A trip to the Gobi desert offers you a real adventure into the far ultimate part, not touristic, of Gobi Desert which is called Inner Gobi of Altai and magnificent landscape. A stop for a breathtaking view of the endless desert will give you an opportunity to watch the sun-set over this tranquil scenery. Also, the drive takes you to some of the most famous less explored places such as Khermen Tsav and Bugyn Tsav.
- Great journey through most untouched parts of Gobi Desert
Length: 7 days
Potential dates and weather condition: from June to September
Type: Private Package Tours
Area: Inner side of Altai Mounain Range (Ultimate Gobi Desert)
Difficulty: Moderate (No experience necessary. Trips suitable for most ages and abilities)
Prices
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2150 USD for 1pax
1280 USD p.p for 2pax
990 USD p.p for 3pax
860 USD p.p for 4pax
780 USD p.p for 5pax
740 USD p.p for 6pax
Included: 1 night in tourist ger camp, 1 night in local hotel, 4 nights in tent, food service, land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water, domestic flight drop off & pick up
Not included: Round trip domestic flight, gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance
Single supplement: 240 USD
Detailed itinerary of Discover The Ultimate Gobi Desert & Its Khermen Tsav Tour
Day1. Fly to Dalanzadgad town, Bayanzag & Khongor Sand Dune
Day2. Sevrei Petroglyph & Nemegt Formation
Day3. Naran Daats Spring & Zulganai Oasis
Day4. Khermen Tsav Formation
Day5. Toli Rock
Day6. Yol Gorge
Day7. Fly back to Ulaanbaatar city
Day1. Fly to Dalanzadgad town, Bayanzag & Khongor Sand Dune
We will pick you up from your accommodation (pick up time will be confirmed) & transfer to the airport. Fly to Dalanzadgad town (1 hour flight). After you landed there, our local guide & driver will pick you up & drive to Bayanzag (100 km – 2 hours on dirt road). American zoologist Roy Chapman Andrews discovered this place and named as Flaming Cliffs. A lot of dinosaurs’ findings such as Protoceratops & dinosaur’ eggs have been found there in first time. The red colored cliffs themselves are very imposing from a distance, and are particularly fiery in the light of the setting sun. We will walk around the site. After lunch time, we will drive to Khongor Sand Dune (150 km – 4 hours on the dirt road). Khongor is biggest sand dune in the Gobi Desert that extend from 5 to 10 km in width, nearly 100 km long, with crests rising 80 to 300m above the surrounding landscape. The booming sound produced by the masses of moving sand can be heard from afar when occurs windy day. Hence locals called it as Singing Sands. Near Khongor River at the northern edge of the dunes, there is an oasis. We will ride camels today to explore these massive sand-dunes and explore the area where climbing one of the dunes affords the energetic traveler with an unforgettable experience of endless vistas across a sea of daffodil-colored sand. Overnight in the tourist ger camp.
Day2. Sevrei Rock Painting & Nemegt Formation
After breakfast time, we will drive to Sevrei Rock Painting (60 km – 2 hours on the dirt road). It is situated in the Sevrei Mountain, has one of the world’s greatest collections of prehistoric petroglyphs – figures carved in the rock over a period of 3,000 years and depicting themes connected with animal husbandry, navigation, war and magic. The number, duration and variety of the engravings, representing for example navigation, dance, war and ploughing and their relationship with contemporary archaeological sites, contribute to the exceptional value of this assemblage. After lunch time, we will drive to Nemegt Formation (140 km – 4 hours on the dirt road). In these days we will see the natural wonder and historical sight Nemegt Formation. It is the place which is protected as belonging to National Park Gobi Gurvan Saikhan by the government. There is many fossilized remains and findings of dinosaurs and some of them are protruted on the surface of the land. Overnight in the tent.
Day3. Naran Daats Spring & Zulganai Oasis – hiking
After breakfast time, we will drive to Naran Daats Oasis (60 km – 2 hours on the dirt road). We will walk around the spring and relax in silence. After lunch time, we will drive to Zulganai Oasis (40 km – 2 hours on the dirt road). The lush green carpet of shrub land and fields sit in stark contrast to the barren hills in the background of this typical oasis. We will walk through the oasis and discover it. Overnight in the tent.
Day4. Khermen Tsav Formation – ultimate wonder of Gobi
After breakfast time, we will drive to Khermen Tsav (40 km – 1 hour on the dirt road). It is most famous canyon of Gobi desert. In translation it means as Khermen – “citadel” and Tsav means “crack”. It is the most legendary impressive place with its color and contrast because this deep canyon has been forming over thousands of years from water and wind erosion. Khermen Tsav is a geologic museum of epic proportions, where earth’s many million year history is displayed. We will walk around there and explore the site. Overnight in the tent.
Day5. Toli Rock – natural mirrow
After breakfast time, we will drive to Noyon Mountain (240 km – 7 hours on the dirt road). There is Toli Rock (Mirror Rock), 10 m wide, 3 m tall very plat black, glass rock which you can see your own face just like mirror, and Saran Spring only one open water of surrounding places. So you might see some wild animals like Siberian Ibex, Argali wild sheep etc. We will walk around the mountain and explore the places. Overnight in the tent.
Day6. Yol Gorge – natural museum
After breakfast time, we will drive to Yol Gorge (190 km – 6 hours on the dirt road). Yol means vulture in Mongolian and the gorge is located in Gurvan Saikhan Mountain range & stretches over 10 km. The narrowest part, only 3 or 4 person can pass in same time, of the valley is completely shaded from the direct sun shine by high cliff walls. Also, the valley is famous for the fact that there is ice created in winter by small stream of the valley present there even during the hot summer months until mid of Jul. We will do an hour hiking there & then also visit to the small natural museum. (optional horse ride is possible in here) Then we will drive to Dalanzadgad town (50 km – 1 hour on paved road). Overnight in the local hotel.
Day7. Fly back to Ulaanbaatar city.
After breakfast time, we will go to the Gurvan Saikhan airfield & fly back to Ulaanbaatar (1 hour flight). After you landed in the city, our driver will pick you up and transfer to your accommodation.
End time: Depends flight schedule. Usually in the morning.
Total driving distance: 1100 km
Information
- Above prices are changeable by changing components (kind of services) of the itinerary.
- This is a private tour and you or your travel buddies will be in the tour.
- Domestic flight companies accept only 10kg-15kg lugguge incuding your carry on bags too for free transfer.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you are in correct pick up location at correct time as stated on your booking form.
- No smoking in travel vehicles or aircraft.
Please let us know should you have further inquiries! We are looking forward to assist you with organizing your stay in Mongolia and answering any questions you might have about this tour. We want your holiday experience in Mongolia to be as amazing as it is possible.
