Explore the Wilderness with Action-Packed Gobi Desert Tours
The Gobi Desert is one of the planet’s great natural wonders. Its unique landscapes and many hidden treasures make it the perfect backdrop for an adventure-packed activity vacation. With our Gobi Desert tours, you can leave the planning to us while you focus on having fun.
Book a Gobi Desert Adventure- 10 daysUlaanbaatar to Ulaanbaatar
- 300 mKhongoryn Els dunes
- Gurvan SaikhanMongolia's largest national park
- $4,327Per person, from
About Our Gobi Desert Tours
We believe the best way to explore the stunning Gobi Desert is in comfort and at a reasonable pace. This adventure of a lifetime simply can’t be rushed, so we’ve taken care to create an itinerary that lets you soak up what should be an experience you remember for the rest of your life.
We’ll take you deep into the Gobi Desert, taking in some of the most popular attractions, including Nart Nature Reserve, Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park, and Hongoryn Sand Dune. You should expect a plethora of stunning natural features, which include deep gorges, native flora, a wide selection of wildlife, and a series of rock formations that have to be seen close up to be believed.
We start and end this adventure in Ulaanbaatar. And during our 10 days together, you’ll be treated to a range of culinary delights, travel in luxury vehicles, and a selection of comfortable private ger camps. This is outdoor touring in style!
What to Expect During Gobi Desert Holidays
It’s our mission to ensure you get to see everything this vast wilderness has to offer. The 10-day itinerary is ambitious and packed with activities, so you’ll never be short of things to do or see.
The Gobi is the fifth-largest desert in the world, but most of it is rock and gravel, which makes its towering dunes even more special. You’ll head off the beaten path through Gobi Gurvan Saikhan, Mongolia’s largest national park, and Ikh Nart Nature Reserve, where argali, the world’s largest wild sheep, roam the granite outcrops. National Park rangers will be on hand to explain what you’re seeing.
The star of the show is Khongoryn Els, one of the largest dunes in the country, which rise up to 300 metres and hum when the wind shifts the sand. You can take a Bactrian camel ride nearby, hop on an ATV in the remote areas, or ride a mountain bike or motorbike near camp. Then you’ll return to a private ger with its own cultural theme and traditional decoration.
Terrain
The Gurvan Saikhan Mountains are 2,846 metres at their highest point, right alongside open desert plains and rolling dunes. Deep, narrow gorges cut through the rock, and the unusual formations look as if they belong on another planet. It’s a landscape of real variety, so keep your camera handy.
Climate
The Gobi is a cold desert, which means big swings in temperature. Summers can be very hot, while winters can drop as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius. Pack layers either way, because temperatures change quickly between day and night.
Wildlife
Gobi Gurvan Saikhan is home to more than 50 mammal species, ranging from graceful goitered gazelles to the elusive snow leopard. You may also spot khulan, the Mongolian wild ass, wandering the semi-desert. Golden eagles also patrol the skies over the desert.
Culture
Nomadic herders still call the Gobi home, and about 30 percent of Mongolians still live this way. In Ikh Nart Nature Reserve, around 10 families move their animals with the seasons, and you’ll find ancient petroglyphs and burial mounds among the rocks. Herders breed Bactrian camels mainly for transport, so you may see them at work.
Travel in Style
Gobi Gurvan Saikhan alone stretches 380 kilometres from east to west, so comfort on the road matters. That’s why you’ll travel in luxury vehicles, with our team taking care of every mile. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a range of culinary delights.
Your Accommodations
After a day of exploring, you’ll return to a private ger camp, where each ger has its own cultural theme and traditional decoration. A ger is the portable home of Mongolia’s nomads. The whole thing, including furniture and stove, can be carried by just three camels.
Gobi Desert Travel Itinerary
Ten days. Open any day for the full detail.
