Gobi Desert 9 days Expeditions

GOBI DESERT DISCOVERY 9-DAY TOUR

Explore Mongolia’s Gobi Desert in 9 days — from flaming cliffs and singing sand dunes to dinosaur fossils, ancient monasteries, and nomadic encounters. A perfect mix of discovery, nature, and history.


🔍 Quick Facts

📍 Location: Gobi Desert, Southern Mongolia

🕘 Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights

🚐 Tour Type: Discovery & Culture

🗓️ Season: June to October

🧍 Group Size: 1 to 16+ pax

🏕️ Accommodation: Hotels & Ger Camps

🧭 Pace: Moderate / Off-road travel

🐫 Activities: Camel riding, sightseeing, hiking

🌍 Language: English-speaking guides

Inclusions: Accommodation, meals, transport, guide, entrance fees

 

🏞️ Tour Highlights

Explore Khongor Sand Dunes, the “Singing Sands” of Mongolia

Visit the famous Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag) — a world-renowned dinosaur fossil site

Experience camel riding in the vast Gobi Desert

Discover Yol Valley’s ice field in Gurvan Saikhan National Park

Marvel at the colorful Tsagaan Suvarga Cliffs

Delve into Mongolia’s history at Karakorum and Erdene Zuu Monastery

Visit the Ongi Monastery Ruins, a spiritual relic of Mongolia’s past

Witness the beauty of Orkhon Waterfall and its UNESCO-listed cultural valley

Encounter authentic nomadic culture in traditional ger camps

Immerse yourself in the silence, mirages, and serenity of the Gobi steppe


🏜️ About the Gobi Desert

The Gobi Desert is one of the largest deserts in the world, covering over 1.3 million square kilometers across Mongolia and northern China. Despite its harsh reputation, the Gobi is teeming with life, history, and contrasts:

 

Home to rare wildlife like snow leopards and wild camels

Cradle of dinosaur fossil discoveries, including the first dinosaur eggs

A vast and silent landscape with sand dunes, rocky outcrops, canyons, and oases

Heartland of nomadic culture, where ancient Silk Road routes once passed

 

The Gobi is not just sand — it is a geological and cultural wonderland with a quiet majesty and breathtaking remoteness.


🐫 Tour Pace & 

🔹 Moderate Adventure

This is an active tour with long driving days across remote terrain and frequent exploration on foot or camelback.

You’ll experience:

4–8 hours of overland travel on some days

Easy to moderate hikes at cliffs, valleys, and dunes

A mix of comfortable hotels (Ulaanbaatar) and ger camp stays (rural areas)

 

This tour suits travelers who enjoy nature, cultural immersion, and some physical activity, but no strenuous trekking is involved.

 

🛖Accommodation

We provide the highest range of ger camps, equivalent to 4-star accommodation, ensuring you experience traditional Mongolian hospitality with exceptional comfort. These premium ger camps offer private beds, modern sanitation, and hot meals—all while surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.


🙋 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

📌 What is the best time to do this tour?

June to October is ideal, offering warm weather and clear skies. July and August are peak months with more tourist traffic.

 

📌 Do I need a visa for Mongolia?

Many nationalities require a visa. Check with your local Mongolian embassy or consulate for up-to-date requirements.

 

📌 Are the accommodations comfortable?

Yes. In Ulaanbaatar, you’ll stay in 3–4-star hotels. Outside the city, accommodations are in traditional ger camps with clean beds and basic facilities. Some offer private bathrooms; others are shared.

 

📌 How many hours will we be driving each day?

Expect 3 to 8 hours per day, depending on the route. Roads in the countryside are often unpaved and bumpy — a part of the authentic Gobi experience!

 

📌 Can I join the tour solo?

Absolutely! Solo travelers are welcome. You can join a group departure or request a private solo tour (see pricing table).

 

📌 What kind of food is provided?

Meals include traditional Mongolian dishes, with occasional western-style options. Vegetarian meals can be arranged upon request.

 

📌 What should I pack?

Light, breathable clothes for daytime, a jacket for cool evenings, sunscreen, sunglasses, a wide-brim hat, comfortable walking shoes, and a refillable water bottle.

 

📌 Is Wi-Fi or mobile signal available?

Wi-Fi is available in hotels and some ger camps, but mobile coverage may be limited or unavailable in remote areas.

 

📌 Will I need travel insurance?

Yes, travel insurance is mandatory, covering health, accident, and trip cancellation.


🎒 Packing List

Lightweight layers (for hot days and cool nights)

Windbreaker or fleece jacket

Hiking shoes or sturdy sneakers

Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm

Flashlight or headlamp

Personal hygiene items

Refillable water bottle or hydration pack

Camera or drone (with permits if necessary)

Travel adapter for Mongolia (Type C or E/F)


GOBI DESERT DISCOVERY 9-DAY TOUR PACKAGE PRICE

Group size1 pax2-3 pax4-6 pax7-9 pax10-12 pax13-15 paxMore than 16 pax
Price/Per person3530$2780$2250$2190$2130$2070$2010$
NoInclude serviceExclude serviceInclude service of Meals
1Vehicle with a driver.Items of personal natureBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
2English speaking guideBeverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundryPer day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/
3Accommodation/Ger camps and Hotel/Travel and insuranceOne time Mongolian traditional food  /lamb with vegetables/
4Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerInternational transportation 
5All cooking and camping gears.Taxi 
6Airport shuttleOptional activities 
7National park and Other permits Single supplement /For hotel or Ger camp/ 
8 Gratuity for the tour team 


GOBI DESERT DISCOVERY 9-DAY TOUR ITINERARY


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