Gobi, Central tour in 12 days

• 12 days, 11 nights

  Gobi Central
• 1–4 travellers

  Private for your group
• Guide speaks

  English
• Season

  All four season
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About this tour

Tour through central and Southern Mongolia which includes the best features of the area as well as visiting nomadic families and riding camels. One of the top destination for tourists into Mongolia. During this trip one will see, experience, learn and leave priceless memory of the central and Southern Mongolia. It is a round trip that will take you through different geographical zones and allow you to visit the most remarkable sights this area has to offer.

Route, day by day

1. 1
   Day 1

   DAY. 1 Ulaanbataar – Chonjin - Baga Gazriin Chuluu

   1) Ulaanbataar – Chonjin 55 kms 1hour and half drive In the morning we will pick you up from your hotel drive to Chonjin. Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue is a 40-metre (130 A) tall, stainless steel statue of Genghis khan on horseback and the world's tallest equestrian statue. According to legend, he found a golden whip. The statue is symbolically pointed east towards his birthplace. Visitors walk to the head of the horse through its chest and neck, where they have a panoramic view. The attached museum has exhibitions show everyday utensils, belt buckles, knives, sacred animals, etc. and a second exhibition on the Great Khan period in the 13 and 14th centuries which has ancient tools, goldsmith subjects.) Activity: museum, souvenir shop, sightseeing, Chonjin to Baga Gazriin Chuluu- 6 h drive -281 kms which is a beautiful landscape with amazing rock formations. A cave filled with crystal rock formations where a Buddhist lama meditated for 20 years A fresh water spring shrine the water from which supposedly cures blindness A 17th century ruined Buddhist temple Beautiful craters, cliffs and valleys overlooking the eastern steppe. *LOCATION:* 230 km south of Ulaanbaatar, mostly on the paved roads and 37 km northwest of Delgertsogt town, Dundgobi province. Activity: to see Ruined monastery, eye spring, cave Accommodation: Ger camp. Meals: B, L, D.

2. 2
   Day 2

   DAY. 2 Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa)

   5h drive 250kms In the morning, we will drive towards to Tsagaan Suvarga. We will drive through endless steppes and wild life of the Middle Gobi province. Tsagaan Suvarga is big escarpment with 200m height and 400m. The eerie, eroded landscape was once beneath the sea and is rich in marine fossils and clam shells. Over 10 million years the wind has created this amazing structure. This area is an excellent site for hiking and taking photography of the beautiful panoramic views. Activity walking, taking photo Accommodation: Ger camp. Meals: B, L, D.

3. 3
   Day 3

   GOBI Museum of Natural History of Dalanzadgad city And Yol Valley, Three beauties of Gobi” Mt. National Park

   6h drive 416 kms Early in the morning we head to Dalanzadgad city in South Gobi Province to visit The Gobi Museum of Nature and History (History The museum was opened on 18 May 2022. Exhibitions The museum houses more than 4,000 artifacts. The collections range from traces of human civilization within the area, relics, fossils and works from various craftsmen.) Have a lunch in the town chance to shoppingThen we will go ahead to Yol valley (also called Yolyn Am & Eagle valley) situated in the “Three beauties of Gobi” Mt. National Park. This green valley is one of the main highlights in the Gobi Desert and sheltered by high cliff walls and covered with wild flowers and Gobi plants. In winter season, a narrow stream in the valley creates ice on the bottom of the valley that even lasts during the summer months. The walk through the valley is a lot of fun, about an hour walking there and an hour of walking back by walking the same route, where you climb over rocks and must jump over the small river. If this walking seems challenging, you can just walk until middle of the way or horseback through the valley. The high cliffs that flank the valley are very impressive. You may be lucky enough to spot wild sheep and goat, grazing high on the cliff walls. Activity: Visit Museum, riding horse, walking,. Accommodation: Gercamp. Meals: B, L, D.

4. 4
   Day 4

   Khongor sand dunes, the biggest sand dune in Gobi Desert

   – 180kms 5h drive Today, we will drive through the wilderness of the Gobi to the extraordinary of Khongor, which is one of the most scenic areas of the Gobi Desert. This impressive white sand dunes stretch more than 180km and highest point is around 300m known as Duut Mankhan. Upon arrival at the tourist camp near to the sand dunes, we will have lunch and time for relaxing at cozy Ger camp until Gobi hot temperature decrease. In the late afternoon, we will visit local camel herder family in their gear, and explore their unique nomadic lifestyle. Then, we will ride a camel and explore the area from the camel back. Around the area is the perfect place for camel riding. Mongolia is home to 2/3 of the two- humped Bactrian camels in the world. It is a gentle, calm and extraordinary patient animal. Afterwards, we will make a little excursion to a beautiful green oasis of Seruun Bulag near the Khongor River and sand dunes. Then, take a little drive to the highest point of sand dunes known as Singing Dune and climb up to the Duut Mankhan. When it is windy some of the dunes give a strange sound like the engines of an aero plane. From the top of the sand dunes, the view of the desert is awesome and a breathtaking view. If you want, we can see the amazing sunshine panorama of sand dunes from the top. Dinner and overnight at the Ger camp. Activity: Riding camel, climb up to the highest point of the sand dune, see green oasis Accommodation: Ger camp. Meals: B, L, D.

