Adventures in the Gobi Desert

From 144 000₽ per person

Category:

Adventures and fun activities

Subcategory:

Combined tour

Description

Type: Multi-day activity
* Mongolia is located between Russia and China, a nomadic country with the lowest population density in the world. The almost complete absence of asphalt roads, the harsh climate and the small local population make this country unlike anything else. This summer we are going on a trip to Mongolia. We will travel from the capital of Buryatia to the very heart of Mongolia – the Gobi Desert. The journey will take place not only on asphalt roads, but also on "bumps" that are almost invisible to the unaccustomed eye – ruts in the endless desert. Through rare oases with yurts of local residents. Around Ulaanbaatar with its crazy traffic jams. From the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, abandoned in the endless steppe, to Buddhist monasteries and sand dunes. What awaits you: • The main sights of Mongolia • Overnight stays in the desert under the endless starry sky • Walking through sand dunes and mountain canyons • Visiting Buddhist monasteries • Guided tours of museums and cultural centers with a Russian-speaking guide • More than 3,000 kilometers on roads and off-road in a prepared minibus • Getting to know the way of life and customs of the locals Travel format: • We will travel along the roads and the desert in a prepared minibus. • All walking tours will be light. Our belongings will be in the car, which will always be waiting for us at the beginning of the route. • During our visit to the Gobi Desert, we will spend the night in Mongolian yurts. There will be an opportunity to charge phones, equipment and take a shower at the camp. • We will be accompanied by a local guide who speaks excellent Russian throughout the trip. • In Ulan-Ude, Ulan Bator and Dalanzandag, we spend the night in hotels with double occupancy. Four-person accommodation in traditional Mongolian yurts • The program includes breakfasts and lunches, except for days 1 and 11, dinners from days 5 to 9
Available languages

