25 Celsius or lower, with strong winds and snow common.

    Clothing must-haves:

    Rain jacket

    Comfortable light boots or shoes for walking

    Rubber slippers or down-filled booties to wear at camp or in the Ger

    Warm wind-breaking coat or down jacket

    Sun hat, beanie, warm gloves, thinner glove liners for winter months

    Casual pants and fleece pullover for wearing in town

    Short sleeved baselayer shirt or T-shirt: 2-3 pcs

    Long-sleeved sweater or mid-layer: 1-2 pcs

    Long johns or thermals: 1 pair pants and 1 top

    Thin (quick-drying) hiking pants/shorts or skirt: 2 pairs

    Hiking socks, sock liners, gaiters

    Underwear (recommend merino wool)

    Scarf to cover head and neck: 1-2 pcs

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  • A: If possible, the material should be made of nylon with long zippers and handles, as well as waterproofing or water-resistance. You can bring a small lock for each bag, for when we travel through airports in particular.

    Clothes:

    Rain jacket

    Comfortable light boots or shoes for walking

    Rubber slippers or down-filled booties to wear at camp or in the Ger

    Warm wind-breaking coat or down jacket

    Sun hat, beanie, warm gloves, thinner glove liners for winter months

    Casual pants and fleece pullover for wearing in town.

    Short sleeved base layer shirt or T-shirt: 2-3 pcs

    Long-sleeved sweater or mid-layer: 1-2 pcs

    Long johns or thermals: 1 pair pants and 1 top.

    Thin (quick drying) hiking pants/shorts or skirt: 2 pairs

    Hiking socks, sock liners, gaiters

    Underwear (recommend merino wool)

    Scarf to cover head and neck: 1-2 pcs.

    Technical Supplies:

    Sleeping bag with temperature rating according to appropriate season

    Sleeping bag liner

    Sleeping pad (optional)

    Small travel pillow / camping pillow

    Daily use water bottle

    Backpack liner to put water-vulnerable items inside

    Ziplock bag for basic toiletries/liquids

    Sunglass (with cover)

    Additional eyeglasses

    Extra water bottle or hydration pack of 1-2L

    Trekking poles

    Pocketknife

    Sanitation devices (including face soap etc which is harmless to the nature)

    Sanitation devices (including face soap etc which is harmless to the nature)

    Quick-drying thin small to medium sized towel (dedicated to wash, wipe and dry)

    Jacklight or headlamp with batteries

    Travel alarm clock with extra batteries

    Power bank or solar charger

    Sunscreen

    Lip balm

    Hand sanitizer

    Prescription medicine box

    Compass

    Emergency whistle

    Lighter or waterproof matches

    Others:

    Camera and film, tripod, spare battery

    Drone camera (allowed in Mongolia)

    Binoculars

    Books, magazines, notebooks, tabouret box

    Money belt

    Travel food is delicious, but you can bring your favorite snacks or special foods you wish us to cook on the journey.

  • A: Western Mongolia, the same as in other parts of Mongolia has its unique customs and traditions. If someone offers something for example food or drink you need to accept it. Most of the time the host will push you to have more, which is normal in western Mongolian households.

  • A: You can bring a drone and there aren’t restrictions for using it, except obvious restricted areas such as military bases, airports, or at the national border.

  • A: There are restricted licenses for hunting and fishing during certain times of year.

  • A: Yes, you can bring a child under 15 years old to Mongolia on many types of tours, but some tours during certain times of the year may not be recommended for children.

  • A: Yes, you can; we have activities that suit the needs of all kinds of travelers and interests. We have hosted many groups of retirees from Europe, America, and Asia in the past.

  • A: Yes you can, but we recommend you come with your private assistant as well.

  • A: Yes you can, but we recommend you come with your private assistant as well.