Discovery Tours
Golden Gobi & Ancient Karakorum Tour
10 daysFrom 2,450Max 12 travelers
About This Tour
Journey through two of Mongolia's most historically rich landscapes: the ancient ruins of Karakorum, once the beating heart of the world's largest empire, and the vast Gobi Desert, where silence and scale create a near-spiritual experience. This ten-day journey balances history, archaeology, and natural wonder — from the turquoise tiles of Erdene Zuu Monastery to the terracotta dunes of Khongoryn Els — offering a complete portrait of Mongolia's past and present.
Tour Highlights
- Visit Karakorum and the Erdene Zuu Monastery — the spiritual and political heart of the Mongol Empire
- Explore Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs) and the fossil beds where dinosaur eggs were first found
- Hike to the crest of the Khongoryn Els singing sand dunes
- Traverse the Yolyn Am ice canyon in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains
- Ride Bactrian camels through the Gobi at golden hour
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Early departure from Ulaanbaatar westward along the Orkhon Valley. Pass through the rolling Khangai foothills with their herds of horses and cattle.
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