Tour code: CL-GB6
The Gobi Desert is one of the most dramatic places on earth, with its largest cemetery of giant dinosaurs, shoveled first in 1922 by the legendary adventurer Roy Chapman Andrews. Thousands of fossils and eggs, including the “Jurassic Park” stars Tarbosaurs and Tyrannosaurs Rex, still lie covered by the million year old soil. Yet, covering over 30% of Mongolia’s territory, the Gobi continues to surprise those travelers who expect a hot, dead stretch of land. Its unique landscape with massive sand dunes, spectacular mountain peaks, vast steppes and hidden oasis, makes this place distinctive. Two-humped Bactrian camels, rambling slowly, disappearing into the blue mirage, add to its mystery. Piercing clearness of the blue sky, crimson sunsets and a dazzling multitude of giant stars complete the picture.
TRIP ITINERARY:
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel. City tour including a visit to Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist Center of Mongolia, followed by a visit to the National History Museum . Traditional performance in the evening (L,D)
Day 2: Yol Valley/ Umnu Gobi province
Morning flight to the South Gobi province (1:20 hours) and from the province airport drive to (20 km ) the “Yol Valley” National Park . Yol Valley is spectacular Gobi-Altai Mountain range. Trek to the depth of the deep and narrow gorge canyon with rock cliff , many years of water erosion. Besides its spectacular natural beauty it contains number of bird species and animals. Overnight stay in a ger camp. ( B,L,D)
Day 3: Bayan Zag/Umnu Gobi province
Journey to the legendary “Flaming Cliffs”, where Roy Chapman Andrews leading the Central Asiatic Expedition, found the first dinosaur egg. This area rich in saxual up to 2-9 meters and surrounded orange red rock mountains . Overnight stay in ger camp (B,L,D)
Day 4: Ulaanbaatar/Gorkhi-Terelj
Return flight to Ulaanbaatar. Drive to the National park of Gorkhi-Terelj. (70 km). Fist visit Chinggis Khaan complex, followed by Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. The Terelj National Park is one of the highlights of Mongolia , with spectacular valley picturesque high eroded rock formations , pine covered hills and steppe .Opportunities for hiking and horse riding in the beautiful mountain.
Day 5: Ulaanbaataar
Continue to explore the capital city. Visit to the Zaisan hill overview whole city, Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, a home of the last Khaan of Mongolia and visit Gobi cashmere factory shop . Free time ( B,L,D)
Day 6: Departure
TRIP DETAILS:
-2 nights in hotels
-3 nights in ger camps
-Authentic Mongolian and international cuisines
-UB-Gobi-UB travel by air, local transportation by motor coach
-Visits to nomadic families
-Hiking, camel and horse riding opportunities
-Excursions to selected museums and traditional performances
