Discover the Gobi - 8 days

FROM USD $3,399

The Gobi desert is a treasure chest of fossilised dinosaur bones and eggs. It is a land of steppe, mountains and the second biggest desert in the world. Enjoy horse-riding, camel riding, desert, sand dunes and museums on this exploration of a fascinating region.

Day 1: Ulaan Baatar

Arrival in Ulaan Baatar and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a city orientation tour and visit the Natural History Museum. In the evening, experience a Mongolian folklore and dance show, followed by dinner. Overnight - Ulaan Baatar (D)

Day 2: Terelj National Park

After breakfast visit Gandan monastery and Migjid Janraisag temple. After this, head out to Terelj National Park, a pristine nature reserve, full of ger camps and unusual rock formations. There's lunch at a Ger Camp, after which go to Turtle Rock and later have the opportunity to go horse riding. Late afternoon, drive back to Ulaan Baatar and have dinner this evening. Overnight - Ulaan Bataar (B, L, D)

A wooden Mongolian hut in the Gobi Desert

Day 3: Fly to Gobi

Ulaan Baatar - Gobi. Transfer to the airport and flight to Gobi (1.20 hrs). Transfer to the tourist camp and have an introduction to the surrounding area. Overnight - Ger camp (B, L, D)

Day 4: Canyon of Yolyn Am

Today you will discover the tribune of nomads. You travel to Canyon of Yolyn Am - canyon of a river (Valley of Eagle). The trip today includes a visit the Nature museum and a camel breeding family. You have the chance to go Camel riding, before driving back to the Ger camp. Overnight - Ger camp (B, L, D)

Day 5: Flaming Cliffs and Saksaul forest

Excursion to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs) where it's possible to see the Saksaul forest in the desert, where complete dinosaur skeletons and fossilised eggs are still being found and also visit the Moltsog Els - the spectacular sand dunes. Overnight - Ger camp (B, L, D)

A group camel riding through the Gobi Desert in Mongolia

Day 6: Life aboard the train

Gobi - Ulaan Baatar. Transfer to Dalanzadgad to the airport and fly back to Ulaan Baatar. Upon arrival we transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free. Overnight - Ulaan Baatar (B, L, D)

Day 7: Bogd Khaan Winter Palace

Visit Bogd Khaan Winter Palace and the National History museum. Afterwards, time at leisure or pick up some souvenirs. Overnight - homestay (B, L, D)

Day 8: Ulaan Baatar

Transfer to airport or train station after breakfast. (B)

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FROM USD $3,399

Prices & Departure Dates

Prices shown are ‘per person’, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. The single supplement price needs to be added to the twin/double price if single rooms are required. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply

Prices are indicative and will vary depending on your chosen hotels, room availability as well as time of travel. Please bear this in mind if comparing prices as we always aim to deliver exceptional value.

Please note that discounts will apply if there are more 4 our more people in your travelling party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.



Date	Price/Person	Single Supp.
Discover the Gobi - 8 days	USD $3,399	USD $1,599

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Adrenalin Rush

A group in Morocco setting off on a camel trek to a Bedouin camp in the Sahara

Camel Treks

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Two girls on a horse ride along the coast in Dahab at sunrise

Horse Riding

Trot, canter or gallop along the coast at sunrise in Egypt, through the towering Todra Gorge in Morocco, up to the narrow Siq in Petra or through the breathtaking wilderness and grassy steppe in Mongolia.

The Great Outdoors

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Desertscapes

Experience breathtaking sunsets, incredible starry skies and the vast, beautiful landscapes of some of the world's most spectacular deserts. See the incredible limestone formations of the White Desert in Egypt, camel trek across the endless rolling sand dunes of the Sahara or India's great Thar Desert and climb Dune 45 in Namibia.

Highlights & Inclusions

Below is a list of key highlights and what is included on this tour. Further, where appropriate, we have listed the items that are not included in the tour price.

Trip Highlights

Ulaan Baatar - provincial capital city of Mongolia on the banks of the Tuul River
Canyon of Yolin Am and Nomad family
Sandunes of Moltsog Els

Terelj National Park - stunning Alpine like natural beauty
Bayanzag - Flaming Cliffs

What's Included

Arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 8
7 Breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Natural History Museum Ulaan Baatar
Terelj National Park
Canyon of Yolin Am, Nature Museum, Camel Breeding facility
Bogd Khaan Winter Palace and National History Museum.

4 nights hotel, 3 nights tourist Ger camps
City tour of Ulaan Baatar
Gandan Monastery and Migjid Janraisag Temple
Economy class flights - Ulaan Baatar to Gobi and Dalanzadgad to Ulaan Baatar
Bayanzag excursion, Moltsog Els
English speaking guide

What's Not Included

Flights and visas
Entrance Fees: included

Laundry, drinks and items of a personal nature