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Great local guide Nara with strong English skills. Nara was open to adapting daily schedules and we appreciated her flexibility, especially with last-minute flight change accommodations. Good experience at the festival and a great stay at the national park/ger camp. May consider warning future tourists of traffic conditions in UB to set expectations.

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Guru ger camp

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Maksum hotel

basic - only 2 beds - one cot (which was very uncomfortable)

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did not speak English

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Chinggis Khaan Hotel

Ulaanbaatar

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The Mongol Nomadic Experience (Stopover to/from Hustai)

Mongolia

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Ulgii trip (Cultural Experiences, and Arts and Crafts Shopping)

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Eagle festival in September

Mongolia

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Ulaanbaatar - Khustai NP

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Meeting with Kazakh eagle hunter family (a day trip)

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Terelj national park

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Horse riding in Khustai national park

Khustai National Park

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Ulaanbaatar city tour with Chinggis Equestrian Statue

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The highlight of the trip is witnessing the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival in the Ölgii province. Watching the Kazakh eagle hunters and the magnificent eagles was a mesmerizing spectacle. The guide's local connections allowed our group to interact closely with the hunter and family. Riding horses through Terelj National Park was great fun. The Terelj National Park was relaxing with wonderful Ger camp accommodations. At Khustai National Park, we learned about the reintroduction wild horse, conservation efforts, and seeing wild horses in the mountains was highly memorable.

We had a great time in Mongolia. Our guide Khishgee was super nice and very professional, also our driver (Zorgo ?) was a very nice man and driver. The highlight of the trip were the four days horse riding. After we complained after 1.5 days about the route being too close to the street, they changed the route for riding more in remote areas. The horse guide shall in general know that we do not come to Mongolia to do a horse riding tour along a busy country road. All the hotels/Ger Camps we stayd were very good and we enjoyed at the end having everytime our own bathrooms attached. The hotel in Karakorum was really good and nice to have after four days without a shower and toilet. Gobi Desert was really nice too and we truly enjoyed that we had expressed the wish that we do not change Camps every night in Gobi but rather stay in one camp for three nights. It meant maybe a little more driving but it was much more relaxed not having to pack and unpack very day. Plus it enabled our teenaged children to skip either a morning or afternoon excursion. The Dream Gobi Ger Camps was a very good camp to stay in. Also the Best Western Hotel in Ulaanbataar was a very nice hotel and top location. Maybe we could have left Ulaanbataar on the second day earlier to avoid more traffic and arrive earlier in the Hustai Ger Camp. Otherwise, we were very lucky during out trip that we only had rain showers in the evening with being in a camp or tent and otherwise, we had dry, warm and sunny days and in Gobi not too hot days.

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Best Western Premier Tuushin

Ulaanbaatar

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Hustai Ger camp

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Tent camping

The tent were generally ok, but one tent we used in the first night was not water tight when it rained stronger. We changed tents and the driving then slept in the car which was fine for him.

Ikh Khorum luxury ger camp

Really very nice modern hotel. We had rooms in building B which were super nice and large.

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Durvun Berkh

We stayed in little huts not the gers as the huts have bathrooms attached. This was very nice. Absolut top was the food. Very tasty.

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Gobi Mirage

Very well run Ger camp. Very niche staff, very good food. Nice atmosphere.

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Orkhon Waterfall

Mongolia

It is quite a drive to the waterfall and then yes nice to see but not spectacular.

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Khavtsgait Petroglyph

Mongolia

We found it really interesting to see this and it is a nice little hike.

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Horse riding (15 - 25 km), arrive in Karakorum

Mongolia

Very nice horse guides. They were very friendly and good people. We were only not so happy with the route they had in mind which was too close to a busy country road but they changed that after we complained. The food was nice, and they catered well for us when we decided not too eat too much meat all the time.

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Bayanzag (Flaming cliffs) - a dinosaur native land

Mongolia

Really interesting to see the museum, watch the film with the history of the original excursion, and then see the cliffs

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The Gobi Museum of Nature and History

Mongolia

Very good modern museum

Free half day in Ulaanbaatar (self-tour)

Ulaanbaatar

We enjoyed in particular the Chinggis Khan museum. Very well done.

Tuvkhun monastery

Mongolia

Really worth the drive and the hiking.

Horse riding days to Karakorum (15 – 45 km ride each day)

Khashaat

Really super nice experience. Well organised. We had good guides and a nice cook. Great experience, but the guides shall stay away from any roads.

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Wow - what an incredible trip to Mongolia! We (my friend and I - two women in our late 20s) had a phenomenal time exploring the diverse landscapes of Mongolia and the incredible hospitality of locals. We had Zaya as our tour guide and she was amazing at her role. We felt safe and well taken care of the entire time. Her knowledge is unmatched and she is a very talented translator. Our drivers (Mogi and I apologise but I am forgetting the name of the second equally amazing driver) were both wonderful and went above and beyond expectations to look after us (lots of photo stops, toilet stops, joined us horse riding, played card games with us, cooked for us etc.).

