Dalanzadgad - Khongor Els Sand Dunes
Day 1 – Ulan Bator
Transfer from the hotel to the airport
Ulan Bator - Dalanzadgad: Ulaanbaatar - Dalanzadgad
Transfer by car / minibus: Dalanzadgad - Khongor Sand Dunes (Singing Dunes)
Khongor Els Sand Dunes
Our journey commences with a satisfying breakfast at the hotel before we are transferred to the airport for a flight to the Gobi base camp. Our first destination is the remarkable Khongoryn Els sand dunes, which extend for 180 kilometers (110 miles) at the base of the striking Gurvan Saikhan Mountain range. Upon our arrival, we will pause for a refreshing lunch. The afternoon promises to be captivating, as we have the opportunity to visit a camel breeding family and indulge in camel riding to explore the dunes. The day concludes with a hearty dinner and a restful overnight stay in a ger camp. Our drive for the day covers a distance of approximately 200 kilometers (125 miles). (L/D).
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Bayan Zag
Day 2
Explore Flaming Cliffs (Bayan Zag) - the Gobi Dinosaurs Cemetery
After breakfast at the base camp, we will slowly make our way back to our main camp, with a packed lunch in tow. During our return journey, we will make a stop at Bayan Zag, famously known as the Flaming Cliffs. Here, we'll have the chance to explore the Cemetery of Dinosaurs, retracing the footsteps of the renowned explorer Roy Chapman Andrews. As the day winds down, we will savour the tranquility of the Gobi Desert and spend the night in traditional Mongolian gers. The driving distance for this leg of the journey covers approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles). (B/L/D).
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Dalanzadgad - Ulan Bator
Day 3 – Yol Valley
Yol Valley (Eagle Valley) National Park
Transfer by car / minibus: Yol Valley (The Valley of the Eagles) - Dalanzadgad
Dalanzadgad - Ulan Bator: Dalanzadgad - Ulaanbaatar
Transfer from the airport to the hotel
After breakfast at the base camp, we will wrap up our Gobi adventure with a visit to the captivating Yol (Lammergeyer) Valley National Park, located just 50 kilometers (32 miles) away. Here, we'll embark on a morning trek, providing ample opportunities to photograph the breathtaking landscape, which includes the remarkable Gobi Glacier and the intriguing wildlife that inhabits the area. Later in the morning, we'll catch a flight back to Ulan Bator, where we will transfer to your hotel. (B).
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