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The Gobi in 4 Days

Sightseeing, Horse Trekking. Camel Trekking, and Hiking Tour

Overview

Our tour will take 4 days to cover the best travel destinations in Gobi Desert Mongolia including the Gobi desert- ancient homeland of Dinosaurs, Khongor - towering sand dunes with green meadows; known as the "singing sands", Sparsely habited: silence - endless vast steppe with dancing mirages, famous Bayanzag - flaming cliffs  and museum of ancient.

This is a classic 4WD /total 550km driving/ trip. There will be much of the journey being on dirt roads but it is also highly rewarding with spectacular scenery and memorable sights throughout. Offering plenty of good walks and cultural interactions, this tour offers an easy way to visit the Mongolian Gobi desert in a short period of time.

TOUR CODE EPST-10
DURATION 4 days
DESTINATION 4 Destinations in Mongolia
START/END IN Ulaanbaatar/ Ulaanbaatar
TOTAL DRIVING 550 km
AGE RANGE min 3 years old
ACCOMADATION Tourist capm’s (3 nights)
MEALS Breakfasts 3 , Lunches 4 , Dinners 3
GROUP SIZE min 2 max 18
TRANSPORT 4WD Vehicle/ Plane
AVIALABILITY 2019-06-01 to 2019-10-01

Highlights

Itinerary

 

Early in the morning, you will meet our driver at the hotel lobby we will drive to the city airport for morning flight to Gobi Desert (~1.5 hours). When you arrive at Dalanzadgad airport our guide will be waiting for you holding a paper your name on it and we will drive to Bayanzag /Flaming Cliffs/ (approximately 2-3 hours).

Bayanzag /Flaming Cliffs/ first discovered by Roy Chapman Andrews, famous American explorer in 1920, flaming cliffs of Bayanzag are an important site for both archeological and paleontological finds. Complete dinosaur skeletons, including One-horned dinosaur (Protoceratops) and Egg-thief (Oviraptor) and numerous eggs, were excavated in ravines between the red flaming cliffs, which look like fire in the middle of the desert from distance.

These magnificent red tall rocks formed as a result of wind and water erosion. White fossilized bones are still found nowadays. Stay overnight at tourist Ger camp.

Accommodation

  • Tourist Ger Camp (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Bayanzag /Flaming Cliffs/ Hiking

Meals Included

  • Breakfast  at /at Dalanzadgad restaurant/ lunch box from the hotel at Ulaanbaatar
  • Lunch        at /Tourist ger camp restaurant/ Bayanzag
  • Dinner        at /Tourist ger camp restaurant/ Bayanzag

 

After breakfast at tourist Ger camp restaurant, we will drive to the giant sand dunes known as Khongor Sand Dunes (approximately 4-6 hours), Mongolia's largest and called the ‘singing sands’ by the locals.

These monster dunes stretch for over 180km and can reach up to 300 meters in height. There is a small river called Khongoryn Gol, with dark green banks full of flowers along the side of the dunes This is the quintessential landscape that one would picture if asked to imagine a desert. Sweeping, wave-like patterns of sand framed by a bright blue sky and lit by a relentless sun.

The dunes’ nickname comes from the sound produced by small avalanches of sand on a windy day, and the noise has been likened the distant hum of an aircraft propeller. There'll be time to do a walk up to the top of the dunes, and watch the sunset. Stay overnight at tourist Ger camp

Accommodation

  • Tourist Ger Camp (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Khongoriin Sand Dunes - Sunset walk & camel ride
  • visit camel herder family

Meals Included

  • Breakfast  at /Tourist ger camp restaurant/ Bayanzag
  • Lunch        at /Tourist ger camp restaurant/ Khongor  Sand  dune
  • Dinner        at /Tourist ger camp restaurant/ Khongor  Sand  dune

After breakfast at tourist Ger camp restaurant, we will drive to Yolyn Am (Vulture Canyon) (approximately 5 hours) is a deep and narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan (Three Beauties of the Gobi) Mountain National Park. The area, as part of the Gobi Desert, sees little precipitation.

