Gobi Desert & Nomadic Family
About this tour
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. 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 a local nomadic family and learn about Mongolia’s nomadic way of the life, 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.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar to Baga Gazariin chuluu
We will drive to the Baga Gazariin Chuluu Protected Area. Visit the some spots in Baga Gazariin Chuluu: a temple ruin used by Buddhist monks and a small cave. Walk over pretty rocky granite hills to admire the natural beauty.
Day 2: Baga Gazariin chuluu to Visit To Nomadic Family
Today we will drive south west to Local Nomadic Family. Visit nomadic family, learn about the basic nomadic way of the life in Gobi region. Feel free to ask any questions about their way of life. Do other daily activities. Play traditional Mongolian games and help the family and experience their daily work. Herd their livestock to pasture or collect and herd them back home, milk goad and mare horse. You can also help collect dried cow dung from the pasture area to be used as fuel. Do or help with any of these activities you choose.
Day 3: Stay with nomadic family to Nomadic family
Today we will drive south west to Local Nomadic Family. Visit nomadic family, learn about the basic nomadic way of the life in Gobi region. Feel free to ask any questions about their way of life. Do other daily activities. Play traditional Mongolian games and help the family and experience their daily work. Herd their livestock to pasture or collect and herd them back home, milk goad and mare horse. You can also help collect dried cow dung from the pasture area to be used as fuel. Do or help with any of these activities you choose.
Day 4: Nomadic family to Bayanzag "Flaming Cliffs" & Khongor sand dunes
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. Continue driving to the next destination Khongor sand dunes. We will visit and enjoy the hospitality of a camel breeder’s family, learn about Mongolia’s traditional nomadic way of the life. 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.
Day 5: Off Day At The Khongor "Sand Dunes" to Climbing Up To The Sand Dunes & Camel Riding
We will 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. Enjoy camel riding. Walk to the Green Oasis and cool spring. We will cook one of Mongolian traditional food Khorkhog for lunch or Dinner.
Day 6: Khongor "sand dunes" to Yoliin Am "Bearded Eagle Canyon"
Continue driving to Yoliin Am. 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 snow leopard. The stream remains frozen even in July, the hottest month of the year. Visit a natural museum of the Gobi Three Beauties National Park and walk in the picturesque Bearded Eagle Canyon, its wildlife and frozen summer stream.
Day 7: Yoliin Am "Bearded Eagle Canyon" to Tsagaan Suwargs "White Stupas"
Today we will drive 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. Good spot to get picture of sun set, sun rise and night stars with these colorful cliffs.
Day 8: Tsagaan Suwargs "White Stupas" to Ulaanbaatar
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What's included
• Experienced drivers and vehicle with fuel • English speaking tour guide • Accommodation during the trip • All meals during the trip • Drinking water during the trip • Entrance fees to the National Parks • Horse riding /optional/ • Camel riding /optional/ • Airport shuttle service • Fees for the museums • Helmet for horse riding
Travel insurance Alcoholic drinks Snacks Personal items Extra and optional activities’ cost International air ticket for both way
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar to Baga Gazariin chuluu