Gobi Desert Hongor Dunes Nomadic Family Visit 5 Days
About this tour
Be alone in the empty black gobi desert while discovering the evolution of humankind by seeing Bronz-Age's rock paintings. To know the life of simplicity, a family commitment by visiting nomadic family and interpretation of Mongolian Ger dwelling. Learn about the human relationship with nature by visiting Ovoo and interpretation of life phenomenon from the aspect of natural low.
Challenge to climb to Hongor sand dunes and see the panoramic view of Three beauty Mountain range and dunes. Camel ride in the Gobi. Bird discovery in Yoliin am hiking. Feel the relaxing comfort in middle of nowhere by staying our chosen tourist resorts. See the empty steppe by your windows in Tsagaan suvraga. See the sunrise from steppe while staying hot showered comfortable Mongolian Gers. Smell the Gobi’s wild vegetation during your nights. Taking a cold drink and just stargazing from your Gobi’s resort camps. Our resort, tourist camps always serve us fresh, delicious food.
For Gobi tour minimum 6 days are accurate with daily 250-300 km off-road drive. But this 5 days Gobi tour is for visitors who has short days in Mongolia. So we have long driving days than other Gobi tours and missing the destination of Baga gazriin chuluu.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa), Mongolia
Day 1: Tsagaan suvraga Today we will drive a little bit longer 470 km by paved road. On the way, in a restaurant in Mandalgobi town, we will have lunch. And Arrive at the destination around 16:00. We will walk through Tsagaan suvraga. And drive to the camp in the middle of nowhere. You will see empty, open steppe through your window. Road length 470
Day 2: Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa), Mongolia to Bayanzag, Bulgan, Mongolia
Day 2: Rock painting-black Gobi Today is a long trip day. First, we will visit the rock painting then to Bayanzag. There are various of petroglyphs from Bronze-Age in the empty steppe. The picture shows us their life activities such as hunting ibexes and primitive people dancing in a group. Apart from the painting, the environment and nature is a completely mind-blowing area. Some people say it is like the other planet. The rocks are soft, black and preserved for a million years. You will search for many carved pictures. Road length 30 Bayanzag After visiting rock painting, we drive to Flaming Cliff. We will have lunch on the way in Dalanzadgad town at a restaurant. Cliff was the homeland of dinosaurs during the Jurassic period. Dinosaur’s eggshell was founded very first time in the world from this place. Bayanzag is red cliffs on the endless empty steppe. I was bottom of the sea or big lake during the Jurassic era. Road length 260 km
Day 3: Flaming Cliffs, Mongolia to Khongoriin Els, Mongolia
Day 3: Hongor sand dunes We will drive through wild mountains to Hongor Sand dunes. And there are barren black mountains, lush steppe, the ground covered with wind-eroded black pebbles on the way. You will discover the wilderness of the Gobi Desert. And some nomadic family’s winter place and camels will be seen on the way. Over 3 hours’ drive, we will arrive at the Tourist Ger camp. After lunch, you will ride a camel in front of the dunes. Afternoon or evening, when the bright sun gets down, we will climb to the sand dune. The top of the dune is over 200 meters high. It is steep and loose. Climbing up to the top will need a little bit of effort. After the little challenge, you will see brilliant sightseeing from the top of the dune. Sand dunes and rocky mountain locate simultaneously in the endless lush steppe. Going down is more easy and fun. Relax in the tourist Ger camp. Road length 155 km
Day 4: Hongorïn Els, Mongolia to Yoliin Am Canyon, Mongolia
Day 4: Yoliin am; visit a nomadic family Morning, we will drive along with sand dune and Three Beauty Mountain range by off-road. On the way, we will visit the Gobi’s nomadic family. The family in the Gobi desert, move more frequently than the other places. They search for water and grass for their goat, sheep and camel. So they live very simply with the small stuff. Because it is difficult to move by camel caravan with lots of furniture. We will have a traditional milk dairy product in a family. After the visit, have lunch in a restaurant in Gobi small village. When we arrive at Yoliin am, we will visit the Gobi - natural museum. Hike through beautiful meadow valley, stream, and gorge. The birded vulture on the huge rocks, pikas on the green land will entertain you through hiking. Gorge is narrow as just 3 or 4 people go through at the same time. Optional horse riding is possible here in the mountain. Relax in Ger camp. Road length 170 km
Day 5: Yolin Am Ice Field, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Day 5: Drive to Ulaanbaatar We will drive to Ulaanbaatar. Have lunch on the way in Mandalgobi town. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar around 4, 5:00 PM. Road length 580 km
What's included
What to know
The Gobi desert tour is shortened to 5 days. It has longer driving days than average.
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa), Mongolia