Dalanzadgad, the provincial center of Umnugobi province, is connected to Ulaanbaatar by a 600 km paved road. The traveler will take an 8-hour bus ride from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad. After that, we will start our Gobi tour to the Gobi Desert from Dalanzadgad by off road vehicle. Certainly, our local guide & driver will pick you up from the bus station. This 4 days Gobi tour enables you see Eagle Valley, Khongor Sand Dunes and Bayanzag which are the biggest draw of South Gobi was provides for sightseers.
In 2024, the daily bus between Ulaanbaatar and Dalanzadgad will no longer run. So some days the bus goes and some days it doesn’t. If your trip coincides with days when the bus does not run, we will send you by minibus. Local private drivers use 7-seater Japanese minibuses for transportation. The minibus only leaves when it is full. Like the bus, it doesn’t leave exactly on time. So there might be an hour wait. Our manager tries to find a minibus that leaves as early as possible in the morning. But it is faster than the bus. Please note this.
- The cheapest way to get to Dalanzadgad is by shuttle bus
- Great journey through most famous parts of Gobi Desert
Length: 4 days
Area: South Gobi Desert
Tour type: Private Package Tours
Potential date and weather condition: all year around
Difficulty: easier – moderate (No experience necessary. Trips suitable for most ages and abilities)
Prices
Our company offers 2 different prices for this trip.
Tourist ger camp option
| 1010 USD for 1pax 660 USD p.p for 2pax 560 USD p.p for 3pax | 510 USD p.p for 4pax 480 USD p.p for 5pax 470 USD p.p for more than 6pax |
| Included: 2 nights in tourist ger camp, 1 night in the local hotel, food service written in the itinerary, land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water, bus station drop off & pick up, RT shuttle bus ticket | Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenir buying, locals concerts etc), travel insurance Single supplement: 120 USD |
Local ger guesthouse option
| 840 USD for 1pax 540 USD p.p for 2pax 440 USD p.p for 3pax | 400 USD p.p for 4pax 370 USD p.p for 5pax 360 USD p.p for more than 6pax |
| Included: 3 nights in local ger guesthouse, land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, bus station drop off & pick up, RT shuttle bus ticket, food service written in the itinerary | Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance |
Gobi Tour From Ulaanbaatar By Bus
Day1. Ride to Dalanzadgad town & Bayanzag
Day2. Khongor Sand Dune
Day3. Yol Gorge
Day4. Ride back to Ulaanbaatar city
Day1. Ride to Dalanzadgad town & Bayanzag – famous dinosaur site
We will pick you up from your accommodation at 07:00 o’clock & transfer to the bus station. After that, we will ride to Dalanzadgad town (600 km – 9 hours on the paved road). Аfter you arrived there, our local guide and driver will pick you up and drive to Bayanzag (100 km – 2 hours on the dirt road). American zoologist Roy Chapman Andrews discovered this place and named as Flaming Cliffs. Therefore, a lot of dinosaurs’ findings such as Protoceratops & dinosaur’ eggs have been found there in first time. Certainly, 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. /D/
Day2. Khongor Sand Dune – camel riding & 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. So, the booming sound produced by the masses of moving sand can be heard from afar when occurs windy day. That is why, 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 there. /B,L,D/
Day3. 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. As a result, 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. Then, we will do an hour hiking there & then also visit to the small natural museum (optional horse ride is possible in here). After that, we will drive to Dalanzadgad town (50 km – 1 hour on the paved road). Overnight there. /B,L,D/
Day4. Ride back to Ulaanbaatar city
After breakfast time, you will be directly transferred to local bus station & catch the bus to Ulaanbaatar city (600 km – 9 hours on paved road). After arrive in the city, we will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. /B/
End time: around 17:00 o’clock
Total driving distance: Ulaanbaatar – Dalanzadgad – Ulaanbaatar: 1200 km & Gobi Desert part: 530 km
Other options are available
You can see all the trips to the Gobi from South Gobi Tours. Gobi desert is vast. So, you may interest East Gobi Desert or Ultimate Gobi Desert. Please check our other Gobi Desert tours from Gobi Desert Tours. Our this Gobi Tour From Ulaanbaatar By Shuttle bus is cheapest option to go to Dalanzadgad town. If you are interested in flying, we also have an option to offer. Please check Gobi Desert Tour From Ulaanbaatar By Flight. Also, if you want to go by private car, we recommend this trip: Gobi Trip From Ulaanbaatar By Car.
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 vehicles or shuttle bus.
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.
