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9-Day Gobi Desert Adventure from Ulaanbaatar with Ger Camp Stays

9 Days Round trip from MR2C+HJ5 Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Yol Valley and Khongor Sand Dune in the Gobi Desert
  • 02 Visit Tsagaan Suvraga and Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs for hiking and fossils
  • 03 Meet nomadic families and enjoy the authentic Mongolian lifestyle
  • 04 Ride horses across the desert and experience traditional ger camps

Experience the Gobi Desert of Mongolia on this 9-day private tour from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad. Explore Baga Gazriin Chuluu, Tsagaan Suvraga, Yol Valley, Khongoryn Els, Bayanzag, and Khongor Sand Dune. Meet nomadic families, ride horses, hike through cliffs, and visit national parks while discovering the desert's wildlife, flora, and dinosaur fossils. Travel comfortably with multilingual guides, stay in ger camps and guesthouses, and enjoy authentic Mongolian meals while immersing yourself in the unique culture of the Mongolian steppe.

Experience the Gobi Desert of Mongolia on this 9-day private tour from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Ulan Bator, Dalanzadgad, Yolyn Am
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar and City Highlights

  • Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, meet our team and transfer to your hotel or guesthouse.
  • Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a half-day city tour visiting key highlights.
  • Visit Gandan Monastery, home to the largest indoor Buddha statue and the centre of Buddhism in Mongolia.
  • Explore the National Museum to discover Mongolia's cultural journey from the Stone Age to the present day.
  • Walk around Sukhbaatar Square (Chinggis Khaan Square), a central gathering place rich in history.

Overnight in Ulaanbaatar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

2
Day 02

Journey to Baga Gazriin Chuluu

  • Enjoy a full-day trip to Baga Gazriin Chuluu Ruins (1,768 m above sea level).
  • Explore mineral water springs and trees atop the rocky hills.

Overnight stay at Ger Camp "Baga Gazar".

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

3
Day 03

Drive to Tsagaan Suvraga Cliffs

  • Drive to Tsagaan Suvraga, the white-coloured cliffs and hiking area.
  • Spend the night camping at Ger Camp "Tsagaan Suvraga".
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
4
Day 04

Yol Valley Hike in South Gobi

  • Enjoy a full-day drive to Dalanzadgad, the capital of South Gobi.
  • Continue to Yoliin Am in Gobi Desert National Park, a strictly protected area covering 70 sq. km.
  • Stop for lunch on the flat steppe en route.
  • Hike 3 km through the narrow valley and return to the minivan.

Overnight in a guesthouse.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

5
Day 05

Khongoryn Els Sand Dune Exploration

  • Drive 195 km to Khongoryn Els Sand Dune.
  • Explore the spectacular sand dunes and the cold-water spring with ponds.

Overnight in a guesthouse.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

6
Day 06

Khongor Sand Dune Hike and Camel Ride

  • Climb and hike to the top of the largest sand dunes.
  • Enjoy an optional 10 km walk alongside the river.
  • A camel riding trip is arranged on the serious sand dunes.

Overnight in a guesthouse.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

7
Day 07

Bayanzag and the Flaming Cliffs

  • Drive 150 km to Bayanzag, famous for dinosaur fossils and Saxaul shrubs.

Overnight in tents or a ger at "Dino" Guesthouse.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

8
Day 08

Return Flight to Ulaanbaatar

  • Drive to Dalanzadgad for your domestic flight back to Ulaanbaatar.
  • In the evening, attend the "Tsagaan Lavai" National Concert.

Overnight in a hotel in Ulaanbaatar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

9
Day 09

Departure from Ulaanbaatar

  • Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport.
  • Meals: Breakfast.
Khongoryn Els sand dunes, Tsagaan Suvraga cliffs, Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs, Yolyn Am valley

Where this trip takes you

Khongoryn Els sand dunes, Tsagaan Suvraga cliffs, Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs, Yolyn Am valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from MR2C+HJ5 3 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel and guesthouse accommodation
  • Ger camps for overnight stays
  • English-, Korean-, German-, Russian-, and Chinese-speaking guide
  • Private car and driver with fuel
  • Tickets for entry to national parks, horse rides, nomadic family visits, and the national concert
  • Domestic flight from Dalanzadgad to Ulaanbaatar
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with national food

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Single supplement
  • International flights
  • Extra services not mentioned

What to bring

  • Private pharmacy

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN), Sergelen, Mongolia
Tour start
MR2C+HJ5, Sergelen, Töv, Mongolia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in MR2C+HJ5.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,300.00 — $3,000.00
Double Sharing $1,300.00 — $1,500.00

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