Gobi Desert 5 days short tour

GOBI DESERT 5 DAYS SHORT TOUR

Explore Mongolia’s Southern Gobi Desert in just 5 days—encounter sand dunes, ice valleys, ancient fossils, and nomadic culture on this unforgettable journey.


📌 QUICK FACTS FOR VISITORS

🔍 Category📝 Details
📍 DestinationSouthern Gobi Desert, Mongolia
📆 AvailableMay to October
🕐 Duration5 days / 4 nights
✈️ TransportDomestic flights + overland vehicle
🛏️ AccommodationHotel in Ulaanbaatar + Ger Camps in the Gobi Desert
👣 Activity LevelModerate (light hiking, camel riding optional)
🌦️ ClimateDry, sunny days with cooler nights
🧭 Best ForNature lovers, desert explorers, cultural travelers

🗺️ ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Ulaanbaatar: Visit Gandan Monastery, National Museum, and local markets.

Yolyn Am (Eagle Valley): Hike or horse ride through ice-filled canyons in Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park.

Khongor Sand Dunes: Climb 300m dunes and enjoy camel riding and visits with nomadic herders.

Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs: Discover world-famous dinosaur fossil sites and striking red sandstone formations.

Domestic Flights: Comfortable air travel between Ulaanbaatar and South Gobi.


🏜️ ABOUT THE GOBI DESERT

The Gobi Desert, spanning over 1.3 million square kilometers across Mongolia and China, is one of the world’s great deserts. Unlike typical sandy deserts, the Gobi features a diverse terrain of rocky plateaus, gravel plains, and dramatic sand dunes. It’s also home to rich paleontological sites like the Flaming Cliffs, and rare wildlife such as snow leopards and Gobi bears. Despite its harsh environment, nomadic herders have adapted to its unique climate for centuries.


🐫 TOUR PACE: MODERATE

This tour combines light cultural exploration with moderate walking and desert activities:

Moderate hiking in Yol Valley

Optional camel rides at Khongor Dunes

Daily drives of 1–4 hours

Domestic flights minimize travel time

 

It’s well-suited for travelers with average fitness who enjoy light 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

What is the accommodation like?

You’ll stay in comfortable Ger camps in the desert and a hotel in Ulaanbaatar.

 

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes, children over 8 years old can enjoy this trip, especially the camel rides and fossil sites.

 

How are meals handled?

All meals are included outside Ulaanbaatar. Expect traditional Mongolian dishes and local hospitality.

 

Do I need travel insurance?

Yes, we strongly recommend it for all participants.

 

Is Wi-Fi available?

Limited Wi-Fi is available in Ulaanbaatar. Desert areas may have no or very limited connectivity.


🎒 WHAT TO BRING

Lightweight clothing for warm days

Warm layers for cool evenings

Sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

Hiking shoes or sturdy walking shoes

Reusable water bottle

Travel pillow for long drives

Power bank for charging devices

Personal toiletries & medications


GOBI DESERT 5 DAYS SHORT TOUR PACKAGE PRICE

Group size1 pax2-3 pax4-6 pax7-9 pax10-12 pax13-15 paxMore than 16 pax
Price/Per person2230$1680$1550$1480$1380$1280$1150$
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/ 
8Domestick flight ticketGratuity for the tour team 


GOBI DESERT 5 DAYS SHORT TOUR ITINERARY


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