13-DAY Gobi desert that one has seen
A 13-day journey across Mongolia’s Gobi Desert and central regions exploring Yol Valley, Flaming Cliffs, Khongor Sand Dunes, Khermen Tsav Canyon, ancient caves and petroglyphs, Kharkhorin, and Khustai National Park while experiencing nomadic culture, fossil sites, and dramatic desert landscapes.
Key info
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey across Mongolia from Ulaanbaatar to the Gobi Desert and the historic heartland.Explore Yol Valley, Flaming Cliffs, and the Khongor Sand Dunes, then continue to remote areas like Naran Daats and Khermen Tsav Canyon. Discover ancient heritage sites including Bichigt Valley Petroglyphs and Tsagaan Agui Cave.Travel through central Mongolia to Arvaikheer, Bayangobi, and Kharkhorin, visiting Erdenezuu Monastery and the Kharakhorum Museum. End at Khustai National Park, home to the last wild horses, before returning to Ulaanbaatar for cultural experiences and a farewell dinner.
A perfect blend of desert adventure, history, and nomadic culture.
The package includes:
- Meals as noted in itinerary (Breakfast-B, Lunch-L, Dinner-D)
- English speaking guide
- Accommodations as noted in the itinerary
- Bottled or filtered water 2servings per day
- All ground transportation, including airport transfers
- All sightseeing, events, and visits as noted in the itinerary
- All entrance fees, service charges, and standard taxes
- Visit to shaman and nomad families
- Domestic flights
The package excludes:
- Travel Insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Round trip airfare and en-route expenses to/from your trip in Mongolia
- Passport and visa fees
- Increase in VAT or other tourism taxes, which may occur at any time
- Excess baggage charges, departure fees, and airport taxes
- Personal expenses and incidentals, such as phone calls, internet, and laundry
- Trip cancellation, travel delay, and baggage loss insurance
- Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control
- Gratuities for trip leaders, local guides, drivers, porters, and other staff
Itinerary
Arrival in Mongolia
Day 1
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar Visit Ulaanbaatar city Museum Visit General Jukov museum Walk on Jukov square Welcome dinner
Flaming Cliff, Khongor sand dunes
Day 3
Drive to Flaming Cliff, Drive to Khongor Sand dunes Climbing and hiking on Khongor sand dunes Visit Camel Breeding Family, ride bacterian camels
Bichigt valley Petroglyphs
Day 7
Drive to Bichigt Valley Enjoy the gallery of bichigt valley petroglyph
Tsagaan agui
Day 8
Drive to Tsagaan Agui Visit the cave that first human traces in Mongolia has been found 250k years ago
Arvaikheer town
Day 9
Drive to Arvaikheer city Uvurkhangai province museum Enjoy the evening in Arvaikheer Sqaure
Bayangobi
Day10
Drive to 2 Zagal Lodge Erdenekhamba Monastery Drive to Kharkhorin town Visit Erdenezuu monastery Visit Kharakhorum museum Caliigraphy lesson
Khustai National Park
Day 11
Drive back to Khustai National Park A “Hunt” for last wild horse species in the world Visit Khustai National Park Museum and Information Center
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