Explore Terelj National Park, the Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes, and the ancient town of Kharkhorum on this 4-day, 3-night winter short tour. Despite the cold, winter in Mongolia offers memorable adventures and cultural experiences.
Day 1 Genghis khan statue and Terelj NP
Day 2 Elsen Tasarkhai
Day 3 Kharkhorum
Day 4 Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, we’ll head from Kharkhorum to Ulaanbaatar and drop you off at your booked hotel or guesthouse. Explore Winter Short Tour with us!(Breakfast/Lunch)
1 person- $1440
2 people -$805 per person
3 people -$640 per person
4 people -$600 per person
Included
Breakfast- 3, Lunch- 4, Dinner-3
Local hotel 1, Ger guesthouse 1 night, Ger camp 1 night
English speaking tour guide
Driver+ Gas+4WD vehicle / Minivan
Camel riding 1h
Horse riding 1h
Entrance fees for the parks and museums listed in the program
Daily drinking water (1.5 liter per person per day)
Not Included
International Airfare and Mongolia visa fee
Personal items
Alcoholic drinks and snacks
Travel insurance
Single supplement
Accommodation in UB
Gratuities for guides and drivers
Winter Short Tour
- Cultural Immersion: Winter is an excellent time to learn about nomadic life, as families often welcome visitors to share their lifestyle and traditions during the Winter Short Tour.
- Horse Riding: Despite the cold, horse riding remains a popular activity, allowing you to traverse the stunning winter scenery.
- Camel Riding: Even in winter, camel rides are a popular activity. It’s an opportunity to see how the Bactrian camels, with their thick fur, are well adapted to the cold.
- Stay in a Ger: Experience traditional Mongolian hospitality by staying in a heated ger. Enjoy the warmth of a wood stove and taste local cuisine.
- Photography: The Winter Short Tour also offers the perfect setting for photography, with snow-covered steppes, majestic mountains, and traditional gers creating breathtaking photo opportunities.
Ger Guesthouses ( provided by local nomadic families)
Some nomadic families living in national parks or tourist areas run small businesses that rent out yurt to travelers. This gives you a great chance to experience their lifestyle up close.
On our budget tours, you’ll stay in a traditional Ger Guesthouse. Typically, these have 4 to 6 beds and are shared only with other members of your tour group—not with strangers.
However, please note that most nomadic families don’t have formal toilets at their summer camps. The best you might find is a basic outdoor toilet, with walls on three sides for privacy. Also, some nomadic families’ yurt may not have any shower facilities.
Standard Ger Camps
Standard Ger Camps are like hotels, but instead of rooms, you sleep in a yurt. These camps are usually near famous places.
A Standard Ger has 2 to 4 single beds, a small table, a stove to keep warm, and sometimes a a shelf or a small sink. However, there is no bathroom inside the ger. You will use clean toilets and hot showers in another building nearby. Additionally, there is also a place to eat, and sometimes a small bar or game room.
Some camps have Ensuite Gers. These have a private bathroom inside the yurt. If you want this type, please tell us. We can book it for you, but it costs extra.
Packing List for a Winter Short Tour
Clothing:
- Thick winter coat: A long, heavy coat (down to your thighs or knees) that keeps you warm in really cold weather — even when it’s as cold as -30°C or lower.
Warm winter boots: Boots made to keep your feet warm in freezing weather (as cold as -40°C). They should have thick bottoms and be waterproof to keep out snow and slush.
Hat, gloves, and scarf for colder weather.
Health and Safety:
Personal medications and a basic first aid kit.
Bug spray and sun cream.
Prescription medications along with their prescriptions.
Toiletries:
Stick to small versions of your essentials to save space. Include:
Soap, shampoo, a brush for your teeth, toothpaste
Sunscreen and moisturizing cream (especially helpful against sun and wind)
Roll-on
Shaving cream in a tube or stick
Extra razor blades
Wet and dry wipes
Since there are no showers during the nomadic stay, bring enough supplies to stay fresh.
Additional Items:
Bring your own sleeping bag or sheets for sleeping bags.
Consider bringing small gifts for nomad families.
Headlamp
