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Overview
- Duration:10 days 9 nights
- Travelers:2 - 2 guests
- Tour Type:Nature & Wildlife, Summer
- Language:Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean
Travel Insurance: All travelers are strictly required to secure comprehensive travel insurance before arriving. Travel insurance is not included in the tour package price.
Liability Waiver: Panda Travel shall not assume liability for any personal injuries, accidents, or medical emergencies that occur during the tour, particularly during high-risk activities like horseback or camel riding. Travelers must strictly follow all safety briefings and instructions provided by the tour guide.
Itinerary Changes: The planned itinerary is highly subject to adjustment based on unpredictable weather conditions, natural factors, or unavoidable road blockages.
Flight Schedules & Start/End Times:
Early Arrival: If your flight lands early in the morning, the tour can commence as early as 05:00 AM.
Afternoon/Late Arrival: If your flight lands in the afternoon or evening, you will spend the night in Ulaanbaatar, and the tour will officially depart the following morning at 08:00 AM.
Tour Conclusion: The tour wraps up to match your departure flight, typically arriving back in Ulaanbaatar between 15:00 and 17:00 on the final day.
Delays & Scheduling: Daily schedules and arrival times at camps may shift or run late due to extended meal times, unpredictable road conditions, and frequent rest or restroom stops along the remote routes.
Gobi Desert/Remote Area Power & Water Constraints: Unlike central regions, infrastructure in the southern Gobi and deep wilderness zones is limited. Tourist camps often operate on generators and local water reserves, meaning electricity and hot water will only be available during designated hours (e.g., between 18:00 and 22:00).
Non-Refundable Cancellations on the Trail: No refunds or price adjustments will be issued if a traveler decides to cancel, shorten, or alter any part of the tour after the journey has already commenced.
Itinerary
Day 1- Zorgol Khairhan
Distance: 150 km
Road: Mostly Paved (final stretch off-road)
Activity: Hiking on the sacred red granite peaks.
Place Info: A massive, mysterious red granite mountain
rising 1,686m. Local legends say it is the "protector" of the
area.Historically, it served as a high-altitude hunting
ground for Chinggis Khaan. It is home to rare Argali sheep
and Siberian Ibex.
Stay: Tent Camp (Wild camping – No shower/electricity).
Meals: L/D: Guide Prepared (Fresh camp-cooked meals).
Day 2-Ikh Gazriin Chuluu
Distance: 235 km
Road: Mixed (Paved highway + dirt tracks)
Activity: Explore the 30km granite range, cave hiking, and
an Outdoor Movie Night under the stars.
Place Info: Known as the "Great Earth Rocks," this is a
30km-long granite rock city containing over 40 caves. It is a spiritual hub for Mongolian art, housing a famous open-
air theater dedicated to traditional "Long Song" singers.
Stay: Tent Camp (Wild camping – No shower/electricity).
Meals: B | L | D: Guide (Campfire dinner).
Day 3-Tsagaan Suvraga
Distance: 150 km
Road: Off-road (Bumpy desert tracks)
Activity: Cliff Exploration and sunset photography at the
"White Stupa."
Place Info: These 60m high limestone cliffs were once an
ancient seabed. Millions of years of wind erosion have
exposed vibrant sedimentary layers of white, ochre, and
purple, making the cliffs look like ancient city ruins from a
distance.
Stay: Tent Camp (Wild camping – No shower/electricity).
Meals: B | L | D: Guide (Campfire dinner).
Day 4: Yolyn Am
Distance: 210 km
Road: Paved (Southern highway)
Activity: 2-hour Canyon Hiking wildlife spotting optional
horse riding.
Place Info: The "Valley of the Vultures" is a deep, narrow
gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains. It is world-famous
because thick ice fields often remain on the canyon floor
even in the blistering summer heat, shielded by the sheer
rock walls.
Stay: Tourist Ger Camp (Time-based electricity/shower).
Meals: B/L/D: Restaurant/Tourist Camp.
Day 5: Khongor Sand Dunes
Distance: 160 km
Road: Off-road (Soft sand/gravel)
Activity: Bactrian Camel Riding and climbing the
300m high "Singing Sands."
Place Info: Mongolia’s largest sand dunes,
stretching over 100km. They are called the "Singing
Sands" because when the sand grains move in the
wind or are stepped on, they emit a low-pitched
hum similar to an airplane engine.
Stay: Guest House (Time-based electricity/shower).
