The Trans-Mongolian first class train travels through a beautiful part of Gobi. It passes through the amazing landscapes of Mongolia from the open grassland steppe to apricot coloured dunes of the Gobi. As the lights of civilisation are left behind, spectacular sunsets give way to silent darkness under a blanket of stars, followed by wonderful sunrises in East Gobi. After this tour, you will be transferred to Zamyn-Uud border town for crossing the border to China.
- Discover the Khamar Monastery & World Energy Center
- Famous Gobi Desert tour combined with Trans-Mongolian train journey
Length: 3 days
Area: East Gobi Desert
Tour type: Private Package Tours
Potential dates and weather condition: all year around
Difficulty: Easier – moderate (No experience necessary. Trips suitable for most ages and abilities)
Prices
Please carefully check what is include and what is not include in the prices!
490 USD for 1pax
340 USD p.p for 2pax
290 USD p.p for 3pax
270 USD p.p for 4pax
250 USD p.p for 5pax
240 USD p.p for 6pax
Included: 1 night in tourist ger camp, food service, land transportation, English speaking guide service, mineral water, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, train tickets, train station drop off & pick up
Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance
Single supplement: 40 usd
Detailed itinerary
Day1. Depart to Sainshand town
Day2. Khamar Monastery
Day3. Cross border to China
Day1. Trans-Mongolian train journey to Sainshand
In the morning, we will pick you up from your accommodation at 08:00 o’clock & transfer you to Ulaanbaatar train station. Then we will catch #286 train at 09:15. The train journey takes whole day and we will arrive in Sainshand town at 19:10. On the way, you will see the natural scenery of Gobi desert and changing steppe to semi-desert area. Our local driver will pick you up and transfer you to the tourist ger camp (15 km on the paved road). Then we will have dinner and overnight in tourist ger camp.
Day2. Khamar Monastery – energy center
After breakfast time, we will drive to Khamar Monastery Complex (35 km 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 the 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 we will drive back to Sainshand town (35 km on the paved road). There we will 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. Overnight in the local hotel.
Day3. Zamyn-Uud & Erlian border cross
After breakfast time, 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: 340 km (+ 230)
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 train.
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.
