GOBI TOUR

The Gobi is a large desert region in Asia. It covers parts of central and southern Mongolia. The desert basins of the Gobi are bounded by the Altai Mountains and the grasslands and steppes of Mongolia on the north. The Gobi is most notable in history as part of the great Mongol Empire, and as the location of several important cities along the Silk Road. The Gobi is a cold desert, with frost and occasionally snow occurring on its dunes. Besides being quite far north, it is also located on a plateau roughly 910–1520m above sea level, which contributes to its low temperatures. An average of approximately 194 mm of rain falls annually in the Gobi. The Gobi Desert is the source of many important fossil finds, including the first dinosaur eggs. Despite the harsh conditions, these deserts and the surrounding regions sustain many animals, including black-tailed gazelles, marbled polecats, wild Bactrian camels, Mongolian wild ass and sandplovers.

Day 1. Gobi /Bayanzag/Moltsgog sand dunes Transfer to the airport for morning flight to Dalanzadgad, which is a small town of Gobi. Upon arrival, we will drive to the Flaming cliffs at Bayanzag - is a famous for the first discovery of dinosaur eggs, bones and complete dinosaur skeletons which is first discovered by Roy Chapman Andrews, American expedition in the 1920. This area well known for red tall rocks formed as a result of wind and water erosion which look like fire in the middle of the desert from distance. We will find an egg and bones of dinosaurs around Bayanzag. White fossilized bones are still found today. After exploration at Bayanzag, we will take short drive to the ger camp for lunch.
In the afternoon, we will enjoy visiting camel herder family in their ger, explore their unique nomadic lifestyle. We will have a chance to try drinking Hormog (fermented Mongolian camel milk) and we will drive to explore Moltsog Els, is one of the few regions of the Gobi covered by sand dunes.  These stunning sand dunes are surrounded by hills with willow trees, streams and bushes.
There is the perfect place for camel riding. We will discover this magnificent place on camel back. Mongolia is home to 2/3 of the two-humped Bactrian camels in the world. It is a gentle, calm and extraordinary patient animal and can carry on without water for a month. Its two humps support you from both sides and easy pace will comfort you so much. Return drive to the Ger camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 2. Yoll valley . After breakfast we will continue to the Yol valley situated in “Three beauties of Gobi” Mt. National Park. Yol means Lammergeyer, one of the most endangered bird species of prey. The valley is notable for a deep ice field; it remains frozen for most of the year, except late summer. We will have a take short drive to the valley and enjoy hiking through grassy meadows, small streams, long and narrow valley with sheltered by high cliff walls, sunlight bouncing off amazing rocks, covered with wild flowers and Gobi plants.  You may be lucky enough to spot wild sheep and goat, grazing high on the cliff walls. After visit and explore the national park, we will return to the camp. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 3: Ulaanbaatar. In the morning, we will drive to the airport for return flight to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival in the city, transfer to the hotel.