How are you? This version of the trip has a program in which Tsagaan Suvarga Cliff is added to the top 3 attractions of South Gobi Province. This program is one of the programs that have attracted more and more tourists in recent years. Itinerary available throughout the year.
- Mostly drive on paved road
- Convenient trip for family and elder people
Length: 5 days
Area: Middle and South Gobi Desert
Type: private package tour
Potential dates 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
| 1630 USD for 1pax 1020 USD p.p for 2pax 820 USD p.p for 3pax | 730 USD p.p for 4pax 680 USD p.p for 5pax 650 USD p.p for more than 6pax |
| Included: 4 nights in tourist ger camp, food service, land transportation (1-4pax: Mitsubishi Delica off-road van & 5-6pax: Uaz van), English speaking guide service, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, mineral water | Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenir buying, locals concerts etc), travel insurance Single supplement: 160 USD |
Local ger guesthouse option
| 1350 USD for 1pax 810 USD p.p for 2pax 630 USD p.p for 3pax | 550 USD p.p for 4pax 500 USD p.p for 5pax 470 USD p.p for more than 6pax |
| Included: 4 nights in local ger guesthouse, land transportation (1-4pax: Mitsubishi Delica off-road van & 5-6pax: Uaz van), English speaking guide service, food service, all entrance fees & activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water | Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance |
Detailed Itinerary
Day1. Tsagaan Suvarga Cliff
Day2. Bayanzag
Day3. Khongor Sand Dune
Day4. Yol Gorge
Day5. Back to Ulaanbaatar
Day1. Tsagaan Suvarga Cliff
We will pick you up from your accommodation at 08:00 o’clock and drive to Tsagaan Suvarga Cliff (470 km – 6 hours on the paved road). It is sheer slope and was an old seabed with sedimentary structure created by millions years and the different colors of the ground represent different times. The formation is over 50 m in its highest point and continues 400 m and looks like a ancient ghost city form a distance. There is no clear date of geography research work and it is good spot take rest and overnight place driving to South Gobi desert from Middle Gobi desert. We will do some hiking around the site. Overnight there.
Day2. Bayanzag
After breakfast time, we will drive to Bayanzag (250 km – 4 hours mostly 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.
Day3. Khongor Sand Dune
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 ride camels (1 hour) 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.
Day4. Yol Gorge
After breakfast time, we will drive to Yol Valley (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). Overnight there.
Day5. Back to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast time, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar city (640 km – 9 hours on the paved road. If you want to drive a short distance on this day, you can spend the night in Mandalgobi, the center of Dundgobi province). After arrive in the city, you will be transferred to your accommodation.
End time: around 13:00 o’clock
Total driving distance: 1700 km
Option
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 tour 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 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.
