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12 Days Gobi Desert Stargazing and Music Retreat

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1 week 5 days
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1 week 5 days

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Immerse yourself in the enchanting Gobi Desert during this 12-day retreat that blends stargazing, cultural music, and mindfulness. At the Gobi Caravanserai Lodge, experience the serenity of one of the darkest skies on earth, guided by an experienced astronomy expert. Enjoy live ethnic music performances that honor Mongolia’s nomadic heritage while gathering around a bonfire for storytelling and cultural rituals.

Relax with daily yoga and savor delicious meals featuring local cuisine. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, culture, and the cosmos, leaving you rejuvenated and inspired.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Day 1

Meeting day and drive to Terelj National park

Accommodations

Chinggis -21 camp

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

Turtle Rock – Iconic rock formation, perfect for meditation and nature connection. Ariyabali Meditation Temple – Peaceful hilltop retreat, offering panoramic views and spiritual practice. Horseback Riding & Hiking – Explore lush valleys and rugged landscapes on foot or horseback.

12 hours • Admission Included
Day 2

Horse Back riding, Trekking, Chinggis Horse Statue complex visit

Accommodations

Chinggis-21 camp

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex

250-Ton Stainless Steel Monument – An awe-inspiring tribute to Chinggis Khan. Panoramic Viewing Deck – Ride the elevator to the horse’s head for sweeping views of the Mongolian steppes. Golden Whip Replica – See the legendary symbol of Chinggis Khan’s power.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Included
Day 3

PHILOSOPHY OF WORLD’S LAST LIVING NOMADS

Accommodations

Gobi Caravan Serai | Escapist lodge

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Tsagaan Suvarga

Del Uul Petroglyphs – Open-Air Petroglyph Gallery Journey to Del Uul to see ancient rock carvings depicting hunting scenes and daily life, etched into sacred stone by early inhabitants. Tsagaan Suvarga Sunrise - Long Song Welcome – Experience sunrise over the White Stupa cliffs as a long song singer’s voice echoes across the steppe, blending nature’s grandeur with Mongolia’s soul-stirring music.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Included
Day 4

Ultra-Escapist Music Retreat

Accommodations

Gobi Caravan Serai | Escapist lodge

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Immersive music and mindfulness retreat in the vast Gobi Folk music, stargazing, and nomadic rituals under open skies Designed for culture seekers, spiritual explorers, and adventurers Led by local musicians and cultural storytellers

1.0 day(s) • Admission Included
Day 5

Stargazing. Ethnic music. Cultural rituals. Desert silence.

Accommodations

Gobi Caravan Serai | Escapist lodge

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Celestial Performances – Live music featuring the Altai Yatga (zither) and epic lullabies honoring the stars and Mother Earth. Sound of Serai – Praise songs offered to the Gobi’s feminine spirit, believed to invoke rain and blessings. Cradle of the Long Song – Renowned as the birthplace of Mongolia’s revered Urtiin Duu (Long Song), celebrated for its deep connection to nature and freedom.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Included
Day 6

A spirit of Gobi

Accommodations

Grand Gobi Resort

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Flaming Cliffs

Journey Back to the Roots – See galaxies burst into view under the Gobi’s pristine “Steppe to Get Lost” night sky. Pure Gobi Atmosphere – Elevated at 1,576 meters, with dry air and minimal clouds, ensuring perfect stargazing conditions.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Included
Day 7

Camel caravan over sand dunes

Accommodations

Gobi-Erdene Camp

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Khongor Sand Dunes

Camel Ride Through Khongor Dunes – Singing Sands Ride Bactrian camels across towering dunes whose shifting grains hum in the wind — a desert symphony only the silence can reveal.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Included
Day 8

Climbing the - Khongor Sand Dunes in Mongolia

Accommodations

Gobi-Erdene Camp

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Khongor Sand Dunes

Climb the Khongor Sand Dunes Mongolia, discover the Singing Sands, and learn how to prepare, pace yourself, and enjoy the Gobi Desert's most iconic ascent.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Included
Day 9

Vulture Valley Hike – Ice in the Gobi

Accommodations

Grand Gobi Resort

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park

Vulture Valley Hike – Ice in the Gobi Trek through a narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains, where ice lingers deep into summer and lammergeiers soar above. Flaming Cliffs at Sunset – Dinosaur Legacy Stand at the edge of Bayanzag as golden light sweeps across the sandstone cliffs where the world’s first dinosaur eggs were unearthed. A surreal end to the day.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Not Applicable
Day 10

Flaming Cliffs at Sunset

Accommodations

Bojum Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Flaming Cliffs

The Gobi Museum of Nature and History is notable for its wealth of paleontological discoveries, particularly rare dinosaur fossils. Among the most remarkable discoveries are dinosaur egg nests, a flock of 15 Protoceratops babies, a complete skeleton of the small, fast-moving carnivorous dinosaur Velociraptor, and Oviraptor incubating a nest of eggs. Flaming Cliffs at Sunset – Dinosaur Legacy Stand at the edge of Bayanzag as golden light sweeps across the sandstone cliffs where the world’s first dinosaur eggs were unearthed. A surreal end to the day.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Included
Day 11

Back to Ulaanbaatar and do the city sightseeing

Accommodations

Bojum hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Ulaanbaatar

Museums & Art – Rich displays of Mongolian history, culture, and fine arts. Bustling Markets – Experience local life at Naran Tuul Market and artisan shops.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Not Applicable
Day 12

City tour and shopping or Departure day

Accommodations

Bojum Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Ulaanbaatar

Cultural Gateway – A dynamic blend of ancient tradition and modern city life. Gandan Monastery – Home to a majestic 26-meter-tall Buddha statue. Sukhbaatar Square – Iconic heart of the city, surrounded by landmarks.

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Naadam's special

hotel and ger camps Duration: 12 days breakfast, lunch, dinner Western Mongolia jeep Ground transportation Transfer Pickup included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Entrance fee

Two 0.5L bottles of water per day

Experiences

Arrival and Departure transfers

accommodation

Museum and performance tickets

Cultural stargazing event fee

Meals

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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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