- From
- ¥95,000
- Nights
- 2–5
- Riding level:
- Riding level 1/4 · Beginner-friendly
Khongor Sand Dunes (Singing Sand) · Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park · Nomad family ger
Tour overview
The Khongor Sand Dunes spread across the Gobi Desert in southern Mongolia. The golden sands stretching endlessly captivate every visitor. Ride a camel across the dunes, watch the sands glow at sunset, and enjoy a special time unique to Mongolia.
Tour highlights
- Bayanzag
- Yolyn Am
- Khongor Sand Dunes
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Price from · per person¥110,000
Route profile
3 nights · 4 days
- DAY 01
Arrival · Ulaanbaatar
- 14:00Arrive in Ulaanbaatar — we meet you at the airport
- 15:30Transfer to your hotel in the city
- 16:30A short look around Ulaanbaatar
- 19:00Welcome dinner and a talk through the journey
- DAY 02
Travel to the Gobi
- 08:00Leave Ulaanbaatar — domestic flight to the Gobi
- 10:00Land in the Gobi and transfer to the ger camp
- 12:30Lunch
- 14:00Check in to the ger camp and rest
- 16:00Walk out into the open Gobi
- 19:00Dinner
- DAY 03
Yolyn Am → Bayanzag → Khongoryn Els
- 08:00Leave camp
- 10:00Hike Yolyn Am gorge, in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
- 12:30Lunch
- 14:00Bayanzag — the Flaming Cliffs
- 16:00Drive to the Khongoryn Els dunes
- 18:00Reach Khongoryn Els for the sunset
- 20:00Dinner
- 21:30Stars over the dunes
- DAY 04
Khongoryn Els · camel riding · fly home
- 08:00Breakfast
- 09:30Climb the singing sands
- 11:30Ride a Bactrian camel
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:30Transfer to the Gobi airport
- 16:00Set off for Ulaanbaatar
- 17:30Gifts at the State Department Store
- 19:00Your flight home
Places visited
- Khongoryn Els — the singing sands
- Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
- Yolyn Am gorge
- Bayanzag — the Flaming Cliffs
- A nomad family’s ger
Activities
- Riding a Bactrian camel
- Climbing the dunes
- Hiking Yolyn Am
- Sunset, then stars
- Bayanzag
Accommodation
A ger camp near the dunes — a night in desert silence.
Meals
Traditional Mongolian cooking plus Gobi regional dishes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
What the price covers
Included
- Ulaanbaatar–Gobi domestic travel
- Japanese-speaking guide
- Camel riding
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Camp equipment
Not included
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Personal souvenirs
- Visa fees (if required)
Packing list
- Sand-proof scarf/bandana
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Light, easy-to-move clothing
- Warm layers (desert nights are cold)
Important travel information
Desert temperatures vary greatly between day and night. Stay hydrated frequently.
- There is a large temperature difference between day and night.
- We recommend scarves, sunglasses, and dust protection against sand and strong winds.
- Travel time may be changed depending on road conditions and weather.
- Please ensure adequate hydration in desert areas.
- Daytime in the desert is extremely hot, so hats and sunscreen are essential.
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