Gobi Highlights Tour

8 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

On this tour, you will travel through the world-famous Gobi region and visit the filming location of the movie Vivant. We promise you will have a great time climbing the "Khongor" sand dunes, taking pictures, and sledding down the dunes.

What's Included

Private transportation
Cloth bag
7 lunch. All meals as listed in the itinerary. Finest Western and Mongolian meals, desserts
7 nights including Western or Mongolian breakfast
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
7 dinner. All meals as listed in the itinerary. Finest Western and Mongolian meals, desserts
Dinner (Optional[7])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[7])
Breakfast
Fuel surcharge
Daily supply of bottled water: 2 x 0.5 bottle per day
Parking Fees
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages
Soda/Pop
Restroom on board
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Airport/Departure Tax
International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses: Such as laundry, beverages, alcoholic drinks, telephone calls, optional activity
Single room supplement
WiFi on board

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If you are picked up from the airport, our company employee will greet you holding a sign with your name on it.

Drop-off point

On the last day of your tour, our tour team (driver and guide) will see you off at the airport.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrive in UB and half day city tour:

    5 stops
  • 1

    13:00: We will meet you at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport with a sign with your name on it. 13:30: From the airport, we will drive to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The airport is located about 50 km from Ulaanbaatar and is connected by a highway. Highway tolls and tickets are included in the tour price. At 15:30, we will visit the central square of UB.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sukhbaatar Square

    At 15:30 Sükhbaatar Square is the central square of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The square was named for Mongolian revolutionary hero Damdin Sükhbaatar after his death in 1923, and features a monumental equestrian statue of him in its center. The Government Palace is located to the north of the square, and has a large colonnade monument containing statues of Genghis Khan in the centre, with Ögedei Khan and Kublai Khan to the left and right.[1] The central statue of Genghis Khan is flanked by Bo'orchu and Muqali.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Chinggis Khaan National Museum

    At 16:30, you will visit the Chinggis Khaan National Museum. Chinggis Khaan National Museum was established in 2019 by the decision of the Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh. The museum has more than 10,000 original exhibits ranging from exhibits of Modun Shanyu, the founder of the first nomadic state to the artifacts the activities of the kings and nobles of the Mongolian states, from Modun Shanyu, the founder of the Hun Empire, the first nomadic state, to the beginning of the 20th century, the artifacts they enjoyed and used, and major real events. , VR, interactive, and video technology, painting, hand painting, sculpture, blacksmithing, sewing, embroidery, and models are exhibited.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Sukhbaatar Square

    At 19:30, you will leave the museum and walk for 15 minutes to check into your room at "Hotel 9", which is located near Sukhbaatar Square. 1 room is reserved for 2 guests.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Sukhbaatar Square

    At 20:00, we will have dinner at the hotel restaurant. After dinner, we will have free time.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    UB – White stupa

    3 stops
  • 6
    Sukhbaatar Square

    At 07:00, have breakfast at the hotel. At 07:40, get in your car and drive from Ulaanbaatar city to Dundgovi province. This will be about 460 km in total, so we will stop for lunch along the way.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7

    At around 14:00, you will arrive in Mandalgovi, the capital of Dundgovi aimag, and have lunch at a restaurant.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Tsagaan Suvarga

    At 14:30, you will drive from Mandalgovi to the beautiful natural site called "Tsagaan Suvarga". It is about 185km from Mandalgovi to Tsagaan Suvarga and it will take about 3 hours to get there. At 17:30, you will visit the beautiful natural site of "Tsagaan Suvarga". You will take pictures and walk around the area. At 18:30, you will go to the tourist camp in the area and stay overnight. At 7:00 PM, have dinner, take a hot shower, and relax comfortably in your apartment. The scarp of Tsagaan Suvarga is located in the south west of the Dundgobi province. It is a sheer slope that was an ancient seabed that featured a sedimentary structure that was created over millions of years. It is interesting to see this slope because it faces toward eastward of the sun. That is why it was called the “White stupa”. Because it faces eastward, when there are storms, it is common for animals to fall off and die.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    White stupa - Bayanzag

    1 stop
  • 9
    Bayanzag Cliff

    The Flaming Cliffs site (also known as Bayanzag, Bayn Dzak) (Mongolian: Баянзаг rich in saxaul), with the alternative Mongolian name of Mongolian: Улаан Эрэг (red cliffs), is a region of the Gobi Desert in the Ömnögovi Province of Mongolia, in which important fossil finds have been made. It was given this name by American paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews, who visited in the 1920s. The area is most famous for yielding the first discovery of dinosaur eggs. Other finds in the area include specimens of Velociraptor and eutherian mammals. It exposes rocks of the Djadochta Formation. It is illegal to remove fossils from the area without appropriate permits. The nickname refers to the red or orange color of the sandstone cliffs (especially at a sunset).

