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Description
Embark on a 9-day Mongolian adventure, starting in Ulaanbaatar. Explore city landmarks, Gandantegchinlen Monastery, and a unique dinosaur fossil museum. Then, journey through Baga Gazariin Chuluu, Tsagaan Tsuvarga White Stupas, Yolin Canyon, Khongor Sand Dunes, and Bayanzag's Flaming Cliffs. Next, witness a Gobi sunset, fly back to Ulaanbaatar, and visit the Genghis Khan Statue Complex. Wrap up your tour with souvenir shopping.
Highlights
- Explore Ulaanbaatar's landmarks and a unique dinosaur fossil museum
- Journey through Baga Gazariin Chuluu, Khongor, and Bayanzag's Flaming Cliffs
- Witness a Gobi Desert sunset
- Marvel at the architecture of the Genghis Khan Statue
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Ulaanbaatar Arrival & City Tour expand_more
- Arrive at Ulaanbaatar New Airport
- Transfer to a centrally located hotel (Check-in after 02:00 PM)
- 10:00 AM: Gandantegchinlen Monastery visit, attend a Buddhist ceremony
- Visit the dinosaur fossil museum featuring a Tarbosaurus bataar once owned by Nicolas Cage, who voluntarily returned it to the Mongolian government after discovering its illegal origin.
- Explore Genghis Khan statue and city landmarks
- Welcome lunch in a traditional local restaurant
- Visit the National History Museum
- 06:00 PM: Mongolian National Performers concert
- Transfer to hotel
Overnight at selected hotel (Dinner not included)
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Day 2: Baga Gazariin Chuluu Rock Formations expand_more
- Breakfast. Meet the tour representative team
- Drive to Baga Gazariin Chuluu Rock Formations
- Explore the ruins of Sum Khukh Burd Temple
Overnight in tourist Gers camp (B, L, D)
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Day 3: Tsagaan Tsuvarga White Stupas expand_more
- Breakfast. Meet the tour representative team
- Drive to Tsagaan Tsuvarga White Stupas (280 km, 5-6 hours)
- Explore limestone formations
Overnight in tourist Gers camp (B, L, D)
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Day 4: Gobi Desert - Yolin Canyon expand_more
- Breakfast. Meet the tour representative team
- Drive to Gobi Desert, explore Yolin Canyon
- Hiking in the Ice Valley
Overnight in tourist Gers camp (B, L, D)
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Day 5: Khongor Sand Dunes expand_more
- Breakfast. Meet the tour representative team
- Drive to Khongor Sand Dunes
- Explore and climb dunes, visit camel breeding family
Overnight in tourist Gers camp (B, L, D)
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Day 6: Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs) expand_more
- Breakfast. Meet the tour representative team
- Drive to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs), where Roy Chapman Andrews discovered dinosaur eggs in 1922.
- Explore the dinosaur fossil site
- Enjoy Gobi sunset
Overnight in tourist Gers camp (B, L, D)
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Day 7: Flight to Ulaanbaatar expand_more
- Breakfast
- At the confirmed time, transfer to Dalanzagad Gobi desert local airport
- Take a flight to Ulaanbaatar (about 2.00 flight hours)
- Transfer to a centrally located hotel
- Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight at selected hotel (Dinner not included)
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Day 8: Genghis Khan Statue Complex expand_more
- Breakfast
- 09:00 AM: Visit the 40-meter Genghis Khan Statue on horseback, symbolically pointed towards his birthplace
- Drive back to Ulaanbaatar (55 km/34 miles)
- Lunch in a local restaurant
- Last shopping for souvenirs and cashmere
- Transfer to hotel
Overnight at selected hotel (Dinner not included)
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Day 9: Departure expand_more
- Breakfast
- Check-out before 12:00 PM
- Transfer to Genghis Khan New Airport
- Departure from Mongolia
What's Included
- One-way domestic flight: Gobi Desert/Ulaanbaatar for $450/person (includes domestic tax)
- Three nights hotel stay with breakfast (double room)
- Five nights in traditional tourist camps (shared bathrooms)
- Meals: 8B, 8L, 5D, plus one bottle of water/person daily
- Welcome lunch at a traditional restaurant
