Gobi Desert Mini Adventure
Mongolia
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5 Nights
4 - 12
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Tour Highlights
- Gobi Desert
- Yol Valley in Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park
- Khongor Sand Dunes & Camel Herders
- Bayanzag – Flaming Cliffs & Saxaul Forest
- Baga Gazriin Chuluu – Granite Formations in the Middle Gobi
Experience the stunning Gobi Desert in this small group holiday
Extend your holiday in Mongolia by visiting the stunning Gobi Desert on this carefully curated add-on itinerary. Explore Mongolia’s most iconic desert landscapes, including dramatic canyons, vast sand dunes, ancient fossil sites, and remote granite formations, while enjoying comfortable ger camp accommodations and meaningful cultural encounters along the way.
Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar & Journey to the Gobi Desert
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3 star hotel
Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, you will be transferred to Tsagaan Suvarga camp. You will begin your adventure with a scenic drive southward to Tsagaan Suvarga, also known as the White Stupa. These striking eroded cliffs resemble ancient ruins and reveal colorful layers of sedimentary rock formed over millions of years.
Accommodation: Tsagaan Suvarga camp
Day 2: Yol Valley in Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park
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Ger
Your day starts by discovering the stunning Yol Valley (Yoliin Am), a deep gorge located in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park. Framed by towering rock walls and often holding a ribbon of ice even in summer, this area offers incredible hiking opportunities and the chance to see wildlife such as mountain sheep, ibex, and white gazelles. Visit the local natural history museum to gain insight into the region’s unique ecosystem.
Accommodation: Gobi Oasis camp
Day 3: Khongor Sand Dunes & Camel Herders
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Ger
Today you will travel to the dramatic Khongor Sand Dunes, Mongolia’s largest dunes, stretching over 100 kilometers in length. Climb the towering dunes - some reaching 800 meters high - and listen to the famous "singing sands" as the wind sweeps across. Visit a local camel herding family, enjoy warm hospitality, and take a short camel ride.
Accommodation: Gobi Erdene camp
Day 4: Bayanzag – Flaming Cliffs & Saxaul Forest
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Head to Bayanzag today, famously known as the Flaming Cliffs, where the first nest of dinosaur eggs was discovered in 1922. Walk through the ancient saxaul forest and the red sandstone cliffs that once hosted roaming dinosaurs. This area offers both natural and paleontological wonders to immerse yourself in.
Accommodation: Mongol Gobi camp
Day 5: Baga Gazriin Chuluu – Granite Formations in the Middle Gobi
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Begin the return journey northward, stopping at Baga Gazriin Chuluu, a granite mountain formation rising from the steppe. Explore the spiritual and natural significance of this rocky landscape, which features springs, caves, and ancient petroglyphs. The perfect opportunity to dive further into this beautiful destination.
Accommodation: Erdene Ukhaa camp
Day 6: Return to Ulaanbaatar
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Breakfast
3 star hotel
Today you will head back to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the Grand Hill Hotel for the night. Day at leisure before your next adventure starts tomorrow.
Adventure Optional Extras
Single room supplement
Single rooms are available on a first come, first served basis, however, due to the nature of some of the accommodation we are using on this adventure (staying in yurts), there are 2 nights where single rooms are not possible, so the supplement price reflects this. We will charge on a pro-rata basis if a single room is not available to book for part of the trip where it would have been possible.
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Grading
To help you choose the right adventure for you, we have given each itinerary a grading that relates to the level of Walking / Trekking you will experience during the trip. This grading can be found on the Yellow map on the adventure page of the website.
All of our trips involve a level of general activity so are designed for people who are in good health, enjoy the outdoors, and have a taste for adventure and some level of fitness. As will be clear from our destinations, the climate (and altitude) may be different to that which you are used to, so please take this into consideration when choosing the most suitable holiday.
Please read our Adventure Itinerary & Essential Information for more information and don't hesitate to contact us if you would like to chat through whether you have found a suitable adventure for you.
Grade 1-3: Entry Level
You need to be in good physical health to enjoy your active holiday, but you don’t need to be an experienced hiker. These itineraries offer a mix of sightseeing and easier walking for around 2-4hrs a day, with the emphasis on sights and cultural experiences.
Walks will be well marked or on defined pathways, and often around sites of interest. The expected amount of descent/ascent will depend on the landscapes of the destination, but will not exceed 400m/day, and will often be much less. Walks are at low altitude (below 3000m).
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack with water and essentials. Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have a pair of comfortable and worn in walking shoes/boots.
Grades 4-6: Intermediate
You need to have a good level of fitness and be a regular walker for these adventures, with ideally some trekking experience. You can expect to be walking for 3-6 hours per day, not including rest stops, normally on good trail paths but with some uneven surfaces at times.
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack. You may be walking in more challenging temperatures. You will generally be walking at low altitude (below 3000m) but may walk at altitudes up to 4000m. The amount of ascent could be up to 800m in a day but will frequently be less. You may walk on consecutive days.
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable clothing for this adventure.
Grades 7-9: Challenging
You need to have a good level of fitness with previous experience of trekking. Extra training before your trip will ensure that you get the most out of your adventure. Areas will be remote and terrain uneven.
Expect to walk for 5 – 8 hours a day, not including breaks, with some very steep ascents and descents. You will be walking at altitude (over 3000m but not higher than 5000m).
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable equipment/clothing for this adventure (see the packing list for your adventure).
Please check individual itineraries for details of what you will need to be carrying with you.
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