Gobi Desert

Forbidding and expansive, the Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia and easily visible from space. From Silk Road caravans to modern day movies, the Gobi Desert has figured prominently in the popular imagination. Savor the harsh beauty of the Gobi from atop a camel; visit the dramatic, multicolored Flaming Cliffs; share a meal with a nomadic family, whose way of life has remained unchanged for decades; or simply savor views of the night sky, clear and unpolluted by light, noise, and human activity. The South Gobi requires a flight to Dalanzadgad, but areas of the North Gobi can be reached by a four hour car ride from Ulaanbaatar.

Experiences

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Camel Trek

Go on a camel trek in the northern Gobi Desert for a taste of life as a nomadic herder. Meet friendly herdsmen along the way, who will invite you into their gers to learn about their lives.

Flaming Cliffs

The Flaming Cliffs in the South Gobi is a famed archaeological site, so named because of their vibrant glowing orange appearance in the sunlight. The cliffs are a dramatic landscape of jagged red rocks that is rich in fossils – the first fossilized dinosaur eggs were unearthed here in the 1920s by the expedition of Roy Chapman Andrews, and velociraptor remains have also been uncovered nearby.

Sand Dunes

Much of the Gobi Desert is steppe and scrub, but there are several areas in the South Gobi, such as Hongor Els, "The Singing Sands", and the smaller Moltsog Els, near Three Camel Lodge, as well as stretches of dunes in the North Gobi driving distance from Ulaanbaatar.

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Gobi Desert Itineraries

Classic Mongolia

Discover a world far off the beaten path on this exhilarating 8-day luxury Mongolia adventure. You’ll ride a camel through the Gobi desert, examine dinosaur fossils in flaming cliffs, partake in a meal with a nomadic family, and see wild roaming horses, all while staying in traditional-yet-luxurious Mongolia hotels.

Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price Per Person
From $12,400
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Mongolia: Gobi and Grasslands

Cross the rugged terrain of remote Mongolia on this exhilarating 7-day luxury adventure. You’ll explore the Northern Gobi desert on the back of a camel, ride horseback through lush pastures, stop at ancient, historically-important sites, and stay in luxurious-yet-traditional Mongolian Ger tents. 

Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Price Per Person
From $3,900
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Secrets of the South Gobi

Explore Mongolia’s incredible South Gobi region on this remarkable 4-day journey. You’ll catch glimpses of rare wildlife like the snow leopard, explore the iconic sand dunes, marvel at dinosaur remains, and meet local herders, while staying at the ultra-luxurious Three Camel Lodge.

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Price Per Person
Extension: Optional add-on to your itinerary
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The Dunes of the Gobi

Spend 6 days exploring the diverse terrain of the Gobi desert. You’ll stay in comfortable, luxurious Ger tents, plod across the rugged terrain on the back of a camel, scale the “Flaming Cliffs,” watch for Mongolian wildlife, and listen for the song of the Singing Dunes on this epic luxury Mongolia journey. 

Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Price Per Person
From $5,300
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The North Gobi Steppe: Sand Dunes, Camels, and Gers

Explore the thrilling North Gobi steppe on this 4-day luxury Mongolia adventure. You’ll sit down to an epic picnic on the Gobi steppes, trek across the desert on camelback, and interact with local herdsmen you’re sure to meet along the way, all the while staying in traditional, luxurious Mongolian Ger tents.

Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Price Per Person
From $1,800
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Wild Mongolia in Style

Travel through Mongolia’s exhilarating wilderness on this 9-day luxury adventure. You’ll make your way from Ulaanbaatar, to the Gobi Desert, Hustai National Park and Terelj National Park, interacting with locals, shopping at the Black Market, and staying in luxury Mongolia accommodation like the Three Camel Lodge.

Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Price Per Person
From $7,700
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