A journey to the Gobi desert offers you a real adventure to Gurvan Saikhan National Park, most visited place among the Mongolian territory, of Gobi Desert and magnificent landscape. You will enjoy a day camel trek from Khongor Sand Dunes. Mongolia is largest habitat for 2 humped bactrian camels. A stop for a breathtaking view of the endless desert will give you an opportunity to watch the sun-set over this tranquil scenery.
- Great journey through most famous parts of Gobi Desert
- Including a full day camel trekking around Khongor Sand Dune
Length: 5 days
Area: South Gobi Desert
Tour type: Private Package Tours
Potential date and weather condition: from May to October
Difficulty: easy (Suitable for all years old travelers)
Prices
Our company offers 2 different prices for this trip.
Tourist ger camp option
| 1330 USD for 1pax 860 USD p.p for 2pax 720 USD p.p for 3pax | 650 USD p.p for 4pax 610 USD p.p for 5pax 600 USD p.p for more than 6pax |
| Included: 3 nights in tourist ger camp, 1 night in the local hotel, 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 service | Not included: RT domestic flight, gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenir buying, locals concerts etc), travel insurance Single supplement: 320 USD |
Local ger guesthouse option
| 1120 USD for 1pax 700 USD p.p for 2pax 560 USD p.p for 3pax | 500 USD p.p for 4pax 470 USD p.p for 5pax 450 USD p.p for more than 6pax |
| Included: 4 nights in local ger guesthouse, land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, domestic flight drop off & pick up, food service | Not included: RT domestic flight, gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance |
Detailed itinerary of Gobi Journey With Camel Trek
Day1. Fly to Gobi and Bayanzag 
Day2. Khongor Sand Dune Day3. Camel trekking Day4. Yol Valley Day5. Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
Day1. Fly to Gobi Desert & Bayanzag – famous dinosaur site
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 the 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. Overnight there.
Day2. Khongor Sand Dune – climb up to top
After breakfast time, we will drive to Khongor Sand Dune (150 km – 4 hours on 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 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 there.
Day3. Khongor Sand Dune – camel trek
After breakfast time, we will start the camel trek (5 hours). The two-humped camels are very comfortable to ride, as they walk slowly and gently and we will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them. After lunch time, you will have free time for relax. Overnight there.
Day4. Yol Gorge – natural museum
After breakfast time, we will drive to Yol Gorge (190 km – 5 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 there.
Day2. Fly back to Ulaanbaatar.
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: 560 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 luggage including 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.
