Gobi Legend 7 Days Gobi Full Itinerary
About this tour
Gobi is the one of most famous place in the world. About 70% of the tourist go there. But it is for the reason, wander around endless steppe with picturesque beautiful landscape, stargaze up to 3500-5500 visible stars in the night, ponder upon the sun setting over the sand dunes. Stay with genuine nomadic family, Feel free to customize or inquiry to contact me.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Baga Gazriin Chuluu, Mongolia
The Small rock foundation On this day we head to the Rocky areas which is a granite rock formation in the middle of the dusty plains. In the 19th century, two revered monks lived here in gers remnants of their rock drawings can be found in the area. The mountain also contains a cave with an underground lake. The mineral water springs and trees in the region. Also there is small monastery called (Delger choiriin khiid). Overstay in the ger camp. Distance: 260 km /paved and off road/ Activities: Hiking, exploring, Caves, temple
Day 2: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, Mongolia to Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa), Mongolia
On this day we head to the Rocky areas which is a granite rock formation in the middle of the dusty plains. In the 19th century, two revered monks lived here in gers remnants of their rock drawings can be found in the area. The mountain also contains a cave with an underground lake. The mineral water springs and trees in the region. Overstay in a nomadic family. Distance: 130 km(186 mi) /asphalt road/ Activities: Hiking, exploring, Caves, Temple
Day 3: Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa), Mongolia to Yolin Am Ice Field, Mongolia
In the morning, our team will set our journey to Dalanzadgad city which is capital of Southern Mongolia for the break and lunch. You can experience shops and markets . After passing city, we will drive to Yol valley which is a chance to hiking in narrow cliffs with a height of 2500 metres (8202,10 feet). Although the sun shines a lot in this region, the canyon remains dark, so that in the bottom, a part of the river remains nearly all year long covered by a thick layer of ice. Overnight stay in ger camp. Distance: 400 km (248 mi) /paved and off road/ Activities: hiking, exploring wilderness, Gorges
Day 4: Yol valley, Ice stream, Mongolia to Hongorïn Els, Mongolia
The Khongor Sand Dune After Yol valley, we will drive to the Khongor Sand dune lies from northwest to southeast. The dunes are 27 km at its widest covering 965 square km in total reaching 200 meters (650 feet) in height and long is 180 km. While the southern part of the dunes are a rocky and mountainous, the central part is barren with no plants and northern part has several oasis. When you climb to the top of dunes, the contrast will be amazing. Overstay in the ger camp. Distance: 190 km /off road/ Activities: Climbing, Camel riding, Sunset gazing
Day 5: Hongorïn Els, Mongolia to Ongi Monastery, Saikhan-Ovoo, Mongolia
After the Flaming cliffs you will head to the Ongi monastery (also referred as Ongi Monastery ruins) is a active small monastery with a temple which was built on the ruins of a monastery complex that was formerly one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia, found in 1760 and consisted of two separate monastery complex. During recession time of the Mongolia in 1940s almost 90% of the monasteries has been destroyed. Even so, you can experience the ruins of the monastery and beautiful nature. The remaining 1 temple and small ger museum still hold the candles of the our history. Distance: 170 km (103 mi) /off road/ Activities: Hiking, Exploring Ruins, Monastery, Sightseeing.
Day 6: Ongi Monastery, Saikhan-Ovoo, Mongolia to Kharkhorin, Mongolia
The Kharkhorin ancient capital On sixth day of our tour, we will take you to the ancient capital the Karakorum which is the most important place of Mongolian history and there is the biggest and one of oldest monastery in Mongolia. You will see picturesque monastery and museum with a findings of all time Mongolia. Then, you will spend a night ger camp in a city. Distance: 70 km /paved road/ Activities : Monastery, Museum, Souvenir shop
Day 7: Kharkhorin, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Back to the Ulaanbaatar city. On a last day of our trip, we will head to the UB city and we will see a small pieces of sand which is our last attraction of our whole trip. Our tour will end at the Ulaanbaatar city. Distance: 400 km /paved road/ Activities: Hiking, Taking a photograph.
What's included
What to know
If you want to travel with group while having a no group. You can join in the group tour i have and travel with group budget. Further more you can talk with me and customize your tour to any direction and duration. I will give you travel advices for free, and will organize best tours possible. Warmest regards Batbadrakh
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Baga Gazriin Chuluu, Mongolia