Great Gobi camel caravan tour 11 days

Dear travelers

Mongolian Great Gobi‘s exotic landscape is the one in the world. The Gobi is described as sunny planet where dinosaurs sleep in its soil but camels walk on it still. Rich collections of rare plants, animals, scenic natural wonders determine Mongolian Gobi. This tour has advantage to see wildlife, scenic nature and feel silence. Days in Gobi usually sunny, less precipitation, dry and there are spare plants. Particularly requires from tourists more personal travel preparation.
But our pure water supplement and air conditioned comfortable vehicle will support your unforgettable journey there. June, July and September are convenient months to travel to Mongolian Gobi.

Duration: 10 nights/ 11 days
Tour style: Moderate
Days available: end of May to September end

Itinerary:

Day1. City tour
Upon your arrival at Mongolian international airport or railway Incredible Mongolian crew will pick up and transfer to centrally located hotel. After accommodating welcoming capital city orientation tour will start. Visit to “Sukhbaatar main square” where 13th century memorial complex and city zero point. Then discover Mongolian Buddhist religious center “Gandan” monastery where 27 meters tall standing “Janaraisag” Buddha, chanting ceremony every morning. “Mongolian National history museum” is another important place before discovering Mongolia. At lunch you can enjoy Mongolian traditional meal at restaurant. Stay at hotel. (L)

Day2. Baga Gazariin Chuluu
Very early in the morning start driving through grassy steppe and hills to Baga Gazariin Chuluu. It is famous zone of granite rocks, locates in Middle Gobi province of Mongolia. It means you will be in the gobi region in the second day already. Pick nick lunch on the way. The combination of rocky hills, bushes and wild life dwell some attractions such as crystal cave, rock drawings, and ancient burial sites. Stay in Mongolian traditional felt dwelling camp.  (B, L, D)

Day3. “Bayanzag” Flaming Cliffs
Today will drive to south Gobi where Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs, the famous discovery site of dinosaur eggs ever discovered in the world in 1920’s by American scientist Roy Chapman Andrew’s expedition.  Mysterious Cliffs formed by soil and rock erosions through millions of years, is one of unique archeological sites or dinosaur cemetery where complete fossils were severally excavated. You can hike within this Cliffs and explore the site. Stay overnight in the camp. (B, L, D)

Day4. Yoliin Am (Eagle valley)
After breakfast tour heads to Yoliin Am National park. It is known as Eagle Valley has sheltered by narrow and high spectacular Canyon with permafrost ice layers that could remain around summer. Eagle Valley is convenient place for hiking, photographing, wild life observation and exploration. Visit to local natural museum. Stay overnight in tourist camp. (B, L, D)

Day 5-6. Singing sand dune Khongor & camel caravan
Exotic travel days, opportunity to dive deepen Gobi where Khongor National Park the part of Gobi great protected area in Mongolia even in the world. Khongor National Park is unique combination of dunes, oasis, mirage and grassy pasture for wild rare animals and camels. Sand dune Khongor is said as singing sand dune as plain engine. Any growing flora, just yellow-white sand is hard to climb up because half step slides back in every step up to top. Discover and climb, playing opportunity in huge dune. Bactrian camel riding will be organized during your 2 days stay there. Stay overnight in Ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day7. Ongi Cloister (Pearl of the desert)
Next destination is Ongi Cloister was founded in 1660, consisted of 2 complex temples on the northern or southern banks of Ongi River, in Middle Gobi province, Mongolia. The monastery was destroyed and suffered at the communists in 1939. Explore this former spiritual site by foot. Stay overnight in desert tour camp. (B, L, D)

Day8. Karakorum ancient capital city of Great Mongolian Empire 
In the morning trip will head to Karakorum, former capital city of Chinggis Khan’s Great Empire in 13th century. Visit to Great Mongolian Empires museum then discover a vast religious complex Erdene zuu monastery surrounded by 108 stupas which was established on the ruins of Karakorum in 16th century.  Stay overnight near Mongolian historical river Orkhon in tour camp. (B, L, D)

Day9. Hustai national Parks
Another National Park Khustai Nuruu is next place where you will stay. It is stunning nature area located in mountain ranges of Khustai, in the western side of Uaanbaatar. It is wonderful place to observe wild life, especially world famous horse Przewalski- Tahi (Mongolian name). Get introduced Takhi museum and watch documentary short film. Then drive to the National park to see Przewalski wild horses. Stay in ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day10. Ulaanbaatar city- free time
Early in the morning return to Ulaanbaatar city. Relax and refresh at the hotel. Your crew will meet again for your free time shopping is another fun. Evening enjoy mongolian folklore show includes throat singing, contortion and much more. Last dinner will be at comfortable restaurant. Stay overnight at the hotel. (B, D)

Day11. Departure
For your international departure Incredible Mongolian driver will transfer you to international airport or railway station. End of the tour. (B)

B- Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner

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Tour features:
	Included in the price:		Excluded in the cost:
8 days stay in tourist ger camps 2 nights at hotel Professional experienced English speaking guide Private transfer around whole trip and experienced driver Meals as listed National Parks entrance fees, monasteries, museums tickets Camel riding tour till 3 hours Supply of 3x0.5 litr bottled pure water everyday		International airfare or train ticket Travel Insurance, visa fee to Mongolia Optional activity cost Personal expenses including laundry, beverage, alcohol drinks Single room supplement.