Grab your passport and get ready to discover the land of Chinggis Khan
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Wide Open Spaces
With a population of just three million, Mongolia is one of the least densely populated countries on the planet. Breathe deeply and take in some of the most dramatic landscapes you will ever see.
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Epic Road Trips

With few paved roads and no GPS to speak of, there are infinite opportunities to take the road less travelled.

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The Nomadic Life

Up to 40 per cent of Mongolians live as nomadic herders. Immerse yourself in daily life that revolves around tending to livestock, daily chores and the changing seasons.

FROM ARCHERY AND HORSE RACING TO MONGOLIAN WRESTLING, THIS IS A SPORTING SPECTACLE IS HARD TO BEAT.
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Showstopping Animals

With camels in the south, reindeer in the north and eagles in the west, it’s a must visit for wildlife lovers.

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Unexpected Encounters

Chance encounters find a way of filling days. From helping a nomadic family erect their summer ger to joining a camel caravan across the plain.

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Back To Basics

Treadle sewing machines, woodfire stoves and water drawn from the nearest well – Mongolia is a masterclass in how to live the slow life.

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Ancient Sports

Forget the Olympics, it’s the Nadaam festival that you need to watch. From archery and horse racing to Mongolian wrestling, this is a sporting spectacle is hard to beat.

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Digital Detox

Abandon the smartphone, leave the laptop at home and get back to what life is really about.

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Hospitality

Mongolians are some of the world’s most hospitable people, welcoming guests with anything from steaming bowls of fermented mares milk, chunks of dried goats curd or even their own beds for the evening. Witnessing this extreme generosity is a humbling experience.

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History

Roam the lands of the great Chinggis Khan, visit 400 year old monasteries and witness traditions that have been around for centuries.

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Sunsets

Whether you spy the sun going down over the Gobi desert or the rolling steppe, sunsets in Mongolia are nothing short of extraordinary.

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Glamping

Ger camps are fun and practical places to stay while travelling through the country, and Three Camel Lodge takes things to the next level. With ensuite gers, massage therapists and sunset champagne cocktails, it’s the perfect place to cap off your vacation.

Suggested Itineraries

Atacama Desert & Icebergs of Antarctica

Atacama Desert Antarctica

  • Enjoy a sunrise breakfast at the El Tatio Geysers in the Atacama Desert, Chile
  • Fly across the Drake Passage, a unique and fast way of reaching Antarctica
  • Sit amongst the huge penguin colonies of the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Kayak amongst gigantic blue icebergs in the Antarctic
  • Toast your adventure with a stay in the Chilean Winelands
ideal length 14 nights

Experience Peru and the Galapagos Islands

Quito Galapagos Islands Lima Cusco, Sacred Valley, & Machu Picchu

  • Cruise around the Galapagos on a luxury yacht
  • Hike to the rim of Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela Island
  • Discover unique Galapagos wildlife
  • Snorkel amongst fur sea lions at Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
  • Explore the mesmerising Inca citadel at Machu Picchu, Peru
ideal length 14 nights

Ultimate Peru

Lima Peruvian Amazon Cusco, Sacred Valley, & Machu Picchu Lake Titicaca

  • Explore Lima’s colonial architecture and vibrant districts

  • Tour the magnificent Machu Picchu ruins

  • Take the 1920s-style Belmond Andean Explorer Train to Puno

  • Explore the Amazon on board a luxury yacht

  • Cruise on Lake Titicaca and witnessing the floating reed Uros islands

ideal length 13 nights
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