Wonders of Gobi Desert Tour
$840
per personAdventurous journey across the Gobi desert takes you to the various landscapes and clay cliffs where Dinosaurs laid eggs million years ago.
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Availability: October to May
Group size: min 1
Physical rating: Easy
Accommodation: 3 nights in local hotel and 3 nights in nomad family’ guest Ger
Activities: Sightseeing / Cultural Activities / Hiking Tours / Camel & Horse riding / Wildlife
Tour Highlights
– Explore the best destination- Gobi Desert Mongolia
– Observe truly wild horses Takhi in Hustai National Park
– Ride Bactrian Camel
– Local living – Nomad stay and Learn daily chores
– Sleep in Yurt – Tourist Ger camp
Tour Map
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PricingPer Person
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2 personUSD 1100
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3 to 4 personUSD 840
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More than 4 personMore attractive price upon request
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Include4WD vehicle transportationBottled waterAirport pick-up & drop-offMeals as indicatedFees for activitiesAdmission feesEnglish speaking guideAccommodation as indicated
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Not IncludedPersonal expensesTravel insuranceTipping(optional)Visa application & feesInternational airfares
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia & Free Day


- Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Capital of Mongolia
- Our driver will transfer you from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (check available services at the airport to your hotel (30-45 minutes)
- Free day in Ulaanbaatar (you can explore the city on your own – check suggested attractions to visit in Ulaanbaatar or book our city day tour)
- Meals: No Meal
- Accommodation: Check our suggested hotels in Ulaanbaatar (we can book it without service charge)
- Distance: 30-40 minutes ride to the city center depending on city traffic
Day 2 : Baga Gazriin Chuluu


- Pick up from your hotel and drive to Middle Gobi
- Enjoy the scenery of rolling hills, roaming camels, traditional Ger
- Arrive in Baga gazriin chuluu and walk through the lunar like granite rock formation
- Meet your host nomad family and learn nomad family daily chores – cooking class, rounding animals, goat milking, processing dairy products
- Meals: Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Nomad family’s guest Ger
- Distance: 5 hours’ local drive on paved and dirt road
Day 3 : Tsagaan Suvarga – White Stupa


- Drive to Tsagaan suvarga an incredible 30m high white limestone formation
- Enjoy magnificent view from the cliff like a ancient ruined city from the foothill
- Drive to Dalanzadgad and stay overnight in local hotel
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Local hotel (double occupancy)
- Distance: 6 hours’ local drive on paved and dirt road
Day 4 : South Gobi & Yolyn Am


- Drive to the South Gobi and visit Gobi Gurvansaikhan N.P
- Hike for 5kms (2 hours) in green valley and ice gorge of Yolyn Am
- Visit provincial museum of South Gobi to learn from the Gobi flora & fauna and wildlife
- Hike in Muhart shivert valley
- Visit Dalanzadgad city
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Local hotel (double occupancy)
- Distance: 2 hours’ local drive on dirt road
Day 5 : Khongor Sand Dune + Camel Riding


- Drive to Khongoryn Els sand dune through the spectacular landscape
- Visit camel herder family and ride Bactrian camel for an hour
- Climb 300m high sand dune known as Duut Mankhan (Singing Dunes)
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Nomad family’s guest Ger
- Distance: 5 hours’ drive on dirt road
Day 6 : Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag) + Ongi ruins
- Drive to Flaming cliffs
- Visit Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag); renowned worldwide for the dinosaur eggs and bones discovered in the classic desert of rock and red sand.
- Explore Zag – Gobi wood saxual shrub
- Visit Ongi ruin monastery
- Arrive in Ongi ruin and stay in nomad family’s guest Ger
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Nomad family’s guest Ger
- Distance: 7 hours’ drive on dirt road
Day 7 : Kharkhorin & Erdenezuu Monastery


- Drive to Central Mongolia
- Explore the first Mongolian Buddhist monastery - Erdenezuu
- Visit Kharkhorum museum to learn from ancient empire situated in Mongolia
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Local hotel
- Distance: 5-6 hours’ drive on paved road
Day 8 : Hustai National Park + Ulaanbaatar


- Drive to Hustai National Park
- Visit information center to learn about wild Przewalski Horses
- Observe wild horses that are numbered around 400
- Farewell dinner – Mongolian Traditional Food
- Transfer to the hotel
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Check our suggested hotels in Ulaanbaatar (we can book it without service charge)
- Distance: 6 hours
Day 9 : Departure
FAQ
We provide excellent accommodation, transportation and quality of service as listed below.
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- October through May (check the
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- to visit Mongolia and its
- Nomad family stay in Guest Ger : Unique
- You will experience authentic nomad homestay enjoying hearty meals and drinks with local helping the nomad with daily chores from milking cow, processing dairy products (cooking milk, preparing butter) and rounding up livestock. Based on twin to quadruple occupancy, Guest ger are equipped with beds, sink to wash and table with chairs but no standard toilet, tape water, shower and electricity are provided.
- Local hotel & Guesthouse
- Local hotels & guesthouse have different standards but mostly basic. We use the best and clean local hotel & guesthouses in the region.
- We will cater authentic Mongolian and fusion meals as well as European meals during your travel. Special dietary requests such vegetarian, gluten-free and religious meals are available upon request in advance.
- Depending on the number of people, we provide 4WD car with A/C including Land cruiser, Lexus jeep and Mitsubishi Delica for comfort and efficiency. More less half of the Mongolian road is dirt and off-beaten. Depending on day-to-day program, we drive on asphalt and dirt road for as little as a couple of hours up to six hours with pleasant stops for toilet, photographs and stretching.
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- To book this tour please complete our online booking form
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- To confirm your booking, we require 30% deposit payment via online payment (VISA, MASTER) or bank transfer and balance is expected to be made in 30 days prior to your tour departure. There is no extra card payment or hidden fee. Check our
- Travel documents, warm coat/jacket and layers, hiking shoes, raincoat, rubber slippers, sunglasses, sunblock, bandana, lip balm, hat, insect repellent, travel medicine and standard toiletries
- Camera, camera accessories, USB charger, e-book readers, walking stick if necessary, led head torch