Mongolia 4-day Gobi Desert Tour
Best of the Gobi Desert Short Tour 4 days
Short and time-effective tour to fly to and back the Gobi Desert to see its famous attractions. You will trek in the Eagle Valley, climb Khongor Sand Dunes, visit nomads, ride two-humped camels, read ancient rock drawings, and explore the former dinosaur fossil area Flaming Cliffs. Every day will be picturesque, with stunning natural formations and continuously changing landscapes while driving. Hundreds of sheep and goat herds, horses, cattle, and the Bactrian camels will be seen on the steppes. You will stay at ger camps allow you to enjoy 360° views of the steppes. Either the nights of the Gobi Desert are beautiful with countless stars. You also see the amazing sunrise and sunset in the Gobi Desert.
Day 1: Fly to the Gobi Desert, Explore Rock Drawings & Flaming Cliffs
Our driver transfers you from your accommodation to the airport for a flight to Dalanzadgad. View Mongolia team will welcome you at the Dalanzadgad airport (Central town of Southgobi /Umnugobi province). The flight takes one and half-hour. You will start the countryside adventure, driving on the vast-open Gobi Desert steppe to the northern slope of Gobi Gurban Saikhan Mountain. Hike 1 km in a return way to explore the ancient rock drawings in Khavtsait Valley. Next, travel to Flaming Cliffs, where American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews found the remains of dinosaurs, including the dinosaur nest, which proved the dinosaurs laid eggs. Arrive at a ger camp on the 360° views steppe and refresh from early morning wake up. Late afternoon, you will hike through the cliffs in search of dinosaur fossils you may find and see the Gobi Desert tree grove Bayanzag. Bayanzag means “rich in saxaul trees.” This tree only grows in the Central Asian Gobi Desert. Picture of the Flaming Cliffs is the most beautiful in the evening when the sun goes down.
Accommodation: Ger Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Khongor Sand Dunes, Visit Nomads & Camel Riding
Your journey will continue to Khongor, the tallest solid dunes. Upon reaching Khongor, visit a nomad family, ride two-humped camels, and climb one of the dunes, depending on how much physical challenge you wish to face. If you can climb one of the tallest dunes, spread the sand northwards against the wind to find out why locals call the dunes “Singing Sand.” The Gobi Desert views are fantastic from the top of the dunes.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Hiking in Eagle Valley/Yoliin Am
Today you will drive with the views of long continuing sand dunes, rugged blue mountains, and steppes heading the Zuun/East Saikhan Mountain in beautiful Gobi Gurban Saikhan Mountain National Park. The national park is one of the largest and most unique national parks. It is also the end of the Altai mountain range. There are many scenic places in the national park. Among them, Yoliin Am/Eagle Valley is accessible by vehicle. After your car parks, you will trek through the beautiful valley into the depths of the sheer rock canyon. The bottom of the canyon does not accept sunlight. Therefore, it has ice until the end of June. People always feel fascinated when they see such a lush green valley in the Gobi Desert. Bearded eagles, shy wild sheep, and ibexes are indigenous to the valley. The hiking takes 2.5 hours on the two ways.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Fly back Ulaanbaatar
Have early breakfast and fly back Ulaanbaatar. We will transfer to your accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Price
- 2 PAX 1310$
- 3 PAX 1088$
- 4 PAX 989$The tour includes:
- 3 nights in ger camps (Double/twin share)
- Domestic flights
- English speaking guide
- Four wheels driving vehicle
- Airport transfer to the domestic flights
- 2*0.5 liter bottled water per person per day
- Entry fees to the museums and national parks
- Camel riding
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
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