9-Day Gobi Desert Mongolia Adventure from Ulaanbaatar
Highlights
Ulan Bator, Dalanzadgad
nature, sightseeing, Desert
Private Tour
9 Days
Easy
English
Description
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 English-speaking guides, stay in ger camps and guesthouses, and enjoy authentic Mongolian meals. Witness breathtaking landscapes and immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Mongolian steppe.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
- Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, meet our team and transfer to your hotel or guesthouse.
- Depending on 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.
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Day 2: Baga Gazriin Chuluu
- Full-day trip to Baga Gazriin Chuluu Ruins (1768 m above sea level).
- Explore mineral water springs and trees atop rocky hills.
Overnight stay at Ger Camp “Baga Gazar”.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Day 3: Tsagaan Suvraga
- Drive to Tsagaan Suvraga, the white-colored cliffs and hiking area.
- Spend the night camping in Ger Camp “Tsagaan Suvraga”.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Day 4: Yol Valley
- Full-day drive to Dalanzadgad, 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 Guesthouse.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Day 5: Khongoryn Els Sand Dune
- Drive 195 km to Khongoryn Els Sand Dune.
- Explore the spectacular sand dunes and cold water spring with ponds.
Overnight in Guesthouse.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Day 6: Khongor Sand Dune
- Climb and hike to the top of the largest sand dunes.
- Optional 10 km walk alongside the river.
- Camel riding trip arranged on the serious sand dunes.
Overnight in Guesthouse.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Day 7: Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
- Drive 150 km to Bayanzag, famous for dinosaur fossils and Saxaul shrubs.
Overnight in tents or Ger at “Dino” Guesthouse.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Day 8: Fly to Ulaanbaatar
- Drive to Dalanzadgad for domestic flight back to Ulaanbaatar.
- Evening: Attend “Tsagaan Lavai” National Concert.
Overnight in Ulaanbaatar Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Day 9: Departure from Ulaanbaatar
- Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport.
- Meals: Breakfast.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
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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| 2 to 3 | /person |
| 4 to 5 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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