Short information about Gobi desert tours in Mongolia

Discover a part of the world that’s getting noticed for its beautiful nature and its hospitality
nation.
Explore the diverse landscape and must-see attractions of the world-famous Gobi Desert, including
the world-famous Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs), Khongor the biggest sand dunes in the Gobi and Yol
Valley its dramatic and very unusual scenery
Also, visit Terelj National Park with beautiful scenery and Genghis Khan’s Statue Complex, which
is the biggest (40m high) equestrian statue.

  • Trip name: Gobi Desert tour
  • Trip code: 9P
  • Trip durations: 10 days 9 nights
  • Distance covering: 1800 km
  • Tour pax: 2-4 pax: Hiking around National park, visiting to nomads and feel free driving are main activities.
  • Activities: Hiking around National park, visiting to nomads and feel free driving are main activities.
  • Natural sights: Tsagaan Suvarga, Yol valley khongor sand dunes, Bayanzag, Ongi monastery, Orkhon valley & Orkhon waterfall, Hustai national park
  • Historical sights: Karakorum & Erdene Zuu monastery, Hustai national park , Karakorum and Erdene Zuu monastery, Orkhon valley & Orkhon, Waterfall, Gobi Desert, Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs
  • Tour price: 2-4 pax: 1440 USD per person USD per person
  • Confirmation 30%: USD transfer via bank + 4 % of total payment as a bank charge for online payment with Master/Visa credit cards
  • Total price: USD The balance must be paid at least 30 days prior to departure.
  • Final cost: 70%: 80% is by cash when we meet in Ulaanbaatar city

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Welcome to Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by Nurka is tour guide in the arrival’s hall at the international airport and transferred to your hotel.

After breakfast drive to Tsagaan Suvarga. The biggest grike land formation Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa). This is a sheer slope and was an old seabed with sedimentary structure created by millions of years and the different colors of the ground represent different times. Overnight tourist camp in Tsagaan Suvarga. Dinner and overnight at Tourist camp.

After breakfast drive to Yoliin am National Park through Dalanzadgad. Dalanzadgad is the capital city of Umnugovi province.Umnugovi is the largest province of Mongolia. The National park was established in 1965, covering 2.694.307 hectares, is the largest national park in Mongolia, stretching 380 km from east to west and 80 km north to south. Yoliin am (Vulture Valley) is a deep and narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan mountain. This is one of the natural secrets and beautiful deep canyon with many rock cliffs, has been created by many years of water erosion. Also see Yoliin am museum. Overnight tourist camp in Yoliin am.

After Breakfast drive to Khongor Sand Dunes. Khongor sand dunes are the largest and most spectacular sand dunes located in Sevrei soum. Most famously land of Khongoryn Els is the Singing Sands. Camel ride is optional. Explore nomadic tradition and culture. Prepare Mongolian traditional cuisine and have a dinner. After dinner view millions of stars in the sky. Overnight in GER nearby nomadic family

Paleontological Site Bayanzag is located in Bulgan soum of Umnugovi province. It is a valley covered by ancient deposits with combination of Gobi landscape, rocks and taluses. Visit camel breeding family. Explore saxaul tree region. The monastery was established by Khutagt lama Ishdonilkhundevand his student Damtsagdorj and there were 28 temples approximately 1000 lamas lived in the monastery. Do some hiking to enjoy scenery around Ongi temple. Overnight in Ger camp near Ongi khiid.

Today we will travel to across vast grassy plains, interspersed with basalt rocks and meandered rivers. Our slow progress on the damaged track leaves us plenty of time to observe the different scenes of nomadic life. Orkhon Valley recognized as a “Cultural Landscape” of the UNESCO World Heritage in 2004. Orkhon waterfall was formed by volcanic eruption and earthquakes some 20000 years ago. The Waterfall cascades down from a height 27 meters. Once we come, we will check in and have lunch at nomdic family. Take an excursion to the waterfall and explore around the nature.

