Gobi Desert has always been a unique travel destination in Mongolia. It offers varying yet dramatic landscapes ranging from high mountains, to sand dunes, to wide plains and expansive steppes. It, too, houses some of the rare animal species such as snow leopard and Gobi bear. The discovery of dinosaur fossils in 1922 has made the desert even more exciting. The hospitality of the nomadic families in the desert is probably one of the most memorable experiences.

A twelve-day Gobi Circuit brings you into the heart of the Gobi Desert where you can feel its lively pulse.

Day 1 - Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia with airport transfer to hotel.  City sightseeing tour. 

Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Not inclusive

Day 2 - Ikh Gazarin Chuluu
Embark on an overland journey to the Gobi Desert.  Through the rugged terrain, you will be greeted with stunning landscapes and picture perfect sceneries. 

Accommodation: Ikh Gazarin Chuluu ger camp resort
Meals: Full board

Day 3 – near Mandalgovi
Ikh Gazarin Chuluu is an interesting area where unusual rock formations and granite pinnacles stick out in the middle of the dusty plains. Spend half a day exploring caves and the area before continuing journey southwards towards Mandalgovi.

Accommodation: Camping outside Mandalgovi.
Meals: Full Board

Day 4 – Yolyn Am
The dramatic and unique scenery in Yolyn Am with metres thick ice stuck in the valley all year round is one of the interesting sights in Gobi Desert. A day hike is involved to reach the valley.

Accommodation: Yolyn Am ger camp resort
Meals: Full Board

Day 5 - Bayanzag
Bayanzag houses some of the famous archeological sites where the first dinosaur fossils and eggs shell were discovered in 1921.  The beauty of the place makes an interesting visit.

Accommodation: Bayanzag ger camp resort
Meals: Full Board

Day 6 – Gurvansaikhan Mountain range
The three gorgeous ridges in the Gurvansaikhan Mountain range, which sit majestically in the desert, offer excellent trekking opportunities.  Standing 2548 metres above sea level, it is an easy yet exciting trip to the peak where the vastness of the Gobi Desert stretches further than what your naked eyes can see.  The view from the top is simply magnificent!

Accommodation: Camping in the Gurvan Saikhan mountain
Meals: Full Board

Day 7 – Khongoryn Els
Khongoryn Els are some of the largest sand dunes in Mongolia, where it stretches for 180 kilometres across the desert.  Stomping around the sand dunes with like-minded companions is truly memorable.

Accommodation: Khongoryn Els ger camp resort
Meals: Full Board

Day 8 – near Arvaikheer
A full day of travelling to cover the vast distance between southern Gobi and Kharkhorin - the ancient capital of Mongolia.

Accommodation: Camping in desert wilderness
Meals: Full Board

Day 9 - Kharkhorin
Once the ancient capital that served Chinggis Khan and his vast Mongolia Empire, Kharkhorin has now become a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike.  Visit the magnificent Erdene Zuu monastery and enjoy the majestic ancient architecture.  A four-hour horse riding experience is included.

Accommodation: Kharkhorin ger camp resort
Meals: Full Board

Day 10 and 11 - Terelj
Another long drive before arriving in Ulaanbaatar.  Transit to Terelj.  Terelj offers excellent hiking opportunities and horse riding through cooling alpine scenery.  Swimming in icy river is definitely worth a try.  Free and easy in Terelj.

Accommodation: Terelj ger camp resort
Meals: Full Board

Day 12 - Ulaanbaatar
Last minute souvenir shopping in Ulaanbaatar, checking emails, doing laundry, dining in restaurants are some of the things you can engage before heading home.  Free and easy in the capital city.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Not inclusive

Accommodation

1. Hotel: 2 nights
2. Ger camp resort: 6 to 7 nights
3. Camping: 3 to 4 nights

Meals

1. Full board in most days unless otherwise stated.
   (Please take note that late meals are often a norm in some days due to long travelling distances between ger resorts.  Do expect to have your dinner late evening!)

Paid activities

1. Horse-riding in Kharkhorin
2. Museum entrance fee in Ulaanbaatar
3. Museum entrance fee in Yolyn Am
4. Monastry entrance fee in Kharkhorin
5. National Park entrance fees (Terelj, Ikh Gazariin Chuluu, Govi Gurvan Saikhan)

Mode of transport

1. Russian van

Prices

1. Subjected to change. For prices of land tour, please email to pj@mxpadventure.com
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