Gobi Desert & Altai Mountains Discovery 18 days Tour

GOBI DESERT & ALTAI MOUNTAINS DISCOVERY 18-DAY TOUR

Explore Mongolia’s stunning Gobi Desert and remote Altai Mountains on this 18-day discovery tour packed with adventure, culture, and nature.


QUICK FACTS 📌

📍 Tour Type: Discovery Tour

🗓️ Availability: May – October

📆 Duration: 18 Days, 17 Nights

🌍 Destinations: Southern, Central & Western Mongolia

👥 Group Size: 1–16+ pax

🚶 Activity Level: Moderate to Challenging

🏕️ Accommodation: Ger camps, tented camps, hotels

🛫 Transportation: Domestic flight + 4x4 vehicles

💬 Language: English-speaking guide

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 🏔️🌄🐫

🏙️ Explore the vibrant capital city of Ulaanbaatar

🏜️ Discover the colorful cliffs of Tsagaan Suvarga

❄️ Hike into the glacier-filled Yol Valley in Gobi Gurvan Saikhan NP

🐫 Camel ride on the towering Khongor Sand Dunes

🦖 Uncover dinosaur fossils at Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs

🏯 Visit the ruins of the mystical Ongi Monastery

🌊 Admire the beautiful Orkhon Waterfall in the UNESCO Orkhon Valley

🏛️ Discover Mongolia’s ancient capital city, Karakorum

🏞️ Witness the majesty of Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

🧗 Climb to Mt. Malchin (4050m) on the Mongolian-Russian border

🦅 Meet traditional Kazakh eagle hunters and their families

🏕️ Camp by pristine Khoton Lake in the Altai Mountains


ABOUT THE GOBI DESERT 🌵🦴

The Gobi Desert is Mongolia’s southern gem, known for its stunning diversity — from ice-filled canyons and towering dunes to rich fossil beds where dinosaurs once roamed. It’s home to nomads, wild camels, and one of the most inhospitable yet beautiful environments in the world.


ABOUT THE ALTAI MOUNTAINS 🏞️🧗

The Altai Mountains stretch across Western Mongolia, offering high peaks, alpine lakes, and a stronghold of Kazakh culture. It’s a land where snow leopards roam, golden eagles soar, and the traditional way of life endures. Trekking in the Altai is a deep dive into remote wilderness and cultural heritage.


TOUR PACE 🐪🚶‍♂️⏳

This tour is moderate to challenging. It combines scenic drives, day hikes, high-altitude treks, cultural encounters, and some off-grid camping. Ideal for active travelers ready for adventure and cultural immersion.


🛖 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)

Q: What’s the best time to join this tour?
🗓️ May to October is ideal for weather, road access, and cultural encounters.

Q: Is physical fitness required?
💪 Yes, moderate fitness is needed, especially for trekking and long drives.

Q: Are meals and accommodations included?
🍲🛖 Yes. All meals, ger camps, tents (in Altai), and hotel stays are included.

Q: Are domestic flights included?
🛫 Yes. Ulaanbaatar–Ulgii roundtrip flights are part of the package.

Q: Is this tour suitable for kids or seniors?
👨‍👩‍👧 Generally best for ages 12–65 due to trekking and rustic conditions.


WHAT TO BRING 🎒

🧥 Layered clothing (for sun, wind, and cold)

🥾 Hiking boots and sandals

🧢 Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

🛏️ Sleeping bag (for Altai camping)

💊 Personal medications

🔋 Power bank and flashlight

📸 Camera or drone (optional but recommended)

💧 Reusable water bottle and snacks


GOBI DESERT & ALTAI MOUNTAINS DISCOVERY 18-DAY TOUR PACKAGE PRICE

Group size1 pax2-3 pax4-6 pax7-9 pax10-12 pax13-15 paxMore than 16 pax
Price/Per person5630$4180$3950$3780$3580$3380$3150$
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 border office permits (area you will go is close to China and Russia border)Single supplement /For hotel or Ger camp/ 
8Domestic flight ticketsGratuity for the tour team 


GOBI DESERT & ALTAI MOUNTAINS DISCOVERY 18-DAY TOUR ITINERARY


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