Camel Riding Journey Among the Khongor Sand Dunes

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s vibrant capital city. Meet your guide and transfer to the hotel for rest and refreshment.

In the afternoon, begin exploring the city. Ulaanbaatar, formerly known as Urguu, moved 29 times before settling permanently along the Tuul River. Visit Sukhbaatar Square, the cultural and political center of the city. Continue to the Natural History Museum to discover Mongolia’s remarkable flora, fauna, geography, and famous dinosaur fossils excavated from the Gobi Desert.

Visit the historic Gandantegchinlen Monastery, Mongolia’s largest active Buddhist monastery, whose Tibetan name means “Great Place of Complete Joy.”

Later, explore the National History Museum to learn about Mongolia’s nomadic heritage and the history of the Great Mongol Empire. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Mongolian cultural performance featuring throat singing, contortion, and Morin Khuur (horse-head fiddle), followed by dinner.

Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Dalanzadgad, the capital of South Gobi Province.

Flight: Ulaanbaatar – DalanzadgadMR111 | 06:20 – 07:40

Upon arrival, drive to the spectacular Khongor Sand Dunes, also known as the “Singing Dunes.” Stretching over 180 km in length and reaching heights of up to 300 meters, these dunes are among Mongolia’s most impressive natural wonders.

When the sand shifts in the wind or during small avalanches, the dunes produce a mysterious resonant sound, giving rise to the name “Singing Sands.” The contrast between the golden dunes, green oasis of the Khongoriin River, and surrounding mountains creates one of the Gobi’s most stunning landscapes.

Meet local camel herders and enjoy the peaceful desert environment.

Today your true Gobi adventure begins. Meet the local camel herder family who will accompany you during the camel-riding expedition.

Ride your camel southward along the remote side of the Khongor Sand Dunes, surrounded by endless desert landscapes and silence.

Continue riding through vast desert valleys and remote dune landscapes. Experience the peaceful rhythm of camel travel and the unique beauty of the Gobi wilderness.

Today is the final day of the camel-riding expedition. Ride toward Duhum Lake, a rare desert oasis and seasonal habitat for migratory birds.

Enjoy the serenity of the desert landscape and your final evening under the vast Gobi sky.

Meet the drivers this morning and continue the journey toward Yol Valley National Park.

Drive through the scenic Dungenee Canyon before exploring the dramatic Yol Valley, famous for its towering rock walls, alpine scenery, and seasonal ice fields that can remain frozen well into summer.

Enjoy a scenic walk through the canyon and opportunities for photography.

Travel to the legendary Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs, one of Mongolia’s most important paleontological sites.

The glowing red sandstone cliffs are especially beautiful during sunrise and sunset. This area became world-famous after American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews discovered the world’s first dinosaur egg fossils here in the 1920s.

Explore the dramatic landscape and learn about the fascinating dinosaur discoveries made in the region, including Velociraptor fossils.