Winter Gobi Desert Adventure
- From
- ¥110,000
- Nights
- 3–5
- Riding level:
- Riding level 1/4 · Beginner-friendly
Yolyn Am Canyon · Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs) · Khongor Sand Dunes
Tour overview
Experience the winter beauty of Mongolia's South Gobi, a completely different side from summer with silence and magnificent nature. Visit iconic Gobi destinations including Yolyn Am Canyon, Bayanzag, and Khongor Sand Dunes. Enjoy canyons wrapped in snow and frost, quiet deserts, vast grasslands, and a starry night sky unique to winter. Also experience camel interactions and nomadic culture.
Tour highlights
- Winter South Gobi
- Yolyn Am Canyon
- Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
- Khongor Sand Dunes
- Winter desert
- Camel interactions
- Camel riding experience
- Nomadic culture
- Ger accommodation
- Gobi starry sky
- Magnificent desert sunset
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Changing this re-surveys the whole sheet — price, day plan, places, activities and where you sleep.
Price from · per person¥110,000
Route profile
3 nights · 4 days
- DAY 01
Ulaanbaatar → South Gobi
- Early start from Ulaanbaatar
- Drive south into the Gobi
- Lunch on the road
- Arrive near Dalanzadgad
- First hours in the Gobi
- Dinner
- Overnight
- DAY 02
Yolyn Am → Bayanzag
- Breakfast
- Yolyn Am gorge
- Walking the gorge in winter
- Lunch
- Drive to Bayanzag — the Flaming Cliffs
- The red cliffs and the Gobi behind them
- Watch the sun set
- Dinner
- Overnight
- DAY 03
Khongoryn Els
- Breakfast
- Drive to the Khongoryn Els dunes
- The scale of the dunes
- Meeting the camels
- Ride a Bactrian camel
- Walking the dunes
- Watch the sun set
- Dinner
- Stargazing
- Overnight in a ger
- DAY 04
Gobi → Ulaanbaatar
- Breakfast
- A last look at the Gobi
- Drive back to Ulaanbaatar
- Tour ends
Places visited
- Yolyn Am Canyon
- Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
- Khongor Sand Dunes
- South Gobi
Activities
- Yolyn Am Canyon walk
- Bayanzag sightseeing
- Khongor Sand Dunes walk
- Camel interactions
- Camel riding
- Nomadic family visit
- Winter nature walks
- Sunset viewing
- Stargazing
Accommodation
Depending on the season and available facilities, we use winter-ready ger camps or heated accommodation.
Meals
Enjoy Mongolian cuisine and regional Gobi dishes. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included according to the itinerary.
What the price covers
Included
- Local transportation
- Driver
- Local guide
- Accommodation
- Meals as listed in itinerary
- Sightseeing
- Camel experience
- Basic activities
Not included
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Personal shopping
- Personal beverages
- Visa fees (if required)
- Services not listed in itinerary
Packing list
- Winter clothing
- Windproof jacket
- Hat
- Gloves
- Winter boots
- Thick socks
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Camera
- Personal medications
Important travel information
Winter Gobi reveals a completely different face from summer. Enjoy magnificent nature unique to winter — canyons wrapped in snow and frost, quiet deserts, vast grasslands, and a starry night sky.
- Winter can be extremely cold.
- There can be large temperature differences between day and night.
- Winter clothing, windproof jacket, hat, and gloves are necessary.
- Wind can be strong in the desert.
- Travel time may change depending on road conditions and weather.
- Ensure adequate hydration in desert areas.
- Camel experiences may be changed depending on weather and animal condition.
- Itinerary may be changed depending on natural environment and weather.
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