Camel caravan ascending the Khongoryn dunes
7 SPRING / SUMMER / AUTUMN · EASY

Singing Dunes · Khongoryn

Seven slow days at the Khongoryn sand sea. Camel caravans, family stays, and evenings on top of the dunes as the wind finds its note.

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The expedition

Overview

Seven slow days at the Khongoryn sand sea. Camel caravans, family stays, and evenings on top of the dunes as the wind finds its note.

The journey, day by day

Itinerary

Day 01

Ulaanbaatar arrival

Arrive, brief, rest.

Accommodation
Shangri La Ulaanbaatar
Meals
Dinner
Day 02

Fly to Dalanzadgad

Morning flight, drive toward the dunes.

Accommodation
Gobi Discovery Camp
Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 03

Camel caravan and dune ascent

Ride camels to the dune base, ascend in the late afternoon.

Accommodation
Gobi Discovery Camp
Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 04

Herder family day

Afternoon learning traditional dairy preparation.

Accommodation
Nomadic family ger
Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 05

Yolyn Am day trip

Drive to the ice gorge and hike the narrow canyon.

Accommodation
Three Camel Lodge
Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 06

Return to Ulaanbaatar

Flight back, evening at leisure.

Accommodation
Shangri La Ulaanbaatar
Meals
Breakfast
Day 07

Departure

Transfer to the airport.

Meals
Breakfast
Investment

Pricing

Standard
$2,400
per person
Deluxe
$4,200
per person
Private
$7,600
per person

Shortest Gobi itinerary. Excellent introduction to the desert region.

Included

  • Domestic flights and transfers
  • Camel caravan with herder
  • All meals and water

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tips
Gallery

In the field

Questions

Before you go

Ready to ride?

Private expeditions are limited to six guests per departure.