Russian

Group type

Group

Age restrictions

Kids are allowed

Training level

Not required

Transfer

Transfer not included

day 01
The beginning of the adventure
Type of accommodation:Hotel
Meeting of the participants at the airport of Ulan-Ude. After getting acquainted, we will move to the city and check into a hotel. With participants arriving before 10 a.m., on this day we will take an excursion to Ivolginsky Datsan, the largest Buddhist center in Buryatia. In the evening, we will return to the city and visit a local restaurant, where we will discuss the upcoming trip. The day trip is 90 km.
day 02
Crossing the border
Type of accommodation:Hotel
Early departure from the hotel. Today we will drive to Ulaanbaatar and cross the Mongolian border. The journey to the Kyakhta border crossing takes about four hours. After crossing the border, we will purchase local SIM cards and have lunch. After lunch, we will visit Aglag Butelijn Hiid Monastery, located on a hillside surrounded by a fir forest. This monastery is famous for its stone sculptures of fantastic animals and Buddhist saints. In the evening we will arrive in Ulaanbaatar and check into a hotel. The day trip is 620 km.
day 03
Ulaanbaatar
Type of accommodation:Hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, we will go on a sightseeing tour of the Mongolian capital. In the morning we will visit the largest Buddhist monastery of Ulaanbaatar - Gandantekching. In the city center, we will stop at cashmere and yak and camel wool stores. After lunch, we will visit the main square of the country, Sukhbaatar, with a seated statue of Genghis Khan, and also climb the memorial to the fallen soldiers at Khalkhin Gol. We will return to the hotel in the evening. The day trip is 40 km.
day 04
Terelj-Gorkhi National Park
Type of accommodation:Hotel
After breakfast, we will go to Terelj-Gorkhi National Park (literally Rhododendron Creek). This place is known primarily for its bizarre cliffs. We will visit Turtle Rock, Hundred Lamas Cave, Aryabala meditation Temple. Let's get acquainted with the life of the locals and visit the Mongolian yurt for the first time. After lunch, we will go to the dinosaur sculpture park and on the way back we will climb the tallest equestrian statue in the world, located near Ulaanbaatar. We will return to the hotel in the evening. The day trip is 140 km.
day 05
Karakorum
Type of accommodation:Glamping
Today we are going to the south of Mongolia, to the Gobi Desert. The goal of today is the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, Karakorum, located near the city of Kharkhorin. We will visit the amazingly well-preserved Buddhist temple of 16th century Erdeni Zuu and the nearby museum. Overnight in a guest house or yurts. The day trip is 400 km.
day 06
Ongiin hiid Monastery
Type of accommodation:Glamping
We continue to explore the Gobi Desert. Today we will go to the Dundgov region to the remains of the Ongiin Hiid monastery. This once majestic monastery, located in the Gobi Desert near the only oasis in the area, was almost completely destroyed at the beginning of the 20th century. Now the greatness of this place can be guessed due to the mass of ruins located on the hillside. In 2001, a yurt temple and a small museum were opened here, where local relics are collected. In the evening we will arrive at a campsite located in the desert, overnight in yurts. The day trip is 300 km.
day 07
Bayanzag Rocks
Type of accommodation:Glamping
Today we will go to one of the most beautiful places of the Gobi desert – Bayanzag rocks. These formations of sandstone and compressed clay of bright red color rise to a height of up to two hundred meters. The "Flaming Rocks" are known all over the world for the fact that dinosaur eggs and the remains of a bicycle therapist, known from the films Jurassic Park, were found on them for the first time. After lunch, we will arrive at the southernmost point of our trip – the Hongoryn Els sand dunes. Overnight in yurts. The day trip is 340 km.
day 08
Khorkhoryn Els Sand Dunes
Type of accommodation:Hotel
After breakfast, we will go on an excursion to the Khorkhoryn Els dunes. These sands stretch for 180 kilometers and are the largest dunes in Mongolia. Khorkhoryn Els is located on the border of the desert and oasis, which gives this place a special flavor. We will climb the highest dune, reaching 300 meters, from where you can enjoy a view of the endless desert. We will stop for lunch in the nearest small village in the middle of the desert. In the evening we will arrive in the city of Dalanzandag, overnight at the hotel. The day trip is 320 km.
day 09
Yelyn Am Gorge
Type of accommodation:Hotel
After breakfast, we will drive to Gurvan Saikhan National Park. On the territory of the southern Gobi, near the border with China, there is the Elyn Am gorge, on the steep slopes of which vultures and golden eagles nest. Due to the unusual climate and the altitude above sea level above 2000 meters, the ice in this gorge does not melt even in summer. After a guided tour of the gorge and lunch, we return to Ulaanbaatar. We will return to the capital late at night and check into a hotel. The day trip is 700 km.
day 10
Ulaanbaatar
Type of accommodation:Hotel
Rest after a long move. We will go on an excursion to the Genghis Khan Museum, opened in 2022. After the museum, you will have free time to explore the city on your own or buy souvenirs. Overnight at the hotel. The day trip is 20 km.
day 11
Return to Russia
Type of accommodation:Hotel
Early departure to Ulan-Ude. The journey will take about 10 hours. We will stop for lunch in the border town of Darkhan, where you can buy souvenirs for friends and acquaintances. In the evening we will arrive in Ulan-Ude and go to a local restaurant to celebrate our return. Overnight at a hotel in the city center. The day trip is 620 km.
day 12
Flight home
Type of accommodation:Not included
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ulan-Ude airport and farewell to the group. The day trip is 15 km.

Details

Included

airport – Ulan-Ude – airport transfer (in case of arrival and departure with the main group)

instructor support from arrival in Ulan-Ude

all movements in Mongolia are within the route

services of a local Russian-speaking tour guide

entrance tickets for guided tours within the route

hotel accommodation in Ulaanbaatar and Dalanzadgad

accommodation at camp sites or in yurts (three-four-bed accommodation)

breakfasts and lunches, except days 1 and 11, dinners from days 5 to 9

group first aid kit

Excluded

expenses related to meals, accommodation, and off-route transportation

medical insurance

Personal equipment

Recommend to bring

Clothing: Rain and wind jacket; Shirt or T-shirt with long sleeves; T-shirts (3 pieces, preferably made of synthetic materials); Hooded jacket (in case of cold nights); Fleece jacket or turtleneck sweater; Light quick-drying pants/trousers; Shorts; Socks (3 pairs minimum); Underwear underwear; Dress or sundress (optional); Sun hat (cap or buff will do)

shoes: comfortable for hiking – running shoes or light trekking boots; Replaceable shoes

travel equipment: A soft bag (trunk) – it is advisable to take instead of a suitcase; Urban backpack

important little things: A swimsuit or swimming trunks; A travel towel (any one will do, but microfiber dries faster); Personal hygiene items; Sunscreen; Sunglasses

Starting point

* Ulan-Ude Airport

Finish point

* Ulan-Ude Airport

How to get

* The meeting of the participants will take place at the airport of Ulan-Ude. Planes from major Russian cities fly here every day.

Cancellation policy

* If cancelled less than 60 days before the start of the tour, the payment will not be refunded.

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