Private Tour

1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour

Overview

Available languages

English

11 hours

Mobile ticket

One of the best ways to experience and travel around Mongolia, if you are in a tight schedule. In this tour, you will see and experience Mongolian steppes, semi-Gobi, Bactrian camel, local nomadic culture, host family and traditional Mongolian food only in one day with a professional English speaking guide, driver and private vehicle.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Snacks

Traditional Mongolian lunch

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Snacks with a beautiful view (on the way)

Camel or horse riding fees for an hour

Bottle of water

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar

19 Olympic Street, Sukhbaatar District-1 Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

Dream Hotel

Ankara Street, Baga Toiruu North, Sukhbaatar District Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

Novotel Ulaanbaatar

Baga Toiruu 6th Khoroo, Sukhbaatar District Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

What To Expect

You will have the opportunity to experience local nomadic culture in an authentic way plus ride a Bactrian camel with an astonishing view over the mountains in the beautiful semi-Gobi. We'll start the day early in the morning in order to get much out of it. After a short drive, we'll make a stopover to have some snacks, coffee or tea with a beautiful view. After arrival at semi-Gobi, we'll visit the local family and get introduced nomadic culture. Then ride a camel (horse) over the sand dunes, which will be instructed by our host family. After riding a camel, traditional Mongolian lunch will be served. Then we'll explore the surroundings and make hiking over the sand dunes. We'll be on the road back to Ulaanbaatar after we enjoy the day in semi-Gobi. Plus snacks will be served on the way back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to hotels will be provided as well.

4 hours • Admission Included

Options

1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.06

64 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Quiet an Experience
allc0ckfamily,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Long day of driving on bumpy roads but there is no other way to get to the South Gobi and it’s part of the experience. Guide was friendly efficient and attentive. If you prefer comfort chose a company with a Land Cruiser!
Beautiful scenes
Dave B,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
on this day we went to semi gobi for a day. It is a well designed tour that has gobi sightseeing nomadic family and camel riding. Was fun to travel with them
Recommend!
hanumd2025,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The trip was super fun! Me and my friends enjoyed it alot! It feels like we are on the family trip 🌸 Our tourguide Urtaa is super nice, he keeps on checking up on us
Semi Gobi
TomasAdam N,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
On the way to Semi Gobi you see all the Mongolian Grassland. It is fantastic. The trip is long because of traffic jam in the city centre. But it is worth it. Thanks
Comfortable scenic journey to the sand dunes
judithfN6184AU,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Orta and his driver did a fabulous job and provided us with a great experience exploring the Mongolian countryside. We were picked up on time in a very comfortable and clean vehicle. Our guide provided us with some great information about the country and culture and pointed out various things throughout the drive, which made the 4.5+ hours drive each way go by faster. He even taught us some traditional Mongolian games that we played in the car. Orta picked us up some snacks and drinks for the car, and we had a breakfast picnic in a scenic spot as well. At mini gobi, we had a great timing riding camels and getting a glimpse into the nomadic lifestyle and a ger. The drive is definitely part of the journey and incredible scenic and we had a VIP experience! On the way back we stopped for a delicious Mongolian lunch in a clean modern restaurant and had ample opportunities for bathroom breaks, all of which were clean and well maintained. We started at 8am and were back before 730pm. Overall a great way to explore!
Great tour!
Carl H,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very nice and friendly guides! This tour really is an all-included one with a beautiful coffee and snack stop, great camelride, visit in a ger and a good lunch at a new and fresh place. We loved this tour and full day of nice experiences.
Mongolia.... Rural and Majestic.
Richard P,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent opportunity to see countryside out side city. Wide diversity of agriculture Fascinating to see countless herda of free raging horses, cattle, gats and other livestock. Enjoyed my first Camel ride on the semi-Gobi sand dunes.
Amazing day trip to the Semi-Gobi Desert!
LAWineGeek,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our trip to the Semi-Gobi Desert was absolutely fantastic and one of the most memorable experiences of our time in Mongolia. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully arranged and well executed. We were picked up on time from our hotel in Ulaanbaatar by our friendly English-speaking guide, Urtaa, and our driver—who deserves special mention for skillfully navigating UB traffic (no small feat!). On the way, we stopped at a store to grab snacks, and during a photo stop to admire the sweeping views, our guide surprised us with coffee and chocolate croissants—a wonderful touch on the four-hour journey. When we arrived at the desert, a welcoming nomadic family hosted us with genuine hospitality. We rode camels, led by the family’s young son, and even had the chance to herd sheep from camelback—an unforgettable experience. Lunch was served in their ger: traditional mutton dumplings that were flavorful and perfectly seasoned. Two playful kittens peeked out from under the little girl’s bed in the ger, adding to the warmth of the family atmosphere. On the drive back, our guide shared stories of Mongolian history and culture, played a traditional game using lamb bones with us, and even gifted us Mongolian keychains as keepsakes. The car was air-conditioned (essential in July!), and our guide also took photos of us throughout the day—leaving us with wonderful memories to bring home. Yes, it’s a long day (around 11 hours), but it’s completely worth it. Between the scenery, cultural insights, and personal touches, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Mongolia.
I had an amazing time!
quinwano,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really enjoyed this tour. My guide Bat Orgil was very kind and considerate as well as knowledgeable. He and my driver made the day very special
Experience of a lifetime
DarkSorren,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the coolest experience ever. The ride from Ulaanbataar to the desert is a bit long, but worth it for experience. I mean how often do you get to ride a camel in the Gobi desert? So even if it’s a full day of travel for a short time with the camel, it’s still worth the price and the scenery to get there was stunning so it’s all worth it. If you get the chance to go to Mongolia, this is a tour you can’t pass. Plus the food was amazing.