Gobi Expedition: Venture into one of the most barren and breathtaking landscapes on earth.

from770^$

Tour description:

Step into one of the most barren and breathtaking landscapes on earth – the Gobi, Asia's largest desert. Are you ready to explore vast tracks that have been barely touched by man? Nomads call the Gobi home, where survival means staying one step ahead of nature. It's about learning to live in harmony with a landscape that seems forbidding. These resilient and resourceful nomads have developed unique cultures and deep spiritual bonds in these arid lands.

Tour highlights:

Explore gobi desert

Visit nomad family

Making traditional meal Buuz with nomad family

Camel riding

Beautiful sites: Baga Gazariin Chuluu, Tsagaan Suvraga, Flaming Cliffs, Khongor Sand Dunes, Vulture Valley

Day 1: Ulaanbaatar

Upon your arrival, the driver and guide will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel downtown.

Overnight in a hotel.

Day 2: Baga Gazariin Chuluu

Meet with your guide and driver. Start the tour to Baga Gazariin Chuluu, a zone of granite stone mountains; the highest peak is 1700 m above sea level. It has been keeping some historical remains such as ruins of a monastery, ancient tombs, etc. Challenge your imagination by seeing the unique features of the granite formations in Baga Gazariin Chuluu, discover the ruins of the old monastery, and be captured by the emptiness of the Gobi. Overnight in a tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Vehicle trip: 270 km, hiking: 1 – 2 h, Overnight at tourist camp

Day 3: Tsagaan Suvraga

Today we drive to Tsagaan Suvraga cliffs -meaning "White Stupa". This was the bottom of an ocean a few million years ago. Today, the remaining of marine world is still present. With a height of 30 m and a length of 400 m, this unique limestone rock reveals many treasures such as ammonites or fossilized wood. The valley that constitutes the bottom of the cliff reminds us of death valley in the United States, with its red soil and different colored layers. The Gobi is the perfect place to stargaze the milky way. Overnight stay in a tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Vehicle trip: 200 km, hiking: 1 – 2 h, Overnight in a yurt camp

Day 4: Flaming Cliffs

Our adventure will continue to the Flaming Cliffs, where American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews found the remains of dinosaurs including the first dinosaur eggs ever discovered in the world. We will enjoy exploring the cliffs in search of dinosaur fossils we may find and visit the Gobi tree grove named “Bayanzag.” Which means “rich in saxaul trees.” This tree only grows in the Central Asian Gobi. Overnight in a tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Vehicle trip:370 km, hiking: 1 – 2 h, Camel riding: 1 – 2 h, Overnight in a tourist camp,

Day 5: Khongor Sand Dunes - Camel Riding

Our journey will continue to Khongor, the largest sand dunes. After reaching the sand dunes, we’ll go hiking along the green river shore, climb sand dunes, visit a nomad family and have an hour of camel riding. If you can climb one of the tallest sand dunes, don't forget to spread the sand northwards against the wind to find the reason by locals call the sand dunes "Singing Sand.” The views are fantastic from the top of the sand dunes. Overnight in a tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Vehicle trip: 160 km, hiking: 1 – 2 h, Overnight in a tourist camp.

Day 6: Yol Valley - Eagle Valley

After breakfast, we drive to Yoliin Am. There is a mountain range lying in this region named Gobi Gurban Saikhan meaning "Three beautiful mountains in the Gobi.” It is a beautiful national park rich in wildlife and scenic places. Among them, Yoliin Am/Eagle Valley is accessible by car. We will walk through the valley into the depths of a sheer rock canyon, which accepts no sunlight. Therefore, it has ice until the end of June. The hiking continues for 2.5 to 3 hours for travel into the valley and back to the vehicle. Golden eagles, elusive wild sheep, and ibexes are indigenous to the valley. Overnight in a tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Vehicle trip: 220 km (70 km paved road, 150 km off-road), walking: 1 - 2 h, overnight in with nomad family in a yurt

Day 7: Ulaanbaatar

We drive back to Ulaanbaatar city for 550km with a paved road. Depending on your arrival time, we will enjoy the traditional folk concert. Then transfer to your hotel. (B+L+D)

Vehicle trip: 550km, Overnight in a hotel.

