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The Gobi Desert, Karakorum and Beyond tour

9 Days / 8 Nights (Tour Code: PC-103)
Ulaanbaatar-Elsen Tasarkhai-Karakorum-Ongi-Bayanzag-Khongor-Yoliin Am-Tsagaan Suvarga-Ikh Gazariin Chuluu-Gun Galuut-Ulaanbaatar

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Mongolia is a land of miracles! There's no fences on this vast land, horsemen and animals roam free here! Traveling overland in safari style, you will visit the ancient capital at Karakorum, where you will visit the legendary 15th century Erdene Zuu monastery. Then you visit the vast expanses of the Gobi Desert, where a three day circuit explores the lofty sand dunes of Khongoriin Els, the glacial canyon of Yolyn Am, and the red cliffs of Bayanzag, where the world’s richest deposits of dinosaur fossils are found. Then you will visit Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve, one of the best preserved wildlife reserve in Mongolia, taking the opportunity to glimpse the rare Argali sheep and several rare bird species. Landscape and cultural sightseeing blend easily in Mongolia – you will have the chance to visit families of nomads, remote Buddhist monasteries and traditional events, and to take part in horse-riding or guided walking if you wish – there are also endless opportunities for photography. Now come and take this wonderful trip and visit the Gobi and the legendary capital Karakorum with us!

Day 1: Ulaanbaatar

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, our guide and driver will meet us at the airport and check-in at the central hotel. Take a tour of the city, including the Gandan Monastery, Museum of Mongolian National History and Genghis Monument on the Sukhbaatar Square.

Day 2: Ulaanbaatar - Elsen Tasarkhai

This morning we drive to the west toward Karakorum, break our journey in Hoyor Zagal camp in picturesque Elsen Tasarkhai. On Day 3 we make an early drive to the lost capital of Genghis Khan at Karakorum. We then visit the magnificent Erdene Zuu Monastery, where we will see a distinct mixing of the styles of Mongolian and Tibetan Buddhism.

Day 3: Elsen Tasarkhai - Karakorum

We drive to the south to Ongi monastery ruins through the Gobi steppes. Arrive and transfer to ger camp. Visit to Ongi monastery ruins, optional walking or horse riding. Great Gobi camp. On Day 5 a drive south takes us to Bayanzag, a world famous dinosaur remains site and its surrounding saxaul bush forests.

Day 4: Karakorum

Today we drive through the beautiful Gobi desertscapes, to sand dunes of Khongor Els, where we stay overnight at Khongor Camp. On Day 7 we journey to the base of the dunes, where we have the chance to climb to the top for excellent views of the Gobi, or to walk through the green oasis at the base. We visit a local camel herder’s and try camel riding.

Day 5: Karakorum - Ongi

We take a southern passage through the Gobi, driving along the dunes for more than a hundred kilometers, before branching into the Gov-Altai Mountains and the Dungenee Pass, which leads to the glacial gorge of Yolyn Am - here we journey on foot or horseback into the gorge itself. On Day 9 we start driving to the north and arrive in Tsagaan Suvarga – one of the wonders of desert steppes with ancient rock paintings.

Day 6: Ongi - Bayanzag

Continuing north, a 6 hour drive takes us to the Ikh Gazariin Chuluu Mountain, a picturesque granite mountain in the steppes. On Day 11 we will make our way through the steppes via Ulaanbaatar to amazing Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve. Gun-Galuut is located in the valley of the Kherlen River. We spend the night at lovely Steppe Nomads camp.

Day 7: Bayanzag

Gun-Galuut is a home for many endangered species. We drive or hike or ride horses to Mt.Baits to view the rare gorgeous Argali Wild mountain sheep. On the way we will see the endangered beautiful White Napped Crane, Whooper Swan and other birds. Visit a nomadic family and see their lifestyle. Optional fishing or kayaking on the river Kherlen.

Day 8: Bayanzag - Khongor

After breakfast we drive back to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel. Then we visit the Bogd Khaan’s Palace Museum – the residence of the last king of Mongolia and the Buddha Park. Lunch at restaurant. Enjoy a traditional folklore concert in the evening. Hotel overnight.