Best of the Gobi by Air - Exploration Tour with Luxury Accommodation (MN-07)

The Gobi is big, really big, and one of the only ways to really appreciate its sheer scale is to fly high above it. This short adventure packs a lot into a few days. By the end travellers will understand this fabled part of the earth as well as appreciating Mongolian culture. A photographer’s delight! We have also chosen the best available accommodation for your stay in Mongolia: luxury gers with traditional flavour in the country side and 5* hotels in the capital. This tour is most suitable for travellers who highly value comfort during their holidays and prefer less driving.
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from $4,245 per person, 7 days



Day 1. Ulan Bator
Meet your guide at the airport and head towards the HS Khaan Hotel Resort, located on a hill overlooking vast emerald green valley.
Day 2. Ulan Bator - Dalanzadgad - Khongor Els Sand Dunes
We take a domestic flight to Gobi. Upon arrival we will set off for the magical Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes at the foot of the beautiful Three beauties of the Gobi mountain range. Overnight at Gobi-Erdene camp.
Day 3. Yol Valley
We will drive on to the Yol Valley to embark on a full day excursion to the Yol Valley National Park. Overnight stay in a luxury ger camp.
Day 4. Bayanzag
Time to explore the world famous Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), home to dinosaur fossils and dinosaur eggs. Later, we will visit a local family and go on a short camel ride. Overnight in a comfortable ger camp.
Day 5. Dalanzadgad - Ulan Bator - Terelj
We take a domestic flight to Ulan Bator. Upon arrival we will make a brief transfer to Terelj National Park where we will enjoy the scenery of the park. Overnight stay at luxury five star Terelj Hotel.
Day 6. Ulan Bator
We will set out on a full day city tour and visit the National Museum. Later, we will enjoy a farewell dinner in a special restaurant with panoramic view of the capital. Overnight at a five star hotel.
Day 7. Ulan Bator
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
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Quick Facts
  • Season: Summer
  • Days: 7
  • Group Size: 2-12
  • Tour Grade:   Gentle

Day 1. Ulan Bator
Meet your guide and driver either at the airport or the train station. Once introduced, you will head west towards the HS Khaan Hotel Resort, a short drive away. The hotel resort is located on a hill overlooking vast emerald green valley where the Naadam Festival horse racing event takes place in July. Its sweeping views are a great introduction to this giant land. Accommodations are modified Mongolian traditional dwelling - a ‘ger’ - with all the mod cons and a huge window which has an unobstructed view of the surrounding area. Bring your camera! (L/D)
Day 2. Ulan Bator - Dalanzadgad - Khongor Els Sand Dunes
After a breakfast at the hotel resort we will drive to the airport for your domestic flight to Gobi. Upon arrival we will set off for the magical Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes that stretch for 180 km at the foot of the beautiful Gurvan Saikhan (Three beauties of the Gobi) Mountain Range. Have lunch upon arrival at Gobi-Erdene camp. Enjoy dinner and spend the night at this comfortable ger camp. Driving distance – 260 km (160 miles). (B/L/D)
Day 3. Yol Valley
We will have breakfast at the ger camp and drive on to the Yol Valley to embark on a full day excursion to the Yol Valley National Park, which will mean scenic hiking and an opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape. Enjoy an alfresco picnic lunch at the park. We will either spend the afternoon hiking or relaxing. Overnight stay in a luxury ger camp. Driving distance – 220 km (135 miles). (B/L/D)
Day 4. Bayanzag
After breakfast at the camp, it will be time to explore the world famous Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), home to dinosaur fossils and dinosaur eggs. This unique site put Mongolia on the map in terms of explorers and we will follow in the footsteps of the world-famous paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews. Later, we will visit a local family of camel breeders and enjoy the traditional hospitality of Mongolian nomads. We will also get to go on a short camel ride. Enjoy dinner and spend the night in a comfortable ger camp near Flaming Cliffs. Driving distance – 90 km (55 miles). (B/L/D)
Day 5. Dalanzadgad - Ulan Bator - Terelj
After breakfast we will drive to Dalanzadgad for our domestic flight to Ulan Bator. Upon arrival we will make a brief transfer to Terelj National Park located 80 km north-east from the capital where we will enjoy the scenery of the park. Our tour will include a visit to the unusual Turtle Rock and we will saddle up for some horse riding. Overnight stay at luxury five star Terelj Hotel. Driving distance – 120 km (75 miles). (B/L/D)
Day 6. Ulan Bator
After breakfast, we will set out on a full day city tour that will take in Sukhbaatar Square, the National History Museum, Zaisan Hill, Bogd Khan Winter Palace Museum followed by a shopping experience at the State department Store and Gobi Cashmere Factory Store after lunch. Later, we will enjoy a farewell dinner in a special restaurant which benefits from a panoramic view of the capital city. Spend the night at a five star hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 7. Ulan Bator
Breakfast at the hotel. Our driver will meet you at the hotel lobby. Transfer to the airport for your flight back home. (B).


