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Three Camel Lodge

Location & practical

A Five Star Address in the Middle of Nowhere

  • Traditional Mongolian gers, beautifully appointed.
  • Desert adventures and nomadic encounters.
  • Remarkable remoteness, unexpected comforts.
  • €2,620–3,160 / night
  • 40 rooms
  • Bulagtai Mountain, Ömnögovi Province

Forty white gers scattered across the Gobi Desert, the Gurvan Saikhan mountains in the distance and barely another building in sight. Three Camel Lodge takes some getting to, involving a flight from Ulaanbaatar and a drive across the desert. The journey does a fine job of discouraging casual visitors.

Opened in 2002 by Jalsa Urubshurow, the lodge was built by Mongolian craftspeople using traditional techniques and local materials. Its main buildings draw inspiration from Buddhist temple architecture, complete with wooden roofs assembled without nails. The gers themselves are wonderfully inviting, with colourful hand painted furniture, wool carpets, camel hair blankets and wood burning stoves. Private bathrooms with stone showers provide a welcome concession to modern comfort.

At Bulagtai restaurant, Mongolian favourites such as buuz, steamed dumplings, and tsuivan, noodles with meat and vegetables, share the menu with more international dishes. Local dairy and produce from the lodge's greenhouse bring a genuine connection to the region. Then there is the Thirsty Camel Bar, with a whisky collection that would be impressive even in a major city. Finding it in the middle of the Gobi makes it rather more entertaining.

Days are spent exploring the desert on horseback or two humped camel, meeting nomadic families and visiting the Flaming Cliffs, where dinosaur eggs were famously discovered in 1923. Back at the lodge, archery, traditional crafts and stargazing offer plenty of reasons to stay put.

For all its comforts, the Gobi remains the Gobi. Expect dust, dramatic temperature changes and occasionally unreliable Wi-Fi. But also warm Mongolian hospitality, thoughtful design and the rather wonderful pleasure of returning from a day in the wilderness to a hot shower and an excellent Scotch.

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Spa

Rooms.

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Which room would we choose?

Deluxe Ger

All 3 room types

Deluxe Ger

2 adults

King or twin beds · Private bathroom · Heated shower · Wood stove · Electric heater · Solar led lighting · Electric outlets · Hand painted furniture

The lodge’s standard luxury ger for two adults, with a king bed or twin beds and an en-suite bathroom. The published general policy permits one additional child under 12; confirm the extra-bed rate and configuration before booking.

Suite Ger

2 adults

King bed · Private bathroom · Separate relaxation area · Living area · Wood stove · Electric outlets

A larger ger with a king bedroom and substantial living and relaxation space. Confirm exact capacity, supplement and availability directly.

Family Ger

Up to 4 guests

Two bedrooms · Twin beds · Private bathroom · Family friendly · Wood stove · Electric outlets

Two bedrooms connected by a shared private bathroom, with two twin beds in the second bedroom. The lodge publishes separate package pricing for parties of three or four in the Family Ger; confirm the adult-child configuration.

The **Deluxe Ger** is the classic choice: handmade Mongolian furnishings, a wood stove, king or twin beds and a private bathroom. Consider the **Suite Ger** for a separate relaxation and living area, or the **Family Ger** for two bedrooms linked by a bathroom. Published package rates are based on Deluxe Gers; ask about any upgrade supplement.

Good to know.

Location
Havsgait Bag, Ömnögovi, Mongolia
Open map & directions
Getting around
No practical public transport reaches the lodge. Most guests fly from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad and continue by prearranged lodge 4×4 transfer.
Arriving
Allow approximately 1.5 hours for the domestic flight from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad, followed by about 1 hour by 4×4 to the lodge; timings depend on flights and road conditions. Airport transfers in the Gobi are included in the lodge programme. The operator can arrange domestic flights, which are charged separately. A private airstrip is available for charter aircraft.
Accessibility
No verified step-free route or adapted bathroom specification has been published. Ask the lodge directly about ger entrances, bathrooms, transport and excursion accessibility before booking.
Travelling with children
Families are welcome, with a two-bedroom Family Ger available. The lodge says a standard ger accommodates up to two adults and one child under 12; confirm exact party configuration and rates in advance. Families should plan outdoor excursions around children’s ages and the desert conditions.
Dietary options
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free, Halal, and Kosher

Worth knowing

  • Minimum stay: two nights. The lodge recommends three to four nights to allow time for both its scheduled excursions and time at the lodge.
  • Getting here takes planning: a domestic flight from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad and then approximately one hour by arranged 4×4. Domestic flights are not included in the published land-package prices.
  • Indicative 2027 budget: approximately €2,620–€3,160 per night for TWO ADULTS SHARING a Deluxe Ger, expressed as the nightly equivalent of the published TWO-NIGHT package for 2–3 guests. These are not stand-alone room rates: meals, transfers and a scheduled excursion programme are bundled in. The original published prices are in USD; EUR figures use the ECB reference rate of 30 October 2026 (EUR 1 = USD 1.1172) and are rounded to the nearest €10. Prices vary with season, party size, itinerary, room type and exchange rate, and are not a live quote. Other three- or four-night packages have different nightly equivalents.
  • The published 2027 return domestic flight from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad costs approximately €400 per person extra at the cited exchange rate (subject to airline changes). International flights, Ulaanbaatar accommodation, alcohol, spa treatments, laundry, tips and optional bespoke activities are additional.
  • The lodge publishes May-to-November departures, with July 5–16 attracting a peak-season supplement in its 2027 tariffs. Expect strong day-to-night temperature changes and pack layers even in warmer months.
  • Wi-Fi is offered in communal areas but may be unreliable; guests have electricity and charging sockets in their gers. The lodge does not guarantee reliable mobile reception in this remote location.
  • Tell the lodge about food allergies and dietary restrictions ahead of arrival, and confirm mobility requirements, family sleeping arrangements and the current activity timetable before booking.
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