Experience Mongolia like never before with expertly curated tours from a family-owned company dedicated to culture, nature, and local communities.
Mongolia self-drive tour for adventurous travelers seeking comfort, freedom, and expert support. This 15-day off-road adventure spans the Gobi Desert and Central Mongolia, balancing active exploration with cultural encounters.
Starting in Ulaanbaatar, the route covers nearly 3,500 km of sand dunes, canyons, river valleys, forest steppe, and open plains—perfect for a diverse, multi-region itinerary.
Guests drive well-equipped Toyota Land Cruisers in a 4×4 convoy with an experienced support driver and English-speaking guide, combining safety, local insight, and the independence of a private Mongolia self-drive tour.
🚙 15-day private self-drive 4×4 expedition across Gobi & Central Mongolia
🏜️ Explore Tsagaan Suvarga, Yol Valley, Flaming Cliffs, and Orkhon Valley
🐪 Free Bactrian camel riding experience with local herders
🏕️ 10 nights at comfortable ger camps + 2 authentic nomadic family stays
🧭 Supported by a professional convoy vehicle with an experienced English-speaking guide
🍽️ All meals included – no logistics, no stress
🐎 Horse trekking & hot-spring relaxation in Central Mongolia
🐴 Visit Khustai National Park, home of the rare Przewalski’s horse
Arrive at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, where your guide will warmly welcome you. Transfer to your hotel in Ulaanbaatar and enjoy a relaxing evening. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the city on your own or rest after your flight.
Begin your adventure by taking the wheel of your 4×4, departing Ulaanbaatar toward the Middle Gobi. The drive includes approximately 260 km of asphalt roads, gradually transitioning into rugged sand tracks—an ideal introduction to self-driving in Mongolia.
Arrive at Baga Gazriin Chuluu, a dramatic granite massif rising from the open steppe. Explore rocky valleys and unique desert scenery.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ger camp
Drive approximately 254 km off-road across vast open steppe to Tsagaan Suvarga, a stunning escarpment of wind-carved cliffs formed from an ancient seabed. Walk along the cliffs and enjoy sweeping desert panoramas, especially magical at sunrise and sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ger camp
Enjoy a free Bactrian camel riding experience, guided by local nomadic herders—an unforgettable way to connect with Gobi life. Spend the day on short walks along the cliffs, photographing the layered colors and endless plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ger camp
Continue your off-road journey (approx. 240 km), traveling deep into the Gobi steppe. Wildlife sightings, photography stops, and open desert exploration punctuate the route.
Arrive at Yol Valley, a dramatic canyon in the Altai Mountains, known for towering cliffs, unique flora, and wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ger camp
Tackle a challenging 140 km off-road drive across remote desert terrain. Reach the legendary Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs, famous for dinosaur fossils and glowing red sandstone at sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ger camp
Drive 170 km through open steppe and semi-desert to Ongi Monastery, once a major Buddhist center housing hundreds of monks. Explore the ruins and restored temples set along the Ongi River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ger camp
A scenic 340 km drive reveals Mongolia’s most striking transition—from arid desert to lush green valleys. Arrive at Orkhon Waterfall, set within the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley, where basalt cliffs frame cascading waters.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ger camp
Drive approximately 150 km, observing how landscapes, culture, and nomadic life gradually change. Visit a local nomadic family to enjoy freshly prepared Mongolian BBQ, learn daily traditions, and share meaningful time together.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Nomadic Family Stay
After breakfast, continue 150 km to Tsenkher Hot Spring. Relax in mineral-rich geothermal waters surrounded by forests and mountain meadows—perfect for rejuvenation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ger camp
Enjoy a full day immersed in nature with a horse-trekking experience, exploring the surrounding landscape at a relaxed pace. Return to the resort for a comfortable evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Nomadic Family Stay
Drive 120 km to Kharkhorin, the former capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery and explore archaeological remains tied to the era of Genghis Khan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ger camp
Travel 300 km to Khustai National Park, a protected steppe reserve famed for the successful reintroduction of the Przewalski’s horse. Enjoy peaceful landscapes and a memorable sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ger camp
Spend the morning observing wildlife and open steppe scenery before driving approximately 100 km back to Ulaanbaatar, concluding your epic self-drive expedition.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy a relaxed morning before your private transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Your guide and chauffeur will assist with check-in and luggage as you prepare for your journey home.
Thank you for choosing Nomad Trail Mongolia—we hope your adventure has been unforgettable, and we warmly look forward to welcoming you back.
