Treasure of the Gobi (7 days)

Treasure of the Gobi (7 days)

This trip encompasses the many stunning highlights of the world-famous Gobi Desert, as well as the lush, driving South-Gobi from Ulaanbaatar, you will pass through the Middle and Southern regions of the desert, allowing you to experience the vastness of this special landscape. Among the rolling sand dunes and hills, activities include riding two-humped Bactrian camels through the desert, visiting a Nomadic family, as well as enjoying the spectacular sunrises and sunsets that are on offer each day.

Itinerary

Day 1: Baga Gazariin Chuluu/ Rock Formation

Stop At: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, Mongolia
Baga Gazriin Chuluu is a zone of granite stone mountains; 15 km long and 10 km wide stone massif; the highest peak is 1700 m above sea level; it is located Middle Gobi. It has been keeping some historical remains such as the ruin of a monastery, ancient tombs, etc. Challenge your imagination seeing unique features of the granite formations in Baga Gazariin Chuluu, discover ruin of the old monastery and captured by the emptiness of the Gobi. Surtiin am is one of many beautiful places in Baga Gazriin stone massif. This is a narrow canyon with asp, birch, white wicker, and an elm tree, as well the ruin of a stone temple and the site of 2 yurts where monks lived and meditated since the seventieth century.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight in a ger camp.

Day 2: Yol Valley

Stop At: Yol valley, Ice stream, Mongolia
The “Gobi Gurban Saikhan” literally means “Three beautiful mountains in the Gobi.” The national park is one of the biggest and unique national parks in Mongolia. Also, the end of the Altai mountain range. There are many scenic places in the national park. Among them, Yoliin Am/Eagle Valley is the accessible one by a vehicle. After our car parks at an allowed area, we will walk through the beautiful valley into depths of a sheer rock canyon. Bottom of the canyon does not accept sunlight. Therefore, it has ice until the end of June. People are always amazed when they see such a lush green valley in the Gobi. The hiking takes 2.5 hours in two ways. Enjoy small hiking and photographing the charming landscape and wildlife and visit Gobi museum.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight in a local family.

Day 3: Khongor sand dunes

Stop At: Khongor Els, Mongolia
Our journey will continue to Khongor, the largest sand dunes in Asia. After reaching the sand dunes, go hiking along the green river shore, climb sand dunes, visit a nomad family and have an hour camel riding. If you can climb one of the tallest sand dunes, don’t forget to spread the sand northwards against the wind to find the reason why locals call the sand dunes “Singing Sand.” The views are fantastic from the top of the sand dunes. It has an extraordinary length of approximately 180 km and 12 kilometers wide. There is an oasis near a river Khongor at the northern edge of the sand dunes.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight in a ger camp.

Day 4: Bayanzag/ Flaming Cliffs

Stop At: Bayanzag Saxual Forest, Mongolia
Our adventure will continue to the Bayanzag, (known as a Flaming Cliffs) where American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews found the cemetery of dinosaurs and the first dinosaur eggs ever discovered in the world in 1922. We will have some hiking through the cliffs in search of dinosaur fossils may found and see the Gobi tree grove named “Bayanzag.” Bayanzag means “rich in saxaul trees.” This tree only grows in Central Asian Gobi. You can walk around where dinosaurs once roamed and see saxaul trees and another classic desert vegetation.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight in a ger camp.

Day 5: Tsagaan Suvarga/White Stupa/

Stop At: Tsagaan Suvarga mine, Мандах, Mongolia
Tsagaan Suvarga means “White Stupa.” It is one of the most famous highlights in the Gobi. Tsagaan Suvarga is interesting to see the sheer slope, facing east, which from a distance seems to be the ruins of the ancient city. The strange natural formation of colorful, massive mud cliffs looks like stupas. Hiking through the cliffs and take beautiful pictures
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight in a local family.

Day 6: Terelj National Park

Stop At: Gorkhi Terelj National Park, Gorkhi Terelj National Park, Tov Province
Located 55km northeast of Ulaanbaatar, this popular national park is characterized by picturesque alpine scenery. It offers great opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, swimming (in icy-cold water), rafting and horse riding. For hard-core extreme-sports fanatics, there's skiing and dog-sledding in the depths of winter. The southern section caters to tourists, so it's hardly pristine (and a bit crowded with Ger camps), but hikers and horse riders can easily get away from the hustle and bustle by trekking further north into the park.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Ulaanbaatar

Stop At: Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
On the 7th day, we directly go back to the Ulaanbaatar. Today is the last day to be in the beautiful countryside of Mongolia. Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, check-in a hotel and explore some areas in UB. on the way of having lunch. and go shopping. For instance, Gobi Cashreme; Zaisan Hill and many more
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.