Gobi Khangai Tour


Route:
Ulan-Bator - Erdene-Zuu - Ongi Monastry - Bayanzag - Khongor-Sand_Dune - Yol-Valley - Baga-Gazriin_Chuluu - Tsagaan_Stupa - Terelj-National-Park - Chinggis-Khan-Statue - Ulan-Bator
Duration:
11 Days, 10 Nights
Region:
3
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Tour brief

This is the perfect tour that you can explore our most popular regions together (Gobi and Khanghai) within 10 days. The Gobi is the fifth largest desert in the world, sprawling across southern Mongolia and northern China. After the first fossilized dinosaur egg was found in Mongolia in the 1920s, the Gobi attracted global attention. “Gobi” in Mongolian means desert, but millions of years ago, the Gobi was a rich oasis, supporting entire ecosystems. Surprisingly, much of the Gobi is not sandy desert but bare rock, an incredible opportunity for geologists to study, whereas the Khangai region is the greenest and most lush area of the country.

The Khangai mountain range comprises most of Central and Northern Mongolia. It features multiple environmental zones, to include the steppe zone, the mountain zone, and the Siberian taiga forest. The soil here is extremely fertile, coupled with the numerous rivers and bodies of water, the ecosystems are very rich and healthy. The environment and weather make this excursion a comfortable and rewarding after Gobi tour!

Price includes
  • Accommodation (Hotel and tour camp)
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary (Breakfast and Lunch Included)
  • Snacks
  • Local transportation
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Driver
  • Tour guide
  • Entertainment tickets/ entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
Price excludes
  •   Round trip air ticket
  •   Your travel insurance (compulsory)
  •   Other personal expenses
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Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

After check in hotel, Gather at the meeting point. Visit Gandan Monastery and Sukhbaatar Square which is located in the heart of the City and the surrounding buildings: Parliament House, State Opera and Ballet Theatre, Cultural Palace, and the House of City Council. We will also visit the National Museum of Mongolian History which features Mongolian history from pre-historic times to present day. Before dinner enjoy traditional folklore concert.

Day 2: Kharkhorum monastry

We will drive to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the great Mongolian Empire. The city was founded in the Valley of the Orkhon River in 1220 and was the capital city of the Great Mongolian Empire until Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan. The nearby Erdene Zuu Monastery is the oldest surviving Buddhist monastery in Mongolia and was founded on the ruins of ancient Kharkhorin in 1586. We will visit the monastery’s magnificent exhibits which include an extraordinary collection of Buddhist paintings, special costumes for religious dances, and superb Buddhist iconography in true Mongolian and Tibetan style. Then visit Museum of Kharkhorin and monument of Mongol Empire. Overnight in ger lodge.

Day 3: Ongi monastry

We will drive to the Ongi Monastery (300 km) which is located in Saihan-Ovoo area of the Middle Gobi. In route, we will enjoy a traditional Mongolian BBQ lunch with a Nomadic family. We will visit the ruins of the Ongi Monastery which was founded in 1660 and consisted of two temple complexes on the North and South of the River Ongi. Overnight in ger lodge.

Day 4: Bayanzag Cliff

We will drive to Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs (180 km). In the early afternoon, we will arrive at the ancient red rock formation called Bayanzag; formed 60-70 million years ago. The striking red Bayanzag Cliffs contain vast collections of dinosaur fossils, eggs, and bones and are sourounded by Saxual tree forests. We will trek around the surrounding areas. Overnight in ger lodge.

Day 5: Khongor Sand Dunes

On this day we will drive to the sand dunes. We will see magnificent Khongor Sand Dunes that stretch for an extraordinary 180 km. The intense sound of wind-blown sand can be heard from long distances. This sound is so melodic that 200m high sand dunes are called "Singing Dunes". Here you will have an opportunity to ride two humped Bacterian camels referred to by locals "Living Dinosaurs". Overnight in ger lodge

Day 6: Yol Valley

We will drive to Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park, the largest national park in Mongolia. It stretches 380 km from east to west and 80 km from north to south.  We will visit the incredible Yol Valley, an unusually narrow canyon through the Zuun Saikhan Mountains where we can admire the scenery of a frozen river in the middle of the hot Gobi Desert. We will also visit the local Fauna and Flora Museum and enjoy a picnic lunch. Overnight in ger lodge.

Day 7: Baga Gazryn Chuluu

We will drive to Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park, the largest national park in Mongolia. It stretches 380 km from east to west and 80 km from north to south.  We will visit the incredible Yol Valley, an unusually narrow canyon through the Zuun Saikhan Mountains where we can admire the scenery of a frozen river in the middle of the hot Gobi Desert. We will also visit the local Fauna and Flora Museum and enjoy a picnic lunch. Overnight in ger lodge.

Day 8: White Stupa

After breakfast, drive to the tsagaan suwarga White stupa

Day 9:Terelj National Park

Early in the morning drive to Terelj National Park. Upon arrival visit Melkhii Khad (Turtle Rock) and Ariyabala Buddhist meditation temple. Optional horse riding at additional cost. Overnight in ger lodge.

Day 10: Chinggis Khan Statue

After breakfast drive to Chinggis Khan Statue, which is considered as the largest equestrian statue in the world. After lunch drive to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to your place of stay. End of service.

Day 11: Ulaanbaatar

On the last day, after taking you around the city and shopping, you will be taken to the airport and the service will end.

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