The Gobi desert, highest elevated and coldest and driest most inhabitat and fifth largest its size in the world. Most of all in world at its desert landscape. You will amaze its most characteristics. Gobi has everything it has to offer : Sand dunes, fortified clay cliffs, rocky mountain ranges, foot hills and crops, desert vegetation, wild species, nomad homes residents and with its herding animals, oasis, underground water recourse, flat steppe, mirage, precious stone. Come to witness yourself!
At the arrival meet guide and transfer to the hotel**** to check in. Visit Gandan monastery compound, one of three Mongolian Buddhist institution and tallest indoor buddha statue blessing all direction. National Museum of Mongolia for an excellent overview of country’s history and culture and religion and explore Sukhbaatar square where the city zero point engraved. Overnight at hotel****. (D)
Drive to Three beauty national park of gobi desert. Visit dinosaur museum by passing by Dalanzadgad town, the capital of the south gobi province. Yolyn Am beautiful and high elevated gorges forming incredible canyons. Gorges are so high thus sunlight never reaches the floor and winter’s snow and ice can be preserved even in summer time in desert. Will enjoy hiking at the site about 1,5 km one way. Overnight in Ger camp. (B+L+D)
Drive to the biggest sand dune gobi desert, reaching a height of 300 m summit. Exploring sand dune by riding two humped Bactrian camels and climbing to occupy the summit. Sand board sliding can be organized. Visit camel breeding nomad family homestead for the cultural awareness. Overnight in Ger camp. (B+L+D)
Drive to the site where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered in 1922 for human study. In this huge paleontological site, you will have a chance to hike on the ground where dinosaurs roamed 60 million years ago. On the way stop by Khavtsgait petroglyphs, ancient people’s drawing on the rocky mountain and small hiking saxaul forest of the desert. Visit local dinosaurs museum. There is plenty of chance to gaze at the billions of stars in the evening. Overnight in Ger camp. (B+L+D)
Known as white stupa grand canyon once was a seabed that featured a sedimentary structure created over millions of years. From a distance site looks like ruins of a city or buildings. It has proven to be ancient dinosaur land and home to giant mammals. We will have hike and cave discovery named “Lie down and Stand up” cave some parts are small to crawl while other part large enough to stand. Overnight in Ger camp. (B+L+D)
Drive to back to city by the arrival farewell dinner and shopping for Mongolian cashmere can organized. In the evening we are invited at traditional folk concert. Overnight at hotel****. (B+L+D)
Transfer to the airport. (B)
If you would like to book this trip, please send us your request. A deposit of 20% of the total tour price is required to book and confirm this trip. The balance must be paid at least 30 days prior to departure.
Deposit:
We accept online payments with Master/Visa/AMEX cards only as a deposit to confirm the trip.
Balance payment:
You should pay the balance to us by wire transfer. Usually it takes 2-3 working days until payment reach in our account. Western Union is the fastest way to pay us. We can get your payment in a few minutes once you send the money. Cash payment is only accepted in exceptional cases.
You will stay in a good 4-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar. An upgrade is possible on request! During the excursion in the countryside, you will stay in Tourist Ger camps. Tourist Camp is a kind of hotel that serves customers with Ger (Yurt) instead of a hotel room and always located at the best viewing spot. It’s the most popular accommodation type for a countryside trip in Mongolia that consists of 30-40 Gers (Mongolian traditional yurt), a restaurant and some entertainment facilities. Most visitors happy to stay in Ger, which provide an authentic taste of Mongolian culture and adventure, their most enjoyable experience in Mongolia. More information and pictures: What is the Tourist camp?
During your trip in Mongolia, you will be served mainly European dishes and sometimes authentic Mongolian foods. Lunch and dinner consist of 3-4 courses (soup and/or salad, main course, dessert) and bottled water. If you require special meals due to religious, medical limitation and vegetarian food, please inform us so that arrangements can be made in advance.
Car: A good car is an important part of your comfort trip in Mongolia. There will be a good 4×4 car for this trip based on the number of people in your group.
Road: The asphalted roads are 40% and the unpaved roads are 60%. During the trip, it takes approximately 2-6 hours driving (80-280km) from one to next destination depending on road and weather condition on each driving day. But it is not nonstop drive! We can take a short stop frequently everywhere along the road for photographs, toilets, stretch and meet with local nomads.
1st best months: June, July and August. 2nd best months: May and September. More information: The Best time to visit Mongolia
Hiking boots and sandals, waterproof jacket, raincoat, umbrella, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, comfortable shoe, insect repellent, sunscreen, and prescription medication (if required). Gear: Camera, binoculars, flashlight and travel lamp. Some Tourist camps do not have 24-hour electricity. It is therefore recommended to bring your own travel lamp!