Khongor Expedition
G2: Diverse Dramatic Gobi Desert

G2: Diverse Dramatic Gobi Desert

$120
PRICE
7
DAYS
2025-03-31
START DATE

OVERVIEW

G2: Diverse Dramatic Gobi Desert

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Gobi Desert, where vast sand dunes, dramatic canyons, and ancient fossil sites await.

G2: Diverse Dramatic Gobi Desert

What's Included in Your Adventure


  • Included:
  • 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.
  • 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 horse /camel local guide will be your assistant for how to ride a horse/camel  safety, and speed boat trip, hiking 
  • 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

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests


Suggested Experience: Nomadic Culture Meets Luxury - For a truly unique Gobi experience, mix traditional stays with nomadic families in their gers and enjoy the comfort of Gobi Caravanserai Hotel. Silk Road ger camp etc .. Spend a night with locals to experience authentic Mongolian culture, then relax in the hotel’s luxury amenities. A perfect balance of adventure and comfort. (Additional charges apply for the hotel stay.)

 

G2: Diverse Dramatic Gobi Desert

ITINERARY

Tsagaan Suvarga: The White Stupa

Day 1

Highlights: Tsagaan Suvraga, also known as the White Stupa, features natural rock formations that resemble the ruins of an ancient city. The colorful layers of the rock are a result of different geological periods.

Hike: Explore the Tsagaan Suvarga formations.

Scenery: Expansive desert landscapes with striking geological features

Lunch
Dinner
Overnight
Hot shower
Yol Valley: The Icy Gorge

Day 2

Highlights: Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park is home to the Yolyn Am, or Vulture’s Mouth, a deep and narrow mountain gorge. The area is known for its stunning ice fields (which can last through the summer) and dramatic cliffs.

Hike: Trek to Yolyn Am and possibly Dungenee Canyon.

Climate: Despite being in the Gobi Desert, the gorge can be surprisingly cool, with ice fields persisting into summer.

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Khongor Sand Dunes: The Singing Dunes

Day 3

Highlights: Khongor Sand Dunes, also known as the Singing Dunes, are some of the largest and most impressive sand dunes in Mongolia. 

(family has shower facilities available)

Camel riding -1hr

Hike: Climb the Singing Dunes and explore the area along the Khongor River.

Natural Features: The dunes can reach heights of up to 300 meters and stretch for over 100 kilometers.

Scenery: Sweeping views of the desert landscape, with the contrast of green vegetation along the river.

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Overnight
Hot shower
Red Flaming Cliffs- Bayanzag

Day 4

Highlights: Bayanzag, known for its dinosaur fossils and Flaming Cliffs, where numerous significant paleontological discoveries have been made.

Hike: Explore Bayanzag and the Flaming Cliffs.

Paleontology: The area is famous for the discovery of dinosaur eggs and bones.

Scenery: The red sandstone cliffs are particularly stunning at sunset.

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Overnight
Baga Gazriin Chuluu: A Hidden Granite Wonderland

Day 5

Highlights: Baga Gazryn Chuluu NP features a unique moonlike landscape with massive granite rocks. This area is known for its intriguing rock formations and historical significance, including ancient inscriptions and petroglyphs.

Hike: Ascend Baga Gazryn Uul, the highest peak in the area (1,768m).

Scenery: Enjoy panoramic views from the peak, with rugged terrain and unusual rock formations.

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Overnight
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park - Horse riding

Day 6

Spend the day exploring the beautiful landscapes of Terelj National Park.

Enjoy activities like hiking, 1hr- horseback riding, or simply relaxing in the serene surroundings. Lunch will be at a local restaurant in on the way, Visit the Turtle Rock, a natural rock formation resembling a turtle, and hike up to Ariyabal Meditation Temple to enjoy panoramic views of the park, In the evening, your guide will prepare a dinner for you. Your trip concludes with an overnight stay in Terelj National Park.

 

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Hot shower
Overnight
Chinggis Khan Statue complex - Return to Ulaanbaatar

Day 7

After an unforgettable journey through Mongolia’s breathtaking landscapes, we begin our drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Along the way, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant, reflecting on the incredible experiences of the past days.

Upon arrival in the city, your tour concludes, leaving you with lasting memories of Mongolia’s natural wonders.

Breakfast
Lunch

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