- Private transfers in a Delica Mitsubishi 4x4 (max five tourists + 1 driver, 15 kg/person limit)
- English/Spanish-speaking guide (on request)
- Entrance fees included for Genghis Khan Statue, Gobi Gurvasaikhan National Park, monuments, museums, and monasteries
- Visit the nomad family with camel herds
- Folk show with khoomi throat singing and Mongolian dance
- 1-hour camel excursion and gentle hiking in scenic landscapes
What's Excluded
- Airfares not specified. Possible flight delays or cancellations
- Excess baggage fees are not included
- Visa costs are not covered
- Any rescue or early departure expenses are the traveller's responsibility
- Changing the departure date from Ulaanbaatar is subject to additional costs
- Early check-in or late check-out fees are not included
- Travellers must have valid passports and necessary passport pictures
- Travel insurance is not provided
- Personal expenses such as gratuities, phone/fax charges, laundry, beverages, meals, optional activities, and unspecified services not in the itinerary are not covered
- Binoculars were not provided
- Circumstances beyond our control (quarantine, weather, road conditions, etc.) are not our responsibility
What to bring
- Backpack or soft bag: Preferably foldable
- Day pack: Should have wide, comfortable shoulder straps
- Clothing:
- Cotton T-shirts: 2-3
- Long-sleeved shirts: 1 lightweight (for sun protection) and one medium-weight
- Lightweight trousers: 2 pairs; one with zip-off legs ideal for doubling as shorts
- Shorts: Fast-drying
- Underwear: Fast-drying, with sports/athletic bras for good support
- Socks: Material to keep feet dry and breathable
- Casual clothes for travel/city: Bring an extra folding bag for spare items
- Fleece jacket or warm sweater/jumper: Fleece with a full-length front zipper recommended
- Towel: Compact, absorbent, and fast-drying travel towel
- Footwear:
- Walking shoes: Sturdy soles with good support
- Sandals: Adjustable straps, suitable for camping, showering, and wading
- Swimwear: For hot springs, lakes, and streams
- Accessories:
- Sunglasses: High UV protection
- Spare glasses/contact lenses in a sturdy case
- Headlamp/flashlight: Headlamp preferred for hands-free use
- Spare batteries/bulbs and a slimline rechargeable battery pack
- Binoculars/camera: Carry in a soft padded case
- Health and Medications:
- Personal medications: Carry a sufficient supply of prescription medications
- First Aid kit: Mongolian law prevents dispensing medication
- Electronics:
- Cables and adaptors for charging phones, cameras, etc
- If available, 12V adapters for car charging
- Security:
- Money belt/pouch: Flat pouch to be worn inside clothing
- Sun Protection:
- Sunscreen: SPF of at least 20 or higher for light-skinned individuals
- Lip, nose, cheek, and ear sunscreen sticks are handy
- Insect Repellent:
- Choose non-toxic repellent; avoid those harmful to aquatic life
- Apply away from rivers, lakes, and streams
Know before you go
- Guaranteed services for 4-32 people.
- Mongolian visa not included.
- International flights are not included.
- Excess baggage:
- Local flight allows 15kg per person.
- Payment for excess weight: $1.5 per kg.
- Overall limit: 15 kg per person.
- Accommodation outside Ulaanbaatar:
- Tourist camps in Ger Standard for two people with shared bathrooms.
- There is no official category for tourist camp Gers.
- Hotel category information is for Ulaanbaatar Hotel.
- Hotel check-in: 02:00 PM (14:00). Early entry is not included.
- Hotel check-out: 12:00 PM. Late check-out is not included.
- Nomadic family visits:
- Enter the Ger from the left side, right foot first.
- Bring a gift for children; avoid money. Opt for sweets, cookies, chocolates, etc.
- Domestic flights may be cancelled or modified without notice.
- Efforts were made to find the best solution; no claim was accepted without a refund.
Cancellation Policy
No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 3800 Per Person |
| 2 To 2 | USD 3700 Per Person |
| 3 To 3 | USD 3600 Per Person |
| 4 To 16 | USD 3500 Per Person |
| 17 To 32 | USD 3400 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 2500 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
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USD 3800 / person