A: Mongolia is a huge country with a population density close to 1 person a square kilometer. Mongolian landscape diversity is impressive. It goes from the mirror flat Gobi Desert to the high with snow capped Altai mountain pikes, passing by the with forest covered rolling hills of Central Mongolia. The nature is unique, unexplored and has a rich biodiversity. People are as diverse. Khalkh people in majority, they coexisting with Buriat, Kazak and many others minorities. They all live in the respect of their traditional culture. All of Mongolians have an incomparable hospitality. Mongolia makes you delighted!

A: Mongolia is a huge country with a population density close to 1 person a square kilometer. Mongolian landscape diversity is impressive. It goes from the mirror flat Gobi Desert to the high with snow capped Altai mountain pikes, passing by the with forest covered rolling hills of Central Mongolia. The nature is unique, unexplored and has a rich biodiversity. People are as diverse. Khalkh people in majority, they coexisting with Buriat, Kazak and many others minorities. They all live in the respect of their traditional culture. All of Mongolians have an incomparable hospitality. Mongolia makes you delighted!

* Passport - You should have with you a passport which is valid for at least 6 months.
* Visa - There are different requirements depending on which passport you hold. Most travelers need a tourist visa to enter Mongolia. At the time this document was compiled, US and Israeli citizens do not need a visa to visit Mongolia for less than 30 days. You should check with the Mongolian embassy or consulate serving your area. For further information, you are welcome to contact us.
* Immigrations Declaration - Upon arrival, you will have to fill out a form that you present to border officials with your passport when you enter Mongolia. You should put down in the address field the name of the hotel in Ulaanbaatar that is listed on your trip confirmation or itinerary. Medical record and release of liability – Everyone traveling with Mongolian Ways must complete and sign a trip application which includes these two documents.
* Travel Insurance - Everyone traveling with Mongolian Ways is required to carry travel insurance which includes medical evacuation and which is valid for the duration of the trip.

A: On your international flight you will generally be restricted to 25 kg. Excess baggage charges are calculated per kilo of overweight, not per piece of luggage, and charges in and out of Mongolia are generally quite high. On domestic flights in Mongolia, you are allowed only 15 kg (including hand luggage). The excess baggage charge for domestic flights is about $2 per kg.

A: Chinggis Khan International Airport is a small airport; there is only one terminal and one departure gate for international flights. When you land, you will go through immigrations, presenting your immigration declaration, and then collect your baggage at the belt. Baggage often takes a long time to unload. Then you will pass through customs, where you may be requested to pass one or more of your bags through an x-ray machine. Your guide will meet you in the arrivals hall. If you have not arranged travel services with Mongolian Ways, you can catch a taxi to Ulaanbaatar at the exit doors, and there will sometimes be a public bus there. Negotiate your payment before you get in the taxi, a ride to town should cost you no more than 10000 Tugruk (March 2010). When you leave Ulaanbaatar, it is highly recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours prior to departure, and an hour and a half before domestic flights.

A: Politically the country is very stable. An elected President and parliament is at the head of the country’s management. Administratively, if you meet your visa requirements, no other hassle will be experienced. Policemen are helpful to foreigners and no street violence exists. No natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods were registered recently. Only problems you may encounter are a drunk man and pick pocketing in Ulaanbaatar. Drunks are often too far gone to be a threat to anyone but themselves, but are still best avoided. UB is not a particularly dangerous city, and thefts from foreigners fell considerably in 2003 following a campaign to promote tourism, but you should exercise the same caution here as you would do in any other big city.

A: Being far from any ocean influence, Mongolia has a very continental climate. The summers are pleasantly warm, the winters are freezing cold. The touristy months are from May to October. Winter tourism is now slowly taking off. Mongolia is also known as the Land of Blue Sky. With over 257 sunny days a year, very little rain is to be expected during your stay in Mongolia. Hovsgol region in the month of August is however a little rainy. However, it is a good idea to bring a warm jacket/sweater or wind stopper and raincoat. More information for Mongolia weather: http://www.urangootravel.com/?q=mongolia_weather_information

A: Traditionally Mongolians eat meat, dairy products and vegetables such as onions, garlic, potatoes, carrots, cabbages and turnips. They drink milk tea, fermented mares milk and an alcohol made of fermented and distilled cow milk. However, Mongolian diet is quite westernized and during your stay in Mongolia you will be served mostly western food. We can also organize tours for vegetarians. We offer cuisines of the following countries: Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Mexican, Korean, Indian, France, Ukrainian and Pakistani and such. All you have to do is to inform us of your diet restrictions and order what you wish to eat while travelling with us.

