5 best tours to gobi dessert mongolia

C O M P L E T E G U I D E

APRIL • OCTOBER 2017

THE GOBIEDITION

INSIDE: THE GOBI TOURSWITH DAILY ITINENARYAND ONE DAY TOURS

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THE GOBI TOURS

Tour Summary Daily Itinenary

3-10 DAYS


- Discover Erdene Zuu, built from the rubble of Genghis Khan's capital- Visit the home of a nomadic family - Explore most famous sights of Gobi Desert

- See 3 main highlights of Gobi Desert within 3 days in quick way

THE GOBI TOUR

THE GOBI TOUR

Length: 3 Days Distance: Driving: 550 kmLevel: Easier - ModerateBest Time: May - September

Length: 6 Days Distance: Driving: 1750 kmLevel: Easier - ModerateBest Time: May - November

THE GOBI - SMALL LOOP Length: 6 Days Distance: Driving: 1200 km Level: Easier - ModerateBest Time: April - October

THE BIG LOOP Length: 10 Days Distance: Driving: 1790 km Level: Moderate - AdventureBest Time: May - September

- Most famous parts of Gobi Desert- Discover Erdene Zuu- Tsenkher Hot Spring - Khorgo Extinct Volcano - Discover Khuvsgul Lake - Blue Pearl Of Asia

- Mostly drive on paved road- Convenient trip for family and elder people

THE GOBI TOUR

South Gobi was provides the biggest draw for sightseers. It has 3 main tourist destinations: YolValley, Khongor Sand Dune and Bayanzag. The quickest way to get to there fly to theDalanzadgad town. If you do not have enough time, this tour is for you. It is lesser than 1 dayfrom our Gobi Standard Trip tour considered normal Gobi tour, but will see and do most ofthem. But might seems you rush.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:

NOT INCLUDED:RT domestic flight, gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenir buying,locals concerts etc), travel insurance.

INCLUDED:2 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, (2 nights in Local Ger Guesthouse Budget) food service(Standard), land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees andGovernment charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water, domestic flight drop off &pick up.

PRICINGWe offer 2 different type of tour arrangements for our customers. Budget plan has Local GerGuesthouse.

$510 for 1 pax$350 for 2 pax$290 for 3 pax$255 for 4 pax$225 for 5 pax


3 Days Driving: 550km Easier - Moderate May - SeptemberHorse, CamelYol Valley , Bayanzag,Khongor Sand Dunes

Length: Distance: Level: Best Time: Activity: Attractions:

3 DAYS



THE GOBI TOUR

Yol Valley - horse ride, natural museum andBayanzag - hiking

In the morning, we will pick you up fromyour accommodation and transfer to theairport. After you arrived Dalanzadgad, ourlocal guide and driver will pick you up anddrive to Yol Valley (60 km).Then we will drive to Bayanzag (100 km).Bayanzag means saxual forest in English andarea of red cliffs “Bayanzag”.


3 DAYS


Khongor Sand Dune - camel ride, sand climbup

After breakfast time, we will drive to KhongorSand Dune (145 km). Khongor is secondbiggest sand dune in the country that extendalong the northern side of Sevrei and Zoolunmountain ranges.

Fly to Ulaanbaatar.(1.5 hours)

After breakfast time, we will drive toDalanzadgad (100 km) and fly back toUlaanbaatar. After you arrive in the city, ourdriver will pick you up and transfer to yourdrop off place.

YOLIIN AM

KHONGOR SAND DUNE

BACK TO UB

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

THE GOBI TOUR

Watch Gobi Desert in easy way! Main town of South Gobi Desert Dalanzadgad was connectedby paved road to Ulaanbaatar. 2 highlights of Middle Gobi, Tsagaan Suvarga and Baga GazriinChuluu, are located along this paved road which is good place to overnight. Then we also seethe South Gobi's the biggest sights, Yol Valley, Khongor Sand Dune and Bayanzag respectively.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:

NOT INCLUDED:Gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenir buying, locals concertsetc), travel insurance.

INCLUDED:5 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, (5 nights in Local Ger Guesthouse Budget) food service(Standard), land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees andGovernment charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water.

PRICINGWe offer 2 different type of tour arrangements for our customers. Budget plan has Local GerGuesthouse.



6 DaysEasier - ModerateMay - NovemberHorse, CamelDriving: 1750kmTsaganSuvarga,Bayanzag, KhongorSandDunes, Yol Vally, BagaGazar Rocks

Length: Level: Best Time: Activity: Distance: Attractions:

6 DAYS



THE GOBI TOUR

Tsagaan Suvarga Cliff - colorful earth wall

In the morning, we will pick you up fromyour accommodation and drive to TsagaanSuvarga (470 km) on the paved road.


6 DAYS


Bayanzag - the dinosaur site

After breakfast time, continue the drivetowards Bayanzag (240 km) mostly on thepaved road. Bayanzag means saxual forest inEnglish and area of red cliffs “Bayanzag”which have been formed from the erosion ofthe water and wind over many millions ofyears.

