Untamed Mongolia | Small Group Tour | 23 Days | Jul 25 2026

• Journey through three of Mongolia’s defining landscapes: the Gobi Desert, the open steppe, and the northern forests and lakes.
• The freedom to explore, pause often, and spend time in the landscapes.
• Meet people through our long-term partnerships that create genuine, everyday connections.
• Stay with the Galbadrakh herding family in the Khangai Mountains and the Nergui herding family in the desert steppe.
• With a maximum of six guests, enjoy private-travel flexibility with the easy social feel of a small group.
• With a maximum of six guests, this experiences balances the flexibility of private travel with the easy social feel of a small group.
• Travel knowing your booking supports responsible practice, local livelihoods, and care for people and place.
• Discover Mongolia’s rural and urban heritage through lived moments, from small towns to family homes.

Experience the ultimate road trip adventure, combining the striking landscapes of the Gobi Desert, steppe, and sacred Lake Khovsgol with camel trekking, wild camping, and authentic connections with local communities.

The immense landscapes of Mongolia form a backdrop to any journey in the country but are a central element in our Untamed Mongolia adventure. One of our ‘Wild Tracks’ road trips, this is a remarkable and transformative travel experience that allows you to stay for longer and explore deeper.

Mongolians divide their country into three main landscapes – desert, steppe, and mountains and you’ll explore and discover the striking landscapes of the Gobi Desert, the high open steppe, and the spectacular lakeland and northern regions of Mongolia, including sacred Lake Khovsgol. But this isn’t about the highlights or a tick list of locations. Instead, our Untamed Mongolia will give you context, a real experience of Mongolia, the thrill of exploration, and also a sense of independence as well as the opportunity to engage with local communities that we work in long-term local community partnership with and understand their way of life, culture and the deep connection they have with the land.

This is the ultimate road trip and combined with a camel trek, wild camping, day hikes, and living alongside families that we work in partnership with, it allows you to immerse yourself in 21st Century Mongolia and its diversity of landscapes, its people, and its way of life.

Start Date: July 25th 2026

Duration: 23 Days (20 day option available – ask Jess for details)

Maximum Group Size: 6 which is refreshingly small by tourism industry standards—and we see that as a strength. Our small group sizes allow for more respectful, low-impact experiences with the host families we’ve built long-term community partnerships with. You’ll be one of few, not one of many, which creates a more genuine connection and a deeper, more personal insight into daily life. It also gives us the flexibility to adapt as we go, meaning no two journeys are ever exactly the same.

Your Local Team: Throughout your journey, you’ll be supported by our trusted Mongolian team—typically a male driver and a female trip assistant—who not only handle the logistics but also offer genuine warmth and insight along the way. You’ll also experience the hospitality and friendship of the local families we’ve built long-standing partnerships with. Jess and Tuya are available throughout your trip via WhatsApp for any questions or additional support.

FAQs: We’re a small company, but when you book with us, you can do so with flexibility & confidence

All images used throughout our website were taken either by EL guests or members of the EL team. This is the Mongolia that you will also experience.

You’ll find the key locations below. For the full day-by-day flow (and the why behind it), please email us. We share the detailed itinerary by email so we can explain the pacing, driving days, and options in context. We also keep a few moments back as a quiet surprise.

• See Ulaanbaatar from a more local perspective
• The rock formations of Baga Gazriin Chuluu
• Dalanzadgad including Gobi Museum of Nature and History
• Walk through Yolyn Am (Eagle Gorge) looking for Lammergeiers overhead and the cute Mongolian Pika on the ground 
• The singing sand dunes of Khongoryn Els 
• Walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs at Bayanzag (the Flaming Cliffs)
• Khavtsgait Petroglyphs
• Homestay in the wide open desert steppe horizons of Erdenedalai
•  Explore the sacred mountain of Khogno Khan
• Discover the history and culture of Kharkhorin
• Experience the way of like of a yak herding family in the Khangai Mountains
• Walk up the volcano of Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (White Lake)
• Enjoy the peace of Zuun Nuur
• Take time out at Khovsgol Nuuru National Park
• Camp alongside Mongolia's mighty Selenge River
• Spot wild horses at Khustai National Park

During this journey, you’ll experience a variety of accommodation styles, each offering insight into daily life in Mongolia and shaped by the season and setting:

Mongolian Gers

Throughout the experience you’ll stay in a traditional Mongolian gers provided by our partnering families. Each family typically sets up 4–5 guest gers, thoughtfully adapted for the season. While the setup is simple, you’ll always have your own bed and a comfortable personal space.

Facilities: Showers are available every 2–3 days at the local public shower house. Toilets are traditional outdoor short-drop latrines.

Tent Camp

During the trek, you’ll sleep in camping tents These camps are intentionally simple—offering a minimalist and close-to-nature experience in the heart of the wild.

Mongolian Style Hotel

You’ll also spend two or three nights in a simple Mongolian-style hotel, typically in a twin-share room. Rooms are en-suite, though please note that hot water cannot always be guaranteed.

Ulaanbaatar

Accommodation in Ulaanbaatar on July 25 and August 16  are not included although we provide recommendations and can help with booking.

Map Of Route

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• Final group size of  3-4 guests: US$ 5,675 pp US$ 5,390 pp**Current trip price**
• Final group size of 5 guests: US$ 5,110 pp US$ 4,855 pp
• Final group size of 6 guests: US$ 4,615 pp US$ 4,385 pp

Included in the price

• All meals outside of the city of Ulaanbaatar unless otherwise stated: These are mainly prepared and cooked by your local team so they are fresh and it means we offer more flexibility for any dietary requirements. We also provide filtered drinking water (not bottled), tea, and instant coffee.
• You’ll be supported by one of our experienced intergenerational teams—made up of a male Mongolian driver and one of our English-speaking female trip assistants—helping create an immersive and well-supported experience. Jess and Tuya are also available throughout your journey via WhatsApp.
• Our complimentary 'Intro To Ulaanbaatar' experience including a local lunch and welcome drink
• Transportation to and from the airport or train station on arrival and departure days
• Entrance fees to monasteries, temples, and museums are included when you are with the local team. Please note this excludes camera tickets.
• Festival tickets are provided if listed in the itinerary.
• Camel or horseback rides (please note, riding helmets are not provided)
• Thoughtful Extras – We add a few gentle surprises—small touches that express our thanks for choosing to travel with us.