Gobi Desert Wonders: Discover the spectacular landscapes of the Gobi, from the dramatic Tsagaan Suvarga and Flaming Cliffs to the vast Khongor Sand Dunes and Yol Valley.
Tour Highlights
Nomadic Life & Culture: Meet local nomadic families, experience their traditional lifestyle, enjoy authentic Mongolian food, and discover camel and yak herding traditions.
History & Heritage: Explore Mongolia’s rich history at Karakorum, Erdene Zuu Monastery, ancient rock paintings, and the Chinggis Khaan National Museum.
Adventure & Wilderness: Enjoy camel riding, hiking, outdoor dining, campfire evenings, and unforgettable nights surrounded by Mongolia’s vast and peaceful wilderness.
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, City Tour
Day 02: Chinggis Khaan Statue & Terelj N’Park
Day 03: Baga Gazriin Chuluu
Day 04: White Stupa & Del Mountain rock paintings
Day 05: Yol Valley in Gobi Gurvan Saikhan N’Park
Day 06: Khongor Sand Dunes & camel riding
Day 07: Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Day 08: Ongi Steppe& Sangiin Dalai Lake
Day 09: Tsenkher Hot spring &Tuvkhun monastary
Day 10: Tsetserleg& Khorgo Terkhiin Tsagaan nuur N’Park
Day 11: Karakorum & Erdene Zuu Buddhist Monastery
Day 12: Return to Ulaanbaatar & Folklore Show
Day 13: Departure
Date & pricing
Small Group Tour Price - 2027
| Arrival | Departure | Price per person | Plan your trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Jun | 15-Jun | $2,850 | Enquire |
| 18-Jun | 28-Jun | $2,850 | Enquire |
| 30-Jun | 10-Jul | $2,850 | Enquire |
| 15-Jul | 25-Jul | $2,850 | Enquire |
| 28-Jul | 6-Aug | $2,850 | Enquire |
| 10-Aug | 20-Aug | $2,850 | Enquire |
| 23-Aug | 1-Sep | $2,850 | Enquire |
| 5-Sep | 15-Sep | $2,850 | Enquire |
| 17-Sep | 27-Sep | $2,850 | Enquire |
This is small group tour with fixed itinerary and guaranteed departures.
Prices are based on twin occupancy.
Normally 8 pax max 12 passengers in a group.
This tour package can be fully customizable to fit your travel plan for a private tour.
What's included
- English -speaking guide at all times
- 10 nights accommodation based on twin/double (hotel) and twin/double share (Tourist camp)
- All meals as listed: Breakfast -11, Lunch - 11, Dinner – 11
- All transfers/ Transport with comfortable vehicles
- All entrance fees are as mentioned in the performances
- Complementary drink water during the tour
- Visa invitation letter, if required
Not included
- Visa to Mongolia (Get in advance)
- International flights & Travels insurance
- Hotel early check-in and late check-out
- Tipping and other personal expenses
- Other services not mentioned in the itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
01Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Welcome to Ulaanbaatar, where your Steppe Elite Travel guide will meet you at Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Visit Zaisan Hill for panoramic city views and the Winter Palace of Bogd Khan before transferring to your hotel for check-in and relaxation.
Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: L, D
02Chinggis Khaan Statue – Terelj National Park
Drive to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park and visit the impressive Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex. Continue to Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Temple, with time for hiking or horseback riding amid the beautiful mountain scenery.
Accommodation: Tourist camp Meals: B, L, D
03Baga Gazriin Chuluu
Travel to Baga Gazriin Chuluu, famous for its spectacular granite formations. Explore the surrounding landscape, the Choir Monastery, and the ruins of a solitary monk’s monastery while looking for local wildlife and birds.
Accommodation: Tourist camp Meals: B, L, D
04Tsagaan Suvarga & Del Mountain
Explore Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa), a dramatic geological formation shaped by millions of years of erosion. Continue to Del Mountain to discover thousands of ancient rock paintings dating from the Bronze Age to the medieval period.
Accommodation: Tourist camp Meals: B, L, D
05Yol Valley – Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park
Visit Yol Valley (Eagle Valley) in Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park. Enjoy a scenic hike through the dramatic mountain landscape and look for birds of prey, Siberian ibex, and wild sheep.
