7-Day Gobi Join-In Tour
About this tour
Join-in tour which includes all main attractions of Mongolian Gobi.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Meeting with guide and driver in the morning. City tour: we will see the Gandan Monastery, the largest functioning Buddhist monastery in Mongolia; Sukhbaatar Square in the heart of the City and the surrounding buildings: Parliament House, State Opera and Ballet Theatre, Cultural Palace, and the House of City Council. We will also visit the National Museum of Mongolian History which features Mongolian history from pre-historic times to present day. In the evening we will enjoy Mongolian folklore concert. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 2: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Kharkhorin, Mongolia
We will drive to Kharkhorin (375 km), the ancient capital of the great Mongolian Empire. The city was founded in the Valley of the Orkhon River in 1220 and was the capital city of the Great Mongolian Empire until Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan. The nearby Erdenezuu Monastery is the oldest surviving Buddhist monastery in Mongolia and was founded on the ruins of ancient Kharkhorin in 1586. We will visit the monastery’s magnificent exhibits which include an extraordinary collection of Buddhist paintings, special costumes for religious dances, and superb Buddhist iconography in true Mongolian and Tibetan style. Overnight in ger camp. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 3: Kharkhorin, Mongolia to Ongiin Khiid, Mongolia
We will drive to the Ongi Monastery (250 km) which is located in Saihan-Ovoo area of the Middle Gobi. In route, we will enjoy a traditional Mongolian BBQ lunch with a Nomadic family. We will visit the ruins of the Ongi Monastery which was founded in 1660 and consisted of two temple complexes on the North and South of the River Ongi. Overnight in ger camp. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 4: Ongiin Khiid, Mongolia to Flaming Cliffs, Mongolia
After breakfast at the ger camp we will drive to Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs (250 km). In the early afternoon, we will arrive at the ancient red rock formation called Bayanzag; formed 60-70 million years ago. The striking red Bayanzag Cliffs contain vast collections of dinosaur fossils, eggs, and bones and are sourounded by Saxual tree forests. We will trek around the surrounding areas. Overnight in ger camp. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 5: Flaming Cliffs, Mongolia to Hongorïn Els, Mongolia
We will drive to Khongor Sand Dunes. We will see magnificent Khongoriin Els sand dunes that stretch for an extraordinary 180 km. The intense sound of wind-blown sand can be heard from long distances. This sound is so melodic that 200m high sand dunes are called "Singing Dunes". Here you will have an opportunity to ride two humped Bacterian camels referred to by locals "Prince of Gobi". We will visit local nomadic family to see their daily lifestyle. Opportunity for camel riding. Overnight in ger camp. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 6: Hongorïn Els, Mongolia to Yolin Am Ice Field, Mongolia
We will drive to Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park, the largest national park in Mongolia. It stretches 380 km from east to west and 80 km from north to south. We will visit the incredible Yol Valley, an unusually narrow canyon through the Zuun Saikhan Mountains where we can admire the scenery of a frozen river in the middle of the hot Gobi Desert. We will also visit the local Fauna and Flora Museum and enjoy a picnic lunch. Overnight in ger camp. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 7: Yolin Am Ice Field, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
After early breakfast, drive to Ulaanbaatar. Lunch is on the route (not included). We will reach Ulaanbaatar at noon and check-in to your hotel. The late afternoon offers an optional guided shopping to State Department Store or any other mall in Ulaanbaatar. In the evening, we will enjoy a farewell dinner. Transfer to your hotel.
What's included
Transportation with driver: 2pax – jeep, 3-9 pax – minivan (fuel included) Sightseeing as per itinerary Entrance fee to National Parks and museums English speaking guide Overnight at ger camps Meals as per itinerary Visit to a nomadic family 1L water per person a day
Other expenses, not stated in "Included Services" Camel/horse riding Accommodation in Ulaanbaatar
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me. On this link you can see how many people gathered on the join-in dates: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1an-Qa4kL_r8dfyLqZcHK_BsgYyxg7YMCjEwsUdLL8wE/edit?usp=sharing Single supplement in ger camps: Single supplement – 35 USD per night Upgrade to lux ger with private toilet in ger camps: 50 USD per night
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia