Mongolia: 10-Day Gobi Desert Overland Expedition
ID: GYG1335254-2039180
Category:
Country: Mongolia
Duration:
10 days
Description
Embark on a 10-day overland expedition through Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Visit the Khongor Sand Dunes, Flaming Cliffs, and Vulture Valley, and stay with nomadic families.
Embark on a thrilling 10-day overland expedition through the vast expanses of Mongolia's Gobi Desert. This captivating journey takes you to the majestic Khongor Sand Dunes, the dramatic canyons of Vulture Valley, and the ancient, fossil-rich Flaming Cliffs — all while living alongside real nomadic families.
Marvel at the towering "Singing Sands" and ride camels through this iconic desert landscape. Explore where the first dinosaur eggs were ever discovered, at sunset the cliffs blaze deep orange.
Walk a sheer rock canyon where ice persists until late June, home to golden eagles and ibex. Sleep in traditional gers and share meals — authentic Mongolian hospitality, unchanged for centuries.
The Gobi records Bortle Class 1 skies — some of the darkest, most star-filled on Earth.
Highlights
- Marvel at the towering Khongor Sand Dunes and ride camels through the desert
- Explore the Flaming Cliffs, where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered
- Walk through the dramatic canyons of Vulture Valley and see golden eagles
- Stay with nomadic families in traditional gers and share authentic meals
- Gaze at the star-filled skies of the Gobi Desert, a Bortle Class 1 location
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Gobi Desert has extreme temperatures, pack accordingly.
Accommodation is in traditional gers, Tent Camping, Tourist Camp and Standard Yurt.
Be prepared for remote and rugged conditions.
INCLUDED
- 3 Hotel in Ulaanbaatar (2 nights)
- Tourist camp accommodation (3 nights)
- Nomad family ger stays (3 nights)
- English-speaking guide throughout
- All airport transfers
- All meals as listed (B, L, D)
- All entrance & national park fees
- Folk art concert & museum tickets
- Horse & camel riding
- Unlimited bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
- Travel insurance & visa fees
- Hotel extras & mini-bar
- International airfare + taxes
- Early check-in / late check-out
- Personal items (laundry, drinks)
- Optional activities (e.g. archery)
- Tips for guide & driver
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
