Gobi Highlights - 10 Days / 9 Nights
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Gobi Highlights - 10 Days / 9 Nights

A 10-day deluxe journey through Southern Mongolia's captivating Gobi Desert, from granite formations and dinosaur cliffs to singing sand dunes and nomadic culture.

Duration10 days / 9 nights
Group size+1

About this trip

The tour takes you to the captivating Gobi Desert. A true marvel of nature, the Gobi mesmerizes with its breathtaking variety, featuring vast mountains, expansive grasslands, meandering rivers, serene lakes, and picturesque oases. Prepare to be awestruck by the beauty that unfolds in this extraordinary destination.

Highlights

  • Explore the granite formations of Baga Gazriin Chuluu
  • Hike through Yol Valley
  • Ride a Bactrian camel at the Khongor Sand Dunes
  • Visit the Flaming Cliffs, famous for dinosaur discoveries
  • Experience Mongolia's nomadic culture
  • Stargaze beneath the clear Gobi sky

Day by day

  1. Day1

    International Arrival -Rocky Mountains

    Upon arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, meet your guide and travel to Baga Gazriin Chuluu in the Middle Gobi. Explore its stunning granite formations and the ruins of a 17th-century temple. Enjoy a scenic hike through the rugged landscape before relaxing at your ger camp beneath the starry Gobi sky. Accommodation: Ger Camp Meals: LD Driving Distance: Approximately 300 km

  2. Day2

    White Stupa

    This morning, our journey takes us to Bayanzag, a region renowned for its historical significance as the site of the first discovery of dinosaur eggs by paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews in 1923. This groundbreaking exploration unveiled the revelation that dinosaurs laid eggs. Embark on a captivating hiking tour through the iconic Flaming Cliffs, immersing yourself in the same landscape that revealed this pivotal chapter in paleontological history.

  3. Day3

    White Stupa

    Explore the layered cliffs of White Stupa, where shades of white, pink and orange change with the light. Take time to enjoy the wide desert views before visiting Del Uul. Return to Gobi Caravanserai for a second night. Driving Distance: Approximately 80–120 km Accommodation: Gobi Caravanserai, local five-star lodge Meals: BLD

  4. Day4

    Khongor Sand Dunes

    Travel across the vast Gobi landscape to the Khongor Sand Dunes. After arriving, walk among the dunes and, if you wish, hike to a higher ridge for panoramic views over the sand and surrounding desert. Enjoy the quieter atmosphere as the light softens toward evening. Driving Distance: Approximately 380 km Accommodation: Deluxe Ger Camp Meals: BLD

  5. Day5

    Khavtsgait Petroglyphs • Flaming Cliffs

    Visit the Khavtsgait Petroglyphs to see ancient images carved into the rocks. Continue to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs), whose red sandstone formations are especially striking in the late-day light. Walk through this landscape, also known for its dinosaur fossil discoveries, before heading to your lodge. Driving Distance: Approximately 150–180 km Accommodation: Tegri Gobi, local five-star lodge Meals: BLD

  6. Day6

    Yol /Ice Valley

    Drive to Yol Valley in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park. Here, the open desert gives way to a narrow gorge between steep mountain walls. Walk into the valley and enjoy the cooler air and dramatic change in scenery. Driving Distance: Approximately 130–170 km Accommodation: Khan Bogd Deluxe Ger Camp Meals: BLD

  7. Day7

    Hiking Journey in the Dungenee Valley

    Enjoy a second day in the Yol Valley area without a long onward drive. Spend more time exploring the gorge and nearby mountain scenery, with a relaxed pace that allows for stops along the way. Return to Khan Bogd for the evening. Driving Distance: Approximately 40–80 km of local driving Accommodation: Khan Bogd Deluxe Ger Camp Meals: BLD

  8. Day8

    Fly to Ulaanbaatar • Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex

    Fly back to Ulaanbaatar. After arrival, visit the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex and see its monumental equestrian statue. Continue to Bayangol Resort for a restful evening. Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by plane, plus 1 hour of driving Accommodation: Bayangol Resort Meals: BLD

  9. Day9

    Capital City • Folk Concert

    Head to Ulaanbaatar for your final full day in Mongolia. Explore the city at a comfortable pace, then enjoy a traditional Mongolian folk concert. End the journey with dinner at one of the city's restaurants. Driving Distance: Approximately 70 km Accommodation: Ulaanbaatar Hotel Meals: BLD

  10. Day10

    Departure

    After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Driving Distance: Approximately 65 km Meals: B

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From · 10 days / 9 nights$2,150.00 per person