May 25, 2023
Incredible Gobi Desert Tour - My sister and I had an amazing time on this tour. Our driver was excellent and our guide so fun and full of information. The scenery and experiences were incredible, the food delicious, and the ger accommodations cozy and warm. Buya made this whole process easy and simple for us, organizing everything down to the last detail (including airport transfers). We loved every minute of our trip!
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Aug 22, 2022
One of the greatest experiences of space the over trammelled earth can still afford. Life in a Ger with Nomads - My wife and my two teenage kids spent 8 days in the company of Muugii (driver) and Olunya (guide) on a circuit that took in the most fascinating changes in landscape through the parched deserts of the South Gobi to the verdant plains of Central Mongolia. This trip whilst a long drive was interspersed with fascinating visits to local people, enjoying a rich cultural experience from some of the warmest and most generous spirited people on God’s earth. It is sometimes said that Mongolia (13,000 USD GDP per capita) is one of the richest places on earth (Copper and Gold predominantly) inhabited by the poorest people. But as often the case, these Nomadic people are some of the most contented people on the planet (they even fight big corporations to prevent the exploitation of their national patrimony despite government offering to shares the riches). Olunya was incredibly knowledgeable and so proud of her people. It was a true pleasure to be with this team for the duration of the trip and we all came away refreshed and cleansed of the stresses and strains of life in the city. Incidentally, no one wears mask on Mongolia and know one appears to be petrified of COVID since. The borders with China are closed which means the tourists you encounter are mainly Russians and Turks
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Oct 7, 2019
Great trip with a lovely guide - We have been on 3 tours with Discover Mongolia and have always been very happy with the experience. Each tour we have had unique experiences in different areas/festivals around Mongolia. The guides are very informative and accommodating and the ger (tourist) camps have had good facilities - only 2 of 6 camps i have experienced has had average facilities but this is quite common travelling in Mongolia.
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Sep 12, 2019
Hospitality at its finest - It was a dark and stormy night, and that caused our transfer from HK to UB to be delayed by 14hrs. We were supposed to set off to the Gobi the day after arriving, but because of the delay, we had to make alternate arrangements. In all my communication with Ooyuna, who was helping to reschedule the whole tour, she was extremely accommodating and helpful, and we made it to the Gobi in the end. :')
When we finally made it to DZ, our guide, Sara, and our drivers (alas I do not know how to spell their names), were warm and friendly, and made us feel taken care of. They've got a good sense of humor! :) It's okay to ask them to stop at something that looks interesting, such as a small town or a herd of camels.
The places we stayed at had wonderful views, fantastic facilities (proper toilets and showers with hot water) and excellent food (you will have to pay extra for beers and extra bottles of water, but these were about USD $2~5 each).
The activities are at scenic spots, but may be physically challenging. Our guide cheered us on at each spot, but if your physical condition is not good, you may have to sit out on some of the activities (such as the sand dunes).
Two things to take note of: 1) electricity and WiFi are in short supply, so bring along portable chargers, and expect spotty connections. 2) although the vans they supplied are comfortable enough, the trails between sites are terribly bumpy, so if you have back or neck problems, it might be quite hard on you. Expect 3-4hrs of driving each day.
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Sep 2, 2019
Best option for Gobi tour!!! - I researched several companies and found this to be the best tour and pricing available. A lot of tours didn’t offer the flight to Dalanzadgad. This would have added 8+ hours driving each way. I would highly recommend flying it instead of driving. The landscape of the driving you do to each ger camp site totals more than 10 hours and is definitely enough to take in the sites. Our guide Sara and our driver were very friendly, informative and accommodating. All of the communications with the company in booking this were very detailed and done promptly. We really enjoyed each location and the order that we did them. The ger tents were each different and had their own charm. One thing I would recommend is a flashlight or headlamps to go to the bathrooms at night. We also used it in the ger as sometimes the lights inside didn’t work. Also, at 2 of the gers we didn’t have electricity inside it, however, we were able to charge our devices inside the restaurants it could also be good to bring a car charger for phones to charge while driving. We really enjoyed the camel ride and the sunset hike at the Khongor sand dune. Leave enough time to get to the top. It’s definitely more challenging than it seems, but worth the sites from above if you can make it. I highly recommend this tour to anyone for a well-rounded tour with lovely staff, accommodations, and landscapes!!
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Jun 25, 2019
Great fun - A fantastic trip, with well spaced out activities and excellent accommodation. The camp sites are clean and the food is good. Do note that the activities are physically demanding and will require proper shoes and sunscreen. Travelling on the roads are also not to be taken lightly, especially if you have back problems.
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Aug 7, 2018
Guide and Driver Made this a Great Trip - We were picked up right on time at our hotel in Ulaanbatar and then flew to the Gobi. There we were met by our guide (Gerel) and driver (Bulgan Khangai) who made our Gobi tour a wonderful experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a lot of energy. Her English was good and she openly shared her knowledge of the Gobi and Mongolia which made the trip very interesting and entertaining. Our driver was a real professional, finding ways over and around obstacles that made for a comfortable ride. He wasn't as proficient in English but he understood our requests and was very friendly. We ate all of our meals together and felt that we got to know them as they got to know us. We did and saw everything that the other tour groups did but feel we were very lucky to have spent as much time as we did with Gerel and Bulgan.
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Jun 27, 2018
Amazing guide and amazing experience - We travelled through the gobi with our guide Ooyuna and driver namasre. Our 4 days were great and our guide was fantastic and took the time to spend with us and get to know us. Her Knowledge was amazing and we got to see so much. Lots of no road driver across the desert but we all enjoyed it. The tourist camps were great as well
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Dec 6, 2016
This is an amazing trip with lots of... - <p>This is an amazing trip with lots of off-road or no-road driving. There is plenty of scenery, and the activities were fabulous.</p>
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