Gobi Discovery (7 days / 6 nights)
- Region:
- Southern of Mongolia
- Duration:
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Available time:
- Privately anytime May-October
- Note:
- You can arrange your own trip date (with best rate possible) as you request
- Number of travelers:
- Min - 2, Max - 18
Single supplement: $450
If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, we will try to match you with a roommate.
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This trip gives you a chance to enjoy the amazing Gobi Desert. The Gobi is not just sand, gravel and the occasional sun-bleached remains of wildlife. It diversifies into mountains, evergreen forests and geological oddities - including a dune system as long and high as a mountain range - and sustains an array of endangered species that includes wild donkeys, wild camels and snow leopards.
At a place named Bayanzag a canyon cuts its way through the steppe, a geological phenomenon of wind-sculpted sandstone known as the Flaming Cliffs. It was given this name by Chapman Andrews because the sandstone glows red in the light of the setting sun. He also called it "this treasure vault of world history" because of what he found here: the Flaming Cliffs are a dinosaur bone yard.
You will visit camel breeding family near the sand dune and will ride camel to the sand dune. The dunes seem to stretch on forever like a soft ribbon of sand draped over the desert. The shifting sand blown by the wind or someone makes sound so it is called Singing Sand Dunes.
- View the largest sand dunes in Mongolia at Khongoryn Els
- Experience a camel ride with local nomads
- Stay in local Ger camps
- Explore Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park
- Explore the capital Ulaanbaatar and the Gandan Monastery
- The Flaming Cliffs is the legendary site where the first nest of dinosaur eggs was discovered by famous American explorer and paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews in the 1920’s
Day 1 Arrival & Cultural Tour of Ulaanbaatar
Day 2 Fly to the Gobi Desert (1.2 hours) and then drive to Yol Valley and Gurvansaikhan National Park
Day 3 Drive to Khongor sand dune
Day 4 Day trip to Khavtsgait Petroglyphs and Nomads day
Day 5 Day trip to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Day 6 Back to Ulaanbaatar
Day 7 Depart Mongolia
Price: $1698 for per personSingle supplement: $450
If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, we will try to match you with a roommate.
| Included | Not included |
| Private ger for every 2 people in Ger camp | International airfare |
| All meals as listed in itinerary | Travel insurance |
| All entrance fees | Beverages |
| Sightseeing as per itinerary | Optional activity cost |
| Accommodation in 4 stars hotel in Ulaanbaatar (twin standard room double occupancy) | Excess baggage charge |
| Transportations by 4WD vehicles | Single room supplement |
| English speaking guide (other language guide on request) | Any additional things which are not mentioned above |
| Daily supply of bottled water, Domestic Flight | |
| Cultural Show |
Arrival & Cultural Tour of Ulaanbaatar
Upon arrival at Genghis Khan International Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to the hotel in
the city center.
We set out to explore Ulaanbaatar-the capital city of Mongolia-the home to over a one third of the
country's population where the traditional gers and Buddhist temples coexist with sky-kissing towers! Begin
from the Gandan Monastery-Mongolia's most revered religious site-home to more than 100 Buddhist monks with
beautiful chapels, courtyards and a giant 75-foot gold gilded Buddha statue.
Next, we stop in the Natural History Museum that showcases the spectacular fossils found in the Gobi
desert. After lunch, we visit the National Museum of Mongolian History and culture that has rich collection
of stone and Bronze Age artifacts, costumes, sacred relics and items related to the nomadic life such as
hunting and fishing tools.
The balance of the day is open for you to stroll the streets of the city on your own.
Overnight 4* hotel
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Fly to the Gobi Desert (1.2 hours) and then drive to Yol Valley and Gurvansaikhan National Park
This morning we fly over vast steppe to the Gobi, Mongolia’s southernmost province of semi-arid desert. Meet
your local guide and driver and then transfer by 4WD vehicle to the Yol Valley in Gurvansaikhan National
Park, situated in the lap of Altai Mountains. On the way to our lodge, we stop to visit the local Natural
History Museum for an insight to the flora and fauna of the area.
The next three days will be well spent exploring the vast Gobi-the habitat of the Bactrian Camels,
Argali mountain sheep, Golden Eagles, Jerboas that resembles the Kangaroo rats, Saker Falcons etc. We may
also take a scenic hike through the valley to discover the habitat of indigenous vulture-like lammergeyers,
Altai snow cocks, ibex, yaks, and Argali mountain sheep.
