The best tips and advice for visiting Mongolia in 2026, including up-to-date travel guides, packing tips, budgeting advice, and your most common Mongolia travel questions answered.
Mongolia is one of the most fascinating places to visit in the world because it has it all. A fascinating history filled with even more fascinating stories relating to it’s ancient rulers and khans, traditions that date back thousands of years, and some of the most beautiful scenery you’ll find anywhere in the world.
This up and coming country really is a place deserving of all the travel hype surrounding it, and now is the best time to visit.
I hope that my Mongolia travel blog not only helps you plan the perfect trip to Mongolia, but I also hope that they’ll show you a different side to this incredible country. One that I love calling home.
Thinking about traveling to Mongolia? Start with my Ultimate Mongolia Travel Guide.
Looking for Mongolia’s best places to visit? This guide will tell you the best tourist attractions and historical landmarks by region.
From the best time of year to visit to how to get a SIM card and where to register with immigration, these tips will help you plan your visit to Mongolia.
Train with the Mongolian horseback archers featured on the National Geographic show Superskilled with Eva zu Beck. Booking now for 2027.
During this 10-day tour live with an Eagle Hunter Champion and his family. Then, attend the Altantsugts Eagle Festival and cheer on your Eagle Hunter as he competes!
Tourists should always offer a small gift when they enter a family’s home in Mongolia. Here I explain a few gift ideas as well as things to know.
Experience Mongolia’s famous Naadam Festival during this 9-day small group tour. Live with a nomadic family, ride horses, and attend a local Naadam July 5 – 13, 2027. (Book now before it sells out!)
From Naadam to the Golden Eagle Festival, to music festivals and more, these festivals, holidays, and events are worth planning a trip around.
Family travel tips plus the perfect 4, 6, and 9-day family-friendly itineraries to get the most out of your trip to Mongolia.
Where is the White Stupa, Mongolia’s famous limestone cliffs in the Gobi Desert? Follow these travel tips and don’t miss this must-see attraction.
Live life alongside a hardworking nomadic herding family and help with chores, ride horses, learn to cook traditional Mongolian food, and more during this small-group tour. Dates available in April, June, July, and August 2026.
We’re answering the most commonly asked Gobi Desert travel questions. Is the Gobi Desert worth visiting? What is the best time of year to visit? Can you drive across the Gobi Desert? Plus, get my Gobi Desert Google Maps pin list.
The best hotels and places to stay in Terelj National Park, Mongolia. Five-star yurts to local family experiences.
Everything you need to know about traditional Mongolian mounted archery. Including the history and how to join a training camp and channel your inner Mongol warrior.
The Mongolian snuff bottle is an essential part of local culture, used in everyday greetings and for special occasions. We explain its history, what it’s made from, how to accept it from your host, and more.
Tips for renting, buying, or joining a motorcycle group tour in Mongolia. Recommended rental and tour companies, plus what to expect.
One of the most common questions asked is: is it safe to visit Mongolia? And the short answer is, yes, Mongolia is a very safe country to travel to! Here’s everything you need to know.
Mongolian food has long been misunderstood with traditional Mongolian ger and herder culture leaving little room for what may seem like finesse when it comes to Mongolia’s culinary traditions.
Guide rates, how to hire a car and driver, and other budgeting tips for planning a cost effective Mongolia trip in 2026.
Looking to learn more about food in Mongolia? Explore some of the national dishes and what you need to know if you’re vegan or vegetarian.
This Khuvsgul Lake 7-day itinerary includes it all.
Our review of Yeruu Lodge in Selenge, Mongolia. Including how to get there, price to stay, yurt room review, and more.
Planning a winter trip to Mongolia’s Tsaatan reindeer herders? Here’s the best time to go, what the weather is really like, and how to reach the taiga.
Learn how to speak key Mongolian phrases for your visit. Ask for directions, introduce yourself, and more using this free printable cheat sheet.
Mongolia’s quick actions and closed borders have made it a country safe from the spread of COVID-19. But that also means they’ve kept strict restrictions in place for travelers hoping to enter the country.
From buuz to khorkhog and the Five Snouts in between, an explanation of Mongolian food and the traditions around eating and drinking in Mongolia.
Book the best car rental and travel Mongolia at your own pace. No tour, no guide, just you and the open road. Find the best rental car options, prices, security deposit details, and more.
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.
Mongolia’s winter temperatures might be between -25 and -40 C, but there are still plenty of things to do. From dog sledding to ice festivals, these are the 10 best things to do in winter in Mongolia.
Monasteries, Mongolian calligraphy, and tales of the world’s greatest Khan, these are the 10 best things to do in Kharkhorin, Mongolia.
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).
With temperatures that drop below -30°C (-22°F), there are a few things you need to know about traveling to Mongolia during the winter season. Plus, I share my packing essentials to help you stay warm, even when it seems impossible.
These local dishes are the popular foods Mongolians eat, from banshtai tsai to Naadam khuushur, and more.
Only 70 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is the #1 day trip travelers make when visiting Mongolia’s capital. Here are the top 11 things to do when you visit.
Mongolia has the world’s second largest snow leopard population, and most people have no idea it exists. Here’s where they live and how they survive.
Travel insurance saved me $3,000 of out of pocket medical expenses when I had a motorcycle accident and had to have surgery in Ulaanbaatar.
The best time to visit Mongolia depends on what you’re looking for, but the best weather is June, July, and August.
As the biggest national festival in Mongolia, Naadam is a special time to visit the country. In this travel guide we explain what Naadam is, how to attend, and how to travel in Mongolia during this busy time.
