- Discover Erdene Zuu, built from the rubble of Genghis Khan's capital
- Visit the home of a nomadic family in the Mongolian steppe
- Explore the Gobi Desert, ride 2 humped camel
- See most famous dinosaur sites of the World
Itinerary name: TRIP TO GOBI DESERT
Area: Central Mongolia, Gobi desert
Potential dates: all year around
Length: 6 days
Difficulty: easy - moderate
Total distance: 1000 km driving, 1.5 hour flight
Sights: Elsen Tasarkhai - Karakorum - Ongi monastery ruins - dinosaur site Bayanzag - Sand dunes Khongor - Mouth Dungenee - National Park Gobi Gurvan Saikhan - Natural beauty Yolyn Am - Dalanzadgad town
Activities: horseriding, off road, camel riding, Gobi pricious stones, climbing in dunes, hiking, visit to nomadic families etc.
Price: from 490 USD p.p
Gobi. In 1991, the United Nations designated the Gobi as the fourth largest biosphere reserve in the world. The Gobi is vast. It covers almost a third of Mongolia and though it is classified as a desert, it is not as lifeless as the first time visitor might reasonably expect. While it is an arid area of largely homogeneous scrubby steppe, it is dotted with camel breeders and some fascinating natural wonders. The Gobi consist of two distinct parts. There is Altai Gobi to the south and Dzungarian Gobi to north. Of the two, it is the south Gobi was provides the biggest draw for sightseers. The quickest way to get to the south Gobi fly to the aimag capital Dalanzadgad. Flaying is cheating, however and you do miss out on Dundgovi and watching the scenery change as you drive. Whichever way you travel Dalanzadgad is a gateway town with little to keep you there for long, particularly during the hot summer months.
Day1. Leave UB. Karakorum /350 km/. Horseback riding.
After breakfast time, we will drive to Karakorum village. Our staff will pick you up from your stayed accommodation. Before arrive in Karakorum, we will pass this place called as Piece of Sand Dunes. It is the northern edge of the Gobi desert in Mongolia. This sand dunes represents landscape, climate & ecology of Gobi Desert, in this region.
After lunch time, we will visit to Erdene Zuu monastery complex. In the history, the city of Karakorum was founded in 1220 in a valley named the Orkhon, at a busy point on the route of the Silk Road which is in the first large break in the chain of mountains. Karakorum was the center of the Great Mongolian Empire until Khubilai Khaan moved his capital to Beijing. Also, you will see the monastery of Erdene Zuu which was built in 1586. It is the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia and, at its peak in the late 18th century the complex of ornate gardens and 62 temples was home to over 1000 lamas. Also, we will see turtle rocks, great imperial maps and phallic rock there.
After dinner time, we will ride horses in the valley of the Mongols' historical river Orkhon.
Overnight in Karakorum. Day2. Ongi monastery ruins /250 km/. Visit to nomadic family and walking.
After breakfast time, we will head to Saikhan Ovoo sub-province of Dundgobi (middle Gobi) province. On the route we will see Mongolian great steppe changing its natural scenery to Gobi' semi desert. We will arrive in Ongi monastery ruins before lunch time. On the route we will visit real steppe nomadic family. Taste their drink Airag (horse milk).
After lunch time, There we will enjoy the peace and beauty of the Delger Khangai Mountains. We will explore the ruins of of Ongi Monastery. During the way visit the mountainside remains of the Ongiin Monastery, which now has a small number of novices after years of turmoil. There we will enjoy the peace and beauty of the Delger Khangai Mountains. We will explore the ruins of of Ongi Monastery.
After dinner time, you will have free time.
Overnight in Ongi monastery ruins.
Day3. Bayanzag /180 km/. Walking.
After breakfast time, continue the drive towards Bayanzag, a saxual forest and area of red cliffs “Bayanzag” which have been formed from the erosion of the sand and rock over many thousands of years. A lot of dinosaurs’ findings such as skeleton & dinosaur’ eggs have been found there. Before reach in Bayanzag, we will see Gobi precious stone market. It is really interesting. American zoologist Roy Chapman Andrews named this place as “End of the World”. As scientists defined it was an inland sea bottom some 200 million years ago. On the route we will see endless Gobi steppe Ongi plateau. We will arrive in Bayanzag before lunch time.
After lunch time, you will have some free time. Then we will walk around Gobi saxual forest.
After dinner time, we will explore around Bayanzag. The Flaming Cliffs themselves are very imposing from a distance, and are particularly fiery in the light of the setting sun, and it is an interesting place to wander about to get a closer look at one of the world’s most famous paleontological sites. Also, we will visit local dinosaur ger museum.
Overnight in Bayanzag. Day4. Sand dunes Khongor /120 km/. Camel riding, visit to camel herder nomadic family and sand dunes climbing. Today we will enjoy some travel activities of Gobi desert.
After breakfast time, we will drive towards Khongor sand dunes that extend along the northern side of Sevrei and Zoolun mountain ranges. On the route we will visit to Gobi procious stone market.
After lunch time, we will camel ride. The two-humped camels are very comfortable to ride, as they walk slowly and gently and we will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them. Our camel man will take us to the sand-dunes. Visit to Nomads Family. Interaction with local nomads.
