Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Discover the Gobi Desert Tour of Mongolia

9 days
Start and end in Ulaanbaatar
4.3
12 traveler reviews

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:
Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
All Ages Welcome
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Baga Gazariin Chuluu

    Start point
    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (Your accommodation )
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore granite formations at Baga Gazariin Chuluu
    • Discover old monastery ruin
    • Soft trek through Gobi Desert (approximately 1 hour)
    Landmarks
    Baga Gazariin Chuluu
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Tsagaan Suvarga

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa)
    • View colorful mud cliff formations

    Optional Activities

    • Ascend and descend cliff trails for multiple perspectives
    Landmarks
    Tsagaan Suvarga
  3. Day 3

    Yoliin Am

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Yoliin Am (Bearded Eagle Valley) (approximately 2.5 to 3 hours round trip)
    Landmarks
    Gobi Gurban Saikhan National Park
    Yoliin Am (Bearded Eagle Valley)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Khongor Sand Dunes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Meet Gobi Desert nomad family
    • Ride two-humped camel
    • Ascend sand dunes at Khongor
    Landmarks
    Khongor Sand Dunes
  5. Day 5

    Bayanzag

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Flaming Cliffs
    • Search for dinosaur fossils
    • Visit Bayanzag saxaul tree grove
    Landmarks
    Flaming Cliffs
    Bayanzag
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. Day 6

    Ongi Monastery

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ongi Monastery ruins
    • Visit new active temple
    • Tour ger museum

    Optional Activities

    • Climb nearby mountain for panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Ongi Monastery
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Erdenezuu Monastery

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Erdenezuu monastery and view architecture
    • Explore monastery museum religious articles
    • Visit Kharakhorum Museum
    Landmarks
    Erdenezuu Monastery
    Kharakhorum Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Ulaanbaatar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with nomad family), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit horse-herding nomad family
    • Horseback riding
    • Lunch with nomads
  9. Day 9

    Ulaanbaatar to Airport

    End point
    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (A hotel we booked for you in the best location of Ulaanbaatar)

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
Rating
4.3(12 reviews)
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
50%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by View Mongolia Travel

  • Kay
    August 2nd, 2024
    It was a great experience. I would recommend it to anyone. Our guide ans drivers were exceptional.
  • Lynette
    August 2nd, 2024
    A truly wonderful tour Being present at the Nadaam Games ceremony and other cultural events on at the time, then...
    Show more
  • Sarah
    July 23rd, 2024
    Thank you to Terka, our wonderful guide, and our fabulous drivers Munho, Shijie, and Mendee. They went above and...
    Show more

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
All questions
We couldn't find results
Try a different search term or ask a question to this adventure's experts
  • L

    Leah

    Asked on June 4th, 2023

    Is this tour available end Aug around 26 Aug to 4 Sept?

    Price / Availability
    • View Mongolia TravelOperatorWritten June 2023

      This group tour is not available in August. We have this tour available in August starting on Aug 11 and Aug 23.

Can’t find the answer to your question?

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 148889

  • Currency
    Tugrik
    Mongolia
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with View Mongolia Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and View Mongolia Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "View Mongolia Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Video

What to do in Mongolia?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec