KHONGOR SAND DUNE TOUR in GOBI DESERT

KHONGOR SAND DUNE TOUR

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Central Asian Expedition led by American researcher and explorer Roy Chapman Andrews brought home the first ever recorded dinosaur eggs found from Desert of Mongolia. Imagine yourself eye witnessing the great Flaming Cliffs where all the fossils and eggs were discovered while enjoying the dusk. Wonders of Gobi will continue with long stretches of Khongor sand dunes which lie within Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park. At Khongor or Singing dunes you will relish fine grains of sand, mountains, two-humped Bactrian camels, lifestyle of Gobi nomads, narrow streams which would look unlike any desert. ​

Route: Ulaanbaatar- Gobi Desert – Ulaanbaatar 1650km
Region: Southern Mongolia
Tour highlights: Gobi Desert – Yoliin Am – Khongor Sand Dunes – Bayanzag, Flaming Cliffs
Available: Available throughout the year
Length of tour: 6 nights / 7 days
Travel style: Classic
The group: 1-24
The Price:We offer 2 different type of tour arrangements for our customers.

KHONGOR SAND DUNE TOUR VIDEO

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Khongor sand dune tour brief itinerary

BRIEF ITINERARY Day1.BagaGazriinChuluu National Park Day2. Tsagaan Suvraga/White Stupa Day3. Three Beautiful Mountain Day4. “Khongor” sand dunes Day5. Bayanzag/Flamming Cliffs Day6. “Zorgol Khairkhan” scared mountain Day7. Ulaanbaatar

SCHEDULE HORSEBACK RIDING TRIP

Day1. BagaGazriinChuluu National Park

UlaanBaatar – BagaGazriinChuluu 250km

• Visit of Mountains BagaGazriinChuluu, where we'll observe stunning granite rocky formations eroded by the violent elements of this area. In the 19th century, two respected lamas lived here, and we still can see their inscriptions in the rock. According to the legend, Genghis Khan too is supposed to have lived in this wonderful area where it's pleasant to walk. • Overnight optional: tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger

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Day2. The great white stupa in the desert

BagaGazarChuluu – white stupa 220km

• We travel in one of the emptiest areas of Mongolia. Between rock desert and semi-arid steppes, we reach the white stupa, Tsagaan Suvarga. For centuries, this 30-metre (98,43 feet) high, abrupt, stupa-shaped mountain, is honoured by the Mongolians. The traveller will be surprised by the sumptuous lunar landscapes that evoke the end of the world, and by the many fossils. This area was totally covered by the sea a few million years ago. • Overnight optional: tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger

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Day3. Three beautiful mountain

White stupa – Yoliin am 225km

• Last day of track before reaching Great Gobi and its "Three Beauties", the three highest peaks of this part of the Gobi-Altai range : BaruunSaïhan, "the Western Beauty" ; DundSaïhan, "the Middle Beauty" ; ZüünSaïhan, "the Eastern Beauty", the highest (2846 metres, 1,77 miles). • Hiking in the canyon of Yol am, the bearded vultures canyon. We will walk in the bottom of the canyon that is covered with perpetual snow. The canyon is so steep-sided, that sunrays make the ice melt only in August. The rest of the year, there's ice everywhere in the canyon. • Journey on the track towards east of "the Three Beauties" to reach the area of canyons. Stop at Dungenee Canyon. We leave the vehicle to start our first magic hike along the river that flows between huge canyons. • Overnight optional: tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger

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Day4. Khongor sand dunes

Three beautiful mountain - Khongor sand dunes 180km

• We ride towards west of the park to reach Khongor sand dunes, "light bay sand". These dunes extend at the foot of the "Three Beauties". • Visit of the dunes of Khongoryn. These dunes are the most spectacular ones of Mongolia, they extend on more than 180 kilometres (111,85 miles) long and 20 kilometres (12,43 miles) wide, and have an average height of 80 metres (262,47 feet), the highest one being 120 metres (393,70 feet) high. From the top, the view on the desert is quite amazing. From this place, it's also possible to hear the moving masses of sand, hence the name of "singing dunes". Beyond the dunes, the steppe extends for as far as the eye can see. • Camel ride and hike in the Gobi Desert is an unforgettable experience. The nonchalant animal will take us with its peaceful gait along the dunes and the Khongor River, "light bay", that flows alternately on the surface and under the ground. We'll go until a small oasis at the foot of the dunes, where some bushes grow, such as saxaul. Camels are very fond of saxaul and Mongolians think it's the most precious wood. We will walk until the top of a dune and will have a wonderful view on the desert. Far away, we will see the peaks of the Three Beautiful and, if we listen carefully, we might hear the song of the dunes. • Overnight optional: tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger

