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Gobi Desert

Gobi Desert Summer Tour

Canyons • Sand Dunes
Authentic Nomadic Experience

Choose Your Gobi Adventure

10-Day Complete Gobi & Central Mongolia Expedition

9 nights • 10 days

Important Information Before the Trip

Please carefully review the following important information before joining the tour to ensure a safe, smooth, and enjoyable travel experience.

  • Travel Insurance: All travelers are required to obtain personal travel insurance. Travel insurance is not included in the tour price. The tour operator is not responsible for accidents or injuries occurring during the trip, including activities such as horse or camel riding.
  • Safety Guidelines: Guests must carefully follow all safety instructions provided by the tour guide before and during the trip.
  • Itinerary Changes: The planned itinerary may be adjusted due to weather conditions, road situations, or other unforeseen circumstances.
  • Tour Start Time: The tour start time depends on flight schedules and may begin as early as 05:00 AM.
  • Late Arrival Flights: For afternoon arrivals, guests will stay overnight in Ulaanbaatar, and the tour will begin the following morning at 08:00 AM.
  • Tour End Time: The tour will conclude in Ulaanbaatar on the final day between 15:00 and 17:00, adjusted according to flight schedules.
  • Daily Schedule Flexibility: Meal times, rest stops, and restroom breaks may affect the daily schedule, and slight delays may occur.
  • Facilities in Remote Areas: In southern Mongolia and Gobi Desert regions, tourist camps are often located far from central infrastructure. Electricity and hot water are available only during designated hours (for example, from 18:00 to 22:00).
  • No Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued if the tour is canceled or modified due to traveler-related reasons.
  • Possible Delays: Weather conditions, road quality, and frequent stops may cause delays in reaching camps or destinations as scheduled.

Daily Itinerary

Day1150km

Ulaanbaatar – Zorgol Khairkhan

Meet your guide and begin the journey south toward Zorgol Khairkhan in the Gobi region. Hiking, rock climbing and rappelling activities. Evening campfire and dinner beside the tents.

Activities

Mountain hikingRock climbingRappellingCampfire

Meals

Breakfast: Guide prepared

Lunch: Guide prepared

Dinner: Guide prepared

Accommodation

Tent camp

Facilities

No electricity, no shower

Ulaanbaatar – Zorgol Khairkhan photo
Day2235km

Zorgol Khairkhan – Ikh Gazriin Chuluu

Drive via Dundgovi province center for supplies. Arrive at Ikh Gazriin Chuluu and enjoy free time for rock climbing and photography. Evening campfire and open-air cinema.

Activities

Rock climbingPhotographyCampfireOutdoor movie

Meals

Breakfast: Guide prepared

Lunch: Restaurant

Dinner: Guide prepared

Accommodation

Tent camp

Facilities

No electricity, no shower

Zorgol Khairkhan – Ikh Gazriin Chuluu photo
Day3150km

Ikh Gazriin Chuluu – Tsagaan Suvarga

Travel to Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa cliffs). Check into ger camp, shower break, then visit the 45m high escarpments for sunset photography.

Activities

Cliff explorationSunset photography

Meals

Breakfast: Guide prepared

Lunch: Restaurant

Dinner: Tourist camp

Accommodation

Tourist ger camp

Facilities

Electricity and shower (time-based)

Ikh Gazriin Chuluu – Tsagaan Suvarga photo
Day4210km

Tsagaan Suvarga – Yolyn Am

Drive to Gurvansaikhan National Park. 2-hour canyon hike through Yolyn Am valley. Optional horse riding depending on queue.

Activities

Canyon hikingPhotographyOptional horse riding

Meals

Breakfast: Restaurant

Lunch: Restaurant

Dinner: Restaurant

Accommodation

Tourist ger camp

Facilities

Electricity and shower (time-based)

Tsagaan Suvarga – Yolyn Am photo
Day5160km

Yolyn Am – Khongoryn Els

Travel to Khongoryn Els sand dunes. Camel riding, dune climbing, sunset viewing and optional sand sliding.

Activities

Camel ridingDune climbingSunset viewSand sliding

Meals

Breakfast: Restaurant

Lunch: Restaurant

Dinner: Restaurant

Accommodation

Tourist ger camp

Facilities

Electricity and shower (time-based)

Yolyn Am – Khongoryn Els photo
Day6150km

Khongoryn Els – Bayanzag

Drive to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs), the land of dinosaurs. Sunset hike through the red sandstone formations.

Activities

Cliff hikingPhotographyFree time

Meals

Breakfast: Restaurant

Lunch: Restaurant

Dinner: Restaurant

Accommodation

Tourist ger camp

Facilities

Electricity and shower (time-based)

Khongoryn Els – Bayanzag photo
Day7150km

Bayanzag – Ongi Monastery

Travel to Ongi Monastery ruins dating back to the 17th century. Relax by the Ongi River, optional swimming depending on weather.