Meals: B/L/D: Restaurant/Tourist Camp.
Day 6: Bayanzag Flaming Cliff
Distance: 150 km
Road: Off-road (Desert floor)
Activity: Sunset hike at the Flaming Cliffs search for
dinosaur fossils.
Place Info: American explorer Roy Chapman
Andrews discovered the world’s first dinosaur eggs
here in the 1920s. The site is named for its red
sandstone, which appears to be "on fire" during the
golden hour of sunset.
Stay: Tourist Ger Camp (Time-based
electricity/shower).
Meals: B/L/D: Restaurant/Tourist Camp.
Day 7: Ongi Monastery
Distance: 150 km
Road: Off-road (Arid steppe)
Activity: Tour the 17th-century riverside monastery
ruins and the local museum.
Place Info: Once a massive Buddhist university
housing over 1,000 monks, it was destroyed during
the communist purges of the 1930s. Today, it is a
haunting and peaceful ruin site located on a bend of
the Ongi River.
Stay: Tourist Ger Camp (Time-based
electricity/shower).
Meals: B/L/D: Restaurant/Tourist Camp.
Day 8: Kharkhorin/ Erdene Zuu Monastery
Distance: 300 km | Road: Strictly Off-road (Long
transit through Orkhon Valley)
Activity: Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery/ Kahrkhorin
Museum, cultural exchange, taking photo with
traditional clothes
Place Info: This is the site of Karakorum, the 13th-
century capital of the Mongol Empire. It was the
center of the world's largest contiguous land empire
and a major Silk Road crossroads where religions
and cultures met. Erdene Zuu is the oldest surviving
Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, built from the
ruins of Karakorum.
Stay: Local Guesthouse (Town atmosphere with
consistent Wi-Fi and power).
Meals: B: Camp | L: Traditional Meal |D: Guesthouse.
Day 9: Hustai National Park
Distance: 290 km
Road: Mostly Paved (Main highway)
Activity: Takhi Wild Horse spotting.
Place Info: Hustai NP is the only place on Earth
where you can see the Takhi (Przewalski’s horse),
the world’s last truly wild horse species, in their
natural habitat.
Stay: Tourist Ger Camp (Hustai Camp).
Meals: B/L/D: Restaurant/Tourist Camp (Try the Khorkhog stone-cooked meat).
Day 10: Ulaanbaatar
Distance: 95 km
Road: Fully Paved
Activity: Chinggis Khaan National Museum visit,
city tour,; cashmere shopping.
Place Info: Instead of the outdoor statue, you will
visit the state-of-the-art Chinggis Khaan National
Museum in downtown UB. Opened in 2022, it is the
largest museum of its kind in Asia, featuring 9 floors
and over 10,000 artifacts tracing 2,000 years of
Mongolian statehood. It offers a sophisticated,
technological look at the Empire's legacy.
Stay: N/A (Tour ends).
Meals: B: Tourist Camp | L: Farewell City Lunch.
Highlights
- Red granite walls of Zorgol Khairhan, an ancient imperial hunting ground
- 40 caves of Ikh Gazriin Chuluu
- Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa)
- Yolyn Am
- 300 meters sand wall at Khongoryn Els
- Fiery red sandstone of Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
- 17th-century grounds of Ongi Monastery, hidden in a desert river bend
- Karakorum and the active temples of Erdene Zuu, Mongolia’s oldest surviving Buddhist monastery
- Hustai National Park
- Chinggis Khaan National Museum
Includes/Excludes
- Accommodation & Meals: All tourist ger camps, family stays along the itinerary, including full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- Transport & Crew: Professional English/Korean-speaking tour guide, experienced driver, and a reliable tour vehicle.
- Airport Transfers: Includes 1x Group Pickup (Day 1) and 1x Group Drop-off (Day 10). Note: Members arriving on separate flights/times must book an extra private transfer service.
- National Parks & Sightseeing: All entrance fees for national parks, museums, protected areas, and activities listed in the itinerary.
- Camping & Outdoor Gear: * 1 Travel blanket per person.
- 2 Camping chairs provided per every 6 travelers.
- Shared access to essential outdoor kitchen gear (pots, portable gas stoves, etc.) managed by the guide.
- Special Event Highlights: * One festive evening bonfire party during the tour.
- An authentic Khorkhog feast (traditional Mongolian hot-stone barbecue).
