Adventure Tours

Camel trekking in the Gobi Desert
Tour code: CT'12' Khongor els

12 days/11 nights
Tour level: Intermediate

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Mongolian camel riding is Wonderful. Ride the two humped Bactrian camels and discover to Mysterious Gobi Mongolia. These Camel trekkers will visit the most spectacular places in Southern Gobi region.

Day 1

Arrive at Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel* City tour: Sukhbaatar square –Chinggis khan monument, National history museum, Zaisan hill- panoramic view of city. Hotel overnight.

Day 2

Flight to Dalanzadgad town of center of South Gobi province. Drive to Yoliin am- Vulture gorge of Gurvan saihan mountain range (Three beauties Range). It is end of the Altai mountain ranges and chance to see wild animals such as wild sheep, ibex, condor, golden eagle and of course Vultures. Overnight at Ger camp.

Day 3

Drive to Khongor sand dunes. Khongor is one of the biggest sand dunes of Mongolia. It has an extra ordinary length of 180kms and 15-20 meters wide. There is an oasis near a river Khongor at the northern edge of the sand dunes. Overnight at ger camp.

Day 4-6

3 days of Camel trekking, among the sand dunes and Mountains gorge, Oasis. It is great adventure trekking. During the trip you can visit Camel breeder local family. Overnight at tent camp. Daily ride a camel around 25-30 kms by 3-4 hours.

Day 7

Drive to Bayanzag-Flaming cliffs. Bayanzag is famous for dinosaur remains-complete dinosaur skeletons and eggs. Visit to Dinosaur fossils found area. If you see carefully, you could find piece of bone or dinosaur egg. Afternoon visit Gobi tree-saxaul tree forest. Overnight at ger camp.

Day 8

Drive up to Ongi temple ruin. It was one of the Mongolian biggest 7 temples. There are 2 temple ruins which were built up in 1780s. After people’s revolution in 1921, these two temples destroyed and lamas (monks) were killed. If you get up early, you will have a great chance to see some wild animals such as wild sheep, wolf etc. Overnight at ger camp.

Day 9

Drive to Kharakhorum. The Kharakhorum city was established in 1220 and was the capital of Mongolia for 140 years. In 1388, it was largely destroyed. Erdenezuu was erected up in 1586 at the Kharakhorum city ruin. It is Mongolian first and the biggest Buddhist center. You can see unique works of Zanabazar, first Leader of Mongolian Buddhism. Overnight at ger camp.

Day 10

Drive to Khustai National park. Khustai National park was protected in 1993 to conserve biodiversity and facilitate the re-introduction to the wild horse, Przewalski horse (Takhi). See the wild horses. Also you can see the small sand dune Moltsog els in the forest zone. Overnight tourist camp.

Day 11

Relax. Afternoon drive back to Ulaanbaatar and check in hotel. Shopping and folklore concert** Dinner and transfer to hotel.

Day 12

Check out from hotel. Departure.

Includes:

  • Accommodation with 3-4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar for 2 nights for twin sharing base
  • Accommodation in ger camp for 6 nights (3-4 people will be in one ger)
  • Tent camping for 3 nights
  • All local transportation: Russian van jeep
  • English speaking guide.
  • 3 Meal a day
  • Camel riding with guide
  • Local flight one way
  • National park entrance fee and sightseeing

Not Including:

  • Insurance
  • International flight
  • Beverages
  • Any additional costs not mentioned above

Departure date:

18th JUL – 29th JUL, 2008
13th AUG – 22ndAUG, 2008
05th SEP – 16th SEP, 2008
17th JUL – 28th JUL, 2009
12th AUG – 21stAUG, 2009
04th SEP – 15th SEP, 2009

Minimum group size:
6 pax in one group

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