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Bayanzag – Khongor sand dune

    1 stop
  • 10
    Khongor Sand Dunes

    Khongoryn Els (Khongor Sand, Mongolian: Хонгорын элс) also called Duut Mankhan is popularly known as the "Singing Sands". It lies within the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park in Mongolia. The sand dunes extend to over 965 square kilometres (373 sq mi) area. The dunes extending up to the foot of the high Altai Mountains range,[4] lie about 180 kilometres (110 mi) from Dalanzadgad. It is at a distance of 130 kilometres (81 mi) along the desert tracks to Bogd in Övörkhangai in the north, and 215 kilometres (134 mi) to Bayanlig on the northwest in Bayankhongor. Travel through the desert is by vans.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    Khongor sand – Eagle valley – DZ

    2 stops
  • 11
    Yolyn Am

    Yolyn Am is a deep and narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains of southern Mongolia. The valley is named after the Lammergeier, which is called Yol in Mongolian. The Lammergeier is an Old World vulture, hence the name is often translated to Valley of the Vultures or Valley of the Eagles. The valley is located within Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park. Yolyn Am is found in the Zuun Saikhanii Nuruu (the Eastern Beauty) subrange of the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains. The area, as part of the Gobi Desert, sees little precipitation. However, Yolyn Am is notable for a deep ice field. The ice field reaches several meters thick by the end of winter, and is several kilometers long. In past years it remained year round, but the modern ice field tends to disappear by September.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Dalanzadgad

    Dalanzadgad is the capital of Ömnögovi Aimag in Mongolia. It is located 540 kilometers (340 mi) south of the national capital Ulaanbaatar. The altitude of the city center is 1,470 meters (4,823 feet). Dalanzadgad experiences a cold desert climate with cold winters and warm summers. By Mongolian standards it is one of the warmest places in the country during winter. Along with Tsetserleg and Arvaikheer it was warmer than Hohhot in January 2014 and 2015. A unique steppe micro-climate with running streams and lush grass can be found in the nearby Yolyn Am valley.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    DZ – Baga gazriin chuluu

    1 stop
  • 13
    Ikh Gazriin Chuluu Nature Reserve

    Baga Gazriin Chuluun is located in the territory of Dundgovi aimag and rises 1768 m above sea level. It is located 230 km from Ulaanbaatar city in the center of Dundgovi aimag. It is a rocky and rocky mountain formation with an area of about 300 square kilometers, without high mountains and surrounded by fertile land. The highest peak is the Takhilgyn Gorge, which rises 1768 meters above sea level. There are valleys and valleys between the mountains covered with granite rocks that look like they have been laid. There are many places of interest for tourists at the mouth and valley of Baga Gazriin Chuluun, such as Jargalant Cave, Sotiin Am, Neydyn Spa, and Ger Khad. In the southeast of Baga Gazriin Chuluun, there are Bronze Age rock paintings on a small rock called Ger Khad. Small animals resembling a yangir, a bow and arrow, a human, and a dog are carved.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 7

    Baga gazriin chuluu – UB

    1 stop
  • 14
    Ulaanbaatar

    Ulaanbaatar is the capital and most populous city of Mongolia. It has a population of 1.6 million, and it is the coldest capital city in the world by average yearly temperature. The municipality is located in north central Mongolia at an elevation of about 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) in a valley on the Tuul River. The city was founded in 1639 as a nomadic Buddhist monastic centre, changing location 29 times, and was permanently settled at its modern location in 1778.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 8

    Departure Mongolia

    1 stop
  • 15
    Gobi Cashmere Flagship Store

    Founded in 1981, GOBI Cashmere embodies Mongolia’s rich heritage in cashmere. As a 100% Mongolian brand, we blend centuries-old techniques with modern design to create garments that are timeless, comfortable, and long-lasting. Every piece is crafted sustainably in our Ulaanbaatar facility, ensuring authenticity from start to finish.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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