Mongolia offers numerous hiking destinations with diverse landscapes, ranging from mountains and steppes to deserts and lakes. Here are some popular hiking destinations in Mongolia:

Altai Tavan Bogd National Park: Located in the far west of Mongolia, this park offers stunning mountain scenery, including the highest peaks in Mongolia. Hike to the top of Malchin Peak or traverse the Potanin Glacier for breathtaking views.
Khangai Mountains: Situated in central Mongolia, the Khangai Mountains offer a variety of hiking opportunities. Explore the lush valleys, alpine meadows, and snowy peaks. Notable destinations in the Khangai Mountains include Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park and Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park.
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park: Located near Ulaanbaatar, this popular national park offers beautiful hiking trails amidst stunning rock formations, rivers, and forests. Hike to landmarks like Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Temple while enjoying the natural beauty of the park.
Khustai National Park: Known for its successful reintroduction of the Przewalski’s horse, Khustai National Park is a great hiking destination. Explore the wilderness, spot wildlife, and hike to the Takhiin Tal (Przewalski’s horse) area.
Orkhon Valley: Situated in central Mongolia, the Orkhon Valley is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Hike through the picturesque valley, enjoy its grassy landscapes, and visit historical sites such as the Tuvkhun Monastery and ancient burial sites.
Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park: Located in the southern Gobi Desert, this national park offers unique hiking opportunities. Explore the towering sand dunes at Khongoryn Els, hike through the striking Yolyn Am (Eagle Valley) with its ice formations, and enjoy the vastness of the desert.
Khuvsgul Lake National Park: Situated in the northern region of Mongolia, Khuvsgul Lake is often called the “Blue Pearl of Mongolia.” Hike along the pristine lake’s shoreline, explore the surrounding taiga forest, and soak in the tranquility of this beautiful area.
Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park: Located in the Arkhangai province, this park offers diverse landscapes, including the Khorgo volcanic crater and Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (White Lake). Hike up the volcanic slopes, admire the lake, and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding region.

Remember to obtain the necessary permits and travel with experienced guides when hiking in remote or protected areas. Be prepared for changing weather conditions and pack appropriate gear for safety and comfort.

These are just a few of the many hiking destinations Mongolia has to offer. Each region holds its own unique charm and natural wonders, allowing hikers to immerse themselves in Mongolia’s stunning landscapes and untouched wilderness.

LaurentH

Memorable Mongolian Journey Had the chance to visit Mongolia during the cold winter months during lunar New Year Festival. My guide/driver, Baldo planned the tour with great attention to accommodate all my desires and the trip was absolutely amazing. Highlight of the trip was the sunrise morning hike at -25C and Nomad family visit. Would do it again in summer.

Stevo

Altai trek, Western Mongolia Trip Advisor review Way to Mongolia I usually don’t post reviews but I wanted to let people know about “Way to Mongolia” and its owner and guide Baldo. I contacted Baldo just a few days before arriving in Mongolia. He was very helpful and designed the perfect trekking itinerary in Western Mongolia. Given the logistics of arranging camels, horses and a cook he did well to get them all in place for when I arrived. Baldo is a local of Ulgii and has great experience of the area and speaks very good English so is always able to speak about the nature and culture that makes the Altai Mountains and it’s nomads so wonderful. I had a genuinely authentic experience meeting a Tuvan nomad family who were very welcoming. The scenery was truly spectacular and the horse riding, which I had no intention to do, ended up the main way of getting to the next mountain campsite and was actually one of the highlights. I cannot recommend Baldo any more highly. He will always go the extra mile to make things run smoothly and is a great guide. You can’t go wrong if you choose “Way to Mongolia”. Ps. He was heading back to UB after the tour so he kindly offered me a lift with his family for the 1700km car journey and even took me to the airport to collect my luggage that had been delayed ( I did the tour with my carry on luggage! and some borrowed bits from Baldo) Steve Cumines Wales

MCBMenezes

Amazing and very well designed experience I had the most enjoyable time. As you might imagine, traveling alone can be very challenging. However, the expertise and kindness of Way to Mongolia made everything so joyful. Also, the schedule was very well designed. I left Mongolia with the impression that I visited all the places I always dreamed about. The value for money is also incredibly convenient. Very happy and satisfied with everything. Just thinking about return and go to western Mongolia! I feel só luck to have chosen Way to Mongolia as my tour provider.

Andrew C

This was a once in a life time experience This was a once in a life time experience. communications were excellent and the organization was brilliant. I was there to photography the Altai region in Western Mongolia to document the ancient art of eagle hunting.We stayed with the families and were welcome were ever we went. It was well above expectations

Sophie923

Short but perfect! I had the chance to visit UB and around UB with Baldyrgan for only 2 days but I couldn’t have ask for a better guide during that time. He showed me the Mongol and Kazakh culture, food, people, music, etc… Since it was only the two of us, we had plenty of time to talk about everything and no subject was off the table. He was kind, patient, fun and open minded! We kept talking even when he wasn’t my guide anymore and he helped me when I needed it. If you want a tour guide, a friend, someone that will show you the mongol’s way , go with him! Sophie, the French Canadian 30yo

Christian v

Great trip to Western Mongolia We had a fantastic time with Baldu and his team in Western Mongolia. Great conversations and food. Aschim did a hell of a job driving, Osi prepared delicious food. The openness of the coutry and the people were just amazing. the horse riding with the Alta mountain in the background were extraoridinarily and the stay with a Kazakh family was a really authentic experience. Highly recommendable.

Julie

Unique and special tour in Mongolia I did a tour to Dornogovi province in the south of Mongolia with my besties. We were delighted about our guide Erdene who were always caring us a lot. Also thanks for telling us a history about the places that we travelled. We got knowledge about Mongolian tradition, history and culture. I highly recommend you guys come to Mongolia if you're looking for something special and unique. Mongolian lifestyle definitely different from any other countries. So it is clear that many researchers come to Mongolia to discover new findings. Thanks for skilled and experienced team Tour to Mongolia.

Jonhson

Mongolia is one of the countries that must be on your bucket list We did a tour to Mongolia a few years ago in early June 2019 with my girlfriend Jane. We were very happy that we made a deal with Way to Mongolia team. They were very responsive to all our needs. Way to Mongolia team is very responsive to e-mails as we have been receiving all responses to our emails in just about 10 minutes. We did choose the Gobi desert as it was the most famous destination in Mongolia. Our guide Erdene has very deep local historical knowledge and he speaks very good English. Special thanks to Way to Mongolia team for making our tour so easy! Wish you all the best and See You Again in the feature! Johnson

Anthony

Unusual and funniest thing I've done so far and so glad I did it We did a horse trekking tour in western Mongolia with local tour guide Baldyrgan who did help us a lot to organize this tour for us. We did real horse riding compare to horse ridings back in our hometown. Mongolian Horses can go anywhere, they are tough and strong. We did go up heals and down, were crossing huge rivers, and also did a little bit of racing. That was super fun. Special thanks to the team of "Way to Mongolia" as they were super flexible and well organized. Highly recommended if you want to stretch your boundaries and remind yourself about the excitement of living, Mongolia would be the best choice with "Way to Mongolia" team! Sincerely yours Anthony

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