Gobi Desert 9 days Expeditions

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1 – Ulaanbaatar (Capital of Mongolia)
1 stop
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Ulaanbaatar
Upon arrival at Chinggis Khan International Airport, meet your driver and guide and transfer to your hotel. Begin your city exploration with a visit to a vibrant local market, followed by Gandantegchinlen Monastery, Mongolia’s main Buddhist center. Continue to the National Museum of Mongolia to learn about the country’s rich history and culture. Enjoy free time in the evening. Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Dinner
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Day 2 – Tsagaan Suvarga Cliff
1 stop
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Tsagaan Suvarga
Drive to Tsagaan Suvarga, a dramatic cliff formation resembling an ancient city. The colorful layers reveal millions of years of geological history. Enjoy light hiking and scenic views. Distance: 430 km | Drive: 6 hrs Accommodation: Ger camp | Meals: B, L, D
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Day 3 – Yol Valley (Gobi Gurvan Saikhan NP)
1 stop
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Yolyn Am
Travel to Yol Valley, known for its narrow canyon and summer ice fields. Explore on horseback or hike through the valley and visit the local nature museum. Distance: 210 km | Drive: 3 hrs Accommodation: Ger camp | Meals: B, L, D
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Day 4 – Khongor Sand Dunes
1 stop
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Khongor Sand Dunes
Visit the impressive Khongor Sand Dunes, also called the “Singing Sands.” Enjoy camel riding and climb the dunes for panoramic views of the Gobi Desert. Distance: 180 km | Drive: 3 hrs (off-road) Accommodation: Ger camp | Meals: B, L, D
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Day 5 – Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
1 stop
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Bayanzag Cliff
Explore Bayanzag, famous for dinosaur fossils discovered by Roy Chapman Andrews. Walk among the red cliffs and enjoy sunset views over this historic site. Distance: 110 km | Drive: 3 hrs (off-road) Accommodation: Ger camp | Meals: B, L, D
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Day 6 – Ongi Monastery
1 stop
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Ongi Monastery
Drive to the ruins of Ongi Monastery, once one of Mongolia’s largest religious centers. Explore the site and learn about its history before relaxing at camp. Distance: 110 km | Drive: 3 hrs (off-road) Accommodation: Ger camp | Meals: B, L, D
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Day 7 – Orkhon Valley and Waterfall
1 stop
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Orkhon Waterfall
Travel to the Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO-listed cultural landscape. Visit the beautiful Orkhon Waterfall, formed by ancient volcanic activity, and enjoy the peaceful scenery. Distance: 270 km | Drive: 4 hrs (off-road) Accommodation: Ger camp | Meals: B, L, D
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Day 8 – Karakorum and Erdene Zuu Monastery
1 stop
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Visit Karakorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Explore the Karakorum Museum and the historic Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia’s oldest Buddhist monastery. Distance: 110 km | Drive: 2 hrs Accommodation: Ger camp | Meals: B, L, D
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Day 9 – Return to Ulaanbaatar
1 stop
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Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Enjoy free time to relax, shop, or explore the city at your own pace. Distance: 360 km | Drive: 4–5 hrs Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: B, L, D
10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available

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