11D10N Reindeer Expedition in Northern Mongolia from Singapore

If you hold a Singapore passport, no. You can enter and stay in Mongolia for 30 days without a visa, which is more than sufficient for the trip! If you hold another country's passport, you can check whether you need a visa here. If you need a visa, let the operator (Beyond Expeditions SG) know so they can help you with the information required to fill it out. Please note that the operator does not cover visa application fees.

Each expedition group is capped at 6 participants maximum, in addition to your local expedition guide and driver. You can sign up with your friends or meet like-minded travelers solo! The operator will organize a get-together session for the group a few weeks before the trip, so don't worry. Many lifelong friendships have been formed on expeditions.

No. There is little trekking or hiking, not even in the wilderness. Just note that:

• You should be prepared to ride a horse for around 5-7 hours
• For the 2 nights with the Tsaatan reindeer herders, you'll be sleeping in the teepees in a thick sleeping bag on soft ground
• Offroad drives in the countryside can get bumpy because the roads are unpaved, though the vehicle itself is comfortable to ride in

The local expedition guide, an experienced cook, will prepare different types of cuisine during the trip. Try anything from traditional Mongolian food to western fare! Halal, vegetarian, or vegan options are all available.

In the capital city, Ulaanbaatar, you will stay in three-star hotels (twin-sharing rooms paired by gender). In the countryside, you will stay in guesthouses, traditional gers & Tsaatan teepees. There will be proper beds for all nights except the two nights with the Tsaatan reindeer herders, where you will sleep in teepees in the four-season thick sleeping bag on soft ground.

Mongolia is one of the safest countries in the world for tourists. Petty theft can occasionally occur in the cities, so just be aware of your surroundings. In the countryside, your expedition guide and driver are locals experienced in navigating, and you will stay with trusted nomad families.

The currency in Mongolia is the Tulgrik (MNT). You can withdraw money at ATMs and banks in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. Credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) are accepted in many shops, sometimes even in the countryside. US dollars are accepted in some places in Ulaanbaatar as well. We recommend a per-person cash amount of USD 100-300 (based on a two-week trip duration), with the option to use credit or debit cards for big-ticket items like cashmere, leather goods, musical instruments, fur, or antiques.

There are no mandatory immunizations for travelers to Mongolia though you should be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio, and Hepatitis A. We recommend you seek advice from your local GP regarding the correct immunizations and preventative treatments. You are not required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter Mongolia.

Before departure, no "negative" PCR or rapid test results are required to enter Mongolia. No testing is required upon arrival at the border points. No quarantine is required upon arrival either.

If you test positive, you will be isolated in the nearest health center and obtain treatment. Free vaccinations and treatments are available for travelers.

Tests may be required depending on the country you return to and the airline you fly with. PCR test is around USD 30-40 (MNT 85000-115000), while the rapid test is around USD 7-10 (MNT 20000-30000). You can book mobile medical services with an additional fee in advance at your hotel.

You only need to do the arrival test if you are not fully vaccinated. Book a tele-supervised ART test here in advance before your return from Mongolia.