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Mongolia Self-Drive Tour

Mongolia self-drive adventure:

Tour duration: 14 Days
Total drive: 2500 km / 1550 miles
Tour Price: 7300 USD
Destinations: Gobi desert, Central Mongolia, Western Mongolia
Tour type: Off-road adventure
Group size: Max 8people
Difficulty: 7/10

Top highlights:

Tsagaan Suvaraga: White Stupa
Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park: Yoliin Am / Eagle Canyon
Khongor Els: The massif sand
Bayanzag: Flaming Cliffs
6 Provinces: Dund-Gobi, Umnu-Gobi, Bayankhongor, Gobi-Altai, Khovd, Olgii
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park: Panoramic view
Khoton & Khurgan Lakes: Twin lakes
Visit Eagle Hunter’s Family: Experience their way of living.
More and more hidden highlights that our country is so rich in:

Overview of the Trip

If you’re looking for the craziest off-road adventure in the middle of nowhere, you’ve come to the right place. Mongolia is on the list of must-visit places if you are an off-road fanatic. We offer you the best auto expedition in which you can enjoy the vast expanses of Mongolia.

On this tour, you will cover more than 2500 km through difficulties such as sand, rocks, mud, ascent, descent, and river crossing. And, frankly, it is not so easy and requires only experienced drivers who are physically and mentally ready.

Also, be prepared for any weather conditions, from strong dusty winds to snowy mountain trails. This may be a reminder of the Mad Max movie or Dakar Rally. In almost two weeks we will cross the whole country and visit the most beautiful sights.

You can choose your favorite jeep from our list of vehicles that are time-tested off-road monsters like TLC – 76, 79, 80, 100, 105. Nissan Patrol Y61, TLC Prado 95, 120. Also you can choose the type of car transmission

In each car, there will be two participants who can change places and make a company. In total there will be 8 participants and 4 cars plus two escort cars with a guide and a mechanic.

Each car is equipped with all the necessary equipment and will be ready for any problems during the trip. And if the car breaks down seriously, we will drive to the nearest villages and fix the car. Therefore, during the trip, we have a couple of extra days for such situation.

In addition, each vehicle will have a radio (walkie-talkie), which must always be turned on for safety. Every day we will drive about 5-8 hours from one attraction to another.

Day 1: Welcome to Mongolia.

Welcome to Mongolia! The most sparsely populated country in the world and the descendants of Genghis Khan. Our team will pick you up upon arrival in the capital Ulaanbaatar and transfer you to your hotel. And of course, each participant will arrive in Mongolia differently and we ask you to arrive on time or a couple of days earlier. Today, all participants will meet at the planned location and stay at the same hotel. Take your time and welcome dinner at the restaurant.

Day 2: Tsagaan Suvaraga / White Stupa.

Today is our first day of driving and it’s a warm-up day. The main trail is a paved road to southern Mongolia and let’s get start our first chapter “Gobi Desert”.

Day 3: Yoliin Am / Eagle Canyon

The canyon is famous for its great views and hiking trail, part of which is very narrow and does not let in sunlight, and even in summer, there can be giant unmelted ice. Park your car in the parking lot and stretch your legs on a short walk.

Day 4: Khongoriin Els / Singing Dunes

This is one of the most beautiful places in the Gobi. Here you can enjoy the sandy massif and enjoy the breathtaking sunset. As additional activities, you can try camel riding and visit a nomad family.

Day 5 : Shinejinst

Today we will go to the village of Shinejinst. This is halfway to Mount Ezh Khairkhan. Enjoy the desert trip.

Day 6: Arrive in Ezh Khairkhan Mountain the hidden gem of Gobi.

This is a very remote attraction and not many travelers visit this place due to the fact that it is too far away and not a classic tour. But this is not about us, we discover all the hidden gems of Mongolia, and we will visit this place and enjoy all its beauty.

Day 7: Gobi-Altai province.

Today we go to the center of the province and stay at a local hotel. This is halfway through and we will check all the details of the car one more time to make sure it is ready for the second part. Take your time and enjoy the village sights.

Day 8: Arrive in Olgii.

Let’s start our chapter number 2 and go to western Mongolia. The main trails are paved and it’s a more relaxing and chilling ride.

Day 9: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

Altai Tavan Bogd is one of the must-see places in Mongolia and a fantastic place for off-road lovers. First, we will get to the National Park Rangers station, and then we will go uphill along the worst road in our journey. Once you’re at the top, enjoy panoramic views of the Altai Mountains, which includes the highest peak and a giant glacier.

Day 10: Khoto & Khurgan Lakes

Today we will head to the southern part of the national park and set up camp at the magnificent mountain lake Khoton.

Day 11: Visit Nomadic eagle hunter’s family.