Optional airport service for your departure from Ulaanbaatar or tour extension are available based on your wishes*

Highlight

Karakorum Ancient capital

Karakorum was the capital of Great Mongolia Empire in thirteenth century. It is located on the right bank of Orkhon river, 400 km south-west of Ulaanbaatar which is the current capital of Mongolia. All around this stronghold, craftsmen's and traders' quarters and other houses were gradually built, until, by about 1230, the area had taken on the appearance of a town.

Yolyn am – Vulture gorge

.Yoliin Valley is the narrow canyon of a river that flows through Zuun Saikhan Mountain (2,816m above sea level). The gorge has sheer rock walls with a height of 200m in the central part of the gorge. It has been protected since 1965 and has an area of 70 square kilometers of strictly protected area. A spring is two or three kilometers long. The wind strongly flows through gorge and freezes into a thick corridor of ice that stretches along for a distance

Khongorym sand dunes

This 180km long range of sand dune is situated at back of Mount Sevrei and Zuulun on west of Mount Gobi Gurvan Saikhan in Umnugobi Aimag. This sand dune is 3-15km wide and 15-30m high. Hundreds of sand dunes will be appeared from top of the Khongoryn Els. The scenery is brilliant with Rocky Mountains on the south, sand dunes in the centre and a river oasis on the north. Floodwater coming down from Mount Zuulun flows through the sand dune and absorbs into the soil. This absorbed water gives rise to a small river Khongor which flows for about 10km to west along the sand dune. At back of the sand dune there are several tourist camps from where one can reach the sand dune by riding or trekking on a camel.

Ugtuul sangyn dalai monastery

Due to the history, Sangyn Dalai Monastery was created in the 19th century by the order of Mongolian Buddhist Head for the Tibetan Lama’s first arrival in Mongolia. The monastery was located at the center of Erdenedalai soum of Dundgovi province not far from Sangyn Dalai Nuur. It's protected by the state in 1994.

Erdene Zuu Monastery

In 1580s, by the order of Dalai Lama first temple of Erdenezuu monastery was built on the ruin of Mongolian ancient capital city Kharkhorin. By 1792s there were 62 temples, over 500 buildings nearby. The monastery was registered in “ Heritage of Mongolia” by UNESCO.

Baga gazyn chuluu

Situated about 37km northwest from the centre of Delgertsogt Soum, Dundgobi Aimag. This area of granite surrounded by flat plains is located 1768m above sea level covering 300 sq km area.

Ongi monastery

One of the biggest monasteries in Mongolia, Ongi was founded in 1660 and consisted of two temple complexes on the North and South banks of the river Ongi. At its heyday, Ongi monastery grounds housed around 30 temples, 4 big Buddhism universities and over 1000 monks at a time. During 1930s, communism spread throughout Mongolia.

Baga gazyn chuluu

Situated about 37km northwest from the centre of Delgertsogt Soum, Dundgobi Aimag. This area of granite surrounded by flat plains is located 1768m above sea level covering 300 sq km area.

Tour price:

Tailored to fit your travel schedule, this tour package offers complete customization from May to October. Tour price per person, as detailed below.

Staying at tourist camp: Staying at nomad family:

2 pax – 1400 USD 2 pax - 1015 USD

3 pax –1260 USD 3 pax - 875 USD

4 pax or more – 1120 USD 4 pax or more - 770 USD

Price included: Price not included:

4* Hotel in Ulaanbaatar 1 night Travel insurance

Tourist camp 5 nights Visa fee

English speaking tour guide Hotel extra service

Transfer Alcoholic drinks

Meals as mentioned Any charges arising from major force

Entrance to sightseeings events beyond our control

National Park tax

Horseback riding

Folk art concert

Museum ticket

Drinking water

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