Overview
Embark on a captivating Mongolia Gobi Desert tour with our signature Mongolia tours, featuring six days of varied landscapes and cultural exploration. Begin your adventure in the Gobi Altai Mountains, walking through the frozen beauty of Yoliin Am Gorge. Travel onward to the iconic Khongor Sand Dunes, experience the fiery colors of Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs, and visit a traditional DZD settlement. Marvel at the vivid Tsagaan Suvarga Cliffs and uncover ancient petroglyphs on Del Uul Mountain before returning to Ulaanbaatar. This journey is the perfect blend of natural wonder, history, and the spirit of Mongolia tours.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the stunning Yoliin Am Gorge in the Gobi Altai Mountain range
- Witness the breathtaking beauty of the deep, narrow canyon and experience the winter wonderland with its thick ice coating
- Visit the mesmerizing Khongor Sand Dunes, a magnificent oasis in the Gobi Desert
- Discover the famous Bayanzag, also known as the Flaming Cliffs
- Experience the vibrant Tsagaan Suvarga Cliffs, remnants of the ancient sea floor
- Explore the Del Uul mountain and witness fascinating petroglyphs
General Information
Duration: 6 Days/5 Nights
Tour Routine: Depart UB to Yol Gorge - Khanbogd ger camp Khongor Sand Dunes - Gobi Erdene ger camp - Bayanzag the flaming Cliffs - Govi Tour - Ger camp DZD town - Gobi Oasis ger camp - Tsagaan Suvarga Cliffs - Caravan Serai camp - Ulaanbaatar
Intended Travel Date: Optional (Available all time)
Pick-up/Drop-off: Ulaanbaatar
Tour Style: Natural and Landscape, History and Culture
Transportation: Private First-class Air-conditioned Vehicles
What's Included
- Accommodation at selected hotels
- Domestic flights
- English-speaking guide
- All transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals as mentioned
- Entrance fees and activities as per program
- Daily 3 meals (B/L/D) at designated Restaurants or Hotel
What's Excluded
- International tickets and visa fee
- Tips & gratitude for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses
- Optional programs such as Horse riding, Boating
- Travel Insurance
Brief Itinerary of Gobi Desert Tours
Day 1: Depart UB to Yol Gorge - Khanbogd ger camp
Day 2: Khongor Sand Dunes - Gobi Erdene ger camp
Day 3: Bayanzag the flaming Cliffs - Gobi Tour Ger camp
Day 4: DZD town - Gobi Oasis ger camp
Day 5: Tsagaan Suvarga Cliffs - Caravan Serai camp
Day 6: Ulaanbaatar city
Detailed Itinerary of Gobi Desert Tours
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar - Yoliin Am Gorge
We travel to Yoliin Am Gorge in the stunning Gobi Altai Mountain range this lovely morning. We anticipate traveling 130 meters or 210 kilometers to the camp.
The Lammergeyer vulture, often known as the bearded vulture in Mongolian, inspired the name of the Yoliin Am Gorge. A 5 km long, stony mountain with an altitude of 1800-2100m rises from a deep, narrow canyon (5900-6890 feet). Over the course of the winter, the little stream freezes, forming a magnificent coating of thick ice that we shall encounter.
Accomodations: Khanbogd ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Yoliin Am – Khongor Sand Dunes
Following breakfast, we travel to Khongor Sand Dunes, one of the most breathtaking highlights of the Gobi and a must-see on many Mongolia tours. After driving 180 kilometers to our desert camp, we settle into our cabins and head out to explore the towering golden dunes. Enjoy dinner and spend the night camping under the stars in the heart of the Gobi Desert.
Accomodations: Gobi Erdene ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Khongor Sand Dunes - Bayanzag the flaming cliffs
After an early lunch, we leave for the Bayanzag, or blazing cliffs, with the morning free. The 4-hour travel to the attraction is 180 kilometers or 112 miles long. We go to the museum and the cliffs. We then head back to our camp.
Accomodations: Gobi Tour Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Bayanzag - DZD town
After breakfast, we travel 90 kilometers through the Gobi Desert to reach a DZD settlement, continuing our Mongolia Gobi Desert tour. After enjoying lunch at a local eatery, we visit the town’s New Nature History Museum to learn more about the region’s unique environment. We then return to the peaceful Gobi Oasis Ger Camp for the evening.
Accomodations: Gobi Oasis ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: DZD town - Tsagaan Suvarga
On this lovely day, we travel to Tsagaan Suvarga, the vibrant cliffs of the Gobi, the fabled Asiatic Sea's former bottom more than 75 million years ago. At the Caravan Serai camp, we arrive. We go to the Del Uul mountain to see the petroglyphs. Following the delightful break, we go to the Cliffs. Dinner and sleeping at the campsite.
Accomodations: Caravan Serai camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Tsagaan Suvarga - Ulaanbaatar - End of Gobi Desert Tours
We return to Ulaanbaatar after breakfast. Lunch on the go. Once at Ulaanbaatar, the tour comes to an end. Thank you for joining this Mongolia tour with Go Mongolia Tours.
Emily Johnson – United States –
The landscapes on this mongolia gobi desert tour were breathtaking. Our guide shared stories of nomads and desert wildlife and every day on this mongolia tours experience was a new adventure.
Liam Smith – Canada –
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Sophie Müller – Germany –
Every detail felt authentic and well planned. Walking through Yoliin Am and seeing Bayanzag during the mongolia gobi desert tour was magical. I cannot recommend this mongolia tours experience enough.
Jack Thompson – Australia –
The landscapes in this region are beyond beautiful. I loved the balance of activity and rest during this mongolia gobi desert tour. Truly one of the most rewarding mongolia tours I have taken.
Isabelle Dupont – France –
Every day brought something new and fascinating. Our guide was full of knowledge and enthusiasm. The mongolia gobi desert tour gave me a deeper connection to nature and the soul of mongolia tours.
Michael Davis – United States –
This was my first time doing mongolia tours and I am so glad I started with this one. The cliffs dunes and museum stops made this mongolia gobi desert tour unforgettable.
Laura Park – South Korea –
I loved the pace of the tour and the diversity of landscapes. From desert cliffs to green valleys the mongolia gobi desert tour had it all. A highlight of my mongolia tours adventure.
David Wilson – United Kingdom –
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Rachel Tan – Singapore –
This tour was well paced and full of rich scenery. The Khongor dunes and Flaming Cliffs were standouts for me. Great experience overall from a mongolia tours provider. The mongolia gobi desert tour was stunning.
Thomas Meier – Germany –
I loved how the tour offered both active exploration and peaceful reflection. The mongolia gobi desert tour was very well organized and gave us a true taste of mongolia tours.
Emily Clark – Australia –
Waking up to desert sunrises and ending the day under starry skies was magical. The mongolia gobi desert tour showed me just how diverse this country is. A wonderful chapter in my mongolia tours journey.
Soojin Park – South Korea –
The blend of scenic beauty and cultural visits was perfect. I would absolutely recommend this mongolia gobi desert tour to anyone considering mongolia tours for the first time.
Andrew Scott – United States –
This tour felt adventurous but also very comfortable. The guides were experienced and kind. I think the mongolia gobi desert tour is one of the best ways to explore this incredible country.
Mia Robinson – Australia –
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Julien Laurent – France –
The Gobi Desert is a treasure and this tour helped me see it up close. The mongolia gobi desert tour was informative and inspiring. A highlight of all my mongolia tours experiences.