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The Gobi Desert in Mongolia is the world's largest repository of dinosaur fossils. The Gobi Desert is a vast, arid region of northern China and southern Mongolia. The Gobi is known for its dunes, mountains, and rare animals, including snow leopards, black-tailed deer, martens, lynx, wildcats, antelopes, and two-humped Bactrian camels. Sustainable travel
The region is significant for its late Cretaceous dinosaur fossils, the last of the three main periods of the dinosaur age, and the final phase of dinosaur evolution. There are lots of exciting things to discover in the Mongolian Gobi. That's why this tour is one of our travelers' favorites and top-rated. Enjoy every moment with us!
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TOUR OVERVIEW
The total driving distance is 1600 km
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1.
ARRIVAL DAY & CITY TOUR
Today, we will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel***.
If you want, you can rest for a while, and then we will start a city tour.
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- Mongolian National History Museum or Chinggis Khan Museum
- Chinggis Khan Square
- Gandan-Tegchlen Monastery
- Zaisan Hill memorial, from which you can see the whole city. After that, we will see the traditional Mongolian folklore concert at 6 pm and have dinner/transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar city
Destinations: 60km
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DAY 2.
DRIVE TO TSAGAAN SUVRAGA "WHITE STUPA"
This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, our guide and driver will pick you up and drive you to Tsagaan Suvarga in Dundgovi province.
It is interesting to see the sheer slope facing east, which, from a distance, seems to be the ancient city's ruins. Tsagaan Suvraga, 90 degrees straight, consists of many clay deposits in various colors.
Accommodation: Tourist camp
Destinations: 450km
Meals: (B/L/D)
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DAY 3.
DRIVE TO YOL VALLEY "VULTURE CANYON"
This morning, we will drive to Yol Valley (Vulture Canyon). It is a beautiful, deep canyon with many rocky cliffs created by many years of water erosion. Sustainable travel
After arrival at the canyon, we will take a 2-hour hike and see parts of a glacier left over from the winter months. We can visit the local Natural History Museum on our way in/out of the park, where dinosaur eggs and bones, petrified trees, and a snow leopard are displayed.
Accommodation: Tourist camp
Destinations: 180km
Meals: (B/L/D)
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DAY 4.
DRIVE TO KHONGOR SAND DUNES "SINGING DUNE"
Khongor sand dune is one of Mongolia's largest and most spectacular dunes, standing as high as 200 meters above the ground, 7-8 km wide, and 180 km long. Climbing the dunes is breathtaking, not just for the view from the top.
It surprises climbers that the dunes make a singing sound while you climb; that is why they are nicknamed the singing dunes. Sustainable travel
The sand dunes give you an extraordinary sense of comfort and infinite peace. Once we get there, we will ride a camel along the Khongor dunes. The two-humped Bactrian camels are very comfortable to ride as they walk slowly and gently. You will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them.
Accommodation: Tourist camp
Destinations: 180km
Meals: (B/L/D)
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DAY 5.
DRIVE TO BAYANZAG FLAMING CLIFFS
Today, we are going to drive to Bayanzag. Known as a Flaming Cliffs "Cradle of Dinosaurs," the first nest of dinosaur eggs ever discovered was found in 1922.The site was famous for the remains of a dinosaur that lived here 60 million years ago.
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You can walk around where dinosaurs once roamed and see saxaul trees and other classic desert vegetation.
Accommodation: Tourist camp
Destinations: 150km
Meals: (B/L/D)
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DAY 6.
DRIVE TO BAGA GAZARIIN CHULUU ROCKY FORMATION
The astonishing granitic formations of Baga Gazariin Chuluu, "stone of the little place," are located northwest of the Dundgovi province. Therefore, you can see on the rock the inscriptions written by two venerated monks who lived there in the 19th century. We will visit the ruins of an old temple dating from the 17th century. Sustainable travel
We can see a deep, narrow hole. The stagnating rainwater could treat ocular illnesses. There is a little ladle on the rock for the people to wash their eyes with the sacred water.
Accommodation: Tourist camp
Destinations: 290km
Meals: (B/L/D)
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DAY 7.
DRIVE BACK TO ULAANBAATAR CITY AND DEPARTURE
This morning, after having a hearty breakfast at the tourist camp, we will drive back to the city and arrive around noon. Then we can do some shopping if you want to. Afterward, drop you off at the international airport. End of the tour. Departure.
Thank you very much for traveling with us!
Destinations: 290 km
Meals: (B)
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MEALS
Tour meals are included as indicated in your itinerary.
In the countryside, most ger camps offer a mix of European-style dishes and traditional Mongolian meals, with an emphasis on meat-based dishes. Meat—usually beef, mutton, or chicken—is a central part of Mongolian cuisine and is commonly served for both lunch and dinner, accompanied by vegetables, salads, and soups.
Breakfast
Breakfast at ger camps typically includes:
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Tea or coffee
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Bread with butter and jam
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Eggs and sausage
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Occasionally, cookies, cheese, cereals, pancakes, or porridge
Lunch
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During the tour, we will stop at authentic local restaurants for lunch. You can choose one main dish and a fresh salad, and the portions are usually generous, giving you a genuine taste of local flavors and plenty to enjoy.
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At lunchtime, you will find coffee shops and supermarkets where you can purchase cold drinks, ice cream, specialty sweets, or a freshly brewed Americano or espresso. It is an excellent opportunity to treat yourself.
Dinner
Dinner at tourist camps generally includes:
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Salad
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A main course
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A light dessert
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Tea
Meals with Nomad Families
When staying with nomadic families, you will enjoy authentic home-cooked Mongolian meals that are often hearty and straightforward. Mongolian households do not typically prepare many dishes at once, so meals are served in a traditional, concise manner.
Dietary Needs
If you are a vegetarian or have dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance so we can make the appropriate arrangements. Vegetarian options are available at most camps, but variety can be limited in remote areas, so early notice is essential.
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