Gobi desert tour

Gobi desert

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Gobi desert tour: On this trip you will go to Gobi desert and you will see there an eternally clear sky, blue mirages, golden sands and boundlessly expansive steppe lands, wild asses, ibexes camels, mountain sheep and gazelles flourish here, as do different types of flora.

The Mongolia Gobi desert occupies 42.7 percent of the total territory of Mongolia. The Gobi Desesrt is  popular for  Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park,  Khongoryn Els sand dunes, Yolyn Am canyon,  Bayan Zag flaming cliffs and rare animals such as snow leopards and Bactrian camels.

Khongoryn Els Sand dunes: Khongoryn Els Sand Dune is a beautiful, highest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. The Khongoryn els sand dunes is located in Sevrei sum, South Gobi province. These dunes are Located to the foot of the high Altai Mountains range, the dunes are up to 300m high, 12km wide and about 100km long on the northern part of the mountains of Sevrei and Zuulun Mountain. The Dune called “Duut Mankhan”

Yoly am valley : The Yoliin Am Canyon is one of the great canyon in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National park. Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National park is located in Umnugovi province, Mongolia. The Gobi Gurvan Saikhan is end of the Altai Mountain Range. Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park which is a strictly protected area, covering 70sq.kms. The National park was estamblished in 1965. There are many a beautiful valleys in the National park. Yolyn am Canyon is most popular and beautiful one.

 

Accommodation:yes duration:6 days 5 nights tour distance:1400km group size:1-16 tour operator:idre tour

Itinerary

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Route

Tsagaan suvraga- Yoliin am-Khongoriin els-Bayanzag flaming cliffs-Baga Gazariin Chuluu - Ulaanbaatar

Activities

On this tour, you will have the chance to experience the local nomadic lifestyle, go hiking, ride camels and horses, and climb the magnificent sand dunes.

Day 1 White Stupa (Tsagaan Suvarga)
Tsagaan Suvarga, meaning “White Stupa,” is one of the most striking natural landmarks in southern Mongolia. Located in Dundgovi Province, these colorful cliffs rise up to 60 meters. The cliffs display changing colors—white, pink, orange, and red—especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset. Fossils of ancient marine life found here indicate the area was once covered by an ocean, making Tsagaan Suvarga important for geological study.
Day 2 Yoliin Am Ice Valley
Yoliin Am, also known as Vulture Valley, is a spectacular gorge located in Gurvan Saikhan National Park in the Gobi Desert. Despite the arid surroundings, the valley remains cool year-round and often contains ice well into summer. Named after the bearded vultures soaring above its cliffs, Yoliin Am is rich in biodiversity. Wildlife sightings may include ibex, argali sheep, and pikas. The valley has long been considered sacred by local nomads.
Day 3 Khongoriin Els - Khongor Sand Dunes
Khongoryn Els, known as the Singing Sand Dunes, is one of the most iconic attractions in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. Stretching over 100 kilometers and rising up to 300 meters, these massive dunes dominate the desert landscape. The dunes produce a deep humming sound when sand shifts in the wind, giving them their name. Local legends describe the sound as whispers of desert spirits.
Day 4 Bayanzag - Flaming Cliffs
Bayan Zag, famously known as the Flaming Cliffs, is one of Mongolia’s most important paleontological sites located in the Gobi Desert. Visitors can walk among the cliffs, learn about prehistoric discoveries, and enjoy guided tours explaining the site’s history. Bayan Zag is an essential stop for history lovers and a key destination on Gobi Desert tours.
Day 5 Baga Gazaryn Chuluu - Small Stone of Place
Baga Gazaryn Chuluu (Small Stone) offers Uvgun Cave, mineral springs believed to have healing properties, and diverse steppe wildlife. Hike through the rocky terrain and camp under a clear starry sky. Baga Gazaryn Chuluu is ideal for travelers seeking nature, history, and quiet landscapes.
Day 6 Return to Ulaanbaatar
We travel back to Ulaanbaatar.

Tour Price

ALL PRICE ARE PER PERSON PER DAY

The difference between comfortable tour and budget tour relates primarily to the accommodation type. Within a budget tour all accommodation will be with a nomadic family in their Ger. While a comfortable tour includes accommodation at Ger camps which are similar to a 3-4 star hotel standard. Finally the Mid-Range tour mixes Comfortable and Budget, where you will stay some nights in the traditional Ger with a nomadic family and others in a Ger camp.

Budget

Per person pricing

From $115
Join Group / Private 4+ guests $115
Private 1-2 guests (1 billed as 2) $170
Private 3 guests $129
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Mid-Range

Per person pricing

From $140
Join Group / Private 4+ guests $140
Private 1-2 guests (1 billed as 2) $199
Private 3 guests $176
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Comfortable

Per person pricing

From $186
Join Group / Private 4+ guests $186
Private 1-2 guests (1 billed as 2) $249
Private 3 guests 210
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  • Driver + 4WD vehicle + Gas
  • English speaking tour guide/cook
  • National park entrance fee
  • Camel riding
  • Horse riding
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Drinking water
  • All meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Accommodation in UB
  • Travel and Medical insurance
  • Personal items
  • Tips for the driver and the guide
  • Alcohol and soft drinks
  • DURATION 6 days 5 nights
  • From $690 USD
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