Day 1. Ulaanbaatar
Upon arrival at the Chinggis Khan international airport in Mongolia, you will meet Visit Mongolia crew and
located downtown Ulaanbaatar. After freshening up from your flight, we start our first day around Ulaanbaatar starting from
Gandan Monastery, the largest and most important monastery of Mongolia with 500 monks. From here we will go to the National History Museum which tells the rich history of Mongolia. The heart of Ulaanbaatar, Chinggis Square, is just a short walk away. Here we will see the Parliament House, National Opera and City Hall. Afterwards, we will visit Zaisan Hill, which offers great views of the city. In the evening, you will attend a performance of traditional dancing and khoomii (Mongolian throat singing). Overnight in hotel. (L,D)
Upon arrival at the Chinggis Khan international airport in Mongolia, you will meet Visit Mongolia crew and
Day 2. Baga Gazriin Chuluu (Earth stone)
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 250 km, 5-6 hours.
Travel to Baga Gazriin Chuluu (Earth stone) little mountain of Middle Gobi. Excursion to Earth stone, a sacred rocky mountain, 1760m above sea level, and is famous for its unique rock formation and beautiful natural environment. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 250 km, 5-6 hours.
Travel to Baga Gazriin Chuluu (Earth stone) little mountain of Middle Gobi. Excursion to Earth stone, a sacred rocky mountain, 1760m above sea level, and is famous for its unique rock formation and beautiful natural environment. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 3. South Gobi
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 400 km, 8-9 hours.
Continue driving towards the South Gobi. Arrive at Gobi tourist camp in the South Gobi in the evening. Prepare for camel trekking. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 400 km, 8-9 hours.
Continue driving towards the South Gobi. Arrive at Gobi tourist camp in the South Gobi in the evening. Prepare for camel trekking. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 4. Camel trek to Eagle valley
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 40 km.
Travel to Yolyn Am, or ‘Eagle Valley', located in the foothills of the Altai Mountains. The valley’s remnant streams create ice formations which you may find in the mouth of the valley as late as July. The mountains surrounding the valley also provide habitat for Argali wild sheep (one of the last wild great horned sheep) and ibex, which may be spotted in the early morning as they walk along the mountain ridges. Visit Gobi museum and trekking through the valley. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 40 km.
Travel to Yolyn Am, or ‘Eagle Valley', located in the foothills of the Altai Mountains. The valley’s remnant streams create ice formations which you may find in the mouth of the valley as late as July. The mountains surrounding the valley also provide habitat for Argali wild sheep (one of the last wild great horned sheep) and ibex, which may be spotted in the early morning as they walk along the mountain ridges. Visit Gobi museum and trekking through the valley. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 5. Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 180 km, 4-5 hours
Travel to Khongoriin Els Sand Dunes, Mongolia’s largest sand dunes- reaching a height of 800 meters in some highest areas and known as the “Singing Dunes”. Evening visit to a camel-breeder's family with a chance to go camel riding. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 180 km, 4-5 hours
Travel to Khongoriin Els Sand Dunes, Mongolia’s largest sand dunes- reaching a height of 800 meters in some highest areas and known as the “Singing Dunes”. Evening visit to a camel-breeder's family with a chance to go camel riding. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 6-7. Camel trekking & Visit a nomad family
The two-humped Bactrian camels are very comfortable to ride as they walk slowly and gently, and you will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them. Our camel man will lead you safely through the Khongor sand dune. Visit a camel nomad family. Overnight in tent. (B, L, D)
The two-humped Bactrian camels are very comfortable to ride as they walk slowly and gently, and you will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them. Our camel man will lead you safely through the Khongor sand dune. Visit a camel nomad family. Overnight in tent. (B, L, D)
Day 8. Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 170 km, 4-5 hours.
Travel to Bayan Zag, more commonly known as the legendary “Flaming Cliffs”. Through the journey we will see arid steppe landscape with many camel herds and herding families. Bayanzag is a red rock creation, formed 60-70 million years ago, made famous by an American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews's discovery there of complete dinosaur skeletons and eggs in 1920s. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 170 km, 4-5 hours.
Travel to Bayan Zag, more commonly known as the legendary “Flaming Cliffs”. Through the journey we will see arid steppe landscape with many camel herds and herding families. Bayanzag is a red rock creation, formed 60-70 million years ago, made famous by an American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews's discovery there of complete dinosaur skeletons and eggs in 1920s. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 9. Ulaanbaatar
Flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Shopping for souvenirs and cashmere is optional. Farewell dinner. Overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)
Flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Shopping for souvenirs and cashmere is optional. Farewell dinner. Overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 10. Departure
After breakfast, transfer to departure (B)
After breakfast, transfer to departure (B)
