Some travelers would like to fly to the Gobi and explore from there. However, in Mongolia, domestic flights are not available every day, and the planes are small, so seats often sell out. Because of this, it is sometimes necessary to travel to South Gobi by road. Some older travelers prefer a trip with more rest and a slower pace. This tour is designed especially for them.
- More cost effective for 3-4 people
- Gobi trip through most famous 3 destinations
Length: 6 days
Area: South Gobi Desert
Tour type: Private Package Tours
Potential date and weather condition: all year around
Difficulty: easier – moderate (No experience necessary. Trips suitable for most ages and abilities)
PRICES
Tourist ger camp option
| 2140 USD for 1pax 1340 USD p.p for 2pax 1090 USD p.p for 3pax | 970 USD p.p for 4pax 910 USD p.p for 5pax 870 USD p.p for more than 6pax |
| Included: 4 nights in tourist ger camp, 1 night in the local hotel, food service, land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water, Ulaanbaatar – Dalanzadgad – Ulaanbaatar sedan car or van private transportation | Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenir buying, locals concerts etc), travel insurance Single supplement: 150 USD |
Local ger guesthouse option
| 1770 USD for 1pax 1060 USD p.p for 2pax 830 USD p.p for 3pax | 720 USD p.p for 4pax 660 USD p.p for 5pax 630 USD p.p for more than 6pax |
| Included: 5 nights in local ger guesthouse, land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, Ulaanbaatar – Dalanzadgad – Ulaanbaatar sedan car or van private transportation, food service | Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance |
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.
240 USD will be deducted from the total price
Itinerary
Day1. Tsagaan Suvarga Cliff
Day2. Bayanzag
Day3. Khongor Sand Dune
Day4. Khongor Sand Dune
Day5. Yol Gorge
Day6. Return to Ulaanbaatar city
Day1. Tsagaan Suvarga Cliff
We will pick you up from your accommodation at 08:00 o’clock and drive to Tsagaan Suvarga Cliff (470 km – 6 hours on the paved road). It is sheer slope and was an old seabed with sedimentary structure created by millions years and the different colors of the ground represent different times. The formation is over 50 m in its highest point and continues 400 m and looks like a ancient ghost city form a distance. There is no clear date of geography research work and it is good spot take rest and overnight place driving to South Gobi desert from Middle Gobi desert. We will do some hiking around the site. Overnight there.
Day2. Bayanzag
After breakfast time, we will drive to Bayanzag (245 km – 4 hours mostly 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. Overnight there.
Day3. Khongor Sand Dune
After breakfast time, we will drive to Khongor Sand Dune (150 km – 4 hours on 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. Overnight there.
Day4. Khongor Sand Dune
After breakfast time, we will explore Khongor Sand Dune. Near Khongor River at the northern edge of the dunes, there is an oasis. 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. Overnight there.
Day5. Yol Gorge
After breakfast time, we will drive to Yol Valley (190 km – 6 hours on the dirt 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 (optional horse ride is possible in here). Drive to Dalanzadgad town (50 km – 1 hour on the paved road) Overnight there.
Day6. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar city
After breakfast time, we will drive to back Ulaanbaatar (600 km – 9 hours on the paved road). After you arrived in the city, we will transfer you to your accommodation. /B,L/
End time: Around 18:00 o’clock
Total distance: 1800 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.
