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6 Days Color of Gobi Desert

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Duration

6 days

Group Size

1 to 15 people

Ages

14 - 65 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

General description Central Asian Expedition led by American researcher and explorer Roy Chapman Andrews brought home the first ever recorded dinosaur eggs found from Desert of Mongolia. Imagine yourself eye witnessing the great Flaming Cliffs where all the fossils and eggs were discovered while enjoying the dusk. Wonders of Gobi will continue with long stretches of Khongor sand dunes which lie within Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park. At Khongor or Singing dunes you will relish fine grains of sand, mountains, two-humped Bactrian camels, lifestyle of Gobi nomads, narrow streams which would look unlike any desert.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

Mongolian vision tours Guesthouse - Time zone: Asia/Ulaanbaatar

What's included

Camel ride

Lunch: 6

• Park entrance fees

Dinner: 5

Breakfast: 5

• In the countryside all lodging will be in ger camps / nomadic family’s Ger / tents

• Transfers upon arrival and departure

Other

Other

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: The granite formations of Baga Gazriin Chuluu

Ulaanbaatar – Baga Gazriin Chuluu 250km • Visit one of the few rocky mountains of Gobi, Baga Gazriin Chuluu where you will find gorgeous looking granite rock formations shaped in different forms eroded by wind and other violent elements of Gobi. During mid 18th century some high ranked and locally respected Buddhist monks lived in the area, as evidence of their existence we will see some temple ruins and inscriptions on the rock. According to some historical sources, Chinggis Khaan also had lived here. It’s a great location for some pleasant hike.

• Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger

Lunch: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/

Dinner: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/

Day 2: The great white stupa in the desert

Baga Gazriin Chuluu – White stupa 220km • Today we will be driving thru vast and empty rocky desert and semi-arid steppe to reach out White Stupa. Mongolians always have admired and honored this unique natural formation of 30ms height, abrupt, stupa shaped slopes as White Stupa. The place definitely will remind travelers some lunar landscape with its mystery of fossils hidden underneath and stunning color combinations. The area deemed to be bottom an ancient ocean.

• Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger

Breakfast:

Lunch: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/

Dinner: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/

Day 3: Three beautiful mountains- Gobi Gurvan Saikhan

White stupa – Yoliin am 225km • Today we will reach Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park which covers some chain of mountain ranges as the southern end of the Gobi-Altai Mountain range. Gurvan Saikhan literally meaning “Three Beauties” referred to the highest three peaks of the range which is almost over 2800ms. • Hiking in the Yoliin Am or Bearded Vulture’s canyon. Regarding the snowfall and shade in the canyon, oftentimes there formed a high layer of ice cover which sometimes will stay till mid July. During our walk, we may either walk on top or bottom, or just see the parts of this ice. The canyon is surrounded with steep Rocky Mountains creating some shade which is pleasant to hike thru during hot days of Gobi desert. During out hike, you may notice some rodents such as pica and ground squirrel along with colorful wild flowers and plants. Although mountains are the home for wildlife like ibex, mountain goat and argali, the wild sheep, spotting these animals will purely depend on fortune. • Continue driving towards to Dungenee canyon where we can start another beautiful hike along the stream in the canyon.

• Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger / tent

Breakfast:

Lunch: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/

Dinner: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/

Day 4: Khongor sand dunes

Gobi Gurvan Saikhan - Khongor sand dunes 180km • Continue driving to west of the park to Khongor sand dunes which are known as the highest and biggest dunes in the country. • Stop at Khongoriin Els or Khongor sand dunes. These are the most astonishing dunes of Mongolia with extension of over 180kms length and around 3-15kms width and average height is 80ms. The highest dune is 200ms and from the top these dunes you will capture amazing view of Gobi with the most beautiful sunrise and sunset. When you climb the dunes they shift and cause a sound of vibration which very much resembles to the sound of an airplane hence it’s also called Singing Dunes. • When you are in Gobi, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to get on the Bactrian Camels. It’s obviously is one of the remarkable experiences to trek on the camels along the dunes, on the green lush down the foot of the dunes. Our camel riding will last until we reach a small oasis where there are some Gobi bushes and shrubs. Camels are great lovers of Saxaul shrubs and it’s considered as the most precious wood in the desert for its outstanding survival and growth on desert soil. You will surely enjoy the pristine nature and high mountains during the ride.

• Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger/

Breakfast:

Lunch: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/

Dinner: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/

Day 5: The flaming cliffs of Bayanzag

Khongor sand dunes– Bayanzag 150km • Arrive at the cliffs of Bayanzag, most commonly known as “Flaming Cliffs” for its bister red color which is the cradle of dinosaurs. A Saxaul forest not far from the cliffs and cliffs themselves are true evidences of the time when Earth was still inhabited by massive creatures-the dinosaurs. American explorer Roy Andrews Chapman was the first to reveal dinosaur fossils and eggs in 1922 from Bayanzag and other neighboring localities which are today displayed in Mongolian dinosaur museums in Ulaanbaatar and other museums around the world.

• Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger

Breakfast:

Lunch: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/

Dinner: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/

Day 6: Back to Ulaanbaatar

• Return to Ulaanbaatar. On the way you see the herds of horses crossing the roads, smokes of gers fading away and never ending hills and steppe. Arrive in town, transfer to your accommodation. • If time allows you can do some short city orientation and shopping with our guide

Breakfast:

Lunch: We would prepare everything /vegan, vegetarian and meat/

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (14 - 65 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

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