Khongor Sand Dune - camel riding &climbing

After breakfast time, we will drive towardsKhongor Sand Dune (150 km). Khongor issecond biggest sand dune in the country thatextend along the northern side of Sevrei andZoolun mountain ranges. It range from 5 to10 km in width, nearly 100 km long, withcrests rising 80 to 300m above thesurrounding landscape.

TSAGAAN SUVRAGA

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

BAYANZAG

KHONGOR SAND DUNE

THE GOBI TOUR

Yol Valley - a narrow gorger, horse ride

After breakfast time, we head to Yolyn Am(190 km). Yol means vulture in Mongolianand the valley begins from Zuun SaikhanMountain, a branch of the Gurvan SaikhanMountain range, and stretches over 10 km.The narrowest part, only 3 or 4 person canpass in same time, of the valley is completelyshaded from the direct sun shine by high cliffwalls.


6 DAYS


Baga Gazar Rocks - rocky mountain, templeruin, eye mineral water

After breakfast time, we will drive to BagaGazryn Chuluu (420 km) on the paved road.It is a null granite rock distinct mountainformation surrounded by plateau landscape.Highest point is 1765 m above sea level.

Back to Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast time, we will drive back toUlaanbaatar city (280 km) on the paved road.After arrive in the city, you will be transferredto yout accommodation and end the trip.

BAGA GAZAR ROCK

BACK TO UB

YOLIIN AM

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

THE SMALL LOOP

You will see former capital city of second largest empire in the history - Karakorum and thefourth largest biosphere reserve in the world - Gobi in to

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:

NOT INCLUDED:OW domestic flight, gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenirbuying, locals concerts etc), travel insurance.

INCLUDED:4 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, 1 night in the local hotel (Standard), (5 nights in Local GerGuesthouse Budget) food service (Standard), land transportation, English speaking guideservice, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, mineral water, domesticflight pick up.

PRICINGWe offer 2 different type of tour arrangements for our customers. Budget plan has Local GerGuesthouse .



6 DaysEasier - ModerateApril - OctoberHorse, CamelDriving: 1200 kmYol Valley,KhongorSandDune,Bayanzag, Ongi Monastery,Karakorum.

Length: Level: Best Time: Activity: Distance: Attractions:

6 DAYS



THE GOBI TOUR

Yol Valley - horse riding, nature museum

After breakfast time, we will drive to YolValley (190 km). Yol means vulture inMongolian and the valley begins from ZuunSaikhan Mountain, a branch of the GurvanSaikhan Mountain range, and stretches over10 km. The narrowest part, only 3 or 4person can pass in same time, of the valley iscompletely shaded from the direct sun shineby high cliff walls.


SMALL LOOP


Khongor Sand Dune - camel riding and sanddunes climbing

After breakfast time, we will drive to KhongorSand Dune (150 km). Khongor is secondbiggest sand dune in the country that extendalong the northern side of Sevrei and Zoolunmountain ranges. It range from 5 to 10 km inwidth, nearly 100 km long, with crests rising80 to 300m above the surroundinglandscape.

Bayanzag - dinosaur site

After breakfast time, continue the drivetowards Bayanzag (170 km). On the route,you will see "high way" of Gobi Desert.Bayanzag means saxual forest in English andarea of red cliffs “Bayanzag” which have beenformed from the erosion of the water andwind over many millions of years. A lot ofdinosaurs’ findings such as Protoceratops &dinosaur’ eggs have been found there in firsttime.

KHONGOR SAND DUNE

YOL VALLEY

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

BAYANZAG

THE GOBI TOUR

Nomadic family and Ongi Monastery Ruin

After breakfast time, we will drive to anomadic family. Enjoy the joyful atmosphereand learn the clever nomads' way of life bytaking every chance of taking part in thenomadic life nomad.Ongi Monastery Ruinsis the visible ruins of a Buddhist monasteryfounded in 1760 and destroyed in 1937 bycommunists. Located on the shore of theOngi River, the monastery was formerly oneof the largest monasteries in Mongolia.


SMALL LOOP


Karakorum - capital city of Genghis Khan

We will pick you up from youraccommodation and drive to Karakorum(360 km). Karakorum, the capital of GreatMongolian State where today there is a smalllocal township. In the history, the city ofKarakorum was founded in 1220 in OrkhonRiver Valley by order of Genghis Khan.

Fly back to Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast time, we will drive toDalanzadgad (60 km) and fly back toUlaanbaatar. After you arrive in the city, ourdriver will pick you up and transfer to yourdrop off place.

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

BACK TO UB

KARAKORUM

ONGI MONASTERY

THE BIG LOOP

Such as chance to discover largest sand dune, dinosaur’s homeland, visit Erdene-ZuuMonastery, once was the capital of Genghis Khan empire, Khuvsgul Lake and the Tsaatan -Reindeer riders. But this tour will allow to see them in 10 days. This is comparative quick tourfrom south to north through central part. But do not worry, this tour not very rush. Going toGobi and coming back from Khuvsgul Lake will use domestic flight which saves the time.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:

NOT INCLUDED:RT domestic flight, gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenir buying,locals concerts etc), travel insurance.

