🐫 Immersed Gobi Tour – Secrets of the Southern Desert
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Overview
Journey through the southern wonders of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, a land of striking contrasts and timeless beauty.
This immersive tour offers an unforgettable blend of breathtaking landscapes, ancient history, and nomadic culture.
From dramatic canyons and fossil-rich cliffs to vast sand dunes that sing in the wind, you’ll experience the heart of the Gobi like few ever do.
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Style: Cultural & Natural Discovery
Day 1, Gobi tour
<p dir="ltr">Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar</p>
<p dir="ltr">Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. Transfer to your hotel and settle in.<br>After check-in, enjoy a short city tour, including Sukhbaatar Square, Chinggis Khaan Monument, Gandan Monastery, and Zaisan Hill for a panoramic view of the city.<br>In the evening, attend a Mongolian traditional folklore concert, followed by a welcome dinner.<br>Overnight: Hotel</p>
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Day 2, Gobi tour
<p dir="ltr">Day 2: Ulaanbaatar – Baga Gazariin Chuluu (250 km)</p>
<p dir="ltr">Drive south to Baga Gazariin Chuluu, a spectacular granite rock formation in Dundgovi province.<br>This area is rich in ancient tombs, petroglyphs, and ruins of 17th–19th century temples, offering a glimpse into Mongolia’s deep past.<br>Explore the surreal rocky landscape and enjoy the tranquility of the steppe.<br>Overnight: Tourist Ger Camp</p>
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Day 3, Gobi tour
<p dir="ltr">Day 3: Baga Gazariin Chuluu – Dalanzadgad – Yol Valley (390 km)</p>
<p dir="ltr">After breakfast, continue to Dalanzadgad, the center of South Gobi province. Have lunch in a local restaurant, then visit the Gobi Museum of Nature and History, showcasing desert wildlife and dinosaur fossils.<br>Drive to Yol Valley (Vulture Gorge), located within Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park. This deep gorge, surprisingly filled with ice even in summer, contrasts beautifully with the surrounding desert.<br>Overnight: Tourist Ger Camp</p>
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Day 4, Gobi tour
<p dir="ltr">Day 4: Yol Valley – Khongor Sand Dunes</p>
<p dir="ltr">Journey to the breathtaking Khongor Sand Dunes, stretching over 100 km and rising up to 300 meters high.<br>Known as the “Singing Dunes” for the deep hum produced by shifting sands, this is one of Mongolia’s most stunning natural sites.<br>Enjoy a camel ride across the dunes and witness a mesmerizing sunset over the desert.<br>Overnight: Tourist Ger Camp</p>
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Day 5, Gobi tour
<p dir="ltr">Day 5: Khongor Sand Dunes – Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs) (150 km)</p>
<p dir="ltr">Drive to Bayanzag, also known as the Flaming Cliffs for their fiery red sandstone formations.<br>This world-renowned site is where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered in 1922 by paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews.<br>Explore the area and imagine the ancient creatures that once roamed these plains.<br>Overnight: Tourist Ger Camp</p>
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Day 6, Gobi tour
<p dir="ltr">Day 6: Bayanzag – Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa) (280 km)</p>
<p dir="ltr">Drive to Tsagaan Suvarga, a dramatic limestone escarpment shaped like a row of white Buddhist stupas.<br>Formed from an ancient seabed, the cliffs glow in shades of red, orange, and pink at sunrise and sunset.<br>Walk along the ridge and enjoy sweeping views over the Gobi’s endless horizon.<br>Overnight: Tourist Ger Camp</p>
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Day 7, Gobi tour
<p dir="ltr">Day 7: Tsagaan Suvarga – Ulaanbaatar (430 km)</p>
<p dir="ltr">After breakfast, drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival, visit local cashmere and souvenir shops for last-minute shopping.<br>Transfer to hotel or airport for departure.<br>Overnight: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar or departure depending on flight schedule.</p>
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