GENERAL INFO

The Gobi desert is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Mongolia. You will enjoy a combination of big sand hills, rocky mountains with old canyons, as well as wide forests consisting of small saxaul trees, riding all the way back to Ulaanbaatar through endless steppes. The Gobi is the fifth biggest desert in the world and is home to a wide range of animals such as antelopes and Bactrian camels, of which you will see lots! The highest part of the Gobi is 1,580 meters and the entire area has over 1.2 million km2, a true adventure paradise. The first dinosaur fossil eggs have been found in the Gobi desert, where you will probably experience one of the most beautiful sunrises you have ever seen. Riding through the hidden ‘WHITE STUPA’ rock formations which are millions of years old, all in all, an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

DAY 1 – Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

You will be picked up at the airport and taken to UB Grand Hotel (or alternative hotel of choice), right in the city center next to Chinggis Khaan Square. By the end of the day, all riders will have tried their gear, received a safety briefing and are ready to leave Ulaanbaatar early next morning. There will be a welcome dinner with all riders that night.

DAY 2 – BAGA GAZAR ROCKS (220km

The astonishing granitic formations of Baga Gazariin Chuluu, translated as ”stone of the little place”, are located in the northwest of the province of Dundgovi, at a height of 1751 meters , they form a granite canyon erected in the heart of the steppe. The erosion polished the rock faces of the cliffs.

DAY 3 – WHITE STUPA (230km)

Exciting day ahead! Once a floor of the ocean, this scarp looks like a white stupa, hence the name Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa). This white limestone rock formation is 400 meters long and has been shaped strangely as a result of thousands of years of wind and water erosion. After a rain, the water pouring down the scarp makes it look like a huge waterfall.

DAY 4 – ONGI MONASTERY (220km)

The location of the monastery is spectacular among the Gobi Desert mountains, nestling on the south and north banks of the Ongi River bend, Ongi was one of the important monasteries in the Gobi desert. The monastery had 4 religious institutions and housed by over 1000 monks at its height. Beautiful hiking with a spectacular view from the sacred mountain top.


DAY 5 – SAND DUNE (265km)

Elsen Tasarkhai is a part of the Mongol Els sand dunes, that continues 80 km long 5 km wide. It is around 80 km east of Karakorum - the ancient Mongolian capital. The area is surrounded by sand dunes, hills covered with rare bushes and a small gobi forest. Together this presents a very unique combination of Mongolian mountains, forests, breathtaking sand dunes and even a river crossing by all-in-one location.

DAY 6 – LOOP Day ar0und 90km

We are staying over at the same camp that night or alternatively camp in the open wild. It depends a little on weather conditions. It will be a day to enjoy the sands, in fact we will have a drive all along the edge of the dunes and enjoy a proper bon fire evening that same night.

DAY 7 – HUSTAI NATIONAL PARK (250km)

We will head to our final destination, the HUSTAI NATIONAL PARK. It was declared as National Park in 1993. Initially established for the first reintroduction of the Przewalski’s Horse the park covers more than 50,000 hectares.We will set up our camp close to some stunning rock formations. We will visit a Nomadic family along the way and experience their way of living, which has barely changed in the last couple of hundred years.

DAY 8 – Ulaanbaatar 160KM

After having returned to Ulaanbaatar, you will have a short break and shower time at your hotel. There will be time to do some cashmere shopping if desired, later we will meet at Ulaanbaatar’s best hot pot restaurant for a farewell dinner. Whoever has the energy to continue is welcome to enjoy the city’s nightlife, we will show you the best places to go to.

DAY 9 – DEPARTURE

Departure day, we will take you to the airport. Have a great flight and we hope to see you again during one of our other trips.

 

TOUR DETAILS

  • 7 days / 6 nights of travel in the countryside

  • 2 nights in Ulaanbaatar city

  • Husqvarna FE 450 or 701 Enduro

  • Non riders are welcome to join in all tours, price on request

  • 100% fully supported off-road tour

INCLUDES

  • Pick up service from and to the airport

  • Private support team

  • All meals during the trip

  • All camping gear needed

  • Last hotel night in Ulaanbaatar

  • Ger camp costs

  • National park entrance fees

  • 2 support vehicles (Toyota Land Cruiser)

  • 1 guide/tour leader, 1 mechanic, 1 private chef, 2 assistants

  • Motorbike rent, Husqvarna FE450

  • Gas

  • Bottled water, drinks, snacks

NOT INCLUDES

  • Flight expenses

  • Visa cost

  • Health insurance

  • Protective gear (available for rent 25€/day per person)

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