Gobi Desert
4 days/ 3 nights
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4 days/ 3 nights
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The Great Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia and easily visible from space. From Silk Road caravans to modern day movies, the Gobi Desert has both been featured prominently. Savor the harsh beauty of the Gobi from camel rides; visit the dramatic, multicolored Flaming Cliffs; share a meal with a nomadic family, whose way of life has remained unchanged for decades; or simply savor views of the night sky, clear and peaceful free from light, noise, and human activity. The South Gobi requires a flight to Dalanzadgad, but areas of the North Gobi can be reached by a four hour car ride from Ulaanbaatar.
Our guide will meet you in Ulaanbaatar where you will transit to a domestic flight to the Gobi Desert - Dalanzadgad, the capital of Umnugobi. Upon arrival at Umnugobi, the journey continues with a drive to Yol Am. Yol Am is an amazing place where you can even find ice in the summer, that is surrounded by sheer rocky walls that forms incredible canyons. After arriving at Yol Am, you will settle down at a Ger camp, have lunch and will leave the rest of the afternoon free and easy. You may explore around the place on your own or take some time to recover from your distant travels. Dinner will be served at the camp.
The morning starts with a drive west towards the extraordinary sand dunes of Khongor. This is one of the most scenic areas of Gobi where the dunes rise abruptly from the plain, in some places reaching heights of up to 300m, extending over an area between 2-12 km in width and 180km in length.
After lunch at the tourist Ger camp near the Khongor sand dunes, we will visit a camel herding family at their Ger. Explore their unique nomadic lifestyle and drink with them. The friendly nomads may offer them their special brew of Hormog (fermented Mongolian camel milk). The sand dunes are the perfect place for camel riding where you will the magnificent place. In the evening, we will climb up to the Singing Dune, one of the highest dunes with the opportunity to see breathtaking view of the surrounding area and amazing sunshine panorama sand dunes followed by dinner back at the camp. Rest.
The day’s journey begin after breakfast with a drive to the archeological site of Bayanzag, also known as a Flaming Cliffs. The first nest of dinosaur eggs were first discovered found in 1922 at this famous site along with many remains of dinosaurs. Soak in the REAL Jurassic moment where dinosaurs once roamed over 60 million years ago. Other things to look out for are the Saksaul trees and other classic desert vegetation. All meals are freshly made by the locals traveling with you at the Ger camp. In the evening enjoy the nature of being in the wide open desert wilderness.
Make your way back to Ulaabaatar and upon arrival into the Chinggis Khan airport, your guide meet you at the arrival hall and you will be transferred to your hotel or onwards to your next league of adventure.
Included in the package |
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• English speaking tour guide and driver |
• Roundtrip transportation in air-conditioned car, sedan, van or coach for your own use |
• Domestic flights |
• Accommodations with 3 meals a day |
• All entrance fees of attractions, protected areas |
• Complementary drink water during the tour, |
• Horse/camel riding |
• Included all taxes |
Not Included in the package |
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• International Travel |
• Visa fee |
• Single Supplement |
• Travel insurance |
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