Want to travel on different dates?
Please see below for our group tour dates, if you would like to travel on a different day, please let us know and we will come back to you with an offer. There might be additional surcharges for a private tour but all depends on the number of people in your party and your travel preferences.

 

Peninsula Palace *****

Category: De Luxe 5* hotel
Address: China, Beijing, Wangfujing, Goldfish Lane, 8

Peninsula Palace The Peninsula Palace Hotel Beijing is located within main shopping areas of Wangfujing and Dongdan in the heart of Beijing. It only takes a few minutes to walk to the popular scenic spots such as Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and The Museum of Chinese History.

Opened in 1989, the hotel has an imposing, traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior, integrated with the ultimate in luxurious, modern hotel amenities and facilities.

There are 525 guest rooms, which have been refurbished to the most luxurious standard based on the Peninsula's tradition of comfort, interwoven with subtle Chinese influences. The newly designed guest rooms and suites feature hardwood floors covered with carpet, a 42” plasma television, high-speed broadband Internet access, silent fax machine and The Peninsula signature technology - a bedside electronic panel that controls all lighting and audio-visual equipment in the room, as well as a special control panel by the door displaying outside temperature and humidity levels.

The hotel has a lounge, restaurants, fitness centre, sauna, spa, indoor pool, prestigious shopping Arcade with 50 exclusive designer boutiques.

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Howard Johnson Paragon ****

Category: Business 4* hotel
Address: China, Beijing, Jianguomen Avenue, 18

Howard Johnson Paragon The hotel is located in the city centre, next to the famous shopping mall - Henderson Centre, a 10-minute walk to the famous Tian Namen Square, Summer Palace and just across the street to the Beijing Railway Station.

There are 280 rooms equipped with a private bathroom, hairdryer, cable/satellite TV, coffee/tea maker, Internet access, iron and ironing board.

The hotel has a restaurant, bar/lounge, room service, baby sitting on request, beauty salon, fitness centre, free parking, game room, ironing/laundry services, business centre, meeting /conference rooms, non-smoking rooms and rooms for the disabled.

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Red Wall ***

Category: Tourist 3* hotel
Address: China, Beijing, Sha Tan North Street, 31

Red Wall The hotel is located in the centre of Beijing and within 5 minutes walk to its major attractions: Forbidden City, traditional Chinese folk house (Hutong and Siheyuan), Wangfujing shopping street, Red Building of Beijing University, including relics of the city wall of Beijing.

The hotel has a total of 200 rooms including standard rooms, deluxe standard rooms, executive suite rooms equipped with a private bathroom, hairdryer, air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, high-speed Internet access, telephone, safety box, iron and ironing board and mini-bar.

There is a gym, sauna, massage, beauty salon, restaurant, coffee bar and meeting room. The restaurant offers Chinese and Western cuisines including Chinese imperial cuisine, Sichuan cuisine and Guangdong cuisine.

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