First departure Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Mongolia 360: From Gobi Sands to Nomad Lands
10 days •
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Mongolia 360: From Gobi Sands to Nomad Lands
10 days
• From $ 1,516
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Nature and adventure
65%Relax
25%Monuments and history
40%City and cultures
40%Party and nightlife
10%The trip in a nutshell
This is a trip designed and realised entirely by an experienced WeRoad Travel Coordinator. The Coordinator takes care of the whole trip: from defining the itinerary to selecting accommodation and on-site experiences. Via WeRoad website you can book the trip and manage it in your personal area, just like any other WeRoad.
Step into a land where the sky stretches endlessly and the spirit of the nomad lives on. This 9-day overland journey through Mongolia will be an experience to a world untouched by time, a landscape of golden dunes, sacred mountains, and wide, open steppe. From the capital Ulaanbaatar, we’ll journey into the heart of the Gobi Desert, following ancient trade routes, canyon trails, and river valleys steeped in legend.
We'll ride camels across the Khongoryn Els dunes, hike the icy gorge of Yolyn Am, and stand on the windswept ridges of the Flaming Cliffs, where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered. Along the way, we’ll also stay with nomadic families, sleep in traditional gers, and share meals, stories, and customs that have remained unchanged for generations. In the green expanse of the Orkhon Valley, we’ll saddle up for a horseback ride to Mongolia’s largest waterfall, and explore the sacred ruins of Karakorum, the ancient seat of the Mongol Empire. This is a journey for those who seek authentic connection, natural wonder, and the joy of exploring by road, by hoof, and by heart. Let’s chase sunsets, share laughter around campfires, and feel the rhythm of life where the Earth still breathes freedom.
Travel mood
360°: our great classic that allows you to discover the destination in every aspect. The pace will be fast to be able to see as much as possible, but we will also have moments of relaxation and fun - the right mix!
Physical effort
This itinerary has an INTERMEDIATE level of physical effort, and the pace of the trip is considered sustained. Medium-to-long transfers (from 3 to 6 hours) and excursions or treks requiring good physical preparation are expected. We will change accommodations almost every day, and we expect you to have a good spirit of adaptability.
Entry requirements
What do I need to enter Mongolia?
Passport: must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry and contain at least 2 blank pages for stamps.
Visa: not required for most nationalities (e.g., UK, EU, USA, Australia, New Zealand) for up to 30 days; please confirm your country's requirements.
Arrival and departure
This trip starts and ends in Ulaanbaatar. On the first day of the trip we will meet by 6 pm, on the last day you can leave whenever you want!
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360°, Active, Local traditions, Special events
Mongolia
10 days
Next departure Fri, 10 Jul 2026
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Deposit from $116
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What's included
Accommodations, including comfortable hotels and traditional ger camps in scenic locations
All breakfasts
Experience at a family-run nomadic ger
3x traditional dinners, featuring regional Mongolian cuisine
Professional private transportation for all travel days, including fuel and tolls
Guided trek through Yolyn Am Gorge, part of the Gobi's desert
Visit to a yak-herding family, with insight into their daily life and customs
Horseback ride in the Orkhon Valley
- Travel Coordinator services
- Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Money pot? Find out more!
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Itinerary

Day 1
City of the Eternal Blue Sky
Ulaanbaatar, the Capital
Welcome to Mongolia. Our journey begins in Ulaanbaatar, a city where glass towers rise beside ancient temples. After settling in, we’ll visit the peaceful Gandan Monastery, where golden Buddhas tower above prayer wheels. We’ll walk through Sukhbaatar Square, the historic heart of the city, before exploring the National Museum of Mongolian History to uncover the story of the Mongol Empire. In the evening, a traditional folk performance offers our first taste of throat singing, horse-head fiddle music, and the art of contortion. The adventure begins.
