Crystal Batdorj

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"At Premium Travel Mongolia, we're dedicated to sharing the best of our homeland with the world. Our Ulaanbaatar-based company is led by a team of seasoned Mongolian travel experts with 10 to 25 years of experience in the tourism industry. As specialists in Mongolia, we offer experiential journeys and tailor-made holiday tours for small, private groups of international travelers.

Whether you're interested in immersing yourself in authentic Mongolian culture, embarking on a 4x4 off-road adventure, horseback riding through breathtaking landscapes, or experiencing the thrill of hunting with eagles, we have something for everyone. Our custom-made journeys include private tours, fixed departure tours, family and friends tours, women-only tours, and group tours.

At Premium Travel, we're committed to providing the highest quality travel services in Mongolia. We'll work with you to create a personalized tour itinerary that matches your interests and preferences, making your Mongolia holiday a truly unforgettable experience. And throughout your journey, you can count on us to be there for you every step of the way."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Geography was always my favorite subject in secondary school as it gave me a glimpse into the wonders of our world. Learning about exotic places only fueled my desire to see them all, and traveling became my childhood dream, as I mentioned earlier. Soon after graduating from university, I joined one of the biggest travel companies, and my journey began.
With every new place I visited, I was inspired to explore another. To date, I have visited 16 provinces in Mongolia and 8 foreign countries. However, I'm now embarking on a new adventure - traveling with my own family. This is the next level for me, and I'm excited to create new memories and experiences with my loved ones."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"My first travel abroad was to Turkey in 2011, and it was truly eye-opening. I was traveling with two girls from my team, and on day 2 or 3, we were on a 2-hour flight from Istanbul to Izmir with no lunch stop. Our transfer from the airport to the hotel was in a stinky van, which made the journey even more unbearable. We were terribly hungry and tried to communicate with the driver using body language, hoping he would stop somewhere. Luckily, he understood and we found some pomegranate and oranges. We decided to try squeezed pomegranate juice for the first time, which was made in the traditional way. We each drank a bottle and continued our journey.

About 10 minutes later, we were driving on the beautiful cliff shore of the Black Sea, with the sun setting down creating a romantic scene. However, inside, we were feeling terrible due to the lack of proper meals, the pomegranate juice, and the stinky van. Suddenly, I shouted, "Stop the van!" and threw up. The others followed, and it was a horrible experience. Thankfully, we felt better after emptying our stomachs.

But the story doesn't end there. The driver, with his photography skills, insisted to take a photo of us and it was a beautiful photo of us on the cliff with the sunset in the background. Surprisingly, no one looked too bad, and we were able to capture a beautiful moment despite the earlier discomfort. It was definitely a memorable experience that we still laugh about today."