Gobi desert is not flat area, which you are going to witness. Used to be ancient ocean floor, Gobi desert offers you to see mountains, rivers, cliffs, and beautiful sunrise and sunset. One of some examples why Gobi desert is so much famous is that American expedition led by Roy Chapman Andrews returned home with the first dinosaur eggs ever discovered, from Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Imagine yourself sitting at the top of flaming cliffs where the expedition discovered the first dinosaur eggs, while enjoying the sunset. Furthermore, the highlight continues to Khongoryn Els or Singing dune that lies within Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park. At Khongoryn Els, you will enjoy beautiful sand dunes, mountains, two-humped Bactrian camels, nomadic lifestyle and narrow streams, looks unlike Sahara desert.

You can enjoy this tour to some of the best destinations in the Gobi Desert on its own or in combination with trips to other destinations in Mongolia. The Gobi Desert covers one third of Mongolia’s territory. Hundreds of years ago the desert was part of the main trade route between East and West, with camel caravans crossing the vast steppes loaded with perfumes, spices, and other goods. Today the Gobi is a mixture of rare wildlife, intriguing landscapes, and nomads in constant search of grazing land for their herds. We will take you to explore the secrets of the Gobi Desert such as ice canyon, sand dunes, oases, dinosaur graveyards, and nomadic life.

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar (L/D)
Day 2. Fly to Gobi Desert, Flaming Cliffs. 100km (B/L/D)
Day 3. Khongor Sand Dunes
Day 4. Khongor Sand Dunes (B/L/D)
Day 5. Yol Valley. 210km (B/L/D)
Day 6. Fly back to Ulaanbaatar (B/L/D)
Day 7. Departure (B)

Itinerary

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia and our guide and driver will transfer you to a hotel. After lunch, we make a city tour including Sukhbaatar Square, National History Museum and then we visit Zaisan Hill War Memorial letting you to see a panoramic view of the whole city. In the evening we will watch traditional concert and have a dinner afterwards. Drive to the hotel and rest. (B/L/D)

Day 2. Fly to Gobi Desert, Flaming Cliffs. 100km 
After breakfast we will take a flight to Dalanzadgad city in South Gobi province and upon arrival we will drive to Bayanzag, known as Flaming Cliffs and explore the ‘Gobi Dinosaur Cemetery’. It is beautiful to see sunset in Gobi, which makes the cliff as flaming. Overnight in a tourist camp (B/L/D)

Day 3. Khongor Sand Dunes. 150km 
After breakfast, we will drive to Khongor Sand Dunes. Arrive at another tourist GER camp near the famous singing sand dunes. We visit local camel breeding family to learn about the traditional nomadic lifestyle and daily chores and you can try camel riding if you want. Overnight in a tourist camp (B/L/D)

Day 4. Khongor Sand Dunes.
Today we will dedicate the day for the excursion to Seruun Bulag spring and sand dunes. The sand dunes cover 925 square kilometers and are situated at an altitude of 1040 – 1840m above sea level. The dunes are 150 km long, between 3 and 20 km wide and highest peak is 195 meters. After the excursion, return to the tourist camp and rest. (B/L/D)

Day 5. Yol Valley. 210km
After breakfast, we drive to Yol Valley (Bearded Vulture Valley) and have lunch when we get tourist camp. In the afternoon drive to the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park for a hike and an opportunity to take photograph of stunning landscape, the Gobi Glacier and intriguing wildlife. Overnight in a tourist camp (B/L/D)

Day 6. Fly back to Ulaanbaatar 
We will take a flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to a hotel and free afternoon for your leisure time and shopping. Check in a hotel and rest (B/L/D)

Day 7. Departure
After breakfast in the hotel, we will transfer to the airport or train station for your international departure. (B)

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