17 Days Adventure Tour
Gobi – Central & Northern Mongolia
Day 1. Ulaanbaatar – Baga Gazryn Chuluu
Day 2. Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa)
Early morning drive to Baga Gazryn Chuluu, a granite mountain range in the Middle Gobi. Explore unique rock formations shaped by wind and time, hike for sunset views, and stay with a local herder family. Experience nomadic culture and taste traditional fermented horse milk (airag).
Overnight in a ger camp.
Visit the dramatic cliffs of Tsagaan Suvarga, rising up to 60 meters high. The colorful escarpments resemble ancient ruins. Overnight in a ger camp.
Day 3. Yolyn Am – Gobi Three Beauties NP
Day 4–5. Khongor Sand Dunes
Visit Bronze Age petroglyphs near Del Mountain, then drive to Dalanzadgad. Continue to Yolyn Am, a deep canyon known for ice fields and soaring cliffs. Overnight in a ger camp.
Explore the famous “Singing Sand Dunes,” stretching over 180 km. Hike to the highest dunes for sunset views, visit a camel-herding family, and enjoy camel riding. One night in a ger camp
Day 6. Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Day 7. Ongi Monastery Ruins
Visit Bayanzag, where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered in the 1920s. Walk among red sandstone cliffs and rare saxaul forests. Overnight in a ger camp.
Visit the ruins of Ongi Monastery, once a major Buddhist center in Mongolia. Enjoy the peaceful riverside scenery and historical atmosphere.
Accommodation: Ger camp.
Day 8. Orkhon Valley & Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall
Travel to the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley and visit Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall. Learn about ancient nomadic history and culture.
Accommodation: Local herder family (ger).
Day 9. Kharkhorin – Erdene Zuu Monastery
Explore Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, and visit Erdene Zuu Monastery and museum. Discover Mongolia’s imperial and Buddhist heritage.
Accommodation: Guesthouse.
Day 10. Tsenkher Hot Springs
Drive to Tsenkher Hot Springs and relax in natural outdoor pools. Optional visit to Tsetserleg town along the way.
Accommodation: Tourist camp.
Day 11. Khorgo–Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake National Park
Drive to Tsenkher Hot Springs and relax in natural outdoor pools. Optional visit to Tsetserleg town along the way.
Accommodation: Tourist camp.
Day 12. Shine Ider Soum
Travel north through scenic forest-steppe regions to Shine Ider. Experience quiet rural life and unspoiled nature.
Accommodation: Local guesthouse or ger camp.
Day 13–14. Lake Khövsgöl
Arrive at Lake Khövsgöl, the “Blue Pearl of Mongolia,” known for its crystal-clear water and alpine surroundings. Enjoy lakeside walks and nature exploration.
Accommodation: Tourist camp (2 nights).
Day 15. Selenge River
Travel through the fertile Selenge River basin with beautiful river and forest scenery. Enjoy a relaxing day on the road.
Accommodation: Guesthouse.
Day 16. Amarbayasgalant Monastery
Visit Amarbayasgalant Monastery, one of Mongolia’s finest Buddhist monasteries, set in a peaceful valley. Explore its architecture and history.
Accommodation: Guesthouse or ger camp.
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar, enjoying changing landscapes along the way. Tour ends upon arrival in the capital.
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 17. Return to Ulaanbaatar
Tour Price Includes
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Airport pick-up and drop-off in Ulaanbaatar
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All transportation during the tour (4WD vehicle with driver)
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English-speaking professional tour guide
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Accommodation for the entire tour, including hotels in Ulaanbaatar, ger camps, guesthouses, nomadic family stays, and tents
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All meals during the tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
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Drinking water throughout the trip
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Entrance fees to national parks, museums, and sightseeing sites mentioned in the itinerary
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Horse and Camel riding activities
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All applicable local taxes and service charges
Tour Price Excludes
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International and domestic flights
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Visa fees and visa support
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Travel and medical insurance
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Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs, phone calls)
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Alcoholic beverages
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Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
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Tips for guide and driver