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Mongolia & the Gobi Desert

6 days Private Short Stay

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Mongolia & the Gobi Desert

Discover the dramatic contrasts of Mongolia — from the cultural heart of Ulaanbaatar to the vast, untouched wilderness of the Gobi Desert. Wander through ancient monasteries, explore frozen gorges and flaming cliffs, and stay in authentic en-suite Gers beneath the endless desert sky.

  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 5 , Lunches: 4 , Dinners: 5
  • Accommodation
    5 nights in 3/4 star accommodation
  • Physical Rating 2
    A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you'll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats.
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    Walking, some steps and extended time on your feet.

Short Stay includes

  • Accommodation (3 nights Ulaanbaatar, 1 night Khongoryn Els, 1 night Bayanzag)
  • Premium ger camps with ensuite
  • Meals as stated
  • Private airport transfers
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing
  • Excludes flights - enquire to add on
  • Available between June - September only
Private Short Stay
6 DAYS
From $5,680PP
Ulaanbaatar (2N) - Khongoryn Els (1N) - Bayanzag (1N) - Ulaanbaatar (1N)
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Day by Day Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Arrive Ulaanbaatar
    Dinner
    Day 1: Arrive Ulaanbaatar

    Make your way to Ulaanbaatar airport or railway station. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay. Early check-in is not included. Time permitting, enjoy an afternoon walking tour of Ulaanbaatar, exploring the Central Square and the National Museum of Mongolia.

    Dinner
  • Day 2
    Terelj National Park & Genghis Khan
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 2: Terelj National Park & Genghis Khan

    After breakfast, visit the Gandan Monastery, the country’s largest Buddhist centre, before travelling to Terelj National Park. En route, stop to marvel at the 46-metre-tall Genghis Khan Statue, one of Mongolia’s most striking modern monuments. After lunch, explore the park’s most famous landmarks — Big Turtle Rock and the tranquil Meditation Temple — before returning to Ulaanbaatar.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3
    The Gobi Desert
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 3: The Gobi Desert

    Take a short flight to the South Gobi and visit the Gobi Museum before exploring Yoliin Am Gorge on foot. This dramatic canyon, often filled with glistening ice even in summer, offers the chance to spot wild sheep, ibex, and birds of prey. After lunch, continue to the towering Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, Mongolia’s largest and most impressive dunes. You may wish to climb the dunes as the sun sets, before dinner at your cosy Ger camp with private ensuite.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4
    Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 4: Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs

    Enjoy a relaxed morning amid the dunes before travelling to the Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs, made famous by the discovery of the world’s first dinosaur eggs. Explore the striking red sandstone formations, walk among ancient saxaul trees, and visit a local nomadic family to learn about their way of life and get hands-on preparing a traditional Mongolian dish for dinner. Later, witness the cliffs glow in shades of gold and crimson at sunset, then return to your camp for a peaceful night beneath the desert sky.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5
    Return to Ulaanbaatar
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 5: Return to Ulaanbaatar

    Fly back to Ulaanbaatar this morning and visit the Bogd Khan’s Winter Palace and the Zaisan Memorial Hill for panoramic city views. In the evening, enjoy a captivating Mongolian folklore concert featuring traditional throat singing, music, and dance, followed by a farewell dinner.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6
    Depart Ulaanbaatar
    Breakfast
    Day 6: Depart Ulaanbaatar

    After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Late checkout is not included.

    Breakfast
Mongolia & the Gobi Desert map
Ulaanbaatar (2N) - Khongoryn Els (1N) - Bayanzag (1N) - Ulaanbaatar (1N)

Accommodation

We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.

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When to go

May to September when the Gobi’s vast landscapes are at their most beautiful, with warm days, clear skies, and excellent conditions for exploring Mongolia’s desert wonders.
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -26
    -16
    -21
  • 2
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -22
    -10
    -16
  • 3
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -14
    -1
    -7
  • 4
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -4
    10
    3
  • 10
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • 3
    18
    11
  • 21
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • 10
    22
    16
  • 46
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • 13
    24
    19
  • 64
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • 11
    22
    16
  • 70
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • 4
    17
    10
  • 27
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -5
    8
    1
  • 10
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -16
    -5
    -10
  • 6
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • -23
    -14
    -18
  • 4

Prices are from per person, based on low season. International flights excluded.

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