Shrouded in a provincial mystique, Mongolia remains one of the world’s sites where time has stood still. Being an anomalous time capsule, Mongolia, the “Land of Eternal Blue Skies,” proudly has preserved not only its natural beauty, ranging from the red peaks of the Gobi Desert to jagged mountain tops, and lush prairielands, but its enchanting culture and nomadic lifestyle.
Destination Overview
Set out for what is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime, immersive journey to experience the wonders of Mongolia on The Evolved Traveler’s, all-inclusive, 12-day, “Treasures of Mystic Mongolia.”
Shop the Naran Tuul Market with the locals in Ulaanbaatar before heading south to explore the natural wonders of the Gobi Desert and Khongor Sand Dunes. Hike the verdant Yol Valley, travel in the path of Genghis Khan in Kharkhorin, and stand in awe watching the wild Takhi Horses. Along the way, engage with Buddhist Monks in a local monastery and share a meal with a nomadic family in cultural chat that is sure to be a highlight of the journey.
Trip Highlights
Discover Ulaanbaatar’s historic icons incuding the Gandan Monastery and Black Market
Traverse the Khongor Dunes of the Gobi Desert atop a two-humped Bactrian Camel
Revel in the sunset from the peak of the dunes
Hike the lush Yol Valley on a wildlife trek
Interact with a nomadic Mongolian family in an authentic cultural exchange
Explore Kharkhorin, the 13th-century capital of the Mongol Empire
Engage with Buddhism Monks at the Erdene Zuu Monastery
Marvel at the wild Takhi Horses of Khustani National Park
Travel to western Mongolia, and stay in a traditional Ger camp with a Kazakh family for an immersive experience into their traditional way of life
Attend the Opening Ceremonies of the Golden Eagle Festival and festival competitions
Dates & Rates
Price from
$9,975 USD per person based on double occupancy
(single rates available)
Dates
Any day – this tour is fully customizable
Duration
12 days, 11 nights
Group size
Private groups of 2 to 12 people
Your Contribution to Sustainable Tourism
Carbon Offset
The Evolved Traveler is allocating $95 per person* in conjunction with our partners, Offset Alliance, to help offset this journey through verified carbon removal and reversals projects.
The amount is determined by calculating the carbon footprint for this journey considering flights to the destination, intra-tour flights if applicable, hotel stays, and ground transportation. An additional 25% is added to the static factors to offset components we cannot immediately account for, such as food.
The carbon emissions accounted for are calculated by using measurement benchmarks determined by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The projects our carbon-offset donations are distributed to can be seen at www.offsetalliance.co/projects.
*The amount shown is an estimation for this journey. The exact will be calculated at the time of booking based on the city of origin for flights to the destination, and the specifications of the itinerary.
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