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Day5. The flaming cliffs of Bayanzag

Khongor – Bayanzag 150km

• Visit of the cliffs of Bayanzag, today best known as "flaming cliffs", owing to their ochre red colour, where is located the "cemetery of dragons". The cliffs and the saxaul forests that surround them are the evidence of the time when Earth was still inhabited by huge creatures : dinosaurs. Palaeontologist Roy Andrews Chapman was the first man to discover in 1922 some bones and eggs of dinosaurs that we can see today in the Natural History Museum of Ulan Bator and in other museums in the world. • Overnight optional: tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger

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Day6. Zorgol Khairkhan Mountain and back to Mongolian capital

Bayanzag – Zorgol khairkhan 320km

The mountain noted “Secret history of Mongolian”. It has many caves and water springs. Lucky visitors may see wild animals like mountain goats, ibex and eagles. There are several burial sites of ancient Mongol soldiers around this mountain. According to shamanic custom, pronouncing the name of the holy mountains while visiting them is forbidden. Hike Overnight optional: nomadic family ger / tents

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Day7. Ulaanbaatar.

Back to Ulan in town and settling in at your accommodation, where you can rest a few moments.-Bator.

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PRICE KHONGOR SAND DUNE TOUR

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The Price:We offer 2 different type of tour arrangements for our customers. Standard Arrangement What is standard arrangement? (Staying through the tourist ger camps) What is tourist ger camp? 1pax - €1400 2 pax - €1015 p.p 3 pax - €945 p.p 4 pax - €875 p.p 5 pax - €805 p.p 6-12 pax- €700 p.p Single supplement: €100

Budget Arrangement What is budget arrangement? (Staying in the local ger guesthouses) What is local ger guesthouse? 1pax - €1050 2 pax - €665 p.p 3 pax - €595 p.p 4 pax - €525 p.p 5 pax - €455 p.p 6-12 pax-€350 p.p Single supplement: €40 Discounts: 30% off for children under 2-6 years old

PRICE INCLUDED

• Transfers upon arrival and departure • English speaking guide at all times. • In the countryside all lodging will be in ger camps and nomadic family’s Ger. • All meals are provided as stated in the itinerary. • Ground transportation: in the countryside by driven 4WD van, bus in the city area. • Park entrance fees • Horse and Camel ride • Sightseeing as per itinerary • 1.5 liter of drinking water per day per person

NON INCLUDED

• Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar • Hotel extras, such as telephone calls, bar bills and laundry services • Travel insurance, medical insurance • Visa application fees • Alcoholic beverages • Personal expenses such as IDD call, internet, laundry, items of a personal nature • Gratuity to local guides and drivers • Airfare or train ticket • Airport taxes, excess baggage charges (over 44pound / 20kilo) • Changes of arrival/departure flights • Additional services • Any charges of major force beyond our control (e.g. imposition, quarantine restrictions, etc…)

This is a suggested packing list, which you should feel free to adjust to suit your needs. Please refer to our travel guide for more detailed information.

• backpack or soft bag • waterproof bag cover • day pack • head lamp/flashlight • spare batteries/bulb • personal medications • waterproof hiking boots • waterproof jacket with hood • waterproof over pants • fleece jacket or wool jumper • cotton t-shirts • long sleeve shirts • lightweight trousers • shorts • socks • underwear • sun hat • sandals • sun glasses • sun cream • insect repellent • resealing (Ziploc) plastic bags • binoculars/camera • watch/ alarm clock • money belt/ pouch • insurance confirmation copy • emergency contact number

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ADVICE TOUR

Please do not hesitate to contact me immediately. I advise a lot. Please prepare suitable clothing to run by bicycle. There is a temperature difference between day and night, so please bring more clothing change. Because rainy day is also assumed, please bring clothes that are difficult to get wet. Flashlights and lights are of course necessities.

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