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Epic Gobi Escape: Camel Safari, Sand Dunes & Nomadic Culture
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 14d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Immerse yourself in the nomadic culture of Mongolia on a guided tour
- Watch Przewalski’s horses gallop freely across the grassy plains
- Climb the singing dunes of the Gobi Desert and hear the wind's melody
- Learn how to milk livestock with a nomadic family in the countryside
- Set out on hiking, horseback, or camel-riding adventures in the desert
Activity location
- Mongolia
- Daaga Yarimiil Hiid, Töv, Mongolia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Mongolia
- Daaga Yarimiil Hiid, Töv, Mongolia
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Epic Gobi Escape: Camel Safari, Sand Dunes & Nomadic Culture
- 14d
Activity duration is 14 days 14d - English
What's included, what's not
Inclusions Airport transferInclusions Accommodation for the entire tour, in hotels – with local families – guest yurtsInclusions Transport according to the programme in a private vehicleInclusions FuelInclusions English-speaking guide for the visits mentioned in the programmeInclusions All activities mentioned in the programme, including entrance fees to tourist sitesInclusions Meals mentioned in the programmeInclusions Bottled water during guided visits (2 x 500ml per traveller per day)Exclusions International flights from your homeExclusions Visa fees, to be paid directly at customs at the airport (See VISA)Exclusions Bank fees related to paymentExclusions Personal insuranceExclusions Personal drinks during meals: beer, Coca-Cola, fruit juice, etc.Exclusions Other meals not mentioned in the programmeExclusions SIM card and mobile plansExclusions Tips, personal expenses, and other services
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
- Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with mobility impairments
What you can expect
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Ulaanbaatar
Airport pick-up and transfer (30–60 minutes)
Hotel check-in (1–2 hours)
City orientation and optional walk (2–3 hours)
Overnight at a hotel
Day 2 – Ulaanbaatar → Baga Gazriin Chuluu
Drive to Middle Gobi (5–6 hours)
Lunch at tourist camp
Hiking and exploration of granite formations (2–3 hours)
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 3 – Tsagaan Suvarga
Drive to Tsagaan Suvarga cliffs (4–5 hours)
Explore limestone formations and viewpoints (1–2 hours)
Short walking activities and photography
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 4 – Yol Valley (Gurvan Saikhan National Park)
Drive to Yol Valley (5–6 hours)
Visit local museum (30–45 minutes)
Hiking in the valley (2–3 hours)
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 5 – Khongor Sand Dunes
Drive to Khongor dunes (4–5 hours)
Walk and climb sand dunes (1–2 hours)
Camel riding experience (1–2 hours)
Sunset viewing
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 6 – Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Drive to Bayanzag (3–4 hours)
Visit dinosaur fossil site and cliffs (1–2 hours)
Short hikes and exploration
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 7 – Ongi Monastery
Drive to Ongi monastery ruins (4–5 hours)
Walking tour of historical site (1–2 hours)
Cultural interaction with locals
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 8 – Orkhon Valley
Drive to Orkhon Valley (5–6 hours)
Visit nomadic family
Optional horse riding (1–2 hours)
Overnight in a tourist camp or with a nomadic family
Day 9 – Orkhon Valley (Exploration Day)
Hiking to waterfalls and valley landscapes (3–5 hours)
Cultural experience with nomads
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 10 – Kharkhorin (Ancient Capital)
Drive to Kharkhorin (3–4 hours)
Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery (1–2 hours)
Visit local museum (optional)
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 11 – Elsen Tasarkhai (Semi-Gobi)
Drive to Elsen Tasarkhai (4–5 hours)
Camel riding or walking in sand dunes (1–2 hours)
Visit nomadic family
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 12 – Khustai National Park
Drive to Khustai (3–4 hours)
Wildlife observation (Przewalski horses) (2–3 hours)
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 13 – Return to Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar (2–3 hours)
Free time (2–4 hours)
Optional cultural show (1–1.5 hours)
Overnight at a hotel
Day 14 – Departure
Transfer to airport (30–60 minutes)
International departure
Accommodation
Nights 1, 13: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Nights 2–12: Tourist camps (ger camps) and occasional stay with nomadic families
Accommodation during the journey is primarily in tourist camps, providing a comfortable and authentic experience of Mongolian nomadic lifestyle.Customization
The itinerary can be customised upon request, including:
Adjusting travel pace and destinations
Adding or reducing desert or cultural experiences
Arranging private tours
Upgrading accommodation and services
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Mongolia
- Daaga Yarimiil Hiid, Töv, Mongolia
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Mongolia
- Daaga Yarimiil Hiid, Töv, Mongolia