Overnight: Gobi Nomad Lodge, Deluxe Ger with en-suite bathroom with shower and air conditioning
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drive to Khongor sand dune
Today we will drive to Khongorinn Els sand dunes, the largest sand dunes in Mongolia. These dunes lie in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park. The drive is through some incredible desert scenery with flat, stony plains; outcrops of vegetation; hills of interesting rock formations; and herds of wild antelope racing across the plains. The roads are flat and fairly even so it will take at least 4 hours. The shifting sand blown by the wind or someone makes sound so it is called Singing Sand Dunes. There is a beautiful green oasis known as Seruun bulag near the Khongor River. Return to the camp for lunch and enjoy feeling silence and a peaceful in the beautiful surroundings Gobi Deserts.
Overnight in the Deluxe Ger with private bathroom and shower
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day trip to Khavtsgait Petroglyphs and Nomads day
In the morning we drive to the site of the Khavtsgait Petroglyphs. The Khavtsgait Petroglyphs from the Bronze
Age (4000-3000 BC) are beautifully carved on many rocks on the top of a sacred mountain. It is easy to find
the rock paintings there because they are spread on rocks all around. The area is very rocky and can be
slippery to climb, but by carefully following a path up the mountain, you can reach the top to see these
beautiful rock paintings.
The petroglyphs were carved and painted with motifs consisting of animals, hunting scenes and weapons.
They depict various animals related to everyday life of ancient people including deer, bears, wolves and
hunters, and wolves with livestock. Other paintings depict more domestic scenes of yaks pulling carts, the
wheels and horses flattened sideways like hieroglyphs, and herders on horseback. The engravings vary in
size, ranging from two-centimeters to the real life size of horses.
After the rest, we will visit a herder family nearby. We will spend some time there getting to know the
family members and their casual yet unique daily lifestyle. It is a good chance to see how the family
members cooperate together to do their daily even hourly chores such as milking mares, fencing and milking
the goats. If you wish, you are welcome to try some mare's fermented milk and other dairy products.
Overnight: Gobi Nomad Lodge, Deluxe Ger with en-suite bathroom with shower and air conditioning
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day trip to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
After breakfast you will also visit a museum at Gobi Nomad Lodge that exhibits a variety of rare items used
by nomadic people from ancient times. After seeing the museum, you can try on Mongolian traditional
ceremonial costumes or royal dress, sit upon Khan’s or the Queen’s throne inside the museum and have your
pictures taken.
In the afternoon we drive to Bayan Zag, popularly called as “The Flaming Cliffs” for its glowing orange
rock. It was here, in 1922, that Dr. This area got international name as Roy Chapman Andrews and his
exploration team from the American Museum of Natural History discovered the first nest of dinosaur eggs
here. The area is haven for the natural history scientists as the area is rich in dinosaur fossils.
Overnight: Gobi Nomad Lodge, Deluxe Ger with en-suite bathroom with shower and air conditioning
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Back to Ulaanbaatar
Following breakfast, transfer back to the airport and fly to Ulaanbaatar. There is more to see if you are interested. Visit the Bogd Khan Winter Palace Museum-residence of Bodg Jabzan Damba Hutagt VIII-Mongolia's last theocrat. Or take leisurely stroll in the town center. In the evening, enjoy farewell dinner and local folklore dance shows.
Overnight in 4* hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Depart Mongolia
Transfer to the airport for flight to next destination.
Single supplement: $450
If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, we will try to match you with a roommate.
| Included | Not included |
| Private ger for every 2 people in Ger camp | International airfare |
| All meals as listed in itinerary | Travel insurance |
| All entrance fees | Beverages |
| Sightseeing as per itinerary | Optional activity cost |
| Accommodation in 4 stars hotel in Ulaanbaatar (twin standard room double occupancy) | Excess baggage charge |
| Transportations by 4WD vehicles | Single room supplement |
| English speaking guide (other language guide on request) | Any additional things which are not mentioned above |
| Daily supply of bottled water, Domestic Flight | |
| Cultural Show |
All airport transfers and sightseeing will be by private cars, SUVs and mini bus. The arrival and departure transfers will be by Sedan Cars which are usually Japanese made Toyota or Honda cars. Sightseeing within Ulaanbaatar will be by an air conditioned minibus. Outside Ulaanbaatar, we provide 4WD Land cruisers or SUVs. There will be 3 to 4 travelers seated in a 4WD vehicle.