I feel so lucky to have experienced two weeks (15 days) in this country, exploring the north, central and south. We went horse riding to the west taiga tribe, visited Gobi Dessert, went camel riding, attended Nadam festival, visited Hutsai National Park and saw so many Przewalski's horses, milked horses, goats and yaks, visited a stunning waterfall and stayed in the ger's of many welcoming locals.

Thank you thank you thank you for such a fantastic trip!

We recently completed a cultural tour of Mongolia and had an amazing time. We went to Mongolia outside the peak period at the onset of winter but Crystal managed to put together an amazing itinerary over 13 days.

We travelled to west to stay with Kazak eagle hunters and to the north to stay with the Tsaatan reindeer herders. We also saw natural wonders including the Lake Khovsgol, Jargant river and the wild Takhi horses. A visit to Mongolia wouldn’t be complete without historical sites and memorials

Our guide, Zaya, was excellent, working overtime to make sure we were always comfortable. Zaya’s historical and cultural knowledge were an essential part of the immersive experience.

Travelling in rural Mongolia can be challenging given the sparse landscape and weather conditions. However, Zaya worked tirelessly with our drivers and the local communities to ensure our tour always went smoothly and without issues.

I would definitely recommend a trip to Mongolia with Crystal for anyone looking for an adventurous experience wrapped in a premium tour.

My Guide NARA litterally saved my Trip as she knew very well the Country and immediatelly understood my way of travelling as a solo indipendent traveler with 60+ Countries in my shoes NOT looking for tourist-trap-alike experiences.
Therefore I highly reccommend her services!

On the other end, even if the communication started as much as 6 months before my trip (I always start very early preparing) and even if I was very specific about the fact that I didm't want to "buy" just a classic tour for the classical tourist group BUT just for 1 person but make it very clear I wanted something very specifically studied for myself and therefore willing to pay an important price, I found myself exactly in few typical tourists traps
Including 1 VERY bad hotel and a place so horrible in the sandy Gobi I had to make a drama scene to have it changed, again only thanks to my Guide.
And that's because the "local expert" doesn't check the places he sends ius guests.
BUT I have to give them the credit of having at list making my wish come try about a very flexible and probe soling guide.

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Bayangol Hotel 4*

Ulaanbaatar

Horrible! It must have been a 4 or even 5 stars hotel when it was built but now lies in a zone of desperation like a post-communist era place without the renaissance of the post-post comunisti era Tried on my own other places for a new dollari more and the city HAS very good hotels for 125US

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Kazakh nomad homestay

Exactly what I expected from this experience. A true Mongolian family welcoming a foreigner with their heart in hand

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Nothing ; this is they way of life and bits us, the western chi hai to adapt to this if we want to live this kind of experience

A Fairfield guest house

Great job to the owner / Manager!!!!

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Heaven Envoy

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Mongol Nomadic ger camp

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Bayan Mongolian resort

Horrible place built by someone who must have drink a lot and taken some kind of acid....it's a mix between a suiss cottage village and a gigantic glass cube with a club and a karaoke...in the middle of the beautiful mongolian countriside...completely wastes all the surrounding

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as said...who had the weidest idea? maybe some rich russian trade of bombs used it as his vacation place for a while and then abandon it?

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Khangai Resort

at the end we didnt go

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Durvun Berkh

at the end we didn't go

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Gobi Mirage

one of the best places I've stayed in my 18 nights in mongolia

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Nomadic family stay or Guest house

As for all my nomadic stays, these have been my favorite experiences; no showres, no heating and no air condizionino, toilette quiet unconfortable and no western-style food But the people are amazing and if you want to REALLY experience Mongolia, this is the only way to do it

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as saio is a small price to pay to fully enjoy the experience

Khan Bogd ger camp

One of the best camp I've stayed in Mongolia

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Tsagaan Suvarga Ger Camp

Probably the best camp I've stayed. Even because my agency gave me a Tend with ensuite shower and toilette since I refused to stay in the place they've previously sent me as filthy that was. It was a very nice gestire from them

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Taij Hotel & Resort (airport hotel)

Ulaanbaatar

Very modern and new, perfect to avoid the incredibile traffic of Ulaan Batoor if you have an early flight since is 30' from the airport instead the 90' of the capital

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The world festival of Nomadic Culture

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Khavtsgait Petroglyph

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Ulaanbaatar city tour upon arrival (half - day)

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About Khovd town

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Meeting with Kazakh eagle hunter family (a day trip)

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Tuvkhun monastery

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Mt. Tsambagarav, Khovd province

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Ulgii trip (Cultural Experiences, and Arts and Crafts Shopping)

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UBN airport to Chinggis Statue - Terelj NP

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Terelj national park

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Mongol Nomadic Show

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Aglag Buteel Monastery visit

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Karakorum (afternoon arrival)

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Tsenkher hot springs

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Orkhon Waterfall

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Bayanzag (Flaming cliffs) - a dinosaur native land (evening arrival)

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Stunning Khongor sand dunes (from Bayanzag) 

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Yol Gorge of Gurvan Saikhan mountain

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Tsagaan Suvarga (White stupa)

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Baga Gazaryn Chuluu

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Hiking to the Mt. Tsetsee Gun peak (2268 m)

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Farewell dinner in ULAANBAATAR city

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Zara was an excellent guide. The trip was really well managed. However, we feel that the itinerary could have been better managed- For eg. we could have done places closer to Ulaan Batar towards the end of the trip instead of the beginning especially as there was a lot of driving towards the second half of the trip. Further, it would have been helpful if we were informed about the fact that there were ensuite accommodation available as well.

