KHONGOR SAND DUNES

Early morning, we drive to the Tsagaan Suvarga which is one of the unique formations located in the Gobi Desert. Till the Tsagaan Suvarga, the drive takes from Ulaanbaatar on 420 km on paved road and 30 km on offroad and we take lunch at Mandalgovi (Dundgovi province’s center). Once was the ocean bed where the visitors find marine fossils and clamshells, the Tsagaan Suvarga is 30m-60m high and 6000m long colorful limestone formation. The Tsagaan Suvarga has unusual formations and is a beautiful spot both day and night, especially when we see it from the top during the sunset and sunrise, it can show us extraordinary natural scenery. 

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tourist camp

Early morning, we depart from the Tsagaan Suvarga to Dalanzadgad city (Umnugovi province’s center), refill the gasoline, and drive to Yoliin am (Bearded vulture valley) which is located 62 km northwest of Dalanzadgad. It is a high rocky gorge about 2800 meters above sea level and is named after Yol bird (Bearded vulture) which appears only in Central Asia. However, Bearded vultures are not very common, if you are lucky, you can see them there. The gorge is crowded during the tourist peak summer months. Leaving the gorge, you will hardly encounter people. We continue the journey after we enjoy a field lunch in a suitable place near it. Crossing through Dungenee gorge, we travel to the famous Khongor Sand dunes. (it takes 4 hours in one way). We arrive at the tourist camp located at the northern edge of the dunes and spend a relaxing afternoon in the surrounding.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tourist camp

You’ll leisurely spend a joyful day in the nature of Khongor Sand dunes and tourist camp. After breakfast, you can head to the dunes before the midday high sunsets. It is ideal to walk to the top of the sand dunes in the morning or the evening when there is no wind. We will go to the edge of the highest sand dune in Khongor by riding a camel and then walk to the top of the sand dune. The dune is 200m high, and when you climb to the top, the dune generates sound similar to that of airplanes, so it is called "Voice Dune" (Duut Makhan). A small river flows through the northern edge of the Khongor Sands, creating a green oasis in the surrounding area and providing drinking water for the surrounding families and horses. Some springs feed the Khongor River. When you go to the source of the spring and sing a song, it gushes out like water boiling on a fire. And after dinner, you can walk back to the dunes to enjoy the sunset from the dune. You will see very beautiful surroundings.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tourist camp

After early breakfast, we drive to Bayanzag. On the way, we see the rock paintings in the Khavtsgait mountain which is located 20km from the Bayanzag. The Khavtsgait petroglyphs, and dozens of rock paintings dating back to the Bronze Age stretch from the middle of the mountain to the top, and travelers can walk along the trail of the tourists. From the top of the mountain, you can see the extraordinary view of the Khavtsgait Valley and the horizons converged vast plain. This place will offer you to get an extraordinary wonderful feeling. Continuing the journey, we arrive at the famous Bayanzag. After lunch, we relax in the Bayanzag environment and enjoy hiking in the surrounding area. The native plants of Gobi and the saxaul trees have grown here and there forming interesting shapes. You can observe how Bayanzag's mud formations look in the sunset. American paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews, who came to Mongolia in the 1920s, saw and called that view "Flaming cliffs". After dinner, we arrive at Dalanzadgad and stay relaxed at the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tourist camp

After breakfast, we drive back to Ulaanbaatar. On the way, we take lunch in a restaurant at Mandalgovi. Our journey ends by escorting you to the hotel in Ulaanbaatar.