How are you? Thinking about how to choose a Gobi trip? Then check out our recommended tour. South Gobi Desert was provides the biggest draw for sightseers when travel in Mongolia. Probably 60-70% of the travelers visit to Gobi Desert. The quickest & easiest way to get to there fly to & back the Dalanzadgad town which is administration center of Umnugobi province. But domestic flights only fly in the summer. So it is possible to go to Gobi Desert by sedan car or coach. Not causing people number we will arrange the car transportation. 600 km brand new paved road will take around 6-7 hours drive for reaching Dalanzadgad town. From Dalanzadgad town, you will change vehicle to off road vehicle & then start the Gobi trip.
- More cost effective for 3-4 people
- Able to use all season even winter & any time of the day is possible
- Gobi trip through most famous 3 destinations
- Including ancient rock drawings Khavtsgait Rocks
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
| 1490 USD for 1pax 910 USD p.p for 2pax | 730 USD p.p for 3pax 640 USD p.p for more than 4pax |
| Included: 3 nights in tourist ger camp, food service, land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water, Ulaanbaatar – Dalanzadgad – Ulaanbaatar sedan car or van private transportation | 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
| 1270 USD for 1pax 740 USD p.p for 2pax | 570 USD p.p for 3pax 490 USD p.p for more than 4pax |
| Included: 3 nights in local ger guesthouse, land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, Ulaanbaatar – Dalanzadgad – Ulaanbaatar sedan car or van private transportation, food service | Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance |
Gobi Trip From Ulaanbaatar By Car
Day1. Drive to Dalanzadgad town & Bayanzag
Day2. Khongor Sand Dune
Day3. Yol Gorge
Day4. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar city
Day1. Drive to Dalanzadgad town & Bayanzag – famous dinosaur site
We will pick you up from your accommodation at 08:00 o’clock & drive to Dalanzadgad town (600 km – 8 hours on the paved road). Then we will 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 – camel riding & climb up to top
After breakfast 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 there.
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. 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). Overnight there.
Day4. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar city
After breakfast time, we will drive to back Ulaanbaatar (650 km – 9 hours on the paved road). After you arrived in the city, we will transfer you to your accommodation.
End time: Around 17:00 o’clock
Total distance: 1740 km
Options
Gobi Trip From Ulaanbaatar By Car. 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 trip from Gobi Desert Tours.
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.
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.
