Discovery Mongolian Gobi Desert

Discovery Mongolian Gobi Desert

We will cover all places in the Gobi Desert, also known as Eagle Valley, and the Khongor sand dunes. We also will show you Bayanzag, where dinosaurs once called home. Either the nights of the Gobi are amazingly quiet and beautiful with countless bright stars. You also see amazing sunrises and sunsets in the Gobi. Except for the natural beauty, there are plenty of activities such as hiking in the mountains, climbing sand dunes, riding two-humped camels, visiting nomads.

Itinerary

Day 1: Ulaanbaatar

Pass By: Chinggis Khaan International Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Arrival at airport/train station. Our guide and driver will you up and transfer to the hotel. If time permits city tour is optional

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Selected Hotel

Day 2: Baga Gazriin Chuluu

Pass By: Baga Gazriin Chuluu (Small Rock Formation), Delgertsogt Mongolia
Early morning, begin your journey to Baga Gazriin Chuluu, Arrive in Baga Gazriin Chuluu mountain area Dundgobi province. This is another granite rock formation in the middle of the steppe plains. 5 km away, the highest peak 1768 meters in the area; Baga Gazariin Uul mountain will take about 5 hours to climb. Leisure time for rock climbing and hiking activities.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ger Camp

Day 3: Tsagaan Suvarga

Pass By: Dalanzadgad Horse Rider Statue, Dalanzadgad, Mongolia
After breakfast visit the ruins of Sum Khukh Burd Temple. Continue driving to Tsagaan Suvarga, a fascinating white limestone cliff which resembles a Stupa. Picnic lunch.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ger Camp

Day 4: Yol Valley

Pass By: Yolyn Am, Located in the Gurvan Saikhan National Park near Dalanzadgad, Mongolia, Dalanzadgad Mongolia
Drive further south. Arrive at the Three Beauties Mountain range of the Gobi National Park. Spend the day on an excursion to Yol Valley, hiking and enjoying stunning photographic opportunities.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ger Camp

Day 5: Khongor Sand Dunes

Pass By: Khongoryn Els, Gobi Desert, Dalanzadgad 212503 Mongolia
After breakfast drive to Khongor Sand Dunes known as the Singing Dunes. A climb up to the sand dunes will be rewarded with breathtaking views. In the evening observe a spectacular sunset, please prepare your cameras.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ger Camp

Day 6: Bayanzag

Pass By: Bayanzag Saxual Forest, Mongolia
Drive to the world-famous Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), rich in saxaul trees of Gobi. Explore the site of the first paleontological discoveries in Mongolia by following the footsteps of Roy Chapman Andrews (January 26, 1884 – March 11, 1960), an American explorer, adventurer and naturalist. Visit a nomadic camel breeding family and experience the hospitality of Mongolian nomads. Enjoy a short camel ride.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight At Ger Camp

Day 7: Ongi Monastery

Pass By: Ongi Monastery, Saikhan-Ovoo Mongolia
After breakfast drive north, visit the ruins of the once great Ongi Monastery, local restored temple and have a walk in the surrounding area.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Kharkhorin - Erdenezuu

Pass By: Erdene Zuu Monastery, Kharkhorin 62090 Mongolia
After breakfast drive to Karakorum, once the capital of the 13th century Great Mongol Empire. Visit Erdene-Zuu Monastery, which was the first and the largest monastery in Mongolia built on the ruins of the ancient capital. Tour the monastery and visit several temples with excellent examples of Buddhist Thangka paintings and statues dating back to the 17th century. Visit the Karakorum museum.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ger Camp

Day 9: Back to Ulaanbaatar

Pass By: Ulaanbaatar Railway Station, Teeverchid Street, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar and lunch on the way.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight At Selected Hotel

Day 10: Ulaanbaatar City Tour

Pass By: Ulaanbaatar Department Store, Peace Avenue-57 Sukhbaatar district, Ulaanbaatar 14250 Mongolia
Drive back Ulaanbaatar . Take city tour including Sukhbaatar Square, National History Museum, Gandan and then visit Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city and Shopping to Gobi factory store, Department Store

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight At GuestHouse

Day 11: Departure

Pass By: Chinggis Khaan International Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Transfer to the airport or the train station for international departure.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.