Activities

Monastery ruins visitRiver leisure timeFree time

Meals

Breakfast: Restaurant

Lunch: Restaurant

Dinner: Restaurant

Accommodation

Tourist ger camp

Facilities

Electricity and shower (time-based)

Bayanzag – Ongi Monastery photo
Day8180km

Ongi Monastery – Baga Gazriin Chuluu

Visit a nomadic herder family for lunch experience. Continue to Baga Gazriin Chuluu and explore caves, temple ruins and Eye Spring.

Activities

Nomadic family visitCultural experienceHiking

Meals

Breakfast: Restaurant

Lunch: Local family

Dinner: Restaurant

Accommodation

Tourist ger camp

Facilities

Electricity and shower (time-based)

Ongi Monastery – Baga Gazriin Chuluu photo
Day9250km

Baga Gazriin Chuluu – Terelj National Park

Drive to Terelj National Park. Visit Turtle Rock, Aryabal Meditation Temple. Optional horse riding, ATV, zipline or kayaking depending on weather.

Activities

Horse ridingTurtle RockAryabal TempleOptional ATV/Zipline/Kayak

Meals

Breakfast: Restaurant

Lunch: Restaurant

Dinner: Restaurant

Accommodation

Tourist ger camp

Facilities

Electricity and shower (time-based)

Baga Gazriin Chuluu – Terelj National Park photo
Day1080km

Terelj – Ulaanbaatar

Visit Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue Complex before returning to Ulaanbaatar. Depending on flight time: city tour, Chinggis Khaan Museum, Sukhbaatar Square and cashmere shopping. Tour ends after lunch.

Activities

Chinggis StatueCity tourMuseum visitCashmere shopping

Meals

Breakfast: Restaurant

Lunch: Restaurant

Dinner: -

Accommodation

-

Facilities

-

Terelj – Ulaanbaatar photo

Pricing

Price per person based on group size
Group SizePrice per Person
6 people$1492
5 people$1622
4 people$1817
3 people$2142
2 people$2792

Unique Activities Included

Canyon Hiking

Walk through Yolyn Am’s dramatic canyon scenery in Gurvansaikhan National Park.

Sunset Viewpoints

Capture unforgettable sunsets at White Stupa cliffs and the Flaming Cliffs.

Nomadic Family Visit

Experience authentic Mongolian nomadic culture and daily life on the steppe.

Camel Riding

Ride Bactrian camels near Khongoryn Els sand dunes in the heart of the Gobi.

Rock Climbing & Rappelling

Adventure day at Zorgol Khairkhan with climbing, swinging, and rope descent.

Outdoor Cinema & Campfire Nights

Enjoy a campfire gathering and open-air movie under Mongolia’s starry sky.

Terelj Adventure Options

Optional ATV, zipline, or kayaking in Terelj National Park (weather-dependent).

Historical Monastery Ruins

Explore Ongi Monastery ruins and relax by the riverside surroundings.

Tour Information

✔ Included in the Tour Price

  • • Accommodation at tourist camps as per itinerary
  • • Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • • Professional tour guide, driver, and private vehicle
  • • Bottled drinking water during the tour
  • • Airport pickup and drop-off (one time each)
  • • Entrance fees and activity tickets listed in itinerary
  • • Camping equipment (blanket: 1 per person, camp chair: 2 per 6 guests, cloak: 1 per person)
  • • Shared outdoor kitchen equipment (gas stove, cooking utensils)
  • • One traditional bonfire evening experience
  • • Traditional Mongolian Khorkhog feast
  • • For groups over 12 people: Farewell dinner at The Bull Restaurant with small souvenir gift

✘ Not Included

  • • International round-trip airfare
  • • Personal travel insurance
  • • Accommodation or meals outside tour dates
  • • Winter traditional clothing rental (reindeer boots, deel, fur hat – USD 150 per person)
  • • Personal expenses (alcohol, souvenirs, snacks, beverages)
  • • Traditional whole goat feast “Boodog”

🎒 What to Bring

  • • Power bank and extension cord
  • • Personal toiletries (towel, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen)
  • • Windproof/rain jacket, sun hat, sunglasses, swimsuit, hiking boots, and travel slippers.
  • • Personal medication (pain relief, motion sickness tablets)

📌 Booking & Confirmation

  • • Send arrival/departure flight details
  • • Provide number of travelers and selected tour package
  • • A 10% deposit of total tour cost is required to confirm booking
  • • Remaining balance must be paid in cash (USD) upon arrival

⚠ Important Notes

  • • Travel insurance is mandatory. The tour company does not provide insurance.
  • • The company is not responsible for injuries during horse or camel riding. Follow guide safety instructions carefully.
  • • Itinerary and accommodations may change due to weather, local conditions, or traveler health.
  • • When stopping for photos, please ensure road safety and avoid obstructing traffic.
  • • Inform the manager or guide in advance about any food allergies.
  • • During full moon nights, the Milky Way may be less visible.