Sand dunes & camels
Khongoryn Els, Mongolia’s largest dunes
- Towering Khongoryn Els sand dunes
- Camel ride at the dunes
Why this trip
Tour Highlights
Gobi landscapes
Granite, gorges and cliffs
- Baga Gazariin Chuluu granite formations
- Yoliin Am Gorge
- Dramatic ice-filled valley (seasonal)
- Bayanzag “Flaming Cliffs”
- Tsagaan Suvarga: giant limestone cliffs
Nomadic life
Stay with nomadic families
- 17th-century stone temple ruins
- Stay with local nomadic families
DAY1Drive to Baga Gazariin Chuluu
After a pickup from your Ulaanbaatar hotel, drive for a full day to Baga Gazariin Chuluu. Visit its 1,768 m granite rock formations and lunar-like landscapes, explore old stone temple ruins linked to the 17th century, and see mineral-rich rock formations, crystal areas and natural springs.
Stay: Guest-house ger run by a nomadic family
DAY2Visit Yoliin Am Gorge
Drive to Yoliin Am in Gobi Desert National Park, a strictly protected area of dramatic rocky mountains. Walk 3 km through the narrow gorge and back the same way; ice often stays in the valley until mid-July.
Stay: Guest-house ger run by a nomadic family
DAY3Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes
Drive 195 km to the Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, Mongolia’s largest and most impressive. Visit a cold-water spring and small ponds at the base of the dunes, and enjoy a one-hour camel ride across the sand.
Stay: Guest-house ger run by a nomadic family
DAY4Flaming Cliffs & Tsagaan Suvarga
Drive to Bayanzag, the “Flaming Cliffs”, famous for dinosaur fossils and saxaul forests. After lunch, continue to Tsagaan Suvarga in Ulziit village, a stunning limestone cliff face 30 m high and 100 m wide, sculpted by the wind over thousands of years.
Stay: Guest-house ger run by a nomadic family
DAY5Drive Back to Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar, where the tour ends.
Route map
Tour Map: Ulaanbaatar to the Gobi and Back
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Private Tours
Private Tour on Your Dates
No group tours are scheduled for this tour. Contact us with your travel dates to plan your private tour.
Tour essentials
- Priced for 2 people: the price is per person, assuming 2 people travel together
- Travelling solo or in a bigger group? Contact us for your price.
- 4x4 Land Cruiser with driver and fuel included
- Meeting point: your Ulaanbaatar hotel or the airport
One price, no surprises
What's Included & Not Included
Included
Transport
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Ulaanbaatar
- 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Driver
- Fuel
Accommodation
- All accommodation during the tour
- All camping & cooking equipment
- Other necessary items
Meals
- All meals
- Vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free meals available
Support team
- English-speaking guide
- Cook
- Logistics team
Permits & activity fees
- All entertainment & event fees
- Camel ride fees
- Horses and wrangler fees
- Border area permits
- National park taxes
- Other administrative costs
Not included
- Accommodation in Ulaanbaatar
- International flights
Questions
FAQs
Tour Experiences
I've never ridden a horse. Can I ride in Mongolia?
Yes. We choose horses to suit your experience and no prior riding is needed. If you've never ridden, our wrangler will lead your horse. Many guests ride for the first time with us and love the open steppe.
Price & Dates
Are there any additional costs?
No. There are no extra costs: everything in the itinerary is covered, including meals, transport and entertainment fees.
When can I travel?
There are no fixed group departures for this tour. Contact us with your travel dates and we will plan your private tour.
Can I travel solo?
Yes. Private tours run for solo travellers too. The price shown is per person, assuming 2 people travel together, so contact us for your solo price. Contact us too for group discounts.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. All our tours are 100% customisable, and we can combine tours across Mongolia.
Meeting Point
Where does the tour start?
We pick you up from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar on Day 1. We can also meet you at Ulaanbaatar Airport.
Where does the tour end?
Your trip ends in Ulaanbaatar on Day 5, when we drop you back at your hotel.
Food
Are vegetarian meals available?
Yes. We provide vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals. Tell us your dietary needs and we will plan for them.
Gear
What gear is provided?
Sleeping bags, blankets, camping and cooking equipment and all activity gear are provided by Bek Travel.
What should I pack?
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton. Deserts get cold after sundown, so bring warm wear.
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton. Deserts get cold after sundown, so bring warm wear.
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton. Deserts get cold after sundown, so bring warm wear.
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton. Deserts get cold after sundown, so bring warm wear.
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton. Deserts get cold after sundown, so bring warm wear.
