19 Things We Wish We Knew Before Traveling to Mongolia

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Traveling in Mongolia is such an incredible experience, but it can be hard to find good information about how to travel in Mongolia. Tourism isn't a huge industry in this country, so when we started researching how to travel in Mongolia, we found very few resources. To remedy this, we've made our own video filled with tons of tips for traveling in Mongolia after spending three weeks in the country!
In this video, we answer questions like: where to go in Mongolia? What is Mongolian food like? Can you travel on your own or do you need a tour, how far in advance should you book things? How do you book tours? What is a good budget for traveling in Mongolia? How much time should you spend in Mongolia? Do you need a visa? When is the best time of year to visit Mongolia? How do you rent a car in Mongolia? What are the roads like? Can you use credit cards or is it cash-only? and so much more!
During our visit to Mongolia, we explored the country in quite a few ways. We went around Ulaanbaatar on our own, we hired a private driver for a day to visit Terelj National Park, we joined a tour for 5 day to see the Gobi Desert, and we rented a truck and drove around Central Mongolia by ourselves while camping in our rooftop tent. By the end of our trip to Mongolia, we felt like we had the chance to test our many different ways of seeing the country, which is why we feel capable of sharing lots of good information about how to travel in Mongolia.
We made video about each of these adventures:
Arriving in Mongolia: • A Travel Mistake Broug...
Exploring Ulaanbaatar: • First Impressions of M...
Day Trip to Terelj National Park: • First Time in Mongolia...
5 Days in the Gobi Desert: • 5 Days Living in Mongo...
Unguided Road trip (Camping): • Traveling Alone in Cen... and • Camping in Remote Mong...
Mongolia Playlist: • Mongolia Travel Vlogs
We talk about what to pack for Mongolia in this video, but if you want to see everything we pack for full time travel, you can check out our latest packing video here: • What to Pack for Trave...
This was our first time in Mongolia, but we are certain it will not be our last!! Now that we know how to travel in Mongolia and feel comfortable with the best way to see the country, we are certain we'll be back again to explore more of this amazing country.
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== Chapters ==
0:00 Why are we talking about Mongolia?
0:51 When is the best time to visit Mongolia?
1:36 Budget for Mongolia
5:10 Mongolia itinerary
6:49 What's Mongolian food like
7:57 The process of entering Mongolia
12:07 How far in advance should you book things?
15:05 The companies/people we used
15:42 Tips before going on a tour in Mongolia
19:41 Tour or solo?
22:28 Car rentals (or truck rentals)
25:41 Roads and navigation
29:50 Camping gear
30:34 Do people speak English?
32:03 Cash or card?
34:18 Accessibility

[@Emma0210]

Thank you so much🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed our beautiful Mongolia🙏🏼👍🏼 Looking forward to your next adventures🫶🏼

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you too!

[@DLFH]

One of my most favorite things you've said about this adventure was "why is no one here, don't they know this place is awesome". I think you are helping to get the word out. Starting off from seeing your posts about Mongolia I think I would want to go through a tour company and see if it would be possible to book multiple things through them.

[@nicoleandmico]

I hope we’re helping to get the word out! We had such an awesome time traveling Mongolia. Going with a tour and booking multiple things through the same company would be a great way to see the country. I think you could pack a lot into a short amount of time that way!

[@enkhsaruultorguud9293]

Very good couple: positive and open minded

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you!

[@blackscreenvideos8]

Deciding to visit unintended country at the last moment brings most special memories for sure. But if you had enough time to browse more information and tips online, you could've experience some of our best locations and adventures that people don't normally visit. But I am very honored that you guys have such a positive feeling to our humble country.

[@sfpchow]

Could you please share some of these "best locations and adventures that people don't normally visit"? Thanks!

[@donnawilson5514]

Thanks for all the info!

[@nicoleandmico]

Our pleasure!

[@yourlocalexplorers]

such a useful episode guys, thanks for showing us around this unique place and sharing all your tips! 😍

[@nicoleandmico]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leapintothewild]

Great info roundup - thx for answering all the great questions! And the senior info at the end is also much appreciated since my 81 yr old mom is now sold on Mongolia thanks to you guys 😃 so I didn’t have to sell her on adding to our top 10 list. Just a great series on an amazing country.

[@nicoleandmico]

Glad it was helpful! We are both really hoping we are still traveling to dreamy, off-the-beaten-track places at 81 like your Mom!

[@acase4490]

Just a suggestion, but it would be great if you do a video like this for each destination you visit. It’s very helpful!

[@pioner8899]

You guys so much energy. Thank you for introducing my beautiful country. Very good video. Good luck

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you! 😃

[@veetour]

This is a great segment. Hopefully you continue to do this for each of the countries you visit.

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@oggb7022]

You guys should go to Khuvsgul or Altai Tavan Bogd next time!

[@namuunonon4918]

You are glowing Nicole! Please recommend some beauty hacks/ recommendation as a full-time traveller.

[@jasonboldoo8857]

Hi! Thanks for this beautiful videos ❤ Hope you enjoyed a lot 😊 May I ask if I can screenshot and use few photos for my project?

[@TheJennyca74]

you guys are awesome :)

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you!!

[@josannefromin7750]

Wonderful

[@khaliunb8340]

Thank you guys for visiting my beutiful country!!

[@babysakuraa2477]

The north side of Mongolia is very beautiful as well. You can see eskimo type of lifestyle and there is a giant beautiful lake.

