Gobi Desert Expedition

Tour Highlights

Accommodation

Ger camps & guesthouses

Activities

Camel trek, horseback, hiking

Group Size

Small group · avg 6–10

Guide

English-speaking local guide

Terrain

Desert, steppe, canyons

Meals

All meals included

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1Ulaanbaatar

Arrival, welcome dinner with your guide. Evening briefing and equipment check.

Day 2Dundgovi Province

Drive south into the steppe, stopping at Baga Gazriin Chuluu rock formations en route to camp.

Day 3Khongoryn Els

Reach the Singing Dunes — climb the towering sands and ride camels along the ridge at sunset.

Day 4Yol Valley

Hike the narrow glacial gorge of Yolyn Am, home to lammergeier vultures and year-round ice.

Day 5Bayanzag

Explore the Flaming Cliffs, where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered in the 1920s.

Day 6Ongi Monastery

Visit the ruins of a once-great riverside monastery and meet local herding families.

Day 7Central Steppe

Ease back toward Ulaanbaatar with a final ger camp stay under open grassland skies.

Day 8Ulaanbaatar

Morning transfer back to the capital. Farewell lunch before your onward flight.

Included

All ground transport in 4WD vehicles
7 nights in ger camps
All meals as listed in the itinerary
Certified Mongolian-English speaking guide
Camel riding (3 hours) & horse riding (2 hours)
National park entrance fees and permits

Not Included

International flights
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Personal spending & souvenirs
Alcoholic beverages
Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon)
Tips for guides and drivers

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Upcoming Departures

Select a date below to book this tour.

Start Date	Duration	Availability	Price
May 15, 20278 Days	8 Days	Available	$2,400
Jun 5, 20278 Days	8 Days	4 spots left	$2,400
Jul 10, 20278 Days	8 Days	Available	$2,400
Aug 7, 20278 Days	8 Days	Sold Out	$2,400
Sep 4, 20278 Days	8 Days	Available	$2,400

Good to Know

Before You Travel to Mongolia

Important information for international visitors. Your guide will brief you on arrival, but please read this before you book.

Visa & Passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival.
Many nationalities can enter visa-free, but rules change — check with a Mongolian embassy before booking.
Staying longer than 30 days? Register with the Immigration Agency within 7 days of arrival.

Money

The local currency is the Mongolian tögrög (MNT).
Cards are widely accepted in Ulaanbaatar; carry cash for the countryside, where ATMs are rare.
Exchange money in the city before heading out.

Weather & Packing

Hot days and cold nights — even in summer, temperatures in the Gobi and mountains can fall close to freezing.
Pack layers, a warm jacket, sun protection and sturdy walking shoes.
Weather can change quickly; your guide may adjust the day's plan for safety.

Health & Safety

Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is mandatory on all our tours.
Medical facilities outside Ulaanbaatar are limited — bring any personal medication you need.
Drink bottled or boiled water only.

On the Road

Expect long drives on unpaved roads — days can be bumpy and dusty.
Bring motion-sickness tablets if you need them.
Ger camps usually have shared bathrooms; facilities are simpler in remote areas.

Phone & Power

Buy a local SIM at the airport or in the city; signal can be weak or absent in remote areas.
Mongolia uses 220V with Type C and E plugs.
Charging at ger camps can be limited — a power bank is very useful.

Local Customs

Don't step on the threshold when entering a ger, and move around inside clockwise.
Accept food, drinks and gifts with your right hand (or both hands).
Always ask before photographing people, homes or religious sites.

Emergency Numbers in Mongolia

102

Police

103

Ambulance

101

Fire

On tour, contact your guide first — they are with you 24/7.