Western Mongolia is famous not only for the Altai Mountains but also for its traditions and ancient cultures. One of them is the traditional art of hunting with a specially trained golden eagle. Today you have the opportunity to visit a nomadic family and get to know their traditions.

Day 12-Day 13: Leisure days

We need a few extra days in case of unplanned problems and conditions. This is a mandatory extra day that we can use as a rest day to do other activities, such as traveling to new places or car repairs in the province center. This is a long expedition, and we must be ready for any problems in order to secure ourselves, we need these two leisure days. The trip is completely flexible and we can change dates and activities depending on the situation. But we will not miss a single event and destination and will stick to the main plan.

Day 14: Fly back to Ulaanbaatar.

End of the trip!

Today you will catch a domestic flight to Ulaanbaatar. On the other side our guides will pick you up and drop you off to hotel. End of the service! Thank you for coming!

Everything You Need To Know

Tour information

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On the first and last day of the trip, you will stay at a three-star hotel in the center of Ulaanbaatar. In Olgii you will stay for a night at a local hotel. And during the trip, you will stay in a tent/ tourist camp/ and traditional yurt/ Rooms and a tent are shared for two people.

Our team will meet you upon arrival at the airport. Therefore, please let us know your arrival details in advance. On the last day of the trip, you will be taken to your hotel room. If you arrive earlier than the scheduled date, it’s ok. Please let us know and we can arrange to pick you up from your location.

Only in few places on the trip have some call-only phone services. Therefore, please inform your family and loved ones in advance that you will not have telephone service and do not make them worry about you.

The tour is recommended for mountain off-road lovers. This is a non-stop off-road expedition. This requires readiness for all weather conditions and experienced drivers who love and enjoy driving.

There are many reasons why you should join our group. The main ones – we offer you the most planned expeditions that you will never forget. Visiting the most beautiful places and getting to know Mongolian landscapes and people. The best support team will accompany you during the expedition.

We are responsible for organizing the trip as originally planned. An experienced team will support you during your journey. We are responsible for booking hotels and domestic flights in advance. And prepare everything for a relaxing journey.

We ask you to respect everyone on the team. And we ask you to respect the traditions and beliefs of the nomadic peoples. Please don’t hurt your team’s feelings. Be prepared for driving and any other activity your guide has asked you to be prepared for on time. If there is anything that makes you uncomfortable, please let your guide know first. And of course, the leader of the group is the guide, and please follow his/her commands.

We are not responsible for any unplanned troubles during the trip. We are not responsible for your injury which accidentally happened during the trip. We are not responsible for the cancellation or delay of domestic flights. And finally, we are not responsible for bad weather conditions.

We serve meal three times a day. The group has a chef who will prepare a mixture of traditional dishes with international ones. Fresh water and snacks are included.

Gloves, thermos, warm jacket & pants, day pack, hand sanitizer, anti-mosquito, hiking boots, sandals, socks, personal needs and medicine.

Vehicles are insured, and besides, you can insure your health.

Not really, we took care of everything, and the cost of the tour included services for car repair and the replacement of some parts.

Safety is a top priority, so there is a list of rules that we ask you to follow. This is not a race in which we will not speed up and risk our lives and the lives of the people around us. We will make sure that the cars are ready for the trip, and if something goes wrong, be patient, it’s a car and it can break down at any moment without reminding us of it. So please understand. In a word, let’s do great teamwork!

Tour Price includes

Domestic flight Olgii-Ulaanbaatar
Accommodation during the trip
English-speaking tour guide
Expedition cook
Pick up and drop off during the trip
Transportation + fuel
Camel / horse ride activities
Visit nomadic families
Camping and cooking equipment
Eat and drinks. Fresh water and snacks
All national park permit and fees
Mechanic support
Leading driver Guide
Car repair services

Tour price excludes

International airfare
Personal needs
Alcohol drinks
Excess baggage fee (15 kg domestic flights )
Travel Insurance
Gratitude

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Tour Price & Scheduled dates:

Tour Price

7300 USD per person

Payment: We ask you to deposit 1000 USD. And the rest of the payment you can pay two months before the tour start date.

Scheduled dates:

4^th August -2023
15^th June – 2024
19^th July – 2024
5^th August – 2024

Cancellation Policy:

·        Cancellation more than two months fee would be 400 USD
·        Cancellation more than 45 days fee would be 500 USD
·        Cancellation less than a month before departure will 600 USD
·        And rest of the payments will be return back.

How to BOOK?

Please agreed with our tour itinerary and terms
Send us copy of your passport
Deposit 1000 USD

Good to know:

Mongolian tourism is mainly concentrated during the three months of summer. And we highly recommend that you book your trip as soon as possible!

So, Ladies and Gentlemen! The Discover Altai team is looking forward to meeting you and providing unforgettable expeditions to this remote corner of the world!

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us!

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