Southern and Middle Gobi Tour
3 % OFFTour description
Let us take you to Mongolia’s wonderful Gobi Desert. The Mongolian Gobi Desert is one of the most unique, untouched and mysterious places on the earth. Most people imagine that the Gobi is only sand dunes but the Gobi zone covers around 30% of Mongolian territory and sand dunes only cover about 3% of that. The Gobi is a sparsely populated place but it is a home to two-humped Bactrian camels, antelope, white and black tailed gazelle, the Khulan wild ass, the Takhi wild horse, wild Argali mountain sheep, Ibex, Saiga antelope and the world’s only Mazaalai Gobi bear.
The Gobi Desert was once an ancient inland sea bottom and nowadays it is a world of complex wonderful natural creations. “Southern and Middle Gobi” over-land tour takes you from Ulaanbaatar to the most popular sights in the Gobi. Visit the gorgeous canyon of Yoliin Am, the 180 km long massive sand dunes of Khongor, the world famous Dinosaur Lands’ Flaming Cliffs or Bayanzag, the incredible ancient sea bottom of the White Stupas, the spectacular granite park, Baga Gazriin Chuluu and a hospitable camel breeder’s family to experiencing their nomadic way of the life. Listen to the sounds of silence and natural melody from the top of “Singing Dune” overlooking the superb Gobi and view the desert sun setting. Enjoy relaxing, walking, camel riding, shopping, a cultural show and many more interesting. We are dedicated to providing you with the most joyful and wonderful adventure. 
| Group size | Hotel*** | Hotel**** |
| 2 pax | 1920 | 2004 |
| 3-5 pax | 1550 | 1631 |
| 6-10 pax | 1440 | 1522 |
| 11-15 pax | 1277 | 1357 |
Note: -Price USD/ per person
-Single supplement is available at 230 USD
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE - 3-4 star hotel in twin/double occupancy in UB
- Tourist ger camps (twin/triple sharing)
- Airport/ hotel/ airport transfer
- Domestic flights
- Transportation by 4WD minivan with fuel
- Experienced driver
- Guiding/ interpreting service
- All meals (B, L, D)
- A bottle of water, daily
- Museums and folklore performance
- Entrance fees for national parks & protected areas
- Camel riding (1 hour) with guide
- Invitation letter if needed
SERVICE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE - Single supplement fees
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Excess luggage charges
- Video and photographing fees
- Extra and optional activities’ cost
- Tips for guide and driver
Discounts for: - For children of family tour (depending on age)
- Every 16th member is free for group tours
- Who brings minimum 3
Tour itinerary day by day
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. We will meet you at the airport with your name sign. Visit the National Museum of Mongolian History, Gandan Monastery and Genghis Square (Sukhbaatar Square), the city’s central square in front of the Mongolian Parliament building. Here we will provide you with some basic information about Mongolia and our capital, Ulaanbaatar.
Stay: Hotel
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Meet at the hotel and drive south to the beautiful Baga Gazariin Chuluu local protected area. Visit the some spots in Baga Gazariin Chuluu: a temple ruin used by Buddhist monks, a hole with Holy Water for the eyes and a small cave. Walk over pretty rocky granite hills to admire the natural beauty. Overnight in a traditional Mongolian ger.
Stay: Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we continue driving to one of Mongolia’s great natural beauties, Tsagaan Suvarga – “White Stupas”. These colorful cliffs were part of an ancient sea bottom millions of years ago. Nowadays it is a natural wonder with fantastic color combinations. Walk through Tsagaan Suvarga and enjoy the fantastic views.
Stay: Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Bayanzag – “Flaming cliffs”. This place is famous for its dinosaur fossils, eggs and the special Gobi tree, the “saxaul”. In 1922 American explorer Roy Chapmen Andrews and his expedition members found the first dinosaur eggs as well as numerous fossil skeletons of dinosaurs that lived 70-80 million years ago. Visit the Flaming Cliffs. Walk in the Gobi “saxaul” forest and enjoy its natural beauty.
Stay: Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning we will drive to the southwest to Khongor Sand Dunes. Khongor is one of the largest sand dunes in Mongolia. Its height reaches to 300 meters and extends from the northwest to the southeast over 180 km. The place is famous for its magnificent sand dunes, “Singing Dune”, the highest, Green Oasis and beautiful sunsets. Drive to the highest sand dune. Climb the Singing Dune and enjoy the ultimate amazing view of the Gobi sand dunes and the Green Oasis from the top of the dune. Enjoy the beautiful Gobi orange sun set in the evening.
Stay: Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we visit and enjoy the hospitality of a camel breeder’s family, learn about Mongolia’s traditional nomadic way of the life and enjoy a ride on a camel. Visit and walk around the Green Oasis or “Cool Spring”. Enjoy taking pictures, relaxing or trekking by the dunes and admire the Gobi beauty.
Stay: Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast drive to Yoliin Am – “Bearded Eagle Canyon” via Dungenee Pass. Yoliin Am is a strictly protected area since 1965 and it is located in the Gobi Three Beauties National Park. Yoliin Am is famous for its high & narrow canyons, frozen summer stream and wild life such as bearded eagles, wild Argali sheep, ibex, and Mongolian mice. The stream remains frozen even in July, the hottest month of the year. Visit a small museum of the Gobi Three Beauties National Park and enjoy the picturesque Bearded Eagle Canyon, its wildlife and frozen summer stream.
Stay: Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning we fly back to Ulaanbaatar. We will then visit Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, the last Mongolian king’s winter palace, Buddha Park, featuring a 23 meter tall statue of Buddha and the Zaisan Hill War Memorial. The huge monument on the top of the hill was created as a memorial to soldiers who died in World War II. Zaisan Hill overlooks the city and offers the best panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar and its surrounding sacred mountains. Later we will go shopping at a cashmere factory outlet store, a souvenir shop or whatever else you want to do. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Mongolian folklore performance of song, dance, music and contortionists followed by a farewell dinner at a fine Mongolian restaurant.
Stay: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meet at the hotel and transfer to the airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
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