5. 5
   Day 5

   DAY. 5 Bayanzag (flaming cliffs)

   – 160kms 5h drive On this day, our trip will continue to Bayanzag (Flaming cliffs) which is a famous for containing exceptional dinosaur fossils in the heart of the Gobi Desert. Also, this area is well known for red tall hillocks formed as a result of wind and water erosion, which look like fire in the middle of the desert from a distance. Roy Chapman Andrews and American expedition discovered the first nests of dinosaur eggs from Bayanzag in the 1923. Their findings proved to the world that dinosaurs laid eggs We will explore around significant area, including the saxual trees and wander on the red hillocks. Occasionally the pieces of fossilized bones and eggs are still found by visitors. If you found something, don’t touch it, because of removing fossils without a permit is illegal. Activity: Watch short film, walking Accommodation: Ger camp. Meals: B, L ,D

6. 6
   Day 6

   Ongi monastery ruins

   – 160kms 4h drive we will travel through the huge open landscape called Ongi steppe, which is over 80km wide steppe in the Gobi zone and come to around lunch time at Tourist camp, which is near to the ruined monastery of Ongi Temple. This small mountainous area along the Ongi River makes a good resting place to break a trip between the two major destinations. Ongi temple was established in 1660 and once composed of 30 temples, 4 big Buddhism universities. It was destroyed by the communist purges of the 1930s and is being restored by a number of monks. Nowadays that one temple serves as a small museum. When you reach Ger camp, you will have lunch and explore ruins of the monastery. The views of the ruins, river, Ger camps and the surrounding area are very impressive, you can see from any of the nearby hills. If you want, you can have pleasant massage and sauna at the camp. Rest of the day is yours to relax on your own. Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: B, L, D.

7. 7
   Day 7

   ,8 Orkhon Valley real Mongolian nomads

   Today- we will travel to across vast grassy plains, interspersed with basalt rocks and meandered rivers. Our slow progress on the damaged track leaves us plenty of time to observe the different scenes of nomadic life. Orkhon Valley recognized as a “Cultural Landscape” of the UNESCO World Heritage in 2004. Orkhon waterfall was formed by volcanic eruption and earthquakes some 20000 years ago. The Waterfall cascades down from a height 27 meters. The national park is located in a high mountains area comprising alpine meadows and forests of conifers (Siberian pines and Siberian larches). In the North of the protected area, we can see entire valleys strewn with volcanic stones. The peaks of the mountains are arid. We will stay with a real Mongolian nomadic family and to introduce you in our culture, we have a several activities in here such as bringing yaks by horse and milking... We are pretty sure here is your most favorite place with unique culture Accommodation:Nomad family Meals: B, L, D.

8. 8
   Day 8

   Tsenkher Hot springs and Hot spa

   The Tsenkher Hot Spring is the second hottest spring of Mongolia after Shargaljuut spring. Heat of the water reaches 86 celsius degree. It is an alkaline spring that contains hydrosulfuric acid and silica union and used for medical treatment. Tsenkher Hot Spring is good for treating rheumatism, neuralgia, muscular pain and arthalgia and help improving digestive system, restoring immunity after surgery and recharging yourself. Drinking the water for a small dose or bathing for a specific amount of time are the ways of treatment. Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: B, L, D.

9. 9
   Day 9

   Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur Lake

   The place also called "White Lake", is nestled in the mountains of Khangai to 2,060 m. It measures 16 km wide and 20 km long, and its waters are of exceptional purity. It is the heart of a protected area for its biodiversity, as diverse ecosystems cohabit: taiga (boreal forest), mountain steppe and wetlands supporting a rich fauna. East of Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur Lake is the extinct crater of the Khorgo volcano, which is responsible for the birth of the lake as the lava blocked the flow of a river, creating a natural dam. The Khorgo volcano is located at an altitude of 2200 meters, its slopes are covered with basalt and its crater forms an almost perfect cone of 200 meters in diameter and 100 meters deep. Its last eruption was 8000 years ago, it was the last active volcano in Mongolia Accommodation: Ger camp. Meals: B, L, D.

10. 10
    Day 10

    Karakorum & Erdene Zuu Buddhist Monastery

    In the morning, head to Kharkhorin, a small village, and one of the country’s major tourist destinations. Historically known as Karakorum, which was an ancient capital of Mongolia Empire founded by Genghis Khan in 1220. Also, Karakorum was one of the most important cities in the history of the Silk Road. After lunch, we will visit the museum of Karakorum and learn more about the beautiful ancient Karakorum city and Genghis Khan. Continue to visit the magnificent and the oldest Buddhist Monastery complex of Erdenezuu, built in the 16th century, with 108 buddhis stupas. Here you can see interesting listen to monk chanting Buddhist sutras Accommodation: Hostel*. Meals: B, L, D.

11. 11
    Day 11

    12 Day Go back to Ulaanbaatar

    Today we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar. 456 km far away from Urantogoo. its depends on the trafic jam but we believe that we will arrive to your hotel by 7 to 8. Accomodation: Meals: B, L,

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Ulaanbaatar, Central. The exact spot and directions are shared once Mongolia-Guide.com confirms your booking.

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