Mongolia · GOBI DESERT TOURS
There are two Gobis on sale in Ulaanbaatar: the Elsen Tasarkhai dune belt you can touch in a long day, and the deep-desert runs that take most of a week. The 15 below cover both, with what each costs, how far it actually drives, and which suits the time you have.
Semi-Gobi desert day trip from Ulaanbaatar with camel ride, hiking, lunch, and a nomadic family visit near Elsen Tasarkhai.
“Amazing sightseeing, camel riding, Ger visit. An absolute eye-opening and unforgettable experience!”
Two days in Mongolia’s Semi Gobi, camel rides in sand dunes, and a real Kharkhorum visit with Erdenezuu Monastery, museum, and ger nights.
“Highly recommend the 2-day tour to the "fake"-gobi desert, we had the best time! The temple was beautiful, with the wide grassland if felt almost otherworldly. Our guide was quite knowlageable and explained the different religious aspects. We slept in a traditional Ger which was a really nice experience! it was very cozy with its own oven to warm up during the night. Also a beautiful area to see the sunset over the temple just next to the camp. The second day we got to ride both camels and horses, through breathtaking landscapes, simply amazing. The animals seemed well fed and also very well trained, generally well taken care of.…”
All-included Semi-Gobi day trip from Ulaanbaatar: camel or horse over sand dunes, ger family visit, traditional lunch, and round-trip transport.
“The tour was very nice. You spend a lot of time on the road but that is the only way to see this place from UB and I didn't mind the ride. The guides were very friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed the camel ride and the food.”
Private 2-day UB tour to Kharkhorin and Mini Gobi, Erdene Zuu visit, and a night in a local ger, with a flexible guide.
“The trip to Kharhorin was an unforgettable experience! Even the journey there took me through an impressive landscape of endless steppes, gentle hills, and small nomadic camps. One of the highlights was the visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery, the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. We were even lucky enough to see a film being shot there, which was a unique bonus. A particularly special part of the trip was the opportunity to stay with a local family. This allowed me to experience Mongolian hospitality up close and try traditional dishes, making the trip feel even more authentic. A big compliment goes to the guide: he was not only very knowledgeable…”
Spend a long day from Ulaanbaatar in the Semi-Gobi dunes, ride camels, enjoy nomadic family meals, and visit Kharkhorum sights with a private guide.
“An excellent way to get away from Ulaanbaatar and experience the countryside. Lunch with our Nomadic family was outstanding. The camel ride was scenic, and quite enjoyable. Our time at the sand dunes/desert was time well spent. The stay in the Ger was a wonderful experience. Iggy, our guide was Outstanding!”
6 days through Mongolia’s Gobi with 4WD days, ger nights, camel and horse rides, dunes, ice gorge hikes, dinosaur cliffs, and a White Stupa.
“The itinerary is well chosen and time is optimized. It's a great way to meet Gobi and the people who live there. Accommodation and food are good if you're not vegetarian or vegan (if you are, you'll need dehydrated dishes, as there's meat at every meal). The landscapes are magnificent. Our guide Anku was very nice, encouraging us when it was physically hard and organizing our stay when there were unforeseen events. We have rain and floods in Gobi, it's very rare but it happens and it made our stay even more unique :). A special thanks to our driver Dava who overcame the weather conditions with a smile and…”
40-hour Gobi train trip from Sainshand with Khamariin Khiid World Energy Center, Danzanravjaa museum, Bayanzurkh mountain, Shambala stupa.
“Loved our guide Taisun and our driver. Taisun was a great guide. Very knowledgeable with excellent English skills. My only complaint is somewhere different for lunch.”
8-day Gobi Desert and Kharkhorin tour with small-group yurts, Tsagaan Suvarga cliffs, sand dunes, monasteries, most meals and transfers.
“Thank you Enza Tours for the good Organisation und the good tour-guide and the good driver - We will come again and we will tell people from your good service”
Private Little Gobi day trip from Ulaanbaatar for dunes, camel or horseback, and lunch with a nomadic family, with pickup included.
“Bayar was a very good guide and helped me thru all the way as a solo traveler. He speaks very good English. It was a memorable experience.”
7-day Gobi tour from Ulaanbaatar to Tsagaan Suvarga, Yolyn Am, Khongor dunes and Bayanzag, with meals and private transport.
“I went off season, meaning most camps were already closed; nevertheless everything was arranged to sleep with nomadic families! One truly incredible experience. From pick up at the airport and all through the Gobi I was so well lookeRead more”
4-day Gobi bus tour with English guide, Yol Valley ger nights, Khongor dunes, horse and camel rides, plus meals and fees included.
“Great tour! Friendly and attentive guide and lovely ger hosts!”
7-day private Gobi and central Mongolia tour from Ulaanbaatar with yurts, camel time, historic sights, and most meals included.
“I am a solo traveler and i have good experience in this type of week trips - however this trip was extraordinary, full of beautiful surprises, the Tour guide fluent in English and Japanese, full of knowlege made the whole 1 week such a unforgRead more”
A one-day semi-Gobi tour from Ulaanbaatar with camel time, a nomad family visit, and a Khustai bonus to spot Przewalski horses.
“Take Care to book! They can cancel the tour only 10 hours before like they did with us! It was not because of the weather, because it is good! We don’t receive even a message telling why the tour was canceled! I extremely don’t recommend! No commitment!”
Two-day Semi-Gobi sand dunes trip from Ulaanbaatar with camel ride and an overnight stay with a nomadic family.
“Bachi is a great guide with a wealth of knowledge and the family you stay with is very kind and giving. There’s some beautiful scenes and lots of yummy traditional Mongolian food. The Camel ride is actually only about 10-15 mins but still very enjoyable”
A 3-day Great Gobi adventure from Ulaanbaatar with Chinggis Khaan, granite canyons, the White Stupa, and ger nights, all with 4WD.
“Friendly and well informed guide, safe driver, nice spots, well picked accommodation, typical local food. A lot of driving due to long distances need to be expected.”
The steppe, the sands, the saddle — and the best of each.
