Amazing Gobi and Central Mongolia

Duration: 9 days 8 nights

Type: Cultural

Level: Moderate

Vehicle: Ground transportation by 4WD

Meals: Breakfast, lunches, and dinners

Highlights: This tour offers 9 days of travel in Mongolia, including visits to natural and cultural landmarks such as the White Stupa, Yol Canyon, Khongor Sand Dunes, and Karakorum museum. 

Accommodation: 4 days in Ger camp, 2 days Guest house and Boutique Ger stay

Sustainability: The tour supports local communities and promotes sustainable tourism by helping to preserve culture, lifestyle, and natural lands. Additionally, by purchasing the trip, you are helping to provide school supplies to local youth organizations.

FROM $2150

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to White Stupa (350 km)

Explore the stunning 200m high White Stupa in Dundgovi, a limestone escarpment with colorful cliffs. Sunset climb offers breathtaking views.

Accommodation: Ger camp

Meals: L, D

Day 2: Hiking to Yol Canyon

Yol Canyon, known as the bearded vultures canyon with rocky cliffs, located at 2500m high. Visit the small museum, hike for an hour to discover rare wildlife, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Accommodation: Ger camp

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 3: Camel riding on the Khongor Sand Dunes (200 km)

Get ready for the highlight of the trip - Khongor sand dunes, Mongolia's largest and most spectacular dunes, standing up to 200m high. Ride camels, hike to the top, and witness the unique "singing dunes" during sunset.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 4: Drive to Khavtsgait valley, Nomadic family homestay (200 km)

Enjoy nomadic hospitality with Amaraa's family. Activities include visiting Buyan Lama's meditation monastery, exploring ancient petroglyphs, helping with daily chores, making Mongolian food, and learning traditional songs.

Accommodation: Guest Ger

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 5: Drive to Karakorum (350 km)

We'll visit Karakorum, the ancient capital of Great Mongolian Empire, and explore its historical sites: Karakorum Museum, Erdenezuu Monastery, Kings' Monument, and Phallic Rock.

Accommodation: Ger Camp

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 6: Wild life in the Khustai National Park (boutique ger stay) (480 km)

Visit Khustai National Park to see wild horses in their natural habitat. Then, visit Ganaa's nomadic family to experience Mongolian lifestyle, including milking cows and goats, horseback riding, and picking up dung.

Accommodation: Boutique

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 7: Drive to Terelj National Park and Genghis Khan Statue (170 km)

We'll visit Terelj National Park, stopping at the world's largest Genghis Khan statue, then see Turtle Rock and Ariyabal Meditation Temple.

Accommodation: Ger Camp

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 8: Day 9: Back to Ulaanbaatar (100 km)

  • Day 1: White Stupa

  • Day 2: Yol Canyon

  • Day 3: Camel Riding

Pricing

Trip Cost:

3 and more people 2150 USD (per person)
2 people 2550 USD (per person)
1 person 3650 USD

Excluded:

- Travel insurance
- Additional tours to places not on the itinerary
- Additional horse riding and camel riding
- Hotel in Ulaanbaatar

Included:

- All meals on the itinerary
- All ground transportation (overland 4WD- private)
- Professional driver
- English speaking guide
- Activities (wildlife, horse riding, camel riding, hiking)
- Attractions places fee (Karakorum museum, Erdenezuu monasteries, Ariyabal mediation temple, Genghis Khan statue and so on)
- All national park or area entrance fee
- Drinking water and snack
- Pickups and drop-offs service