Stargazing
Aurora Borealis & Dark Skies
Chase the northern lights from the world's darkest skies
Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
Group Size4 — 6 guests
From$7,800
The Experience
A journey through Mongolia
Mongolia's northern frontier offers some of the darkest skies on Earth — perfect for witnessing the aurora borealis dance across the heavens. This astronomy-focused journey combines cosmic wonder with cultural depth, visiting remote Dark Sky reserves, ancient observatory sites, and shamans who read the stars.
Aurora borealis viewing from Dark Sky reservesTelescope session with professional astronomerShamanic star-reading ceremony
CategoryStargazing
Gallery
Visual impressions
The Route
Your journey
Itinerary
Day by Day
1
Day 1
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Evening orientation on Mongolian astronomy and celestial mythology.
Airport pickupAstronomy lectureWelcome dinner
2
Day 2
Flight to the Dark Sky Reserve
Fly north to the Dark Sky protected area. Set up observation camp.
Domestic flightCamp setupFirst night observation
3
Day 3
Aurora Night
All-night aurora vigil with hot drinks, professional photographer, and heated shelter.
Aurora viewingNight photographyHot spring soak
4
Day 4
Telescope & Stars
Deep-sky telescope session. View nebulae, star clusters, and distant galaxies.
Telescope sessionAstronomy workshopData analysis
5
Day 5
Shamanic Star Reading
Meet a shaman who reads destinies in the stars according to ancient tradition.
Shamanic ceremonyStar mythologyHerbal tea ritual
6
Day 6
Return to UB
Final sunrise observation, then fly back to the capital. Farewell dinner.
Sunrise observationFlight to UBFarewell dinner
7
Day 7
Departure
Airport transfer.
Airport transfer
Details
What is included
Included
- All accommodation including astronomy camp
- All meals
- Professional astronomer guide
- Telescope and observation equipment
- Night photography instruction
- Hot spring access
- Domestic flights
- Winter gear rental
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal camera equipment
- Personal expenses
Ready to embark?
Every journey with Highlight Mongolia is privately curated. Share your vision with our travel designers and we will craft an experience that exceeds every expectation.
Email usinfo@highlightmongolia.com
Call us+976 9940 0723
From$7,800