6-Day Gobi Desert Adventure in Mongolia with Nomadic Family Stays
About This Tour
Experience the stunning landscapes of Mongolia's Gobi Desert on this exciting adventure. Ride camels through the iconic Khongoryn Els sand dunes, explore the br...
Duration: 6 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Ulan Bator, Dalanzadgad, Yolyn Am · Languages: English
Know before you go: Please note that there are no shower facilities at the nomadic family's home. Prepare for a more rustic, traditional experience where you will be embracing the nomadic lifestyle.
About Ulan Bator
Ulan Bator
Uncover a surprisingly lively and culturally-rich cityscape beneath Ulan Bator’s concrete veneer with the help of a local guide from Everest Global Hub. Expect horse racing festivals, Mongol foods and more.
What's Included
- Full-time services of an excellent English-speaking local guide
- Entrance fees and excursions as per the itinerary
- Private transfers throughout the tour
- Meals as specified (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- 1 hour of horse riding with a horse guide
- 1 hour of camel riding with a camel guide
- Nomadic family stay for an authentic experience
- Drinking water provided throughout the tour
Not Included
- International airfare/train tickets + taxes
- Travel and health insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, and camera/video fees at sites
- Tips for your guide and driver (optional)
- Additional activities like horseback riding, archery, etc.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad via Tsagaan Suvraga
Pick up from your hotel at 08:00 am. Start the long drive to the South Gobi region. Start the long drive to the South Gobi region. Stop for lunch at a local canteen. Stop for lunch at a local canteen. Visit Tsagaan Suvraga, a natural wonder with stunning cliff formations. Visit Tsagaan Suvraga, a natural wonder with stunning cliff formations. Continue the journey to Dalanzadgad town in the South Gobi. Continue the journey to Dalanzadgad town in the South Gobi. Dinner and rest at a guesthouse. Accommodation: Guesthouse in Dalanzadgad town, South Gobi Meal: Lunch / Dinner
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2Day 02
Explore Yol Valley in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains
Breakfast at the guesthouse. Explore Yol Valley, a deep gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains, famous for its stunning landscapes. Explore Yol Valley, a deep gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains, famous for its stunning landscapes. Ride horses deeper into the valley, then continue hiking for 2-3 hours. Ride horses deeper into the valley, then continue hiking for 2-3 hours. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch in the valley. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch in the valley. Return to the tourist camp for refreshments and dinner. Return to the tourist camp for refreshments and dinner. Accommodation: Tourist camp Meal: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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3Day 03
Khongor Sand Dunes and Nomadic Family Stay
Travel to the Khongor Sand Dunes, one of the largest sand dune areas in Mongolia (200 km on a dirt road). Visit a Gobi nomadic family to learn about their lifestyle. Visit a Gobi nomadic family to learn about their lifestyle. Have lunch with the nomads. Have lunch with the nomads. Enjoy a camel riding experience on the Khongor Sand Dunes with the host family. Enjoy a camel riding experience on the Khongor Sand Dunes with the host family. Optionally help with household tasks after dinner. Spend the night in an authentic Mongolian ger. Accommodation: Nomadic family Meal: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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4Day 04
Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs and Dinosaur Fossils
After breakfast, depart for Bayanzag (150 km). Visit the site where the first dinosaur skeleton was discovered. Visit the site where the first dinosaur skeleton was discovered. Watch a documentary and visit the information center for a deeper understanding of the area. Watch a documentary and visit the information center for a deeper understanding of the area. Explore Bayanzag, the Flaming Cliffs, and the rich history of dinosaur fossils. Explore Bayanzag, the Flaming Cliffs, and the rich history of dinosaur fossils. If the weather permits, visit the Flaming Cliffs in the evening for a beautiful sunset. If the weather permits, visit the Flaming Cliffs in the evening for a beautiful sunset. Spend the night in a tourist camp. Accommodation: Tourist camp Meal: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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5Day 05
Bagagazar Chuluu and Traditional Cooking
Travel to Bagagazar Chuluu, a stunning area known for its unique rock formations and ancient geological structures. Visit another nomadic family and experience a different region and lifestyle. Visit another nomadic family and experience a different region and lifestyle. Enjoy horse riding with a member of the host family. Enjoy horse riding with a member of the host family. Learn to cook a traditional Mongolian dish. Learn to cook a traditional Mongolian dish. Spend the night in an authentic Mongolian ger. Accommodation: Nomadic family Meal: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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6Day 06
Return to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, return to Ulaanbaatar city. Drop off at your hotel in the city. Drop off at your hotel in the city. Accommodation: Not included Meal: Breakfast / Lunch
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia · Tour start: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
