6-Day Mongolia Adventure Tour in Gobi Desert, Kharkhorin Sand Dunes and Dalanzadgad
Highlights
Ulan Bator, Dalanzadgad, Kharkhorin
nature, museums, Desert
Group Tour
6 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 6-day adventure through Mongolia’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Begin your journey with a visit to the Gobi Desert, where you can hike and witness the stunning Tsagaan Suvarga, followed by a trip to the Yol Valley for hiking and wildlife exploration. Ride camels on the iconic Khongor Sand Dunes and experience a traditional nomadic lifestyle with a local family. Explore the historical Flaming Cliffs, home to dinosaur fossils, and discover Mongolia’s ancient capital, Kharkhorin.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Tsagaan Suvarga / The White Stupa
- Morning: Depart for the Gobi desert, traveling to Tsagaan Suvarga, a stunning rocky formation that resembles a ruined city. This area is known for its ancient seabed, eroded over millions of years, and its eastward-facing slope towards the sun.
- Afternoon: Hike around the formations and enjoy the sunset and stargazing in this serene desert landscape.
Overnight: Stay in a traditional Mongolian ger camp.
- Distance: 459 km (279 miles) via asphalt road
- Activities: Hiking, sunset gazing, stargazing
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Day 2: The Yol Valley
- Morning: Drive to Dalanzadgad, the capital of southern Mongolia, then proceed to Yol Valley. Explore the narrow cliffs of the valley, which rise to a height of 2,500 meters (8,202 feet).
- Afternoon: Experience the unique contrast of sunlight and ice in the canyon, where a portion of the river remains frozen throughout the year.
Overnight: Stay in a ger camp.
- Distance: 150 km (93 miles) via paved road
- Activities: Hiking, wildlife exploration, bird watching
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Day 3: The Khongor Sand Dune
- Morning: Travel south to the Khongor Dunes, the largest in Mongolia, with heights reaching 200 meters (650 feet) and a length of 180 km.
- Afternoon: Visit a nomadic family in the Gobi Desert, followed by a camel ride across the dunes and an exhausting climb to the summit to witness an unforgettable sunset. Enjoy stargazing as thousands of stars, including the Milky Way, fill the night sky.
Overnight: Stay with the nomadic family.
- Distance: 180 km (111 miles) off-road
- Activities: Camel riding, climbing dunes, sunset gazing, stargazing
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Day 4: The Bayanzag / Flaming Cliffs
- Morning: Head to the Flaming Cliffs, where the red sandstone cliffs glow with a fiery light, reminiscent of the setting sun. This area is famous for its prehistoric significance as it was once home to dinosaurs.
- Afternoon: Explore the cliffs and surrounding wilderness, enjoying the stunning natural beauty of this region.
Overnight: Stay in a ger camp.
- Distance: 180 km (111 miles) off-road.
- Activities: Exploring cliffs, sunset viewing.
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Day 5: Kharakhorum City and Khogno Khan National Park
- Morning: Embark on an off-road adventure to Kharakhorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia. Visit the largest monastery in the area, which serves as a center for Buddhist teachings.
- Afternoon: Explore a museum with artifacts from the 7th-century Mongolian Empire. If time permits, visit Elsen Tasarkhai, a unique area where desert dunes meet the steppe, for some scenic walking and photography.
Overnight: Stay in a ger camp.
- Distance: 350 km (217 miles) off-road.
- Activities: Monastery visit, museum exploration, dune walking.
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Day 6: Return to Ulaanbaatar
- Morning: Depart for Ulaanbaatar, stopping at historical ruins and intact monasteries along the way.
- Afternoon: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, concluding your tour with some final explorations of Mongolia’s history and culture.
- Distance: 350 km (217 miles) via paved road.
- Activities: Visit monasteries, explore historical sites.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a group tour |
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