Our camel trekking tour takes you to the vast Gobi Desert of Mongolia, located in the South Gobi province. The Gobi is the perfect place to experience the fun of camel riding. You’ll explore open desert landscapes and relax under a sky filled with millions of stars, surrounded by true silence. Visits to nomadic families will give you insight into their unique culture and lifestyle, offering a chance for personal reflection.
Upon arrival at Chinggis Khaan Airport in Ulaanbaatar, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, you will explore Ulaanbaatar, starting with an impressive performance of traditional music and dance at 6 PM. The captivating sounds of huumii (throat singing) and the cherished two-string horse-headed fiddle, or morin khuur, will create lasting memories. A welcome dinner at one of the city's finest restaurants will follow.
We will drive through the Mongolian countryside to the beautiful region of Baga Gazryn Chuluu, known for its massive granite formations in the middle of the sandy plain. We will explore the area by driving and hiking, visit the picturesque ruins of a small monastery, and experience Mongolia's untouched nature. Overnight stay will be at a tourist ger camp.
Our next stop in the Middle Gobi Province will be the White Stupa, a limestone formation approximately 30 meters tall and 100 meters long, shaped by wind and water erosion over thousands of years. From a distance, it resembles the ruins of an ancient city. At dawn, it offers a magnificent view with rainbow colors. We will also visit a cave known for its unique horizontal and vertical formations. Overnight stay will be at a tourist ger camp.
We will visit Gurvan Saikhan National Park in the South Gobi. At the entrance, we will explore a small Natural History Museum to learn about the park's flora and fauna and view some dinosaur bones and eggs found in the region. We will then drive to the parking area and embark on a pleasant hike through Yolyn Am (Lammergeyer Valley), leading to a gorge that holds ice for most of the year. This valley is renowned for its breathtaking beauty and the surprising sight of thick ice amid the Gobi desert. Overnight stay will be at a tourist ger camp.
In the early 1920s, an American expedition led by Roy Chapman Andrews in search of ancient human remains accidentally discovered dinosaur fossils and eggs at Bayanzag, a site known locally for its saxaul trees. The western world recognizes this area, known as the Flaming Cliffs, for its abundant dinosaur remains. Even today, white fossilized bones are still found.
We will continue west to the extraordinary sand dunes of Khongoryn Els, one of the most scenic areas in the province. In the evening, we will climb the Singing Dune, one of the highest dunes, to enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and slide down using a plastic bag if you have one. The shifting sand creates a distinct sound, similar to an airplane, which is why this dune is called the "Singing Dune" or "Sounding Dune." Overnight stay will be at a tourist ger camp.
We will stay another day at the Sand Dunes to explore this magnificent place on camelback. Mongolia is home to two-thirds of the world’s two-humped Bactrian camels. These gentle, calm, and extraordinarily patient animals can go without water for up to a month. The Khongor Sand Dunes are an ideal location for camel riding. Riding a Bactrian camel is more comfortable than a Dromedary camel, which is found in the Sahara, India, and the Middle East. The two humps provide support from both sides, and the gentle pace is so relaxing you might even feel like falling asleep—though you won’t want to, as the surrounding views are spectacular. Overnight stay at a tourist ger camp.
Drive to Ongi Temple for sightseeing. Ongi Temple, or Ongiin Khiid, is a significant historical and spiritual site located in the Saikhan-Ovoo district of Dundgobi Province, Mongolia. It sits along the banks of the Ongi River, nestled within the Gobi Desert's stark yet beautiful landscape. Visit a nomadic family to explore their culture. Overnight stay at the site. (BLD)
Early morning drive to Karakorum, the historic capital of the Mongol Empire. Kharkhorin was Mongolia’s capital for 140 years and the Mongol Empire’s capital for 32 years. Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, built in 1586 on the site where Kharkhorin once stood. The monastery covers 400 square meters and is surrounded by a stone wall with 108 stupas. Stone columns, blocks, and sculptures excavated from the city ruins were used in the construction of this monastery, which began in the 16th century and continued until the 19th century. Overnight stay at a tourist ger camp.
Today, we will drive through Arkhangai Province, known as the "Switzerland of Mongolia" for its stunning landscapes, including mountains, cliffs, rapid rivers, and tranquil lakes. We will visit a hot spring with a temperature of 86.5°C, rich in minerals beneficial for treating injuries, wounds, radiculitis, fatigue, and depression, which locals and visitors use with great respect.
Relax in the bath under the starry sky, and visit a nomadic family to observe their way of life and the process of making dairy products. Taste airag (mare's milk), milk-based vodka, and experience horse riding. Overnight stay will be at a tourist ger camp.
We will return to Ulaanbaatar and visit a souvenir house. This tour is optional. Overnight at the hotel after the farewell dinner.
We will go back to UB and visit a souvenir house. Overnight at hotel after a Farewell dinner.
