8-DAY Ulaanbaatar and Gobi Desert

This Classic Kazakhstan Tour is a rich journey through Kazakhstan’s cultural heart, dramatic landscapes, and modern capitals, blending ancient nomadic heritage with striking contemporary life.

Key info

Overview

Discover the highlights of the Gobi on this 8-day overland journey from Ulaanbaatar through Mongolia’s central and southern regions. This tour combines history, culture, and breathtaking desert landscapes into one compact adventure.Explore the ancient capital Kharkhorin and the historic Erdene Zuu Monastery, visit the ruins of Ongi Monastery, and witness the world-famous Flaming Cliffs. Experience the natural beauty of Yol Valley and the towering Khongor Sand Dunes.Enjoy authentic experiences such as camel riding, visiting nomadic families, and exploring ancient petroglyphs at Khavtsgait Petroglyphs—making this journey a perfect introduction to the Gobi Desert.


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

Bayangobi

Day 1

Erdenekhamba Monastery Visit Nomad Family

Kharkhorin

Day 2

Visit Erdenezuu monastery Visit Kharakhorum museum

Ongi monastery

Day 3

Drive to Ongi monastery Visit Ongi monastery (B, L, D)

Flaming Cliff

Day 4

Drive to Flaming Cliff Visit Flaming Cliff Overnight in Gobi Sun Camp (B, L, D)

Yol valley

Day 5

Visit Yol Valley Visit YOl valley Museum Visit Natural History museum Overnight in Gobi Sun Camp (B, L, D)

Khongor Sand dunes

Day 6

Drive to Khongor Sand dunes Visit Camel Breeding Family Overnight in Gobi Erdene Camp (B, L, D)

Khavtsgait Petroglyphs

Day 7

Drive to Khavtsgait Climb to Khavtsgait Petroglyphs Overnight in Gobi Sun Camp (B, L, D)

Flight back to Ulaanbaatar

Day 8

Flight back to Ulaanbaatar

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