Accommodation: Tourist camp Meals: B, L, D
06Khongor Sand Dunes & Camel Experience
Travel to the magnificent Khongor Sand Dunes and visit a local camel-breeding family to experience traditional Gobi nomadic life. Enjoy an optional camel ride, climb the “Singing Dunes,” and admire the spectacular desert sunset.
Accommodation: Tourist camp Meals: B, L, D
07Bayanzag – Flaming Cliffs
Discover Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs), famous for its spectacular red sandstone formations and dinosaur discoveries. Visit the local museum before exploring the cliffs and surrounding saxaul forest.
Accommodation: Tourist camp | Meals: B, L, D
08Ongi Steppe – Sangiin Dalai Lake
Travel across the vast Ongi Steppe and visit a local nomadic family to experience their traditional lifestyle. Continue to Sangiin Dalai Lake for birdwatching and sunset views, followed by a Mongolian barbecue and campfire under the stars.
Accommodation: Tent Meals: B, L, D
09Orkhon Valley & Orkhon Waterfall
Explore the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape and hike to the spectacular Orkhon Waterfall. Visit a yak-breeding family, taste traditional dairy products, and experience authentic Mongolian hospitality.
Accommodation: Tourist camp Meals: B, L, D
10Karakorum & Erdene Zuu Monastery
Discover Karakorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, and visit the Karakorum Museum. Continue to Erdene Zuu Buddhist Monastery, one of Mongolia’s oldest surviving Buddhist monastery complexes.
Accommodation: Tourist camp Meals: B, L, D
11Small Gobi – Ulaanbaatar & Folklore Show
Travel back to Ulaanbaatar, stopping at the Small Gobi near Burd soum to enjoy its sand dunes and steppe scenery. In the evening, enjoy a Mongolian Folklore Show featuring traditional music, dancing, contortion, and throat singing (khoomei).
Accommodation: Hotel J Meals: B, L, D
12Departure
Enjoy free time until your transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast End of Service
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INQUIRE THIS TRIPFAQ & HELP
How to book this trip?
Choose your departure date and travelers, then pay the 20% deposit through secure Bonum checkout to confirm your trip.
A deposit of 20% of the total tour price is required to book and confirm this trip.
Pay the remaining 80% in cash on arrival or online from your account. There is no balance-payment deadline.
What about the payment options?
Pay the 20% deposit through our secure Bonum checkout to confirm your booking.
Pay the remaining 80% in cash on arrival or online from your account. There is no balance-payment deadline.
What kind of accommodation for this trip?
You will stay in a good 4-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar. An upgrade is possible on request!
During the excursion in the countryside, you will stay in a Tourist Ger camp, which is a kind of hotel that serves customers with a ger (yurt) instead of a hotel room and is always located at the best viewing spot. It is the most popular accommodation type for a countryside trip in Mongolia and consists of 30–40 yurts, a restaurant and facilities. Most visitors are happy to stay in a ger, which provides an authentic taste of Mongolian culture and adventure, their most enjoyable experience in Mongolia.
What about the meals?
During your trip in Mongolia, you will be served mainly European dishes and sometimes authentic Mongolian foods. Lunch and dinner consist of 3–4 courses (soup and/or salad, main course, dessert) and bottled water.
If you require special meals due to religious or medical limitations, or vegetarian food, please inform us so that arrangements can be made in advance.
What about the transport and road conditions for this trip?
Car: A good car is an important part of your comfortable trip in Mongolia. There will be a good 4×4 car for this trip based on the number of people in your group.
Road: The asphalted roads are 40% and the unpaved roads are 60%.
During the trip, it takes approximately 2–6 hours of driving (80–280 km) from one destination to the next, depending on road and weather conditions on each driving day. This is not a nonstop drive! We can take frequent short stops along the road for photographs, toilets, stretching and meeting local nomads.
The best time to do this journey?
1st best months: June, July and August.
2nd best months: May and September.
Personal things you should bring with you
Hiking boots and sandals, waterproof jacket, raincoat, umbrella, sunglasses, hat, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen and prescription medication (if required).
Gear: Camera, binoculars, flashlight and travel lamp. Some Tourist camps do not have 24-hour electricity. It is therefore recommended to bring your own travel lamp!