4-Days Gobi Adventure – Desert Wonders & Ancient Landscapes
OVERVIEW
4-Days Gobi Adventure – Desert Wonders & Ancient Landscapes
Explore the legendary Gobi Desert on this 4-day adventure, flying directly to Dalanzadgad to maximize your time in Mongolia’s most iconic landscapes.
What's Included in Your Adventure
Driver and tour assistant: Reliable and professional driver and English-speaking local tour guide who also cooks will assist you to make your adventure tour around Mongolia in reality.
Domestic Flight roundly
Accommodation: You usually stay in extra ger which is prepared by nomads, sometimes at (selected days) tourist ger camp.
Food: You will have a lunch as original Mongolian food in the finest local restaurants on the way and the breakfast and dinner are cooked by the tour guide. Vegetarians are welcome. Drinks provide 1.5 liters of mineral water per day.
Fees: National Park and museum fees are included in the price of the tour.
Activities: You are, to ride a camel local guide will be your assistant for how to ride a safety,
Vehicle type: Japanese jeep, Russian or Korean minivans, gasoline inclusive.
Personalize your trip
- City Hotel – Accommodation arrangements in Ulaanbaatar.
- Travel Insurance – Recommended for coverage on medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and unexpected situations.
- Gratuity for the Team – A token of appreciation for guides, drivers, and staff providing excellent service.
- Snacks – A variety of light refreshments, including local specialties and international options.
- Beverages – A selection of drinks, including alcoholic beverages, fresh juices, and soft drinks.
- Accommodation Upgrade – If guests wish to upgrade from a nomadic family guest ger to a comfortable tourist ger camp with hot showers and electricity, please inform us in advance. Early reservations are required, and additional charges will apply.
Guaranteed Departures & Unique Experiences
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ITINERARY
Day 1
Take a morning flight to Dalanzadgad, the capital of South Gobi.
Drive to Yol Valley (Vulture Canyon) in the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, a deep gorge known for its dramatic cliffs and ice patches that sometimes remain even in summer.
Enjoy a leisurely hike through the valley, spotting wildlife
Visit the local natural history museum to learn about the region’s unique ecosystem.
Overnight in a ger camp near the valley.
Day 2
Travel west to the spectacular Khongor Sand Dunes, stretching over 100 km.
Stop at a nomadic camel herder’s family to experience their hospitality and way of life.
Enjoy a 1-hour camel ride across the dunes, experiencing the vastness of the Gobi.
Hike up the tallest dune (up to 300m high) to witness a breathtaking sunset.
Overnight in a ger camp near the dunes, surrounded by the peaceful desert landscape.
Day 3
- Drive to Bayanzag, also known as the Flaming Cliffs, famous for its deep red sandstone formations.
- Walk through the area where paleontologists discovered the first dinosaur eggs in the 1920s.
- Explore the nearby saxaul forest, a rare desert plant vital to the ecosystem.
- Take in the stunning sunset views, as the cliffs glow fiery red under the evening sky.
- Overnight in a ger camp near Bayanzag.
Day 4
After breakfast, transfer back to Dalanzadgad airport.
Fly to Ulaanbaatar, arriving by midday.
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