Most visitors arrive in Mongolia by train or plane. The only international airport in Mongolia is located 45 km southwest of Ulaanbaatar, the capital city.
Flights run all year round through the following aviation companies along the following routes:
National carrier MIAT Mongolia: Ulaanbaatar-Berlin-Moscow, Ulaanbaatar-Beijing, Ulaanbaatar-Frankfurt , Ulaanbaatar-Seoul, Ulaanbaatar-Busan, Ulaanbaatar-Tokyo, Ulaanbaatar-Osaka, Ulaanbaatar-Hong Kong, Ulaanbaatar-Bangkok, Ulaanbaatar-Guangzhou
AIR CHINA: Ulaanbaatar-Beijing
AEROFLOT: Ulaanbaatar-Moscow
KOREAN AIR: Ulaanbaatar-Seoul
TURKISH AIRLINES: Ulaanbaatar-Istanbul
AIR ASIANA: Ulaanbaatar-Incheon
HUNNU AIR: Ulaanbaatar-Ulan-Ude, Ulaanbaatar-Manzhouli, Ulaanbaatar-Erlian, Ulaanbaatar-Baotou
AERO MONGOLIA: Ulaanbaatar-Irkutsk, Ulaanbaatar-Huhhot, Ulaanbaatar-Tianjin
EZNIS AIRWAYS: Ulaanbaatar-Hong Kong
SCAT AIRLINE: Ulaanbaatar-Nur Sultan
AIR BUSAN: Ulaanbaatar-Busan
The famous Trans-Siberian railway runs through the vast Russian territories to Beijing via Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Travel along the Trans-Siberian railway is steadily increasing in popularity.
Between May 1 and September 15 is the best time to visit Mongolia. May is a little bit windy, but the foliage is by now turning green and animals graze peacefully with their young- a sure sign that the Mongolians have successfully passed another harsh winter. June, July, and August form the high season for tourism. The Mongolians celebrate the Naadam festival (popular traditional holiday and a renowned tourist attraction) between July 11and July 13, so hotels, tourist camps, international flights, and trains are all fully booked. If you wish to partake in the festivities, be sure to book your trip as early as possible. July and the beginning of August are hot but enjoyable. In September and October, you will enjoy great sunny days and beautiful autumn colors. In March and April, nomads welcome the newborn baby animals. The Mongolian winter is cold, but not as extreme as generally portrayed by the Western media.
This of course depends on the type of trip you are taking, its length, and the time of year. We recommend traveling as light as possible. The luggage limit on a domestic flight is 15 kg, with a 2-3$ per kg surcharge depending on your destination. You can leave any items which are unnecessary for the countryside trip to the hotel.
Foreign nationals who wish to visit Mongolia must obtain visas of appropriate types corresponding to the purpose of their visit. Nationals of those countries which have concluded visa exemption agreements with Mongolia are not required to obtain a visa if the intended period of the visit is not beyond the period allowed under such arrangements. See below table for the list of visa-free countries.
Annually updated information on the addresses and contact information of Mongolian Embassies and Consulates in abroad.
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2. We will send an invoice for a deposit payment (the deposit will be 25% of the total cost of the tour). You can choose from one of below payment methods. - Bank transfer (The clients should be in charge of the bank transfer fee) - Credit card payment -Additional 2% of total payment will be added as a bank charge. The bank charge is 4% of the total payment and Virgin Nature will be will be responsible for another 2% of the bank charge)
No crimes against tourists have been registered besides some pickpocketing and an occasional robbery in Ulaanbaatar at night. In the countryside, you will meet people who are welcoming and proud to give tourists an insight into their way of life. Furthermore, the air is fresh, and the water is clear.
Kids should be at least 3 years old. Weather conditions, bumpy roads, standard meals (mostly meat), and sanitary facilities are not ideal for very young children.
We recommend you take travel and medical insurance before you travel in case of tour cancellation, injury, illness, and loss of personal possessions or money.
You can call home from your HOTEL ROOM in Ulaanbaatar (requires additional charge) and use wireless at your hotel. Hotels also have business centers or internet centers at an additional fee. Cell phone service is widely available throughout the 21 provinces and over 330 soums (administrative unit) of these provinces. Therefore, you may buy an internet sim card and use it when stay and travel within the reception areas. Unitel is a recommended operator in terms of coverage, price, and internet speed. You can send postcards from post offices of provincial centers and Ulaanbaatar, but it may take some time before they are received.
Visitors to Mongolia should be in good health condition and able to engage in a reasonable amount of physical activities. Medical services are only available in provincial centers, towns, and soum (administrative unit) centers. Be sure to bring an adequate supply of any prescription medication when you are on tour. Diarrhea and altitude sickness is common for travelers to Mongolia. Also, make sure your insurance incorporates travel medical coverage.
It is common to tip your guide and driver. The tipping amount depends on the length of your trip, the number of staff, and the number of clients on the trip. If you enjoyed your trip, giving a tip is a way of showing your gratitude. Tipping tourist camp staff, taxis, restaurants, and hotels are not commonplace.
The credit card is widely acceptable in Ulaanbaatar. In the countryside, USD and Euros can be exchanged in banks and are accepted in some touristic service organizations (low rate!). It is wise you exchange some money before leaving Ulaanbaatar.
Mongolian is an official language. The Mongolians who are older than 45 years speak some Russian as they were taught it at secondary schools. The younger generation speaks English.