Experience the Wonders of the Gobi in Just Two Days! Even if you’re short on time, this two-day tour allows you to discover the Gobi Desert’s most iconic highlights — including Khongor Sand Dunes, Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs), and Yolyn Am (Vulture’s Gorge). Despite the limited timeframe, the itinerary is designed to offer a rich and complete experience of the Gobi’s stunning landscapes and cultural heritage. Travel in comfort and safety with a well-equipped Toyota Land Cruiser, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey through the desert.
- See 3 main highlights of Gobi Desert within 2 days in quick way
Length: 2 days
Area: South Gobi Desert
Type: Private Package Tours
Potential date and weather condition: from mid of May to mid of September
Difficulty: Moderate – Some physical activity involved. Suitable for active travelers with average fitness.
Prices
| 870 USD for 1pax (1 vehicle) 530 USD p.p for 2pax (1 vehicle) 420 USD p.p for 3pax (1 vehicle) | 490 USD p.p for 4pax (2 vehicles) 440 USD p.p for 5pax (2 vehicles) 410 USD p.p for more than 6pax |
| Included: 1 night in tourist ger camp, food service, land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water | Not included: personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenir buying, locals concerts etc), travel insurance Single supplement: 40 USD |
No guide version
You can go on this tour without a guide. The driver is an experienced person and will arrange you see the sights & do the activities. As well as, we will also support you online.
80 USD will be deducted from the total price
Itinerary
Day1. Yol Gorge & drive to Khongor Sand Dune
Day2. Khongor Sand Dune tour & Bayanzag. Back to Dalanzadgad
Day1. Yol Gorge – natural museum & drive to Khongor Sand Dune
We will pick you up from your hotel in Dalanzadgad at 07:00 o’clock and drive to Yol Gorge (50 km – 1 hour on paved road). Yol means vulture in Mongolian and the gorge is located in Gurvan Saikhan Mountain range & stretches over 10 km. The narrowest part, only 3 or 4 person can pass in same time, of the valley is completely shaded from the direct sun shine by high cliff walls. Also, the valley is famous for the fact that there is ice created in winter by small stream of the valley present there even during the hot summer months until mid of Jul. We will do an hour hiking there & then also visit to the small natural museum. After lunch time, we will drive to Khongor Sand Dune (190 km – 5 hours mostly on the dirt road). Khongor is biggest sand dune in the Gobi Desert that extend from 5 to 10 km in width, nearly 100 km long, with crests rising 80 to 300m above the surrounding landscape. The booming sound produced by the masses of moving sand can be heard from afar when occurs windy day. Hence locals called it as Singing Sands. Near Khongor River at the northern edge of the dunes, there is an oasis. Overnight in the tourist ger camp. /L,D/
Day2. Khongor Sand Dune tour & Bayanzag. Back to Dalanzadgad town.
After breakfast time, we will ride camels today to explore these massive sand-dunes and explore the area where climbing one of the dunes affords the energetic traveler with an unforgettable experience of endless vistas across a sea of daffodil-colored sand. After lunch time, we will drive to Bayanzag (150 km – 4 hours on the dirt road). American zoologist Roy Chapman Andrews discovered this place and named as Flaming Cliffs. A lot of dinosaurs’ findings such as Protoceratops & dinosaur’ eggs have been found there in first time. The red colored cliffs themselves are very imposing from a distance, and are particularly fiery in the light of the setting sun. We will walk around the site. After dinner time, we will drive back to Dalanzadgad town (100 km – 2 hours on the dirt road). You will be dropped off at your hotel. The tour ends. /B,L,D/
End time: around 21:00.
Total driving distance: 550 km
Information
- Above prices are changeable by changing components (kind of services) of the itinerary.
- This is a private tour and you or your travel buddies will be in the tour.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you are in correct pick up location at correct time as stated on your booking form.
- No smoking in travel vehicles.
Please let us know should you have further inquiries! We are looking forward to assist you with organizing your stay in Mongolia and answering any questions you might have about this tour. We want your holiday experience in Mongolia to be as amazing as it is possible.
