Gobi is huge. It is second biggest desert in the World. East part of the Gobi Desert is its one of the lowest population density and emptiest part. This itinerary is a quiet off road safari to isolated spectacular rocky hills, where you will be in just with your tour members, and away from any shops, restaurants and there is nothing to buy. You may ride your camel and not see anyone except maybe a small herd of wild ass, or single ger of nomads with few camels. Later as the huge desert stars come out you will relax and watch your guide and camel driver cook you dinner, freshly prepared for you, over a small camp fire. Simple camp beds, and tents, are optional. Everything at there is endemic and real. If you avoid from touristic spot and this tour for you. After this tour, you will be transferred to Zamyn-Uud border town for the crossing Mongolia-China border.
- Travel through one of the lowest population density place in the World – East Gobi
- You’ll enjoy three nights of camping under millions star of clear sky
Length: 3 days
Area: East Gobi Desert
Type: Private Package Tours
Potential dates and weather condition: from Jun to Sep, each year
Difficulty: easy – moderate
Prices
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870 USD for 1pax
510 USD p.p for 2pax
400 USD p.p for 3pax
340 USD p.p for 4pax
310 USD p.p for 5pax
290 USD p.p for 6pax
Included: 1 night in tourist ger camp, 1 night in the tent, food service, land transportation, English speaking guide service, mineral water, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag
Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance
Single supplement: 80 USD
Detailed Itinerary
Day1. Ikh Nart Nature Reserve
Day2. Khamar Monastery
Day3. Cross border to China
Day1. Ikh Nart Nature Reserve – wild sheep
We will pick you up from your accommodation at 08:00 o’clock & drive to Ikh Nart Nature Reserve (330 km – 5 hours mostly on the paved road). It is rocky hills or small mountains in the middle of steppe with semi-desert landscape, Ikh Nart which not filled by tourists & you will find gorgeous looking nature. This rocky landscape has weathered over millennia, into domes, weird shapes, craggy ridges and a mind-boggling range of textures. It’s a favorite with wild life enthusiasts — it harbors large populations of argali sheep is a sure draw. After lunch time, we will hike around the 2 springs, Khalzan Mountain and Burgasan Am for looking argali sheep. Overnight in the tent.
Day2. Khamar Monastery – energy center.
After breakfast time, we will drive to Khamar Monastery (230 km – 4 hours mostly on the paved road). The Khamar Monastery was established by educator, poet and noble monk Danzanravjaa in 1820. He chose the site of the monastery believing the surrounding area radiated with a spiritual energy fostered by the Gobi desert. But the monastery was completely destroyed by communist purges in 1937. Rebuilding efforts still continued from 1992 and got large success. There, we will see 108 Caves, dinosaur skeleton on the ground and petrified threes of Jurassic Period respectively. Also, we will hike around and enjoy small sand dunes. Then we will will drive to Khusliin Khar Mountain (25 km on dirt road). It is believed to be the executor of the dream of the people. Climb up there & view from the top is spectacular. Then drive to the tourist ger camp (25 km mostly on the paved road). Overnight in the tourist ger camp.
Day3. Zamyn-Uud & Erlian border cross
After breakfast time, we will drive to Sainshand town back (15 km on the paved road) & visit to Danzanravjaa Museum. The exhibits are hidden treasures belonging to Mongolia’s most revered and multi-talented monk Danzanravjaa spent decades buried in there. Then we will drive to the Zamyn-Uud border town (230 km – 3 hours on the paved road). After lunch time, you will be transferred to the border for crossing to Erlian town of China.
Total driving distance: 865 km (+ 665)
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.
- 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 vehicle.
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.
