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GOBI-8

Gobi Desert Explorer — 8 Days

Singing dunes, flaming cliffs and nomad families of the Gobi.

  • 8 days / 7 nights
  • Max. 14 travelers
  • Guiding in English

Overview

Travel from Ulaanbaatar into the heart of the Gobi: the Khongor sand dunes, the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag where the first recognised dinosaur eggs were found, and the narrow ice gorge of Yolyn Am. Nights in traditional ger camps and a day with a camel-herding family.

Highlights

  • Khongoryn Els singing sand dunes
  • Flaming Cliffs at sunset
  • Yolyn Am ice gorge
  • A day with a camel-herding family

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1: Ulaanbaatar → Baga Gazriin Chuluu

    Drive south across the steppe to the granite rock formations of Baga Gazriin Chuluu. Short hike and first night in a ger camp.

    Meals:
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

  2. Day 2: Tsagaan Suvarga

    Into the Middle Gobi to the eroded limestone cliffs of Tsagaan Suvarga, the “White Stupa”, banded in white, pink and orange.

    Meals:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

  3. Day 3: Yolyn Am

    Enter Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park and walk the narrow Yolyn Am gorge, where ice can linger into early summer.

    Meals:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    No mobile coverage

  4. Day 4: Khongoryn Els

    Drive west to Khongoryn Els, dunes that rise up to 300 metres and hum in the wind. Climb the crest for sunset.

    Meals:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    No mobile coverage

  5. Day 5: Camel herders of Khongor

    A day with a local herding family: ride Bactrian camels, help with daily chores and share a meal in their ger.

    Meals:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    No mobile coverage

  6. Day 6: Bayanzag — Flaming Cliffs

    Explore the red sandstone cliffs where Roy Chapman Andrews found the first recognised dinosaur eggs in 1923.

    Meals:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

  7. Day 7: Ongi monastery

    The ruins of Ongi monastery on the banks of the Ongi River, once one of the largest monastic complexes in Mongolia.

    Meals:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

  8. Day 8: Return to Ulaanbaatar

    Drive back north across the steppe, arriving in Ulaanbaatar in the afternoon.

    Meals:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch

What’s included

Included

  • Ger camp accommodation (twin share)
  • All meals outside Ulaanbaatar
  • English-speaking guide
  • 4WD transport with driver
  • National park fees
  • Camel ride

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips

Cancellation policy

Cancellation more than 60 days before departure: 10% of the tour price. 30–59 days: 30%. 14–29 days: 50%. Less than 14 days: 100%.

Dates & availability

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  • Jun 6 – Sun, Jun 13, 2027

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  • Jun 27 – Sun, Jul 4, 2027

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  • Jul 18 – Sun, Jul 25, 2027

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  • Aug 8 – Sun, Aug 15, 2027

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  • Aug 29 – Sun, Sep 5, 2027

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