We have traveled the world but have never found a better firm than Premium Travel Mongolia. We unhesitatingly recommend this firm to anyone who wants an educational, comfortable, entertaining and enlightening overview of this wonderful, ancient yet modern country.
Crystal was very responsive and custom-built a trip to match our needs. The trip throughout central Mongolia was extremely well planned, with multiple adventures every day. From stays at ger camps - from luxurious to just plain comfortable - climbing volcanos, relaxing in hot springs, visiting historic and cultural sites and riding horses and camels, we never lacked opportunities to learn about this amazing country. We even got to work with golden eagles and participate in Naadam in Dalan ZadGad and learn about all the fascinating events.
We were extremely privileged to have Suvd for our guide and Tsogtoo for our driver. The best of the best. They both have a great sense of humor and kept us laughing the whole time. He is a highly competent, calm and careful driver who keeps the car spotless every day. Suvd, who speaks excellent English and gets every joke, has a wealth of knowledge about Mongolia's history, culture, celebrations, sports, flora and fauna. Both struggled to teach us to play the ankle bone game which provided a fun way to relax at the end of the day. Suvd went above and beyond by ensuring that all the camp cooks respected my dietary restrictions.
At the end of the trip we were overcome to find that the team had organized a 46th anniversary gift for us - everything we will need to continue to play the ankle bone game back home! We will never forget this trip and unhesitatingly recommend

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Gobi Mirage

A very luxurious ger camp that feels like a hotel. Coffee shop, great restaurant, and entertainment by young, incredible local talent. Gers are very comfortable and showers are wonderful.

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Especially appreciated the music from one of the young staff members who amazed us with his talent.

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Toilogt ger camp

A wonderful ger camp with a great restaurant and comfortable gers. Yaks walk through the camp during the day, and it is easy to do horseback riding or take a trip to the Wishing Island. There is even a local bunny.

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Khustai national park - stopover

Mongolia

It is amazing to be able to see the world's only wild horses in their natural habitat. Guides were very helpful by showing us where to look and providing binoculars.

Khorgo Terkh national park

Tariat

Lake Khovsgol (Khuvsgul)

Mongolia

Leisure day in Lake Khovsgol

Mongolia

Karakorum (from Khorgo)

Kharkhorin

Ulaanbaatar city tour with Chinggis Equestrian Statue

Ulaanbaatar

Yol Gorge of Gurvan Saikhan mountain

Yol Valley

Tsagaan Suvarga (White stupa)

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A day trip in Selenge province

Selenge

Orkhon Waterfall

Mongolia

Stunning Khongor sand dunes (from Bayanzag) 

Sevrei, Gobi

Amarbayasgalant monastery

Amarbayasgalant

Khovsgol - Jargalant

Mongolia

Bayanzag (Flaming cliffs) - a dinosaur native land

Mongolia

Jargalant Hot springs

Jargalant

It was our fourth trip with KimKim. The Mongolian nature was amazing-mountains, sand dunes, traces of dinozaurs. We met amazing people , true Nomads of the XXIst century, but :
-our nice guide was rather an interpreter not a guide. With mediocre english and almost no knowledge of Mongolian history and culture. Each question asked cause an intense discussion with a driver and a short two sentenced answer. No background of every day schedule, no history, no ethnical background. This was the case for 2 guides, one in Ulan Bator (a nice young boy, knowing nothing about places we visited) and a lady who spend 3 weeks with us (guiding was a summer job for her).
-there was no real plan for the days we have been driving, no foto stops, unless asked for, no piknic
Driving through Africa, Asia , we know it is possible to organize almost everything in every country and that was the kind of service we have always been receiving by KimKim. Not this time. Paying 20 k USD for 3 weeks we were expecting a superior treatment in a country where the most expensive hotel is 250 USD/night (in UlanBatar), and where we slept mostly in gerds (far different from 5star tents in Africa). Remember in Mongolia average salary is about 500 USD/month, and food is 20-40 USD/per day /two persons in restaurant.
Final conclusion, we always try to find our best during the vacation , so we really rest, but that was not due to Crystal efforts.

Our Mongolian Odyssey - Crystal at Premium Travel Mongolia crafted a bespoke itinerary for our Mongolian adventure, tailored to our unique requests and allowing us to see so much in a short time. Our guides, Zaya and Habak, were knowledgeable and passionate about their country's culture and rich history. The picturesque landscapes, idyllic rolling hills, and sparkling streams created the perfect getaway. Thank you, team, for putting together such an awe-inspiring trip!