Private Tour
8 Days Gobi Desert and Kharkhorin Journey
Overview
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1 week 1 day
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Your 8‑day Gobi Desert & Kharkhorin tour offers a complete Mongolia adventure in comfort and style. Unlike typical group tours, you’ll travel in a modern 4WD vehicle with an experienced local guide who knows hidden gems and authentic nomadic experiences. Explore iconic destinations like the Khongor Sand Dunes, Flaming Cliffs, Yoliin Am canyon, and the UNESCO-listed Kharkhorin and Erdene Zuu Monastery, all while staying in traditional ger camps that balance comfort with authentic culture. Enjoy camel rides, horseback adventures, and encounters with nomadic families, making this tour a true blend of adventure, history, and cultural immersion. Small groups and personalized attention ensure that every traveler experiences the real Mongolia, not just the tourist highlights.”
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Accommodations
Overnight at 3 star Hotel in city center
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Gandantegchenling Monastery
Depending on your arrival time.
Tsagaan Suvraga
Accommodations
Tourist Ger Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Tsagaan Suvarga
Depart early and travel to the Gobi Desert. Visit Tsagaan Suvarga, the White Stupa cliff formations. Enjoy walks and photo stops.
Yol Valley
Accommodations
Tourist Ger Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Explore Yoliin Am within Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park. Hike into the valley surrounded by canyon walls and wildlife.
Khongor Sand Dune
Accommodations
Tourist Ger Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Khongor Sand Dunes
Continue to the Khongor (Singing) Sand Dunes. Optional camel ride and sunset views from the dunes.
Flaming Cliffs & Khavtsgait
Accommodations
Tourist Ger Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Visit Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag) and view dinosaur fossil sites and Khavtsgait rock drawings. Sunset photography and exploration.
Ongi Monastery Ruins
Accommodations
Tourist Ger Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Ongi Monastery
Drive across the steppe to the Ongi Monastery ruins, one of Mongolia’s largest ancient monastic complexes. Explore and learn local history.
Kharkhorin & Erdene Zuu Monastery
Accommodations
Tourist Ger Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kharkhorin
Arrive in Kharkhorin — ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit the museum and Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia’s oldest Buddhist monastery.
Nomadic Visit, Horse Riding & Return to Ulaanbaatar
Accommodations
None
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Elsen Tasarkhai
Visit a nomadic family in the steppe and enjoy a horseback ride. Return to Ulaanbaatar and end of tour.
What‘s Included
Accommodation
International flights , Alcohol drinks, Visa fee
Pickup points
Buyant Uhaa Airport
Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Az Hotel Ulaanbaatar
Naiman Sharga Road, Chingeltei District 3th Khoroo Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Options
8 Days Gobi Desert and Kharkhorin Journey
Pickup included
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