Languages
English-speaking guides are easy to find; Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French, German and Spanish speakers are available with notice.
Plan · Guides
Hire a local guide
A good guide makes Mongolia: they translate, explain nomad customs and keep the trip running. Tell us what you need and we'll pass it to licensed local companies.
What it costs
Plus their food and accommodation on the road. Specialist guides (birding, photography, trekking) cost more.
Guide + driver
Most trips use a guide and a separate driver with a 4×4. Companies can arrange both, plus a cook for camping trips.
City guides
For museums, monasteries, markets and food tours in Ulaanbaatar.
Good to know
Book early
July and August, especially around Naadam, book up months ahead.
Tips
Tipping guides and drivers at the end of a trip is common and appreciated.