[@babysakuraa2477]

You can drive to Gobi desert while visiting sightseeings on the way. But from the south (Dalanzadgad) you can take a flight back to the city as well. If you prefer comfort and spend money on flight as well.

[@idkreallyrn]

If you two come here again, hope you guys go to Zaisan Hill, it has a old memorial at the top and the main building has alot of things.

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks for the recommendation! We’ll keep that in mind for next time!

[@babysakuraa2477]

In Terelj you can stay in basic ger camps or nicer camps with toilet and shower that are inside. Also, there are many hotels, even 5 star ones.

[@umabaatar1732]

There’s 13th century camping complex which is cool place for tourists. It’s enroute to the Chinggis Khaan’s statue complex. It’s a worthwhile to see this site as if you transported back in time of great Chinggis Khaan.

[@morningglory9495]

Thanks so much for sharing. I am planning to go next year. For sure will listen to your advice to go in June. Could you recommend me a good tour company to join please. Thanks again

[@nicoleandmico]

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[@jessykuan88]

Hi, can I know double confirm when you were there you can browse through internet at countryside? because I read a lot of articles and they said it is useless to get local sim card as it is not workable countryside.

[@FeircifulGAMING]

I hope you guys visit khuvsgul and visit the largest clean lake in asia and ride a boat there

[@babysakuraa2477]

When you go to countryside try real Mongolian BBQ, it's different than as it known overseas, so not typical type of BBQ. You check out the imgae on google. If you love meat you'll love it. It can be made by local families or your tour can arrange it as well.

[@Attiss]

Thanks for visiting us the land of the eternal blue sky where nomads culture lived for thousands of years.

[@nicoleandmico]

Our pleasure!

[@uumla]

Watched and enjoyed all your vlogs from Mongolia. Thank you for such great, positive and informative videos about my home country! Would be more than happy to give you any help you'd need, in case you do come back to Mongolia. i have quite a few years of experience working in tourism sector though not in the past several years. Do let me know if you ever need help with anything in relation to your potential coming back.

[@batochirenkhbayar6419]

Tanks

[@nicoleandmico]

No problem!

[@munkhuub8234]

Loved all your videos , it was so nice you were happy and enjoying our beautiful country , for other tourists need to make correction of the spelling of Terelj tour not Terrell 😅

[@nicoleandmico]

Oh no! We don’t catch that spelling mistake, thank you for pointing it out! Darn autocorrect

[@kaytbbbb]

You said it was not too hot or cold but could you give an idea of the temperatures? How cold did it get at night? And how hot was it in the desert? I'll be there at the beginning of June!

[@joyceklatte4710]

what kind of shoes did you wear when hiking the sand dunes

[@nicoleandmico]

We actually went up barefoot, but I kind of regretted it. Our feet cramped a fair bit and I think wearing sneakers would have helped to reduce the cramping

[@blackscreenvideos8]

Hello, please wear the boots you wish to throw away. Because walking through the sand dunes in Mongolia are like a rubbing sandpaper on your boots. Colors and finishing will fade away quickly, specially in the front side. So please don't choose your fancy boots.

[@natsagnyamnamkhai749]

Mongolen Altai mountains have 6 km altitude from sea level. London has 10m, Moscow has 100m. That's why Mongolia is a kind of the natural water supply source. That's why Mongolia must be virgin wild world and it has to be less populated. Unfortunately, we have been destroying the natural water supply system due to the dirty mining sector since 1990 the democratic system begins. That's why currently European hot summer is missing the natural cooling system from Mongolia.

[@iloveindiandfood557]

Come to Inner Mongoliaa

[@temuulenenkhtur6143]

Supergénial🎉

[@rachellevis9909]

New subscriber why did you record the series in June 23 and put it on your channel march 24 am confused 😕

[@nicoleandmico]

We had lots of backlogged videos from our travels, but we still put them out in chronological order so you can follow along with the story. Sometimes life just happens and we film a lot if we have exciting adventures lined up :) That gives us a chance to stay still for a while and focus on editing and not filming afterwards as well. It's all part of the balance 😊

[@rachellevis9909]

Makes sense now thank you for your reply

[@Erkhes99908]

the least dense country is mongolia 1 person could have 1km and everybody will live with 1 km

[@ganaagana5685]

Thank you traveling to Mongolia. I think. Mongolian all land scape are different. It's mean not just Govi dessert. If you want to travel Mongolia, you should more searching different area. Thnk you.

[@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr]

Korea hasn't been interesting enough for a video yet?

[@nicoleandmico]

It’s coming soon…

[@utmprod]

Don't go to Khaan Buuz. As a local I say that place is on the nastier side.

[@nicoleandmico]

Good to know! Where would you recommend?

[@ggkami6020]

​@@nicoleandmico I would recommend modern nomads

[@FeircifulGAMING]

And u guys don’t know mongolia that well you want to be a spot where there is no people and beautiful nature u guys say it’s beautiful even when there is other people house

[@esugenenk]

You have to be careful we’re asians 😊

[@nicoleandmico]

So am I (Mico) too :)

[@XX-hf4qf]

Awesome to see that even racists can have fun travelling the world!! You guys are truly an inspiration!!

[@little.tricks]

How are they racist?

[@frank5436]

HEADS UP! I just a viewed your video " top things to do in Langkawi". In the comments section, 5 months ago, Keith @aerotrunk requested your email because he wants to send you some samples of their luggage. You never responded. I'm just a fan of your channel. Happy travels and keep up the good work!

[@frank5436]

Oops! NVM. I just viewed your reply 😊

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks for thinking of us 😄