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Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, center of emerging economy and melting pot of nomadic civilization and metropolitan style. Welcomed by Mongolian Outdoor Travel guide and transferred to you hotel in down town (30 minutes), welcome dinner in Mongolian style restaurant. (Hotel; D,)
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We begin our visit of this extraordinary site with an early morning, after 4 hours of drive we arrive at Ikh Nart Nature Reserve , optional walk to a nearby old ruins and to observe Argali sheep. Lunch at a your private ger camp overlooking the vast dry steppes.
Optional walk to a nearby old ruins, local nomad family and to observe Argali sheep. Dinner and overnight at your private ger cam.
(You have the opportunity of ATV riding over the vast open steppe. (Private Ger Camp; B, L, D)
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After breakfast, we'll drive towards Tsagaan Suvarga site (6 hours), translated as White Stupa, known as multi-colored sand cliffs that created by nature as of Buddhist icon stupa. Here we'll explore for a panoramic view of multi-colored cliffs. By lunch we go to the nearby Ikh Gazriin Chuluu site and later we explore this site by foot, continue our overland journey and alter afternoon arrive at Tsagaan Suvarga site , you'll enjoy the sunset at the stunning colorful cliffs, overnight in your private gers. (Private Ger Camp; B, L, D)
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This morning we head deep into Gobi Desert and enter into South Gobi province, after 4.5 hours of driving we arrive at Flaming Cliffs, one of the major paleontological attraction of country with fame of "first site of dinosaurs eggs ever found" , explore the area by foot, opportunity to ride camels and explore nearby Saxual tree forest, enjoy a fresco dinner overlooking a sunset cliffs.
(Private Ger Camp; B, L, D)
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Morning start driving towards Hongoryn Els Sand Dune through a landscape of scenic vast valleys. This is surely one of the most remote and unusual spots in the world, with a moon-like landscape boasting a variety of unique and interesting natural formations. We'll pass through Khaalga Pass, and have lunch in one of the way in amidst of mountain valley . Afternoon across this dune via your ATV, then camp in south side of sand dune, valleys for panoramic views. Overnight in your private gers. (Private Ger Camp; B, L, D)
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Day starts with riding over sand dunes via your ATV and afternoon arrive in Chono Shurguul oasis, this western tip of Hongoryn Els San Dune, explore the sand dune y foot or via ATV, overnight in your private ger camp. (Private Ger Camp; B, L, D)
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Today we start taking return drive to Ulaanbaatar, after 4-5 hours of drive we arrive in Gurvan Saikhan National Park, afternoon take your ATV-s and explore the Yoliin Am Valley, after hike through valleys we return to base for overnight and dinner, overnight in gers. Private folk performance by local musicians and followed by cocktail dinner in open air.
(Private Ger Camp; B L, D )
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Spend all day driving back to Ulaanbaatar ( 7 hours ), picnic lunch on the way, later afternoon we arrive in boutique Terelj Hotel which locates one hour drive outside of Ulaanbaatar. Overnight hotel. ( Terelj Hotel; B, L, D)
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Morning, leave a hotel by your ATV towards Chingis Khaan's Equestrian monument (1 hour from Terelj hotel) explore this site with a private lecturer , this is a last opportunity of riding your ATV-s , next we transfer to Shangri-La Hotel. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner in some cozy restaurants in Ulaanbaatar. Overnight in hotel. (Shangri-La Hotel; B, L, D)
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After breakfast transfer to airport for departure to your home (B)
Gobi Desert Tour Pricing
Prices are per person and based on double occupancy.
A single supplement of $350 per person applies if you’d like a room to yourself.
Your tour price covers
- A tour guide
- All meals
- Airport transfers
- Travel in luxury vehicles
- Accommodation in private ger camps and hotels
- ATV riding in remote areas
- Camel riding near the dunes
- A private folk performance
- A private talk at the Chinggis Khan Equestrian Monument
- On-site interpretation by National Park rangers
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To truly understand and appreciate the natural beauty and ancient history of this stunning desert, you need the know-how and experience of our dedicated tour guides. Book your adventure today to avoid missing out.
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