However, Yolyn Am is notable for a deep ice field; it remains frozen for most of the year, except late summer. There is a small natural museum at the entrance of the National park which exhibits a collection of dinosaur eggs, bones, stuffed birds and snow leopard.

This place is also very rich in the rare plants. You may be lucky enough to spot wild sheep and goat, grazing high on the cliff walls. Stay overnight at tourist Ger camp near Gobi Gurvan Saikhan & Yolin am / Vulture Canyon /.

Accommodation

  • Tourist Ger Camp (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Gobi Gurvan Saikhan & Yolin am / Vulture Canyon /
  • small natural museum at the entrance of the Yolin am / Vulture Canyon /
  • horse riding

Meals Included

  • Breakfast  at /Tourist ger camp restaurant/ Khongor Sand dune
  • Lunch        at /Tourist ger camp restaurant/ Yolin am / Vulture Canyon /
  • Dinner        at /Tourist ger camp restaurant/ Yolin am / Vulture Canyon /

In the early morning, we will be transferred to the local airport for morning flight to Ulaanbaatar and start city tour, we will visit Zaisan Memorial Hill is located in the south side of Ulaanbaatar City, right beside the Bogd Khan Mountain having the best view of the city and surrounding hills. 

Next visit Bogd Khan Palace museum - the complex was a residence of 8th Bogd Javzandamba in the 19th century, the head of Mongolian religion. The palace consists of seven Summer Prayer temples and the winter palace. 

After lunch, visit “Gandan” Monastery, Mongolia’s largest functioning Buddhist monastery including the Mongolian Buddhist University. The highlight of visiting Gandan is the 26-meter-high majestic gilded indoor statue of Megjid Janraisig. 

Afterward, free of your choice. You can be transferred to the hotel for rest and refreshment or go shopping for souvenirs and local products, your guide will be ready to serve you for that. Suggested shopping places are State department store, the famous “Gobi” cashmere factory store. 

In the evening, we will visit “Wonders of Mongolia” folklore show by famous Tumen-Ekh ensemble - is one of the most successful folk art groups to share traditional Mongolian music with the world, having traveled to over 40 countries. Will have dinner at 8:00 o’clock and transferred to the hotel. 

Accommodation

  • Not included

Included Activities

  • Zaisan Memorial Hill
  • Bogd Khan Palace museum
  • “Gandan” Monastery
  • Shopping at Department store, Gobi cashmere factory store
  • “Wonders of Mongolia” folklore show

Meals Included

  • Breakfast   at/tourist ger camp restaurant/
  • Lunch         at/ restaurant/ in Ulaanbaatar/

Inclusions and Exclusions

TOUR FARE INCLUDED

  • Tourist Ger Camp (3 nights) based on two persons sharing one Ger with twin beds.
  • If you would like to spend one or two nights as a homestay in a local nomadic family or in a ger camp please just mention it when you book our tour.
  • All meals during the trip  (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners )
  • Domestic flight tickets (Ulaanbaatar-Dalanzadgad -Ulaanbaatar city) free luggage allowance is 15kg
  • Privet Vehicle in the countryside trip and city tour during your  trip & petrol + experienced driver
  • Private English speaking guides at all times
  • Camel 1 hour,  horse riding 1 hour
  • All entrance fees of museums, attractions, national parks and protected areas according to the itinerary
  • Bottled water – 1 liter per day
  • all taxes

TOUR FARE EXCLUDED

  • Hotels in Ulaanbaatar
  • International Airfare
  • Daily personal expenses
  • Excess luggage charges – 1.5$ per kg for Domestic  flights
  • Laundry, camera & video fees at any states
  • Visa application & fees
  • Changes of arrival/ departure flight
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Meals/beverages not stated in itinerary
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Snacks

 

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