Capture Dunes & Nomads 6 days photo tour

CAPTURE DUNES & NOMADS 6-DAY PHOTO TOUR

Join a 6-day photography journey through Mongolia’s wild nature, dunes, and nomadic culture — a paradise for landscape and wildlife photographers.


📌 QUICK FACTS FOR VISITORS

🔍 Category📝 Details
📅 Duration6 days / 5 nights
📍 DestinationSemi Gobi Desert & Central Mongolia
🗓️ AvailabilityYear-round
🧭 Tour TypeFilming and Photography Tour
🚶‍♂️ Tour PaceModerate with scenic drives and immersive field time
📷 Suitable ForAll levels of photographers
🐴 Wildlife HighlightPrzewalski’s horses at Khustai National Park
🏜️ Landscape TypesSand dunes, rocky hills, lakes, steppes
🛖 AccommodationHotels and traditional Ger camps

📸 ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

Explore vibrant markets and spiritual sites in Ulaanbaatar

Photograph wild Przewalski’s horses at Khustai National Park

Capture sand dunes, steppe, and mountains in Elsen Tasarkhai

Visit the ruins of ancient Karakorum and Erdene Zuu Monastery

Portrait and lifestyle photography with nomadic families at Ugii Lake

Immersive Mongolian landscapes and cultural documentation


🌿 ABOUT MONGOLIAN WILD NATURE

Mongolia’s wild nature is a striking blend of untouched desert, expansive steppe, alpine ranges, and shimmering lakes. Home to the last truly wild horses (Przewalski’s horses), rare bird species, and vast open skies, the Mongolian wilderness offers a unique backdrop for photographers. The Semi Gobi Desert, with its golden dunes meeting rugged hills, is particularly picturesque and rich in contrasts — ideal for capturing the dynamic interplay between landscape, wildlife, and traditional nomadic life.


🐫 TOUR PACE: MODERATE & ENGAGING

This photography tour balances scenic travel with immersive field time:

 

Daily drives of 2–5 hours with scenic stops

Ample time for photography at key locations

Opportunities for golden hour and night sky photography

Comfortable overnight stays in hotels and Ger camps

Ideal for photographers seeking both cultural connection and landscape variety without physically strenuous activity.


❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the best time to join this tour?

This tour runs year-round, but spring and autumn offer the best lighting and atmospheric conditions for photography.

 

Do I need professional photography experience?

No. Enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals are all welcome. Our guides accommodate all experience levels.

 

What wildlife can I expect to see?

You may see Przewalski’s horses, steppe eagles, vultures, camels, and various endemic birds.

 

Are there charging facilities for cameras and gear?

Yes, most Ger camps and hotels have electricity, but bringing a power bank is advised.

 

Is there internet or mobile signal during the trip?

Mobile signal is available in some locations, but remote areas may have limited or no connectivity.


🎒 WHAT TO BRING

DSLR/Mirrorless camera with wide-angle and zoom lenses

Tripod for low-light and night photography

Extra batteries, SD cards, and portable chargers

Neutral clothing for blending into wildlife settings

Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)

Warm layers for evenings and mornings

Reusable water bottle and personal toiletries

Travel insurance and personal medications


CAPTURE DUNES & NOMADS 6-DAY PHOTO TOUR PACKAGE PRICE

Group size1 pax2-3 pax4-6 pax7-9 pax10-12 pax13-15 paxMore than 16 pax
Price/Per person2430$1780$1650$1580$1480$1380$1250$
NoInclude serviceExclude serviceInclude service of Meals
1Vehicle with a driver.Items of personal natureBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
2English speaking guideBeverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundryPer day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/
3Accommodation/Ger camps and Hotel/Travel and insuranceOne time Mongolian traditional food  /lamb with vegetables/
4Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerInternational transportation 
5All cooking and camping gears.Taxi 
6Airport shuttleOptional activities 
7National park and Other permits Single supplement /For hotel or Ger camp/ 
8 Gratuity for the tour team 


CAPTURE DUNES & NOMADS 6-DAY PHOTO TOUR ITINERARY


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