The essential Mongolia travel guide for first-time visitors. What to see in each region and sample itineraries, packing lists, who to book with, and more!
Author Archives: Breanna Wilson
Book a 30-Minute Mongolia Travel Consultation with Me
Ask me your Mongolia travel questions. From the itineraries I recommend to traveling safely and more, get the answers you’re looking for during a 30-minute travel consultation ($50).
Where to Stay in Ulaanbaatar: 7 Great Locally-Owned Hotels (from $59)
Planning your first trip to Ulaanbaatar and not sure where to stay when you arrive? I’ve hand-picked these 7 incredible boutique, locally-owned hotels in the city center just for you.
29 Best Books About Mongolia to Read Before You Visit
From novels and personal essays that will have you dreaming of a grand adventure across the steppe to historical tales that will take you back to the days of Genghis Khan.
Naadam Opening Ceremony: How to Get Tickets
The best tips for getting tickets to the Naadam Opening Ceremony in Ulaanbaatar.
Best Souvenir Shops in Ulaanbaatar (& What to Buy)
The best shops souvenirs to buy from in Ulaanbaatar. Including my favorite place to splurge on cashmere to locally-sourced beauty products, horse milk vodka, and more.
Eight Lakes Horse Trek Group Ride
Join this 12-day horse trek adventure through the Khangai Mountains and see a wilder side of Mongolia. Riding experience required.
10-Day Altai Tavan Bogd National Park Hiking & Tolbo Eagle Festival
The essential western Mongolia experience for outdoor enthusiasts! Embark on four days of alpine hiking in the remote Altai Mountains and attend the Tolbo Eagle Festival and meet an Eagle Hunter family.
Malchin Peak Mountaineering Tour
A non-technical mountaineering experience in the Altai. Join the adventure and climb one of Mongolia’s most famous peaks.
Pallas’s Cat Group Photography Tour (8-days)
An 8-day group photography tour to track, observe, photograph, and learn about Pallas’s Cats in the wild. All skill levels are welcome to join.