Legendary Mongolian Gobi Tour

Transfer to the hotel. Unpack and rest in the hotel. Short city tour with Gandan Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, and Sukhbaatar Square (also known as Chingis Khaan Square). (L/D)

After breakfast drive to Baga Gazriin Chuluu in Dundgobi province. This is another granite rock formation in the middle of the steppe plains. Five km away, the highest peak 1768 meters in the area at Baga Gazriin Uul Mountain. Leisure time for rock climbing and hiking activities if time is available. /280 km 5-6 hours of driving/ (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we head to South Gobi. We will have lunch on the way near the Tsagaan Suvarga, also known as mini Grand Canyon. After enjoying the Tsagaan Suvarga we keep on the tour to Dalanzadgad and stay overnight at ger camp near the Dalanzadgad. /370 km 6-7 hours of driving/ (B/L/D)

This morning drive to South Gobi and Yol Am is known as Eagle valley in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan Mountain -this sunless canyon located in the middle of Gobi Gurvan Saikhan Mountain has a particular beauty with narrow paths broadening in places between rocks, while buzzards and eagles wheel and glide in the blue skies above. The cliffs of the canyon block the sunlight from the rivers below so that they remain frozen throughout the year. After visiting Eagle Valley we go to Bayanzag - a classic desert of rock, red sands, scrub, sun, and unbelievable emptiness has become known to the world as "Cemetery of Dinosaurs”. The red sandstone cliffs and canyons of Bayanzag are where the American paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews first discovered fossil beds of dinosaur bones and first-ever recorded dinosaur eggs in 1922 - discoveries which made world headlines. /120 km 1.30-2 hours/ (B/L/D)

Drive to Khongor Sand Dunes (195km) - the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. Dunes of Khongor is known as the « singing sands » and rise from the plain reaching a height of 80m and extending for about 180km long. The spectacular dunes are bordered by lush green vegetation supported by a small river, named Khongor. Hiking and sliding through the sand dunes. Visit camel breeding family and experience short camel riding. /170 km 4-5 hours/ (B/L/D)

After Breakfast. Transfer to Khuren Khanangiin Nuruu and Mirror Rock which is 10 m long and 3 meters high, that looks like a sparkling mirror. /200 km 5+6 hours/. (B/L/D)

After breakfast transfer to Nemegt canyon. The Nemegt locality is one of the most famous dinosaur localities in Mongolia ever since the site was discovered in 1946. It yields abundant dinosaur skeletons; however, little attention had been given to dinosaur footprints at the locality. The only Nemegt dinosaur footprint study focused on descriptions of the footprints, gave only a few taxonomic implications, and provided no comparison with other dinosaur track sites. /230 km 6-7 hours/ (B/L/D)

In the Gobi, natural miracles are countless and one of them is named Khermen Tsav, a wonderful canyon made of red mudrocks. The spectacular rocky formations of Khermen Tsav are located North the sum of Gurvantes, in the extreme Northwest of the province of Omnogovi, between Mount Sharing at North and Mount Altan at South.

The canyon stretches on 250 square kilometers (96,53 square miles) and is 200 meters (656,17 feet) deep, but between the lowest point and the highest one, there is a difference in height of 1000 meters (0,62 mile). The colors are a gradation of reds and will delight the photographers. /140 km 4-6 hours/ (B/L/D)

This morning we drive to Bayanlig soum, Bayankhongor province, which is located southern part of Mongolia. This area is well-known as Tsagaan Agui-White cave, a crystal cave that is 40 meters long and is famous in the world by its beauty and trace of ancient people who were living 700’000-800’000 years ago. Bedrock and large blocks of dolomite debris occur at depths of as much as four meters below the present surface of the cave interior. /360 km 7-8 hours/ (B/L/D)

Have breakfast in the camp and move to Orog Lake, which is the second biggest lake in the valley of Lakes. The territory is 140 km and 4.5 m depth. It flows to the Tuin Gol River.  During the bird migration, it has plenty of opportunities to see the birds. Stay overnight at a tent near the lake. /130 km 2-3 hours/ (B/L/D)

Arvaikheer is the center of the Uvurkhangai province. This province is the center of the culture of central Mongolian provinces. You have a chance to see Mongolian most famous horses’ statues near the Arvaikheer town. Stay overnight at local hotel in the town. /260 km 5-6 hours/ (B/L/D)

In the morning head to the magnificent seasonal waterfall, also called Ulaan Tsutgalan, is one of the best sights in central Mongolia. About 24m downstream from the waterfall you can climb down to the bottom of the gorge; it’s 22m deep and dotted with pine trees. /160 km 3-4 hour/ (B/L/D)

Breakfast at camp. Then we head to Tsetserleg town, which is center of Arkhangai Province. Visit local museum- Zayiin Gegeen Monastery. Tsenkher Hot Springs & Spa.  Enjoy the nature and hot spa after long drive. You can discuss options for exploring the local area with your tour guide. /190 km 4-5 hours/ (B/L/D) 

Arrive in Kharkhorin. The ancient capital city Kharkhorin was founded in 1220 in the legendary Orkhon river valley. It was from there that the Mongol Empire governed, until Khubilai khaan, the grandson of Chinggis Khaan, moved the city to Beijing. On the ruins of Kharkhorin, in 1586, was built Erdene Zuu Monastery which is surrounded by monumental walls with 108 stupas. The monastery is kept till nowadays and it is considered as one of the leading religious centers of Mongolia. Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery and the local market of art crafts and antique items. /150 km 3-4 hours/ (B/L/D)

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar after breakfast. We pass by Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes and have lunch on the way. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the hotel. /400 km 6-7 hours/ (B/L/D)

Transfer to Chingis Khaan International Airport or Train station and depart Mongolia. (B)