Day 2
Into the Steppe, Tsagaan Suvarga
From Ulaanbaatar to Tsagaan Suvarga
We leave the city behind and head south, where the horizon stretches endlessly and the land begins to breathe. The landscape transforms as we cross into the desert steppe, arriving by late afternoon at the surreal limestone formations of Tsagaan Suvarga, or “White Stupa.” These windswept cliffs glow in soft orange light as the sun sets, casting long shadows over a landscape that feels otherworldly. Tonight, we settle into our first ger camp, far from noise and light, where the stars greet us in silence.
Day 3
Canyon of Ice: Yolyn Am
Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
Today we enter Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park and hike through Yolyn Am, the “Vulture Valley.” Despite its desert setting, this deep gorge is often filled with ice until midsummer. Surrounded by high rock walls and home to rare wildlife, it feels like a hidden world. The air is crisp, the silence humbling. We'll also visit a small natural history museum before continuing deeper into the Gobi. Our next ger camp offers sweeping desert views and a warm Mongolian welcome.
Day 4
The Sands that Sing, Khongoryn Els
Dunes, dunes, dunes
This is the heart of the Gobi. We drive across dry riverbeds and wind-carved hills to reach Khongoryn Els, the tallest dunes in Mongolia. Rising like mountains from the flat plain, they hum with sound as the wind moves their golden ridges, earning the name “Singing Dunes.” We’ll visit a local camel-herding family and try riding a Bactrian camel, a timeless way to travel in this region. As the sun sets, let’s climb the dunes for one of the most unforgettable views of the journey.
Day 5
Cliffs of Fire
Bayanzag and Ongi Monastery
We head east to Bayanzag, the legendary Flaming Cliffs where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered. These rust-red formations glow at midday, with ancient secrets hidden in the stone. Later, we continue to the quiet banks of the Ongi River, where the ruins of Ongi Monastery lie scattered like bones. Once one of Mongolia’s largest monastic complexes, it was destroyed during Soviet purges. The atmosphere is calm and reflective, a sacred place slowly returning to life.
Day 6
Steppe to Soul, Orkhon Valley
Orkhon Valley, experiencing the nomadic life
Leaving the desert behind, we rise into greener land. By late afternoon, we arrive in the Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site where nomadic culture thrives. Our host family welcomes us into their traditional ger, and we settle in beside the river. This is the Mongolia of stories, mountains, herds, and big skies. The pace slows, the connection deepens. Tonight, we eat home-cooked food, warm ourselves by the stove, and share in the quiet rhythm of nomadic life.
Day 7
Horses and Waterfalls
Horse riding through waterfalls
Today we embrace the nomadic spirit fully. After breakfast, we ride Mongolian horses across open valleys to the roaring Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall. The journey is peaceful, following rivers and grassy trails. For those not riding, yak carts offer a comfortable way to travel. After lunch near the falls, we return to help our host family with daily chores, perhaps milking yaks, making dairy snacks, or chopping wood. It’s a day of simplicity, connection, and shared smiles beneath the sky.
Day 8
Echoes of Empire, Karakorum
Former Capital of the Mongol Empire
We travel west to the legendary site of Karakorum, once the capital of the Mongol Empire. Here we explore the vast walls and white stupas of Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia’s first Buddhist temple, built from the ruins of the former city. The nearby museum reveals how this valley once ruled half the known world. As we stroll the quiet streets and temples, we reflect on Mongolia’s imperial past, and how its spirit still lives on in the horses, the herders, and the hills.
Day 9
Elsen Tasarkhai
Homeward Bound
On our final day, we begin the return to Ulaanbaatar. Along the way, we stop at Elsen Tasarkhai, the "Mini Gobi," where desert dunes meet grassy hills. Time permitting, we may meet a local camel herder or visit Khustai National Park, home to the wild Przewalski’s horse. As we roll into the capital in the afternoon, the journey’s memories linger, the silence of the steppe, the warmth of the gers, the friendships forged under the stars. Mongolia has left its mark.