Drive to ancient Capital KaraKorum.KaraKorum city established in 1220 – 1221 by the decree of Chinggis Khaan, in Orkhon valley between Khar Khuremt Mountain and Orkhon river. According to the monument inscription of 1346 in Karakorum, since 1235, Ogodei Khaan developed the capital here.
Then we will visit to “ERDENE ZUU” Monastery. “ERDENE ZUU” Monastery is the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. Built in 1585 by stone of Karakorum city ruins, and it surrounded by a monumental wall with 108 stupas, each of four sides of the wall has a tower gate.
Also, we will visit Karakorum museum. Overnight tourist camp in Karakorum.

Depart for the Hustai National Park. This area is home to the Mongolian wild horse known
as Perzevalski’s horse (Takhi) with a unique landscape that features mountain and steppe. Lunch and check-in at tourist camp near the National Park.
In the afternoon, we visit the information center and learn familiar with the national park and wild horse.
Take a short drive and walking to see the horses in their natural habitat. There is a great opportunity to take photos of these endangered horses. If you are lucky, you can see fox, deer, roe deer, eagle, and more animals and birds…

In the morning at 11 am, we will return to Ulaanbaatar city. After lunch, Sukhbaatar square which is lies at the heart of the city surrounded by important buildings such as government palace, banks and theaters and post office.
Continue to visit Museum of Mongolian National History – the museum presents Mongolian history and culture from prehistoric times to the present day.
Our next highlight in the city is a famous cultural show in the city, which is featuring traditional performances by singers, dancers and contortionists. It’s a great chance to hear Khöömii (throat singing) and see some fabulous costumes. Dinner is not included on this day evening, transfer to the hotel.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ROAD: paved road is 10% and earth road is 90%. During the trip, approximately it takes 2-6
hours, driving (80-300km) from one next destination depending on road and weather condition on
each driving days. But it is not nonstop drive! We can short stop frequently everywhere along the
road for photographs, toilets, stretch and meet with local nomads.

TRANSPORT: we will use below marked car types for your trip in Mongolia based on trip
level, comfort road condition and remoteness. These cars are with experienced drivers and really
suited their selected route.

ACCOMMODATION: our accommodations are carefully chosen, based on our research, our
experience and feedback from clients to provide the best combination of high-quality
accommodations affordability and convenient location.

WHAT IS GER CAMP? Ger camp is a kind of hotel that service customers with Gers instead
of
hotel rooms and always located at the best viewing spot. It is most beautiful accommodation type
for countryside trip in Mongolia that consists of 20-30 Gers. (Mongolian traditional Yurt) and
restaurant and some entertainment facilities. Each Ger has 2 beds and furnished with a table, chairs
and a wood stove. Modern toilet and hot shower facilities is separate house. The restaurant mostly
service with Western and Mongolian meals. Most visitors prefer to stay in Ger, which provide an
authentic taste of Mongolian culture and adventure their most enjoyable experience in Mongolia.

FOOD: traditionally Mongolians eat meat, dairy products and vegetables such as onions, garlic,
potatoes, carrots, cabbages and turnips. Nomads in countryside drink milk tea, fermented mare
milk and an alcohol made of fermented and distilled cow milk. However, Mongolian diet is quite
Westernized and during your stay in city restaurants and Ger camps consists of 3-4 course (soup
or salad. Main dish, desert) and bottled water. If you require special meal due to religious. Medical
limitation and vegetarian foods please inform us so that arrangements can be made in advance.

WEATHER: Mongolia is known to the world as country of “BLUE SKY OF 4 SEASONS”.
Mongolia there are 257 sunny days a year often with clear cloudless skies. Along with Southern
Siberia this part of Asia has a continental climate with long, cold, dry winters and brief, mild and
relatively wet summers.

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES BY MONTH
Sep Sep (+12C) – (+18C) (+53F) – (+64F)
Oct (+06C) – (+12C) (+43F) – (+53F)

WHAT TO BRING: recommended in general: binoculars, sunscreen, a hat, gloves, comfortable
footwear, sanitary hand wipes, sunglasses, prescription medication (if needed) rain gear and
flashlight