- Exclusive Group Bonus (For groups of 12+ travelers): A grand farewell dinner at the premium The Bull Hot Pot Restaurant in Ulaanbaatar on the final day, along with custom farewell gifts.
- International or domestic two-way airfare.
- Personal travel and medical insurance.
- Hotel stays and meals in Ulaanbaatar outside the official tour dates.
- Winter Gear Rental Pack ($150 USD per person): Heavy-duty authentic winter gear, including traditional reindeer-hide boots, sheepskin winter Deel (national clothing), and a warm winter hat.
- Personal expenses (alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, personal snacks, and sodas).
- Optional Culinary Upgrade: An authentic Boodog feast (a traditional nomadic barbecue where an entire whole goat is slow-cooked from the inside out using red-hot stones).
Frequently asked questions
Personal Essentials to Pack:
Personal toiletries (quick-dry towel, shampoo, toothbrush, and toothpaste).
High-SPF sunblock and intensive skincare products (Note: Mongolia’s climate is extremely dry and windy!).
Windproof jackets, a reliable raincoat/poncho, sun hat, and UV-protection sunglasses.
Sturdy, broken-in hiking/trekking boots, plus a pair of comfortable slip-on shoes or sandals for vehicle and camp use.
Personal first-aid kit containing emergency medication (painkillers, motion sickness pills, stomach medicine).
Premium On-Trail Rentals Available:
EcoFlow Portable Power Station: $10 USD per day
Traditional Mongolian Deel (Clothing): $10 USD per day
Traditional Mongolian Boots: $10 USD per day
How to Confirm Your Booking:
After consulting with your dedicated tour manager, a 10% non-refundable deposit of the total tour cost must be transferred to secure and finalize your dates.
The remaining 90% balance must be paid in cash (USD) upon your arrival in Mongolia. Please ensure your USD bills are crisp, new, and unblemished.
Refund & Cancellation Policy:
30 to 25 days before departure: 100% refund of the total amount (excluding non-refundable bank transfer fees).
15 to 10 days before departure: 70% refund of the total amount.
7 to 5 days before departure: 40% refund of the total amount.
Within 5 days of departure: No refund is applicable.
Extra Services
Airport Transfer Fleet Economy
We provide reliable, professional airport pick-up and drop-off services between Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) and downtown Ulaanbaatar. Choose the vehicle class that best fits your group size and luggage needs. Minimal Economy (Toyota Prius / Sedan) 1–3 Passengers/ 2 Standard Bags/ Solo travelers, couples, or light packers looking for the most budget-friendly ride. 40$ Classic Mini van (Toyota Alphard) Up to 5 Passengers/ 4-5 Standard Bags/ Families or small groups wanting a smooth, spacious, and highly comfortable city ride. 75$ Luxury SUV (Toyota Land Cruiser) Up to 4 Passengers/ 4 Standard Bags/ Travelers wanting maximum safety, premium seating, and a robust vehicle designed for Mongolian roads. 100$ Group Van (Hyundai Starex) Up to 6 Passengers 6 Large Bags Larger families, travel teams, or groups carrying heavy, oversized luggage or camping gear. 85$
Coffee & Brewing Kit
Premium Steppe Coffee Kit: High-quality outdoor brewing equipment including a manual grinder, filters, a pouring pot, and a dedicated mini gas stove for fresh morning and afternoon brews.
EcoFlow Portable Power Station:
Keep all your devices (cameras, laptops, phones, or drones) fully charged throughout the trip with a high-capacity eco-friendly solar generator. Price: $10.00 per day
Mesh Mosquito Tent
Sleep under the stars or relax during the day completely protected from bugs. We provide premium full-mesh pop-up tent that keeps mosquitoes out while letting 100% of the cool steppe breeze through. Price: $5.00 per day
Mosquito Coils
Keep your outdoor lounge space peaceful and bite-free. This essential camp kit includes a full supply of long-lasting mosquito defense coils, perfect for lighting around your tent, campervan door, or outdoor dining table during the evening hours. Long-Lasting Shield: Each coil provides up to 6–8 hours of continuous, reliable protection against mosquitoes and biting insects. Outdoor-Ready Holder: Comes with a secure, wind-resistant safety stand or burner tray to safely elevate the coil off the ground. Complete Pack: Includes 1x Box of Coils (10 count) plus matching safety stands.
Traditional Mongolian Deel Rental:
Immerse yourself fully in the culture and get perfect travel photos by renting an authentic, high-quality traditional Mongolian tunic (Deel).
