Mongolia – Custom Made Journeys

Lakani Custom Made Journeys just for you.

Travel at your own pace, on your own time on an itinerary custom designed just for you, your family, or your group. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary trip for two, planning a vacation for the family, or looking for a travel experience for your special interest group, Lakani’s experts will create a tour that exceeds your expectations. With Lakani you have the advantage of working with a team that has first-hand travel knowledge of virtually every part of the world with a network of contacts to help you plan your trip, and the experience to make it happen.

Choose to go on your own or be accompanied by a Lakani Tour Manager. Use commercial aircraft or your own private aircraft. The choice is yours with a Lakani Custom Made Journey.

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One of the few remaining truly unique places on earth is Mongolia. For those who love the outdoors and some adventure this is the destination for you and Lakani World Tours can customize an itinerary that will include a visit to the steppes of central Asia.

Begin your adventure in Beijing, China where you will stop prior to your flight to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia. As soon as you arrive in Mongolia you will know that you are some place special that few people take the initiative or make the effort to visit. You will tour the capital on Mongolia where you will learn the history of the country before leaving for the famous and exotic Gobi Desert. Considered one of the harshest environments on earth, with extreme temperature and seasonal changes, the Gobi is surprisingly full of wildlife. You may see gazelles, hulan, wild camels, antelope, argali sheep (largest on the planet), wild goats and the endangered Gobi bear – Mazaalai. The majority of Mongolia’s population of Bactrian camels live in this area and you will have an opportunity to ride one.

Suggested Mongolia Highlights

Venture into the Gobi Desert for an authentic view of traditional Mongolian nomadic lifestyle
Listen for the singing sands of the Gurvan Saikhan National Park and stay in a Mongolian ger
Explore petrified forests, remains of mammals & skeleton of a hornless rhino in the Cemetery of the Dinosaurs
Admire the collection of Bogd Khan, ruler of Mongolia in early 20th century at the Winter Palace
Visit 13th Century Complex for an insight into the lifestyle, art & crafts from the time of Genghis Khan

Pricing

Customized pricing based on itinerary.

Best time to visit

JUN - SEP

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We will create a custom itinerary based on your travel dates and preferences.

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The world’s largest landlocked country, bordered by Russia and China, is also the world’s least populated sovereign nation. Its vast landscape includes the Gobi Desert, mountains and grass covered steppe. Mongolia has been inhabited by pastoral nomads since prehistoric times. Cave rock paintings found at the Khoit Tsenkher Cave date from 20,000 years ago showing mammoths, lynx, Bactrian camels and ostriches. Neolithic agriculture settlements followed by horse-riding nomadism in the Copper and Bronze Age which became the dominant culture that continued throughout history. The incredible horsemanship is one of the many cultural opportunities you will have as a visitor to Mongolia.

The storied past of Mongolia included empires formed by nomads under a designated ruler of Khan. One of these empires, the Xionnu, emerged as the greatest threat to the Qin Dynasty of China, which led to the construction of the Great Wall. Several empires later there was a chieftain named Temujin who succeeded in uniting the Mongol tribes between Manchuria and the Altai Mountains. In 1206, he took the title of Genghis Kahn and formed the Mongol Empire – the largest contiguous land empire in world history.

The capital city of Ulaanbaatar is also the largest city and home to about half of the country’s population. You will begin your adventure in Ulaanbaatar where you may stay in luxury and comfort in a five-star hotel. Touring the capital city, you will have a chance to view an excellent display of history dating back to the Stone Age in the Mongolian National History Museum. Then fly to the Gobi Desert to experience one of the most exotic areas in the world. Travel to the desert sand dunes and spend a night in a traditional Ger. Mongolia is a resting place of dinosaurs and you’ll have a chance to explore the area called Flaming Cliffs. Return to the capital for more discoveries. Visit Mongolia during Naadam Festival and see the famous games that take place from 11 to 13 of July annually. You’ll take away indelible memories from this unique destination.