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A group of camels walking across sand dunes with mountains in the background. 1
A yurt in a grassy field with mountains in the background. 2
A rugged desert landscape with layered red rock formations and sparse vegetation. 3

Epic Gobi Escape: Camel Safari, Sand Dunes & Nomadic Culture

By LKHAM GUA LLC
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,811 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 14d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the nomadic culture of Mongolia on a guided tour
  • Watch Przewalski’s horses gallop freely across the grassy plains
  • Climb the singing dunes of the Gobi Desert and hear the wind's melody
  • Learn how to milk livestock with a nomadic family in the countryside
  • Set out on hiking, horseback, or camel-riding adventures in the desert

Activity location

    • Mongolia
    • Daaga Yarimiil Hiid, Töv, Mongolia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Mongolia
    • Daaga Yarimiil Hiid, Töv, Mongolia

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Epic Gobi Escape: Camel Safari, Sand Dunes & Nomadic Culture

  • Activity duration is 14 days14d
    14d
  • English
Starting time: 23:00
Price details
€1,810.72 x 4 Adults€7,242.88
Total
Price is €7,242.88

What's included, what's not

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    Airport transfer
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    Accommodation for the entire tour, in hotels – with local families – guest yurts
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    Transport according to the programme in a private vehicle
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    Fuel
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    English-speaking guide for the visits mentioned in the programme
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    All activities mentioned in the programme, including entrance fees to tourist sites
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    Meals mentioned in the programme
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    Bottled water during guided visits (2 x 500ml per traveller per day)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    International flights from your home
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    Visa fees, to be paid directly at customs at the airport (See VISA)
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    Bank fees related to payment
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    Personal insurance
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    Personal drinks during meals: beer, Coca-Cola, fruit juice, etc.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Other meals not mentioned in the programme
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    SIM card and mobile plans
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips, personal expenses, and other services

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with mobility impairments
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Ulaanbaatar
Airport pick-up and transfer (30–60 minutes)
Hotel check-in (1–2 hours)
City orientation and optional walk (2–3 hours)
Overnight at a hotel
Day 2 – Ulaanbaatar → Baga Gazriin Chuluu
Drive to Middle Gobi (5–6 hours)
Lunch at tourist camp
Hiking and exploration of granite formations (2–3 hours)
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 3 – Tsagaan Suvarga
Drive to Tsagaan Suvarga cliffs (4–5 hours)
Explore limestone formations and viewpoints (1–2 hours)
Short walking activities and photography
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 4 – Yol Valley (Gurvan Saikhan National Park)
Drive to Yol Valley (5–6 hours)
Visit local museum (30–45 minutes)
Hiking in the valley (2–3 hours)
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 5 – Khongor Sand Dunes
Drive to Khongor dunes (4–5 hours)
Walk and climb sand dunes (1–2 hours)
Camel riding experience (1–2 hours)
Sunset viewing
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 6 – Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Drive to Bayanzag (3–4 hours)
Visit dinosaur fossil site and cliffs (1–2 hours)
Short hikes and exploration
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 7 – Ongi Monastery
Drive to Ongi monastery ruins (4–5 hours)
Walking tour of historical site (1–2 hours)
Cultural interaction with locals
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 8 – Orkhon Valley
Drive to Orkhon Valley (5–6 hours)
Visit nomadic family
Optional horse riding (1–2 hours)
Overnight in a tourist camp or with a nomadic family
Day 9 – Orkhon Valley (Exploration Day)
Hiking to waterfalls and valley landscapes (3–5 hours)
Cultural experience with nomads
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 10 – Kharkhorin (Ancient Capital)
Drive to Kharkhorin (3–4 hours)
Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery (1–2 hours)
Visit local museum (optional)
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 11 – Elsen Tasarkhai (Semi-Gobi)
Drive to Elsen Tasarkhai (4–5 hours)
Camel riding or walking in sand dunes (1–2 hours)
Visit nomadic family
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 12 – Khustai National Park
Drive to Khustai (3–4 hours)
Wildlife observation (Przewalski horses) (2–3 hours)
Overnight in a tourist camp
Day 13 – Return to Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar (2–3 hours)
Free time (2–4 hours)
Optional cultural show (1–1.5 hours)
Overnight at a hotel
Day 14 – Departure
Transfer to airport (30–60 minutes)
International departure
Accommodation
Nights 1, 13: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Nights 2–12: Tourist camps (ger camps) and occasional stay with nomadic families
Accommodation during the journey is primarily in tourist camps, providing a comfortable and authentic experience of Mongolian nomadic lifestyle.

Customization
The itinerary can be customised upon request, including:
Adjusting travel pace and destinations
Adding or reducing desert or cultural experiences
Arranging private tours
Upgrading accommodation and services

Location

Activity location

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    • Mongolia
    • Daaga Yarimiil Hiid, Töv, Mongolia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Mongolia
    • Daaga Yarimiil Hiid, Töv, Mongolia