6-day Mongolia Gobi Desert Tour
Highlights
Ulan Bator, Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
Private Tour
6 Days
Medium
English
Description
Join our 6-day Gobi Desert tour from Ulaanbaatar. Explore Khongor Sand Dunes, Flaming Cliffs, and Yol Valley while experiencing authentic Mongolia nomadic culture.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Tsagaan Suvarga
- Today’s expedition leads us to Tsagaan Suvarga, a remarkable sedimentary formation that harks back to an ancient seabed.
- Our journey spans approximately 6-7 hours, punctuated by a lunch stop in Mandalgovi town.
- Upon our arrival, we will visit a local family in the area.
- Then we’ll embark on an excursion to the Tsagaan Suvarga scarps, where you can revel in a captivating hike amidst the vibrant cliffs, ascending toward the summit for breathtaking views.
- After this invigorating exploration, we’ll return to local family and stay overnight with the local family.
Accommodation: Local family
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2: Bayanzag
- Today, we embark on a picturesque journey to the famous Bayanzag, also known as the Flaming Cliffs., a drive that spans approximately four to five hours.
- Our expedition includes a pit stop in Dalanzadgad, a charming Gobi town, where we’ll explore the newly constructed Umnugovi province museum and savor a delightful lunch.
- Following our visit to Dalanzadgad, we’ll embark on a brief drive to reach the the Flaming Cliffs, where a visit to the information center provides insights through exhibits and a documentary.
- Immerse yourself in the wilderness, hiking along designated trails to explore unique natural formations of the red cliffs where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered in 1920s.
- Afterwards, we will arrive at our host nomadic camel breeder family.
- The rest of the day will be spent with Gobi family seeing them taking care of their goats and camels.
Accommodation: Local family
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3: Khongor Sand Dunes
- In the morning, we embark on a 4 to 5-hour drive to the Khongor Sand Dunes, traversing vast desert badlands that stretch out to the distant horizons, with remote mountains adorning the skyline.
- Upon reaching our guest ger, we will have lunch.
- Later in the afternoon, we partake in a serene 1-hour camel ride.
- Climbing to the dunes, we witness the mesmerizing sunset from their summit.
- Returning to the ger we enjoy dinner and settle in for the night.
Accommodation: Guest Ger
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4: Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park
- Today, we embark on a picturesque journey to Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park, a drive that spans approximately four to five hours, allowing us ample opportunities for scenic photography stops.
- Continue drive and reach the enchanting Yulin Am.
- Here, you’ll have the opportunity to partake in a one-hour hike from our parking spot, immersing yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty.
- Optional horse riding at the National Park. Eventually, we’ll transfer to a local hotel in Dalanzadgad.
Accommodation: Local Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5: Baga Gazaryn Chuluu
- Today, our journey leads us to the picturesque and legendary granite mountain, Baga Gazaryn Chuluu, a 6-7-hour drive.
- After lunch aft Mandalgovi, we will head to Baga Gazaryn Chuluu mountain to explore the area, taking a tour to visit Surtiin Am with its stone temple ruins, a 20-meter-long cave, and nearby ger stones.
- Return to the Mandalgobi for dinner and stay overnight at a local hostel.
Accommodation: Local Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6: Ulaanbaatar
- Depart from the ger camp and journey to Ulaanbaatar, with a 5-hour drive culminating in your arrival in the city.
- Transfer to your hotel, marking the end of our service.
Meals: Breakfast
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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