Gobi Desert-Terelj tour

TOUR OVERVIEW

This tour offers a brilliant introduction to this extraordinarily beautiful country, covering the nation’s capital Ulaanbaatar, famous Gobi Desert and spectacular Terelj National Park and visits to Mongolian nomadic families for authentic cultural experience and interactions. 

category:

Short Tour


AVAILAble:

May 15 - September 15


Duration:

5 Days / 4 Nights


Destination:

Gobi and around Ulaanbaatar

Tour grade:

Standard


Distance:

Fly / Drive 650 kms


Highlights:

Vulture valley

Khongor sand dunes

Bayanzag

Terelj National Park

Chinggis Khaan Monument

horse and camel riding

nomadic family visit

Mongolian barbecue - Khorkhog


DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1. Flight to South Gobi – Bayanzag
L  D

FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
Ger Camp
Flaming Cliffs-Bayanzag

FACILTIES: Standard Gers: 23 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers: 0 Restaurant: 1 Sanitary: Western style hot shower &am...

We will pick you up from your accommodation and transfer to airport to take an early flight to Dalanzadgad, the provincial center of South Gobi province. The flight takes hour and a half, and the Wild&Vast tour’s team will be waiting for you at Dalanzadgad airport. Take a short city tour and drive to Bayanzag-Flaming cliffs, where American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews found cemetery of dinosaurs and the first dinosaur eggs ever discovered in the world. We will have some hiking through the cliffs and see the Gobi tree grove named “Bayanzag”. Dinner will be Mongolian barbecue Khorkhog. Stay overnight in Ger camp.

DAY 2. Camel riding
B  L  D

FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
Ger Camp
Khongor Sand Dune

FACILTIES: Standard Gers: 23 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers: 0 Restaurant: 1 Sanitary: Western style hot shower &am...

The tour will continue to Khongor, the largest sand dunes in Mongolia. After reaching the sand dunes, go hiking along the green river shore, climb sand dunes and have an hour camel riding. The two humped Bactrian camels are very comfortable to ride as they walk slowly and gently, and you will be supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them. In the evening, especially during the sunset, sand dunes change the color and it’s extremely beautiful to watch. Stay overnight in Ger camp.

DAY 3. Vulture Valley
B  L  D

Nomad home stay
Ger Camp
Eagle Valley-Yolyn Am

FACILTIES: Standard Gers: 23 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers: 0 Restaurant: 1 Sanitary: Western style hot shower &am...

Today we will drive to Vulture Valley-Yolyn am. The valley begins from Zuun Saikhan Mountain, a branch of the Gurvan Saikhan mountain system, and stretches over 10 km. It is completely shaded from the sun in some parts by high cliff walls. You will walk through the valley which is famous for the fact that there is ice present there even during the hot summer months. Stay overnight in Ger camp.

DAY 4. Flight back to Ulaanbaatar & Terelj National Park – Horse riding
B  L  D

FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
Ger Camp
Terelj National Park

FACILTIES: Standard Gers: 23 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers: 0 Restaurant: 1 Sanitary: Western style hot shower &am...

Fly back to Ulaanbaatar, have a lunch at fine Mongolian restaurant, and continue our way to Terelj National Park. Terelj is a spectacular valley with high rock formations, pine – covered mountains and grasslands carpeted with wildflowers and edelweiss. It is a landscape of transition from Siberian taiga forest to grass steppe. In spring and summer the lush meadows are carpeted with wildflowers, and the mountain pine forests and broad streams make this, one of the most beautiful areas in Mongolia. Horse riding trip to Ariyabal meditation temple. Stay overnight in Ger camp.

DAY 5. Ulaanbaatar
B  L  
Chinggis Monument

FACILTIES: Standard Gers: 23 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers: 0 Restaurant: 1 Sanitary: Western style hot shower &am...

After breakfast, we will visit to local nomadic family. Enjoy the joyful atmosphere and learn the clever nomads' way of life by taking every chance of taking part in the nomadic life activities like a nomad. Experience the milking cows, goats and sheep. After lunch, drive to Chinggis Khaan Monument. The statue in total is 40m high from surface, erected at about 10 m high foundation and surrounded by columns. Far sighted Chinggis Khaan holds a golden whip in his right hand. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar,  and you will be transferred to your accommodation. End of tour. 

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Tour price

group size
price/per person
2 pax
990$
3-5 pax
850$
6-8 pax
770$
Deposit
20% of tour price

Inclusion & Exclusion

Include

4 Nights in Tourist Ger camps

Domestic flights

4 WD Vehicle in the countryside

Airport transfers

Meals as listed (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)

Sightseeing and Entrance fees according to the itinerary

English speaking guide

Daily water supply

1 hour Camel and 1 hour Horse riding with

Support of local guide

Visa support invitation letter where applicable

not include

Accommodations in Ulaanbaatar

International airfare / train tickets+ tax

Travel insurance / Visa fees

Items for personal use

Alcoholic drinks

Gratuities & Tips for staffs

Single supplements