12 Days Gobi Desert Stargazing and Music Retreat

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Meeting day and drive to Terelj National park
1 stop
1
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
Turtle Rock – Iconic rock formation, perfect for meditation and nature connection. Ariyabali Meditation Temple – Peaceful hilltop retreat, offering panoramic views and spiritual practice. Horseback Riding & Hiking – Explore lush valleys and rugged landscapes on foot or horseback.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Horse Back riding, Trekking, Chinggis Horse Statue complex visit
1 stop
2
Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex
250-Ton Stainless Steel Monument – An awe-inspiring tribute to Chinggis Khan. Panoramic Viewing Deck – Ride the elevator to the horse’s head for sweeping views of the Mongolian steppes. Golden Whip Replica – See the legendary symbol of Chinggis Khan’s power.
1 day • Admission ticket included
Day 3
PHILOSOPHY OF WORLD’S LAST LIVING NOMADS
1 stop
3
Tsagaan Suvarga
Del Uul Petroglyphs – Open-Air Petroglyph Gallery Journey to Del Uul to see ancient rock carvings depicting hunting scenes and daily life, etched into sacred stone by early inhabitants. Tsagaan Suvarga Sunrise - Long Song Welcome – Experience sunrise over the White Stupa cliffs as a long song singer’s voice echoes across the steppe, blending nature’s grandeur with Mongolia’s soul-stirring music.
1 day • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Ultra-Escapist Music Retreat
1 stop
4
Immersive music and mindfulness retreat in the vast Gobi Folk music, stargazing, and nomadic rituals under open skies Designed for culture seekers, spiritual explorers, and adventurers Led by local musicians and cultural storytellers
1 day • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Stargazing. Ethnic music. Cultural rituals. Desert silence.
1 stop
5
Celestial Performances – Live music featuring the Altai Yatga (zither) and epic lullabies honoring the stars and Mother Earth. Sound of Serai – Praise songs offered to the Gobi’s feminine spirit, believed to invoke rain and blessings. Cradle of the Long Song – Renowned as the birthplace of Mongolia’s revered Urtiin Duu (Long Song), celebrated for its deep connection to nature and freedom.
1 day • Admission ticket included
Day 6
A spirit of Gobi
1 stop
6
Flaming Cliffs
Journey Back to the Roots – See galaxies burst into view under the Gobi’s pristine “Steppe to Get Lost” night sky. Pure Gobi Atmosphere – Elevated at 1,576 meters, with dry air and minimal clouds, ensuring perfect stargazing conditions.
1 day • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Camel caravan over sand dunes
1 stop
7
Khongor Sand Dunes
Camel Ride Through Khongor Dunes – Singing Sands Ride Bactrian camels across towering dunes whose shifting grains hum in the wind — a desert symphony only the silence can reveal.
1 day • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Climbing the - Khongor Sand Dunes in Mongolia
1 stop
8
Khongor Sand Dunes
Climb the Khongor Sand Dunes Mongolia, discover the Singing Sands, and learn how to prepare, pace yourself, and enjoy the Gobi Desert's most iconic ascent.
1 day • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Vulture Valley Hike – Ice in the Gobi
1 stop
9
Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
Vulture Valley Hike – Ice in the Gobi Trek through a narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains, where ice lingers deep into summer and lammergeiers soar above. Flaming Cliffs at Sunset – Dinosaur Legacy Stand at the edge of Bayanzag as golden light sweeps across the sandstone cliffs where the world’s first dinosaur eggs were unearthed. A surreal end to the day.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Flaming Cliffs at Sunset
1 stop
10
Flaming Cliffs
The Gobi Museum of Nature and History is notable for its wealth of paleontological discoveries, particularly rare dinosaur fossils. Among the most remarkable discoveries are dinosaur egg nests, a flock of 15 Protoceratops babies, a complete skeleton of the small, fast-moving carnivorous dinosaur Velociraptor, and Oviraptor incubating a nest of eggs. Flaming Cliffs at Sunset – Dinosaur Legacy Stand at the edge of Bayanzag as golden light sweeps across the sandstone cliffs where the world’s first dinosaur eggs were unearthed. A surreal end to the day.
1 day • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Back to Ulaanbaatar and do the city sightseeing
1 stop
11
Ulaanbaatar
Museums & Art – Rich displays of Mongolian history, culture, and fine arts. Bustling Markets – Experience local life at Naran Tuul Market and artisan shops.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 12
City tour and shopping or Departure day
1 stop
12
Ulaanbaatar
Cultural Gateway – A dynamic blend of ancient tradition and modern city life. Gandan Monastery – Home to a majestic 26-meter-tall Buddha statue. Sukhbaatar Square – Iconic heart of the city, surrounded by landmarks.
12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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