Vast landscapes, nomadic culture and iconic horse country
Undiscovered Mongolia Photography Tour
DATES
June 3 – 19, 2028
DURATION
17 Days
GROUP SIZE
6-8
TOUR LEADER
Darran Leal
PRICE
AU $15,995.00 - twin share per person.
Estimated price to be confirmed 12 months before departure.
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Mongolia’s vast landscapes and rich culture. Experience authentic stays in traditional gers, connecting with local families and nomadic life. Capture the stark beauty of rolling steppe, dramatic mountains and the legendary Gobi Desert, where towering dunes and endless horizons create powerful photographic opportunities.
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Stunning vast landscapes.
Special cultural experiences and shoots.
Iconic horse shoots.
Unique nature.
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Included
All land tour costs as per itinerary.
Accommodation.
All meals as detailed in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to parks as per itinerary.
Professional photo guide.
Local expert driver/guide, via 4WD.
Not Included
International Air tickets & flights
Personal expenses
Items not included in the itinerary
Tips and drinks
Travel Insurance
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DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN ULAANBAATAR - June 3
Ulaanbaatar stands at the meeting point of nomadic tradition and accelerating modern change, its skyline rising from a valley long shaped by herders, monks, and merchants. Arrival at the international airport leads into the city center, where wide boulevards contrast sharply with the distant steppe. The afternoon remains at leisure to adjust after the journey and take in the shift from open landscapes to urban pace. Evening brings a welcome dinner, offering a first taste of Mongolian hospitality in one of the capital’s finest restaurants. Hotel 5 Star Accommodation - (D).
DAY 2 | EXPLORING THE MONGOLIAN CAPITAL CITY - June 4
Ulaanbaatar’s historical narrative begins at the National History Museum, where galleries trace Mongolia’s story from prehistoric cultures to the height of the Great Mongol Empire. A short walk leads into Sukhbaatar Square, where the statue of D. Sukhbaatar faces the monumental figure of Chinggis Khan, both framed by surrounding buildings that reveal the layering of socialist-era planning and modern architecture. After lunch, the visit continues at the Choijin Lama Temple, a beautifully preserved early-20th-century monastery whose richly decorated halls now serve as one of the region’s finest Tibetan-Buddhist museum complexes. Evening brings a traditional folk performance - throat singing, long-song, and horse-head fiddle - before dinner and a second night in the capital. Hotel Accommodation - (B,D).
DAY 3 | TO THE GOBI - June 5
Leaving Ulaanbaatar, the road turns south toward the northern fringes of the Gobi, where plains gradually open into stony desert. After approximately three hours, the granite outcrops of Baga Gazariin Chuluu rise abruptly from the surrounding steppe, forming a landscape of sculpted towers and hidden valleys shaped over millennia. A short afternoon walk reveals shifting colours as the sun lowers behind the rocks. The day concludes at a ger camp, offering a first night in traditional dwellings at the desert’s edge. Ger Accommodation - (B,L,D).
(B,L,D) - Confirms if - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - are included that day. Itinerary and price is subject to change.
The itinerary continues…