The Three Camel Lodge is often called the best luxury hotel in Mongolia, but is it? We checked in to check it out.
The best hotels to stay at in Ulaanbaatar with a neighborhood guide and essential Mongolia travel tips.
Where to get your Toyota serviced in Ulaanbaatar as an English-speaking foreigner and my top tips for overlanding in Mongolia.
Everything you need to know about Mongolian shamanism plus how to visit one when you’re traveling in Mongolia.

Not sure what you need to know about visiting Mongolia? One traveler shares the 5 things she wishes she knew before arriving.
Important things to know before booking your horse riding holiday to Mongolia.
Meet local families and spend Mongolian Lunar New Year learning the ancient traditions associated with this important holiday. Plus, travel to the Gobi Desert to Shambala and Khamariin Monastery to get a better understanding of Mongolian Buddhism, February 27–March 6, 2025.
The best tips for getting tickets to the Naadam Opening Ceremony in Ulaanbaatar.
Planning a trip to Mongolia and not sure how to plan the perfect itinerary? Here are quick tips to help or book my trip planning service.
Flying to Mongolia on Turkish Airlines? Use this helpful Istanbul Airport guide and maximize a long or short layover at Istanbul International Airport (IST).
Book this 9-day horse trek through Central Mongolia, through the stunning lands of horseman and yaks, June 10 – 18, 2025. Intermediate to advanced riders welcome. Join us for this first-time pioneer ride!
Have an evening ceremony with a powerful Shaman. Ask questions and get answers. One of the most interesting experiences to have in Mongolia.
Book this 4-day nomadic homestay trip and experience the best of Mongolia. Includes two days of horseback riding. Book anytime, available all seasons.
Embark on an 8-day adventure to the Best of the Gobi Desert. Explore the White Stupa, Khongoryn Els Dunes, Flaming Cliffs, and more. A great tour to book if you’re visiting Mongolia for the first time.
Drive from Tseterleg to Murun, Mongolia on this 6-day easy driving itinerary. Historic landmarks including burial mounds and deer stones, stunning wild camping, and more.
Emergency numbers, public and private hospitals, embassy information and more.
Thinking about that trip to Mongolia you’ve always dreamed about? Know these important things before planning your trip – they could save you time, money, and energy.
From how to rent a car in Mongolia, to where to find the best 4×4 car rentals, and what to budget per day for your bucket list Mongolia road trip.
The essential Mongolia packing list for every type of travel. Basic essentials including rain gear and hiking boots to sleeping bags and more.
Dates, location, how to buy tickets, travel tips, and more for attending Mongolia’s Golden Eagle Festival the first weekend of October.
Citizens of the UK, France, Poland, Spain, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand, and more can now visit Mongolia visa-free through 2025.
An honest traveler’s review of the Dostyk Hotel in Bayan-Ulgii Mongolia, including price, cleanliness, and what to expect for the included breakfast.
The most comprehensive and useful advice for camping in Mongolia. Follow these tips to have a safe, fun, and fulfilling adventure.
The most popular things to do in Bayan-Olgii, Mongolia’s westernmost province. Live with eagle hunters, search for snow leopards, climb the Altai Mountains, and more.
Immerse in Mongolian nomadic culture by horse trekking through the beautiful Orkhon Valley during this 8-day Mongolia tour. Live with nomadic families, bond with semi-wild Mongolian horses, and experience this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Riding out July 13 – 20, 2025.
Iconic in look and durability, why the furgon is the preferred mode of transportation across Mongolia. Especially for tourists ready to navigate the country’s rugged terrain.
Where to camp, safety advice, and other important things to know when renting a car or driving through Mongolia on your own.
The best things to do in September in Mongolia. Average weather temperatures in each region, what to do when you visit, and more.
Held every November in Khentii Province, Mongolia’s Winter Horse Festival is a rare, mostly local celebration of horse culture on snow-covered steppe.
9-day group tour to Mongolia’s Ten Thousand Camel Festival. Celebrate Bactrian camels and camel herding culture Jan 25 – Feb 2, 2027.
Tours to Mongolia can be expensive. Here are our top tips for finding cheap tour operators, experiences, and places to stay in Mongolia.
Experience the thrill of Eagle Hunting by living with and learning from one of the most well-known Eagle Hunters in Western Mongolia. Spend time getting to know this traditional way of living in an intimate, private setting – it’s just you, your guide, and the Eagle Hunter! Ride horses out for a hunt and flying practice, learn about traditional Kazakh handicrafts, try your hand at archery with a local master, and attend the small, local Tolbo Eagle Festival to cheer on your host as he competes!
Mongolia’s Tsaatan people are the last reindeer-herding tribe on earth. Here’s where they live, how they migrate, and what makes their way of life so rare.
A guide to Mongolia’s Eight Lakes horse trek through the Khangai Mountains, one of the country’s most remote multi-day rides, accessible only on horseback.
Mongolia sits along major migratory bird routes, drawing rare cranes, eagles, and lake birds each spring. Here’s what to look for and where.
This isn’t a tour, this a cultural exchange. Immerse with a local family for an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Pallas’s cats are one of the world’s most elusive wild cats, and Mongolia’s steppe is one of the best places on earth to find them. Here’s where they live.
A non-technical mountaineering experience in the Altai. Join the adventure and climb one of Mongolia’s most famous peaks.
Mongolia’s Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is one of the most dramatic mountain regions in the country. Here’s where to hike, what to expect, and when to go.
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!
Explore the birthplace of Genghis Khan with this practical eastern Mongolia travel guide and day-to-day itinerary.
Tours I’d book in October as a local, October weather, and other things to do in the country during the fall shoulder season.
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