After dinner time, we will explore the area, climbing one of the dunes affords the energetic traveler with an unforgettable experience of endless vistas across a sea of daffodil-colored sand. The dunes extend for 185 kilometers and include dunes that can reach 80 meters in height. The sound produced by the masses of moving sand can be heard from afar, and when it occurs, it is said that it can be mistaken for the sound of an aero plane. Hence their name is 'singing sands', or 'musical sands'. Near Khongor Gol (River Khongor) at the northern edge of the dunes, there is an oasis.
Day5. Yolyn Am /280 km/. Dalanzadgad town.
Today we will head to Yolyn Am.
On the way, we will see interesting canyon Dungenee Am and small lovely Bayandalai village, center of sub province.
After lunch time we will explore Yolyn Am, the valley begins from Zuun Saikhan Mountain, a branch of the Gurvan Saikhan mountain system, and stretches over 10 km. It is completely shaded from the sun in some parts by high cliff walls. You will ride Mongolian horse in this narrow green valley. It will be great experience for you. You will ride horses through the valley which is famous for the fact that there is ice present there even during the hot summer months. The beauty of the valley, combined with the sound of vultures (Yol means vulture, in Mongolian) creates an atmosphere of awe and wonder – this is an experience not to be missed! Also, we will visit to local small museum of Yolyn Am.
Before dinner time, we will enjoy small interesting tour of Dalanzadgad town. Firstly we will visit a museum of Dalanzadgad town. Then we will visit to local market of Dalanzadgad.
After dinner time, TGB will invite you to go to local beer pub. Have a fun time and taste Mongolian beer.
Overnight in Dalanzadgad town.
Day6. Fly to Ulaanbaatar. /1.5 hours/After breakfast time, we will be transferred to local air field for flying to Ulaanbaatar city. After arrive in the city, we will transfer you to your accommodation. Price range:
Our company offer 2 kind of prices based on customers' specific request and budget for the travel itinerary.
Leave All Matters With Us! First one is luxurious arrangement and you will stay in 3 or 4 star tourist hotels in urban area and tourist camp in rural area and will be served 3 meals in a day and use Japanese Jeep etc.
Save Your Money In Easy and Happy Way! About budget arrangement, it is good way to save your money. You will stay in local guest house or hostels and you will arrange your food yourself and will use Japanese minivan for driving. But you will see same things just like lux arrangement.
Please carefully check what is include and what is not include in these prices! STANDARD ARRANGEMENT | | BUDGET ARRANGEMENT | 1720 USD (based on single person)
1080 USD p.p (based on 2pax)
880 USD p.p (based on 3pax)
770 USD p.p (based on 4pax)
700 USD p.p (based on 5pax)
660 USD p.p (based on 6pax) | | 1450 USD (based on single person)
850 USD p.p (based on 2pax)
690 USD p.p (based on 3pax)
600 USD p.p (based on 4pax)
530 USD p.p (based on 5pax)
490 USD p.p (based on 6pax)
| Up from 6pax please
see our group service
| | Up from 6pax please
see our group service
| Prices included:
| | Prices included:
| - accommodation in countryside (tourist camp)
- land transportation (Russian minivan or Japanese jeep) within country and its fuel cost
- English-speaking TGM Tour Manager or local guides
- entrance fees to museums, conservation fees or permits to national parks and government charges
- special events and excursions as described in your itinerary
- horse or camel hire where specified
- support staff including horse/camel men and camp assistants
- airport or train station pick up and drop off transfers
- food service (three meals in a day)
- bottled waters
| | - accommodation in countryside (local guesthouses)
- land transportation (Russian minivan or Japanese jeep) within country and its fuel cost
- English-speaking TGM Tour Manager or local guides
- entrance fees to museums, conservation fees or permits to national parks and government charges
- special events and excursions as described in your itinerary
- horse or camel hire where specified
- support staff including horse/camel men and camp assistants
- airport or train station pick up and drop off transfers
| Prices not included:
| | Prices not included:
| - international transportation
- internal flights (TGM able to book)
- travel insurance, visas, departure tax
- alcoholic drinks, gratuities, items of a personal nature
- gratuities for staffs
| | - international transportation
- internal flights (TGM able to book)
- travel insurance, visas, departure tax
- alcoholic drinks, gratuities, items of a personal nature
- gratuities for staffs
- food service
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Gallery of the itinerary: 
Elsen Tasarkhai and Mountain Khugnu Khaan
On the top of small sand dunes of Elsen tasarkhai
Erdene Zuu wall, Karakorum Kharkhorin village
 Erdene Zuu monastery wall
Phallic rock at Karakorum
Turtle Rock at Karakorum Another (bigger) turtle Rock at Karakorum A photo shooter taking photo of Ongi monastery ruins
Ongi river basin at Ongi monastery ruins Ongi steppe
Bayanzag
Camels at Bayanzag
Hose and Maria walking on the Sand dunes Khongor 
Our guide and Hong Kong traveler at Sand dunes Khongor
Cow skull and camels in Khongor
Khongor River and Khongor Sand dunes
Hello? Is there someone?
 A camel at Sand dunes Khongor
Yol bird
In Gobi, in August, some ice in Yolyn Am, It is miracle. 
Yolyn Am Valley, It is narrow and very picturesque
 Gobi road
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