INCLUDED: 9 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, (1 night in Tourist Ger Camp, 8 nights in Local Ger GuesthouseBudget), food service (Standard), land transportation, English speaking guide service, allentrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, mineral water, domestic flight dropoff & pick up.

PRICINGWe offer 2 different type of tour arrangements for our customers. Budget plan has Local GerGuesthouse .



10 DaysModerate - AdventureMay - SeptemberHorse, CamelDriving: 1790 kmGobi Desert ,Karakorum, ErdeneZuu, Tsenkher HotSpring , Khuvsgul Lake

Length: Level: Best Time:Activity: Distance: Attractions:

10 DAYS



THE GOBI TOUR

Yol Valley- Bayanzag- famous dinosaur site. After you landed in Dalanzadgad, our localguide and driver will pick you up and drive toYol Valley (50 km). Yol means vulture inMongolian and the valley begins from ZuunSaikhan Mountain and stretches over 10 km.Then we will drive to Bayanzag (101 km).Bayanzag means saxual forest in English andarea of red cliffs “Bayanzag”


BIG LOOP


Khongor Sand Dune- oasis tour, climb up &camel ride

After breakfast time, we will drive to KhongorSand Dune (160 km). Khongor is secondbiggest sand dune in the country that extendalong the northern side of Sevrei and Zoolunmountain ranges. It range from 5 to 10 km inwidth, nearly 100 km long, with crests rising80 to 300m above the surroundinglandscape.

Ongi Monastery Ruin- hiking

After breakfast time, we will drive to OngiMonastery Ruin (299 km). Ongi MonasteryRuin is the ruins of a Buddhist monasteryfounded in 1760 and destroyed in 1937 bycommunist purges. Located on the shore ofthe Ongi River, the monastery was formerlyone of the largest monasteries in Mongolia.Raw violence of the destruction at the sitewas still visible, still palpable, even though ithappened over years ago.

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

YOLIIN AM

KHONGOR SAND DUNE

ONGI MONASTERY

THE GOBI TOUR

Visit to nomadic family & Karakorum

After breakfast time, we will drive to anomadic family in Central Mongolia (217 km).Enjoy the joyful atmosphere and learn theclever nomads' way of life by taking everychance of taking part in the nomadic lifeactivities like a nomad. After lunch time, wewill drive to Karakorum (44 km). Karakorum,the capital of Great Mongolian State wheretoday there is a small local township.


BIG LOOP


Tsenkher Hot Spring- relaxing

After lunch time, we will drive to TsenkherHot Spring (125 km) on the paved road.Tsenkher's abundant therapeutic natural hotspring, flows out from the ground at +86°c,radio energy & temperature variance &water supply, and are particularly effective intreating a multitude of ailments and skindiseases because they can accommodatemany different forms/strengths of therapy.

Khorgo-Terkh - study volcanic activities

After breakfast time, we will drive to Khorgo-Terkh National Park (212 km) mostly on thepaved road. On the way, we will see ChuluutRiver Canyon. The volcano erupted in theQuaternary Period and its lava closed thewater stream of a river and result of thismeeting has created a truly incrediblelandscape, Khorgo Extinct Volcano and TerkhLake, large placid lake is ringed by sandybeaches.

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

KARAKORUM

KHORGO TERH

TSENKHER

THE GOBI TOUR

Shine Ider sub-province

After breakfast time, we will drive to ShineIder sub-province (170 km). On the way, wewill see picturesque and high OrookhMountain Pass. Overnight in the tourist gercamp.


BIG LOOP


Uushig Deer Stones- Khuvsgul Lake

After breakfast time, we will drive to UushigDeer Stones (109 km). A complex of 30 deerstones of Uushig Valley and its burial mountsbelong to the ancient Huns period and over3000 years agoThen we will drive to Khuvsgul Lake NationalPark (132 km)

Khuvsgul Lake National Park

After lunch time, we will enjoy anexhilarating horseback pack trip throughuntamed wilderness and panoramic scenery.The horseback riding enthusiast willexperience an unforgettable excursionthrough timbered ridges and mountainmeadows. We offer horse pack trips suitedfor all ages and abilities with rides varying inlength . Horse pack trips allow you to reachdeep into the southern Siberian wilderness.

DAY 7

DAY 8

DAY 9

SHINE IDER

HUVSGUL LAKE

HUVSGUL

THE GOBI TOUR

Back to Ulaanbaatar.

After breakfast time, we will drive to Muruntown for flying back to Ulaanbaatar (119 km).After you landed in Murun, we will transferyou to your accommodation and end thetrip.


BIG LOOP


DAY 10

BACK TO UB

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