Katie LockhartNZ Herald·14 Jul, 2026 07:00 PM7 mins to readLuxury travel in Mongolia: Where wild adventure meets five-star comfort. Photo / Nomadic ExpeditionsThere is a new wave of deluxe travel sweeping across Mongolia, combining wild adventure with luxurious yurt stays, writes Katie LockhartGobi Desert glamping and grand hotels redefine luxury travel in Mongolia. Photo / Nomadic Expeditions

When I misbehaved as a child, my mother used to threaten to ship me off to Outer Mongolia. Now, I’m one of thousands of travellers who willingly make the