A: Ulaanbaatar has luxury, western style hotels. Many of them are centrally located, in walking distances from shops and museums. In the countryside you can stay in Gers of Ger camps. Gers are the traditional felt tents of nomadic herders. Each Ger is furnished with a wood stove and beautifully painted furniture such as beds, a table and stools. Gers are based on double occupancy in most cases. Each Ger camp has its restaurant, western style toilet and hot water showers. Most visitors find their stay in gers, which provide an authentic taste of Mongolian culture and adventure, their most enjoyable experience in Mongolia.
While for away from tourist tracts there will be no other solution than to overnight in western style tents because no other accommodation is available. Traveling with us means that we will do our outer best to offer you the best available service. For this a special jeep will carry all the camping and kitchen equipment. We pride ourselves on the level of comfort we provide while camping in these remote areas, but camping is not for everyone.

A: The current in Mongolia is 220V, the same as the EU standard. The sockets are mostly two thick or sometimes thin rounded pins. As there is not any strict standard in Mongolia, you might find different sockets, so bringing a multi-pin adapter is a good idea.

 A: In Ulaanbaatar- no problem, there are plenty of internet cafes, and most hotels are equipped with business centers that have internet facilities. Out of the city, you will be able to connect only in the provincial capitals. Unless you are going on a remote expedition style trip, you will visit a provincial capital once every three to four days on average.

A: Transport to and from Mongolia is usually by air or train. Flights are run all year round by MIAT (Mongolian Airlines) to and from Berlin, Frankfurt, Moscow, Beijing, Seoul and Tokyo. Aeroflot, Korean Air and Air China are also operating flights between Ulaanbaatar and other cities. You also can travel to and from Mongolia by train. The Trans-Mongolian Express Train takes 4-5 days to travel from Moscow or and 1 day from Beijing.

A: The local currency called Tugruk. As of March 2011 the exchange rate floats between 1300 and 1350 Tugruk to the USD. The preferred foreign currency for exchange purposes is US $ or Euro, but Pounds Sterling, Russian Rubles and Chinese RMB can also be exchanged in many places in Ulaanbaatar. If you bring US $, make sure the notes were printed after 1995 (the big heads rather than the small ones). 50$ and 100$ notes will get a better exchange rate than smaller notes. Exchange places are open 24/7

A: Traveling in Mongolia is exciting and you will enjoy spectacular scenery, magnificent wildlife and authentic nomadic way of life. If you are coming to trek, or horse ride through the countryside, you should have a certain level of fitness. You may encounter rough roads, high altitude and basic accommodation. During such trips, the stream is a bath while the toilet is a discreet rock or bush!

A: We will provide you with bottled or purified drinking water throughout your trip

A: All our tours are fully supported. This means that your luggage is carried either by horses, camels or vehicle; we put up and take down your tents, and food is prepared and cooked for you. All you need to carry is a small rucksack and your camera.

A: Not necessarily. Mongolian horses are easy to ride and you will be in the care of your guide and cowboy who guide and assist you every step of the way. Please refer to our guidance on horseback riding at the Activities Page.

A: In order to ensure the utmost in personal service and quality, we limit our groups to a maximum of 16 people. During the trips knowledgeable and sympathetic guides will look after you with our local auxiliary staff. For each trip we provide an English-speaking guide who will be with you from your arrival in Mongolia until your departure. German, French and Japanese speaking guides are also available on request.

A: We find that many of our travelers over 55 are more fit and prepared for adventure travel than some of our younger travelers! If you are reasonably active and have regular exercise, it is likely you can participate on any of regular trips. Some of our trips are designed around cultural experiences and are less physically demanding, if you or travel companions have doubts about taking a more challenging trip. Please ask us to work with you on planning a trip if you are unsure.

A: Many people on their first extended wilderness trip are uncertain about where they will be able to wash, use the bathroom, etc. and whether or not they will be able to handle ‘roughing it’ in the great outdoors. Rest assured, many first time campers have been on extended wilderness trips in Mongolia and found it easy to adjust to, if not outright liberating. Your guide will let you know at each stop what the arrangements are for washing up, using the toilet, etc. Please visit Amicus Travel website at http://www.urangootravel.com/travel_tips  and go to the section on “Travel tips” under the FAQS section, which will help you to learn the ropes.

A: Half of the trips we organize involve tailor-made itineraries for private small groups. An average trip lasts 1-2 weeks. We would be happy to organize a custom made trip for a group of 2 or more people.