Travel guide · Mongolia
Mongolia: what to see and when to go
Mongolia is one of the emptiest countries on earth: endless steppe, the Gobi Desert, horses everywhere and nomadic families who still move their gers with the seasons. Outside Ulaanbaatar there are few paved roads, so you travel with a driver and a guide and sleep in ger camps or with families.
What to see and do in Mongolia
Gobi Desert
The singing dunes of Khongoryn Els and the Flaming Cliffs, where the first dinosaur eggs were found.
Orkhon Valley and Karakorum
The old capital of the Mongol Empire and the Erdene Zuu monastery.
Lake Khövsgöl
A deep blue lake in the north, surrounded by forest and reindeer herders.
Naadam festival
Wrestling, horse racing and archery every July, in Ulaanbaatar and across the countryside.
Hustai National Park
Wild Przewalski's horses a couple of hours from the capital.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: May – Jun.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 9 hr, 30 min | ≈ €520 · See flights |
| New York | 13 hr, 30 min | ≈ €610 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 13 hr, 15 min | ≈ €610 · See flights |
| Dubai | 7 hr, 15 min | ≈ €430 · See flights |
| Singapore | 7 hr, 15 min | ≈ €430 · See flights |
| Sydney | 13 hr, 30 min | ≈ €610 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €740 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Mongolia
- Currency
- Mongolian Tugrik
- Good for
- nature · wild
- How long to stay
- 10–16 days
- Where to stay
- Ulaanbaatar for a couple of nights, then a 4x4 tour with a driver and a guide, sleeping in ger camps.Find a place to stay in Mongolia
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Mongolia and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: May – Jun. Average highs range from -13° in January to 25° in July.
How many days do you need in Mongolia?
10 to 16 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Mongolia cost?
Accommodation runs at around €70 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €740 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 9 hr, 30 min.
Where should you stay in Mongolia?
Ulaanbaatar for a couple of nights, then a 4x4 tour with a driver and a guide, sleeping in ger camps.
