GOBI DESERT SHORT TOUR /5 DAYS/
This tour includes major travel routes in the Southern Gobi desert, the Flaming cliffs at Bayanzag site following the trails of 1920’s American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews, Khongor Els sand dunes – the largest sand dunes in Mongolia and Yolyn Am or Eagle valley famous for its stunning beauty and rich in flora and fauna.
- CATEGORY: SHORT AND DAY TOURS
- AVAILABLE: JUNE TO OCTOBER
- DURATION: 5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS
- DESTINATION: SOUTHERN MONGOLIA
ESSENTIALS
GUIDE
A Chinese, English or Russian speaking Mongolian guide will accompany the group at all times. The guide will be a native Mongolian person with great local knowledge who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.
TRANSPORT
This trip you have a two choice. First one is a highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. And second choice is Russian 4x4 Van. Also with 20 years’ experience drives.
MEALS
In Mongolia, you will be dining at fine American, European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from our cook.
PERSONAL THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a rain jacket, gloves and hiking booth. Don’t forgot first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you). All your camera equipment.
TOUR PACKAGE PRICE
| Group size | Price/Per person |
| 1 pax | 1830USD |
| 2-3 pax | 1480USD |
| 4-6 pax | 1350USD |
| 7-9 pax | 1280USD |
| 10-12 pax | 1180USD |
| 13-15 pax | 1080USD |
| 16< pax | 950USD |
| No | Include service | Exclude service | Include service of Meals |
| 1 | Vehicle with a driver. | Items of personal nature | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 2 | Fuel for the trip whole time | Beverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundry | Per day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/ |
| 3 | English speaking guide | Travel and insurance | One time Mongolian traditional food /lamb with vegetables/ |
| 4 | Accommodation/Ger camps and Hotel/ | International transportation | |
| 5 | All food, during the trip and at restaurants /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/ | Excess baggage fee in the flight /15kg includes handbag is free of charge/ | |
| 6 | All cooking and camping gears. | Optional activities | |
| 7 | National park and border office permits (area you will go is close to China and Russia border) | Single supplement /For hotel or Ger camp/ | |
| 8 | Airport shuffle | Gratuity for the tour team | |
| 9 | Other small administration fees Basically, includes everything. | Taxi |
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 - Ulaanbaatar capital city of Mongolia
Pick you up our driver and guide from Chinggis Khan international airport. Drive to Your hotel. Visit local outdoor market /bazaar/, Gandan Monastery and Mongolia national museum. Evening Leisure day in Ulaanbaatar city. Over night at Hotel
| Distance | n/a |
| Route | n/a |
| Drive time | n/a |
| Accommodation | Grand Hill Hotel |
| Food | Dinner |
Day 2 - Yol valley
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We will pick you up from your accommodation, transfer to airport, and take flight to Dalanzadgad, provincial center of South Gobi province.Our team will meet you at Dalanzadgad airport, take a short city tour and have a lunch at local restaurant. Drive to Eagle Valley, well known as Yolyn Am. Eagle Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Gobi Gurvan Saihan Mountain National Park. It is completely shaded from the sun in some parts by high cliff walls, and valley is famous for the fact that there is ice present there even during the hot summer months. There you will hike 4-5 km into the depths of the valley. Instead of hiking, you can hire horse, which is offered by locals. Stay overnight in Ger camp.
| Distance | 60km |
| Route | Asphalt |
| Drive time | 1 hours |
| Accommodation | Ger camp |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 3 - Khongor sand dunes
Travel to Khongor sand dunes, which is the largest sand dunes in Mongolia reach height of 300 m above the surrounding area at its highest, 5-35 km wide and 180 km long. Camel riding trip through the sand dunes. The tops of the dunes can be climbed, and the views of the desert from the top are indescribably beautiful. On the way back to camp, we visit to local camel herding family, experience the nomads lifestyle, taste some dairy products such as dried curd and homemade cheese etc. Stay overnight in Ger camp.
| Distance | 180km |
| Route | Off-road |
| Drive time | 3 hours |
| Accommodation | Ger camp |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 4 - Bayanzag Flaming cliff via Dalanzadagad city, Umnugobi province
Drive to Bayanzag- Flaming cliffs, 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. Stay overnight in Ger camp.
| Distance | 110km |
| Route | Off-road |
| Drive time | 2 hours |
| Accommodation | Ger camp |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 5 - Ulaanbaatar city capital city of Mongolia
In the morning after breakfast, Fly to Ulaanbaatar city. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Free time. End of the tour.
| Distance | 640km |
| Route | Air route |
| Fly time | 1 hours |
| Accommodation | Grand Hill Hotel |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6 - Home sweet home
Leave Ulaanbaatar. Our driver drop off to Chinggis Khan international airport. Thank you for visiting our country
| Distance | 70km |
| Route | Highway |
| Drive time | 1 hour |
| Accommodation | n/a |
| Food | Breakfast |
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This tour includes major travel routes in the Southern Gobi desert, the Flaming cliffs at Bayanzag site following the trails of 1920’s American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews, Khongor Els sand dunes – the largest sand dunes in Mongolia