Ulaanbaatar - Gobi Desert – Chinggis Khan Statue - 8 Days 7 Nights

Step into one of the most barren and breathtaking landscapes on earth – the Gobi, Asia's largest desert, on one of our Mongolia Tours. Are you ready to explore vast tracks that have been barely touched by man? Nomads call the Gobi home, where survival means staying one step ahead of nature. It's about learning to live in harmony with a landscape that seems forbidding. These resilient and resourceful nomads have developed unique cultures and deep spiritual bonds in these arid lands.

Supplement price:

Single Supplement: US $357

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1 (May 12): Arrival in Ulaanbaatar - Airport transfer is an additional price (-)
Day 2 (May 13): Ulaanbaatar – Tsagaan Suvarga (B, L, D)
Day 3 (May 14): Tsagaan Suvarga – Yol Valley (B, L, D)
Day 4 (May 15): Yol Valley – Khongor Sand Dunes (B, L, D)
Day 5 (May 16): Khongor Sand Dunes – Flaming Cliffs (B, L, D)
Day 6 (May 17): Flaming Cliffs – Baga Gazariin Chuluu (B, L, D)
Day 7 (May 18): Baga Gazariin Chuluu – Chinggis Khan Statue & Ulaanbaatar (B, L, D)
Day 8 (May 19): Departure – Airport transfer is an additional price (B)

FULL ITINERARY

Day 1 (May 12): Arrival in Ulaanbaatar - Airport transfer is an additional price (-)

No airport pick up included. Overnight in a hotel – Holiday Inn 4*.

Airport transfer is an additional price.

Overnight at Holiday Inn Ulaanbaatar

Meal: None

Day 2 (May 13): Ulaanbaatar – Tsagaan Suvarga (B, L, D)

We will start driving to the Tsagaan Suvraga cliffs, also known as the "White Stupa." This area was the bottom of an ocean a few million years ago, and remnants of the marine world are still present today. The cliffs, standing 30 meters high and extending 400 meters long, are made of unique limestone rock. The Gobi is the perfect place to stargaze the milky way.

Vehicle trip: 400 km paved road + 50 km off road

Hiking: 1 – 2 hours.

Overnight in a tourist camp – outdoor restroom

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 (May 14): Tsagaan Suvarga – Yol Valley (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we will drive to Yoliin Am. In this region lies the mountain range Gobi Gurvan Saikhan, meaning "Three Beautiful Mountains in the Gobi." This national park is rich in wildlife and scenic beauty. Among its many attractions, Yoliin Am (Eagle Valley) is accessible by car. We will walk through the valley into the depths of a sheer rock canyon that receives no sunlight, allowing ice to persist until the end of June. The hike through the valley and back to the vehicle takes approximately 2 to 3 hours. Indigenous wildlife includes golden eagles, elusive wild sheep, and ibexes.

Vehicle trip: 200 km (150 km paved road, 50 km off-road)

Walking: 1 - 2 hours.

Overnight in a tourist camp – outdoor restroom

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 (May 15): Yol Valley – Khongor Sand Dunes (B, L, D)

Our journey will continue to Khongor, home to the largest sand dunes of Mongolia. Upon reaching the dunes, we'll hike along the green river shore, climb the sand dunes, visit a nomad family, and enjoy an hour of camel riding. If you can climb one of the tallest dunes, be sure to spread the sand northwards against the wind to discover why locals call them "Singing Sand." The views from the top are fantastic.

Vehicle trip: 100 km paved road + 60 km off road,

Hiking: 1 – 2 hours,

Camel riding: 1 – 2 hours

Overnight in a tourist camp – outdoor restroom

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 (May 16): Khongor Sand Dunes – Flaming Cliffs (B, L, D)

Our adventure will continue to the Flaming Cliffs, where American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews discovered the remains of dinosaurs, including the first dinosaur eggs ever found in the world. We will enjoy exploring the cliffs in search of dinosaur fossils and visit the Gobi tree grove named "Bayanzag," which means "rich in saxaul trees." These trees only grow in the Central Asian Gobi.

Vehicle trip:150 km off road

Hiking: 1 – 2 hours

Overnight in a tourist camp – outdoor restroom

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 (May 17): Flaming Cliffs – Baga Gazariin Chuluu (B, L, D)

Today we will drive to Baga Gazriin Chuluu. It is a striking granite stone formation rising from the steppe in Dundgovi Province. The rocky outcrops create a surreal landscape filled with natural caves, balancing rocks, and hidden springs. The area is also home to ancient inscriptions and the ruins of a small monastery, adding cultural depth to the visit. It’s a peaceful stop offering scenic hikes and panoramic views across Mongolia’s endless plains.

Acc: Tourist ger camp – outdoor restroom & have a shower

Meal: (B+L+D)

Driving: 250km paved road + 150 km off-road / please be aware it will be 7-8 hours driving/

Activity: short walking in Baga Gazariin Chuluu – granite stone mountain

Overnight in a tourist camp – outdoor restroom

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 (May 18): Baga Gazariin Chuluu – Chinggis Khan Statue & Ulaanbaatar (B, L, D)

In the morning, we will drive to Chinggis Khan Statue. Have lunch once we arrive in the statue, we will get on the top of the equestrian statue and visit to underground museum learn about Great Mongol Empire history. Have photography with eagles and Chinggis Khan Statue at the back. Then continue driving to Ulaanbaatar. Some free time in Ulaanbaatar check in hotel – Holiday Inn. Farewell dinner.

Vehicle trip:250 km paved road

Overnight at Holiday Inn Ulaanbaatar

Meal: Dinner

Day 8 (May 19): Departure – Airport transfer is an additional price (B)

Have breakfast and check out the hotel around 8:30 am. Transfer to the airport. Should arrive at the airport by 10 am. Departure at 1 pm.

Have a safe flight and see you soon in Mongolia!

Meal: Breakfast

Notes:  

• Please be aware that hotels and all other logistics, services and days of travel are subject to availability. Where flights are cancelled or delayed Go Mongolia Tours will endeavour to secure alternative arrangements of similar value as noted in our booking conditions.  

• The travelling times mentioned within this dossier are approximations only. These times will vary according to weather, road, traffic or any other prevailing conditions.  

• This itinerary and supplementary information has been complied in good faith and was accurate at time of writing. However, it DOES NOT form part of a contract between the client and Go Mongolia Tours.