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Gobi Desert and Great White lake tour
(14 days/ 13 nights)

Departure Dates:
June 4-June 17, June 27 - July 10,  July 15- July 28,
August 2 - August 15, August 20 - September 1.    
Trip Length: 14 Days
Tour Operator: Mongolian Mystery Tours
Group Size: 4-12, Max group Size: 14
Activities: Hiking / Trekking / Walking/Horseback riding/Camelriding

Specification:  The unique and pure nature, crystal clear waters and the fresh air of Mongolia attracts people who love nature and trekking.

Our tour follows a route through the Gobi Desert in the south to the ancient capital Kharkhorin /Erdenezuu temple/ in central Mongolia. The trekking area is through one of the last untouched and uninhabited areas of wilderness in Mongolia.  There are also rare animals and wild herbs and plants along this route.

Total distance: 2400kms by minivan

Day-1 We'll start with a full day trip to the Baga Gazriin Chuluu Ruins(1768 m from sea level). (255kms). On the way we'll stop for lunch at Zorgol Khairkhan Mountain. At these ruins there are mineral water springs and beautiful rocky hills a covered with lush vegetation. We'll spend the night in tents.

Day-2 We'll take a full day trip driving to Yoliin Am in the middle of the Gobi desert National Park which is a strictly protected area, covering 70 sq.kms. On the way we'll stop for lunch at a vast steppe. The mountains there are the highest in the Gobi Desert and the rocky scenery is fascinating, especially until mid July while the ice gorge remains frozen. We'll walk 3 kms through a narrow valley, then 3 kms back to the minivan. We'll stay at tourist ger camp (yurt).

Day-3 We'll drive to the Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes(195kms) after lunch time. The Khongoryn Els are some of the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. We'll see gorgeous views, huge sand dunes and a cold water spring with a stream that leads in to two small ponds. We'll then spend the night in a nomadic family's ger.

Day-4 We'll hike to the top of the biggest sand dunes. Also, if you wish, you may walk alongside the river for about 10 kms. We can also arrange a camel riding trip on the dunes. We'll stay at a tourist ger camp.

Day-5 We'll drive to Bayan-Zag(150kms).In Bayan-Zag, we will spend the night in gers  provided by a local family. Bayan-Zag which means "rich in Saxaul Shrubs" is more commonly known as the "Flaming Cliffs", famous for the discovery of dinosaur fossils.

Day-6 We'll drive to the Ongyn Hiid ruins of temple, where we spend the night in tourist ger camp. The Ongyn Hiid was the biggest temple in Mongolia.

Day-7 Drive to the Ulaan Tsutgalan, which means the highest waterfall in Mongolia. Spend the night in a nomadic family's ger.

Day-8 We'll drive to Tovkhon temple on top of a mountain, where the first Mongolian Bogd lived. This place is hard to reach, but it pays off due to the amazing variety of flowers. We'll spend a night in tents.

Day-9 We'll do a full day driving trip to Chuluutyn canyon (about 10 kms longer). On the way we'll stop in Tsetserleg (capital of Arkhangai province) for the shopping. We'll spend the night in the tent.

Day-10 We'll Drive to Great White lake and Khorge Volcano. We'll spend a night in tourist ger camp. Khorgo Volcano is located in the northern part of the Khangai mountain range.

Day-11 We'll do a full day hike from the lake to the "Khorgo" Volcano and climb to the top of the volcano, where we'll see stunning views. If climbing isn't your thing, horseriding trips in the region around the volcano can be easily arranged. We'll stay at same tourist ger camp.

Day-12 We'll drive to Taikhar rock and Tsenher hot springs. We'll spend the night at a tourist ger camp and bathe in the hot springs.

Day-13 We'll drive to the Erdenezuu (ancient capital of Mongolia). We'll stay at a tourist ger camp. On the following day we'll visit the Erdenezuu temple and its museum.

Day-14 Back to Ulaanbaatar.

Except for the souvenirs that you might buy everything else will be included in the tour price such as accommodation in Ulaanbaatar or duration of trip, 3 meals a day, national park entrance fees, camel riding ect...

N.B. None of these itineraries include the time spent in Ulaanbaatar.

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