Gobi Desert
Gobi Desert Journey: Dunes, Gorges & Flaming Cliffs
A seven-day route linking Yolyn Am, Khongoryn Els, and Bayanzag, with domestic flights and standard ger camps.
Tour imagery
Gobi route: Flaming Cliffs, dunes, and canyon
Images follow the route’s key stops: Bayanzag, Khongoryn Els, and Yolyn Am. The Yolyn Am image is illustrative; conditions and timing vary.
9 images
Image credits
- Photo by Richard Mortel · CC BY 2.0
- Photo by Bernard Gagnon · CC0
- AI-generated illustrative image
- Photo by Niek van Son · CC BY 2.0
- Photo by Bernard Gagnon · CC0
- Photo by Bernard Gagnon · CC0
- Photo by Bernard Gagnon · CC0
- Photo by Bernard Gagnon · CC0
- Photo by Bernard Gagnon · CC0
The journey
An invitation to explore Gobi Desert.
A seven-day route linking Yolyn Am, Khongoryn Els, and Bayanzag, with domestic flights and standard ger camps. Final dates, route access, availability, and practical travel details are confirmed with Mongalz before booking.
Journey highlights
- Gobi Desert focus
- Open desert landscapes
- Route, season, and overnight stops confirmed during planning
Destinations
- Gobi Desert
Route outline
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Airport transfer, hotel check-in, and welcome dinner.
Overnight: Ulaanbaatar hotel
Day 2Fly south to the Gobi
Take the domestic flight to Dalanzadgad and continue toward the Yolyn Am area.
Overnight: Gobi Oasis Ger Camp or similar
Day 3Yolyn Am and the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan
Explore the gorge and surrounding national-park landscape. Optional horse riding may be available locally.
Overnight: Gobi Erdene Ger Camp or similar
Day 4Khongoryn Els dunes
Spend another night near the singing dunes. A dune climb and optional camel ride are part of the route outline.
Overnight: Khongoryn Els ger camp
Day 5Bayanzag, the Flaming Cliffs
Travel to Bayanzag and explore the red-cliff landscape. A stay at Three Camel Lodge is an alternative to the standard ger camp; discuss availability during planning.
Overnight: Standard ger camp near Bayanzag
Day 6Return to Ulaanbaatar
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar, transfer to the hotel, and have a farewell dinner.
Overnight: Ulaanbaatar hotel
Day 7Departure
Airport transfer.
Daily activities, camp names, flight availability, and drive times are confirmed with Mongalz before booking.
Preparation guidance
- Pack soft luggage for domestic flights, sun protection, a scarf or sunglasses for dust, and a warm layer for cool nights.
- Most Gobi tracks are unpaved and drive times depend on conditions. Camp names are subject to availability and may be replaced by similar stays.
- Optional rides, add-on destinations, and extra nights can be discussed during planning.
Want to compare routes? Browse the full collection or tell us what you hope to experience.
Explore all tours