Gobi Desert & Highlands Discovery
7 days 6 nights from $910
Uncover Mongolia’s beauty on this 7-day tour: trek Yolyn Am gorge, ride camels in Khongor dunes, explore Bayanzag cliffs, and hike Tsagaan Suvarga canyons. Finish in Terelj with eagle encounters and nomadic hospitality.
Airport Meeting & Tour Departure
(or depart from Ulaanbaatar)
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Drive to Ikh Gazriin Chuluu (347 km / about 5 hours) → Camping (tent)
Day 1: Arrival
Ikh Gazriin Chuluu
A grand granite mountain range formed by massive rock formations. Known for concerts held inside its natural amphitheater and even used as a filming location for Japanese dramas.
Accommodation: Camping (tent)
Upgrade: Tent → Tourist Ger (extra $35 per person/night)
Meals: Lunch – local food / Dinner – Mongolian BBQ
Activities: Trekking at Ikh Gazriin Chuluu, BBQ party, campfire
Campfire under the quiet night sky
Tip: bring a Bluetooth speaker and music for unforgettable vibes.
Day 2: Yolyn Am
Ice gorge trekking • horse trekking
• steamed dumplings
Drive to Yolyn Am Gorge (430 km / about 6 hours) → Tourist Ger (premium)
Yolyn Am GorgeA gorge famous for its ice field that doesn’t melt even in summer, offering breathtaking scenery.
Accommodation: Premium Tourist Ger (with electricity & shower)
Meals: Breakfast – ham, bread, ramen / Lunch – local food / Dinner – steamed mutton dumplings (Khuushuur)
Activities: Horse trekking
Day 3: Sand Dunes
Camel trekking • sand sledding • stargazing
Drive to Khongor Sand Dunes (200 km / about 4 hours) → Tourist Ger (premium)
Accommodation: Premium Tourist Ger (with electricity & shower)
Meals: Breakfast – camp meal / Lunch – local food / Dinner – camp meal
Activities: Sand dune trekking, camel riding, sand sledding
Khongor Sand Dunes (Gobi Desert)
The most famous dunes in Mongolia. 180 km long, 5 km wide, and up to 300 meters high.
Visit camel doll & souvenir shop
Drive to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs) (180 km / 3–4 hours) → Tourist Ger (premium)
Day 4: Cliff Expedition
Accommodation: Premium Tourist Ger (with electricity & shower)
Meals: Breakfast – camp meal / Lunch – local food / Dinner – camp meal
Activities: Trekking around Bayanzag, visit camel doll shop
Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Red cliffs that glow like fire in the sunlight. World-famous as a dinosaur fossil excavation site.
Day 5: White Stupa
Drive to Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa) (360 km / about 6 hours) → Tourist Ger
Accommodation: Tourist Ger (with electricity & shower)
Meals: Breakfast – camp meal / Lunch – Korean food / Dinner – camp meal
Activities: Trekking around Tsagaan Suvarga
Tsagaan Suvarga
Once the seabed, this canyon is one of Mongolia’s most spectacular landscapes. A popular photo spot for its colorful layers.
Day 6: Terelj National Park
Turtle Rock • Eagle handling
• photo opportunity
Drive to Terelj National Park (570 km / about 7 hours) → Modern Ger Camp
Accommodation: Modern Ger (with electricity, private bathroom & shower)
Meals: Breakfast – camp meal / Lunch – local food / Dinner – camp meal
Activities: Visit Turtle Rock, Aryabal Temple, eagle experience
Terelj National Park
UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Mongolia’s most famous destinations, known for its unique granite rocks, rivers, forests, wildlife, and nomadic lifestyle.
Day 7: Genghis Khan Statue
Terelj National Park → Genghis Khan Statue → Ulaanbaatar (55 km / 1.5 hrs or 80 km / 2 hrs)
Meals: Breakfast – camp meal / Lunch – buffet / Dinner – buffet
Activities: Visit Genghis Khan Statue, optional city tour – department store, cashmere shop
Airport transfer available (depending on flight time; requires coordination)
Optional City Tour (Free):
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State Department Store (built in 1921)
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Cashmere fashion shop
