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duration 16 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 12-90 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-27997
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Ends Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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TOUR OVERVIEW

Starting and ending in Ulaanbaatar, the "Gobi Desert Explorer" trip is a guided explorer tour that takes 16 days. You will travel through Bayan Gobi, Bayanhongor, Flaming Cliffs and 9 other destinations in Mongolia. "Gobi Desert Explorer" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport and others.

Discover the very best of Mongolia, from the bustling capital Ulaanbaatar we journey across the steppe to Kharkhorin. We will encounter ancient Buddhist monasteries and the remarkable diversity of the Gobi Desert; sacred mountains, dinosaur ‘cemeteries’, flaming cliffs, singing sand dunes and spectacular canyons.

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Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
Day 2: To Bayangobi via Khustai National Park
Day 3: Khogno Khaan Natural Reserve and to Kharkhorin
Day 4: Orkhon Valley
Day 5: Orkhon Valley
Day 6: To Bayanhongor
Day 7: Gobi Camel Ger camp
Day 8: Ih Bogd Mountain and camel ger camp
Day 9: Kherman Tsav
Day 10: To Tost Tosonbumba Mountains
Day 11: Khongoriin Els
Day 12: To Bayanzag & the Flaming Cliffs
Day 13: Yoliin Am & Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park
Day 14: Return to Ulaanbaatar
Day 15: Ulaanbaatar
Day 16: Ulaanbaatar

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

4 hotel (twin share)10 Mongolian ger (shared)1 camping (shared) Optional single supplement is available for hotel stays – prices available on request.

Meal

1 Dinner(s)

Transport

All transfers including to and from the airport.
Expert local guides Train tickets provided Visa support Advice from Travel Advisors

Guide

Comprehensive schedule of sightseeing with certified Local Guides. You’ll have a generous sprinkling of free time to relax or explore on your own.

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Ulaanbaatar are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Gobi Desert Explorer tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Gobi Desert Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 05 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 05 July 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Gobi Desert Explorer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Gobi Desert Explorer tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

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