Before you go

Many nationalities need a visa for Mongolia, and you must get it before you leave. Ask your local Mongolian embassy whether your country is exempt. If you need a visa, you can apply online at evisa.mn.

Visiting China or Russia before or after your tour? Get those visas from their consulate in your home country, because you can't get one at the border.

Travel insurance isn't included in the tour price. Get full cover in your home country, including medical treatment and repatriation.

Before your trip, email us your insurer's details and emergency number, and phone numbers for relatives we can call. Then we can act quickly if you fall ill or have an accident.

Few airlines fly to Mongolia, so flights fill up fast, above all from June to September. Book at least 6 months ahead for the best fares.

Airlines don't deliver delayed luggage in Mongolia: they keep it at the airport in Ulaanbaatar. If your tour has already started, we can bring it to you:

The price covers the driver and vehicle for 1 or 2 days depending on the distance, fuel for the round trip, and the driver's meals and accommodation if it takes more than a day.

Mongolia has four real seasons and big extremes: up to +30°C in summer and down to −30°C in winter, when cold air from Siberia settles in the valleys.

It's high, windy and dry, with about 257 cloudless days a year. Most rain falls in the short summer, more in the north (200–350 mm a year) than in the south (100–200 mm). Rain, wind and strong sun can all come in a single day, so be ready for anything.

The best time for our tours is June to September; see the FAQ.

Once your trip is confirmed, we send you a packing list for your tour. With weather that can bring four seasons in a day, pack for all of them:

Leave the poncho at home. Loose rain gear flapping in the wind can frighten the horses; bring a fitted raincoat instead.

Bring a soft bag or a travel backpack rather than a hard suitcase. It's easier to load into the cars, and onto horses or yaks.