SOUNDS OF SILENCE (Camel Riding)
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Mongolia Camel Riding has Never Been So Rewarding!
The Gobi Desert is Diverse!
It’s time to Enjoy the Peace of the Gobi Desert
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Sightseeing and welcome dinner
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. You will be picked up from the airport and transferred to a 4-star hotel. After lunch, you will have a sightseeing program in Ulaanbaatar including the Bogd Khan’s Winter Palace, and the Fine Arts Museum. There will be time for shopping. Dinner will be at a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Drive to Southern Gobi Desert for Camel Riding
We will take the early morning flight to Dalanzadgad. Here we will be met by our supporting vans, and after freshening up we will begin the drive to Khongoriin Els sand dunes. Our route takes us through the Gurvan Saikhan Mountain Range, where there is ample opportunity to see the wildlife of the Gobi, including Ibex; Argali (big-horned wild sheep); various small birds; and gophers. We arrive at the Khongoriin Els sand dunes in the early evening and will establish a camp near the Tsonjiin Khotgor, 25 km from the Khongor sand dunes. We will meet herders and their camels here.
Camel Riding to Zuun Shurguul for 20km
Our trek starts early in the morning after a sumptuous breakfast in the middle of the Gobi desert. Today will be a full day of camel riding, to the Zuun Shurguul. Zuun Shurguul is a dense Gobi forest of saxaul and tooroi trees and tall grasses. Riding camels is relatively easy, due to their gentle gait and soft, comfortable backs. Mongolians use bright, colorful, hand-made saddles for riding, which sit between the two humps of the camels. We will camp in the area of Zuun Shurguul in the early evening. Dinner and camp for the night.
Camel Riding to Chono Kharaikh – Gilbent
This morning we continue our exotic trek to the Gilbent Mountain Range. This range, though low, is nonetheless impressive, rising from the desert plain. We will reach Gilbent and camp at the foot of this small hill. Dinner and camp for the night.
Camel Riding to Ukhaa Tolgod
Today we continue our ride to Ukhaa Tolgod which are the flaming cliffs where a number of dinosaur fossils have been found. We will have dinner and camp for the night.
Camel Riding to Daatsiin Khooloi – Oyodoloiin for 25km
Our trek continues today with a ride through the Gurvan Tesiin Valley. By now, we will be professional camel riders! We will pass the beautiful Nemegt Mountain Range to the North and the Khuren Khanan Mountain Range to the South. Our destination for the night is Oyodoliin Khudag, where we will have dinner and set up a camp.
Overland by Jeep to Oyodolyn – Zulganai
Today we drive to another oasis called Zulganai, where tall grasses grow almost to the sky, and many plants endemic to the Gobi grow. Here, you can expect to see ducks in the Zulganai River, which is an atypical Gobi habitat. However, Zulganai still reminds you of the mountain steppe area, and you’ll still feel sand under your feet. We will camp here for the night.
Overland by Jeep to Khermen Tsav
Today we will have a day trip to Khermen Tsav today. “Kherem” means ‘wall,’ and “Tsav” means ‘cracked’ or ‘broken.’ This cracked wall of mudrock stretches from the Northwest to the Southwest. The formation of Khermen Tsav resembles unfinished artistic architecture and well-designed red brick buildings of ancient cities. Many dinosaur fossils were found here among the saxaul forest and desert plants. Overnight at the same campsite.
Overland by Jeep to Tsagaan Cave for 200km
After a relaxing morning at the camp, we will drive to Bayan Gobi soum. Here we will visit Tsagaan Cave, located in Tsakhir Mountain. This cave housed Stone Age man some 700,000 years ago and has been the site of numerous archeological digs. We will have dinner and camp overnight at Tsakhir Mountain.
Overland by Jeep to Orog Nuur for 150km
After a relaxing morning at the camp, we will drive towards Orog Lake which lies on the north side of the Ikh Bogd Mountain Range. The Lake’s shore is a bird paradise. We will camp overnight on the bank of the Tuin River.
Overland by Jeep to Bayanhongor Town
Today we continue the drive to Bayankhongor. On the way we will see the Ikh Bogd Mountain Range, revealing such natural beauties as Bituut Rock, formed after a large chunk of rock was dislodged in the 1957 earthquake.
Overland by Jeep to Karakorum
Today we will drive towards the Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia. There is a small local township there now. On arrival, the first and most obvious landmark is the massive walls of the Erdenezuu Monastery. This Monastery was built in 1586 and is surrounded by a massive 400m x 400m wall. Only a few temples remain standing after the communist purges. In previous times the grounds held over 60 temples with 10000 monks using them for their daily worship. Overnight at Anar ger camp.
Overland by Jeep to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast you will drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Though the driving distance is bit long, we will have several stops for lunch and some refreshments. One of the stops will be at Elsen Tasarhai or the “sand strips” where you can see mighty Khugnu Khan Mountain together with the beautiful sand dune. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Departure
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your international departure.
NCA-012: 27 Aug -11 Sep, 2025
Price per person from: USD 3,519.00
A domestic flight, transportation within Mongolia, twin accommodation in a 4 star hotel. Single accommodation can be arranged at an additional cost. Tented accommodation while on trek, three meals a day, English-speaking guide, all sightseeing costs, transfers, camel or horse hire where specified, support staff including drivers, horse/camel men and camp assistants.
International transportation, travel insurance, visas, departure tax, alcoholic drinks, gratuities, items of a personal nature.
It is the responsibility of the client to be fully covered with travel and medical insurance while traveling in Mongolia.
Upon request, single supplement in the countryside can be provided at the additional cost. In case single accommodation in ger camps was not provided the amount would be calculated based on the missing nights and reimbursed.
Nomads cannot be held responsible for over bookings, as long as the company can prove with sufficient documentation that overbooking has been the error of the third party.
Should circumstances beyond our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, any changes of domestic flight or train schedules, require a change of itinerary, we will inform your agent and propose an equivalent itinerary. Again, Nomads cannot take over the responsibility for the Airlines or the National Train Company. The traveler is responsible for having proper travel documents, such as a valid passport, proper visa and the necessary passport pictures.
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