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Gobi
Overland Expedition
(17 - 26 August 2009)
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This exciting 10-day tour is a genuine overland adventure starting from Ulaanbaatar and travelling down through the Middle Gobi steppe to the real desert of South Gobi province. There are many sights along the way, including fantastic granite mountains, strange rock formations and massive sand dunes.
We travel by jeep on rough tracks, rarely on good paved roads. In the countryside nomadic people live in gers, following a way of life which has changed little in centuries. You will have a chance to observe their fascinating way of life and may be invited into their homes. There will be some time at the end of each day for exploring and the trip includes a bit of walking and camel riding at some of the best places.
Every night will be spent at ger camps where traditional ger tents have been set up for travellers in places of particular beauty or importance and have facilities including a ger restaurant, bar, showers and toilet.
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Our
Tour Grading |
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This Gobi overland trip is not physically tough, although several hours will be spent in the vehicle every day on rough roads. It is suitable for people
of any level of fitness, since the hiking is optional.
People wanting a more active trip can use all the
free time to explore the areas on foot. Those who
prefer a gentle walk can do so, or you can just
relax and enjoy the unusual surroundings. |
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Itinerary
2009
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17 Aug |
Arrive Ulaanbaatar. |
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18 Aug |
Jeep to Bag Gazriin Chuluu. |
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19 Aug |
Jeep to Tsagaan Suvraga limestone cliffs. |
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20 Aug |
Jeep to South Gobi Desert. |
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21 Aug |
Gurvansaikhan National Park and big sanddunes |
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22 Aug |
Visit Bayanzag forest and the "Flaming Cliffs" |
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23 Aug |
Travel north to Saikhan Ovoo next to Ongi River. |
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24 Aug |
Across Middle gobi to Zorgol Khairkhan. |
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25 Aug |
Return to Ulaanbaatar. |
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26 Aug |
Depart. |
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The
world's first nest of dinosaur
eggs was discovered at Bayanzag in
the South Gobi by American palaeontologist Roy
Chapman Andrews in the 1920s. Prior to that it
was assumed that dinosaurs were born like mammals,
ready formed. The Gobi was roamed by many species
of dinosaur including Tarbosauraus,
the Mongolian cousin of America's Tyrannosaurus
Rex. This "alarming reptile" weighed
between 2 - 5 tonnes and was about 14 metres long.
It had savage teeth 15cm long, suitable for piercing
and chopping flesh.