Day 10
Farewell, Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar
A relaxed final morning in Ulaanbaatar gives us time to reflect on the journey we've just shared. Sip a last coffee, watch the city come to life, or take a peaceful stroll through the National Amusement Park or along the riverside paths near the city center. For those craving a final taste of culture, optional visits to the Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum or the Winter Palace of Bogd Khan offer a deeper look into Mongolia’s artistic and royal heritage. You might also browse for antique horse gear, Buddhist relics, or felt crafts at the Narantuul Market or the boutique shops around Chinggis Square.
With your backpack in hand and Mongolia in your heart, we’ll say goodbye to a trip filled with windswept dunes, warm fires, endless horizons, and connections that will linger long after you return home. Until the next adventure.
The travel coordinators
Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before
Why WeRoad
Small groups, maximum 15 people
Free cancellation included (deposit refunded as a gift card)
Book with a £/€100 deposit
Find your flight
For this trip, we recommend arriving and departing from these airports.
Arrival
Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Return
Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Available dates
10
Jul
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10 Jul 2026
Friday
10 days
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19 Jul 2026
Sunday
Almost confirmed
Coordinator
Rebeca
Expected WeRoaders: 8
Total
$1,516
Coordinator
Rebeca
Expected WeRoaders: 8
21
Aug
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21 Aug 2026
Friday
10 days
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 30 Aug 2026
Sunday
Planned
Expected WeRoaders: 8
Total
$1,633
Expected WeRoaders: 8
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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Is the flight included?
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
What is the Money Pot and how does it work?
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
Which are the accepted payment methods?
We offer several payment methods to fit every need:
1. Credit or prepaid card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express);
2. Instalment payment with Scalapay up to €4,999 (only available with the “Full trip payment” option – not available with the “Deposit and balance” option; pay in 3 instalments up to €1,200 or in 4 instalments over €1,200);
3. PayPal (for selected destinations);
4. Revolut Pay to pay even faster straight from your Revolut account;
5. Welfare credit – BEFORE BOOKING, reach out to us at [email protected].
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you’ll also be able to pay the balance via bank transfer from your Personal Area.
Can I cancel or modify my booking?
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. (Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.) If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.
You can do it directly from your personal MyWeRoad account!
Within your booking you will find the "Change Your Trip" section at the bottom right, just underneath your booking details. You will be able to select a different date for the same trip, or a different trip entirely. Whether you are able to change the trip depends on the cancellation terms of your booking. For your original booking if you selected the Private Room, Flexible Cancellation or entered any discount code, gift card or voucher, before confirming the change we will let you know if anything isn't applicable to the new trip and you can decide whether to proceed or not. If you have any issues please do get in touch with the WeRoad team and we'll be able to help.
It's not possible to move to a 'sold out' trip and with any trips that are 'on request' we will need to check availability with our local partners so please do get in touch if you want to move to an 'on request' trip. Please bear in mind that if the trip has the 'final spots' status, there may be no places left in either the male or female room.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
What type of accommodation should I expect on your trips?
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
Why do we have the Money Pot on all WeRoad trips?
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
Can I find out my travel groups' flights?
Even if we don't know the flights of all WeRoaders, there are several ways to find out which flights your travel companions have purchased.
1. Each WeRoader has the ability to communicate their flight details after booking within their personal area so that other travel companions can see the details anonymously. Enter your booking and you will find this section:
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2. If you want to find out before booking, instead, you can contact us and we will support you in your search or you can ask your travel companions for direct information by joining our Facebook group 'WeRoad... let's get to know each other before leaving! (official)' – (here is the extended link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weroadit) look for a post associated with your trip, or ask the group administrators for help in getting in touch with your future adventure companions!
If the coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you are interested in, you can easily find his/her presentation post in the group through the site: in the shift list click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip tab, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator name] about this shift in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
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What's the average size and age of a WeRoad group?
In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curious to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can see this by finding the trip on our website, and clicking the down arrow to see the ages & genders of participants. You'll need to have created a WeRoad account with us to do this.
Any issues finding this info just give our team in the office a call, we're always happy to help!
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
Can I see who’s in the group before I book the trip?
Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!
Will I share the room?
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
Who is and what does the Travel Coordinator do?
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
How can I be part of the community?
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!