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   GOBI DESERT OVERLAND

 
Gobi Overland Expedition (17 - 26 August 2009)
 


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. 

 

   Camel riding tour in Gobi ©HikeMongolia   Amarbayasgalant monastery monk ©HikeMongolia    Gobi Desert ©HikeMongolia

  Our Tour Grading  

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.

 

  DAY BY DAY

  Itinerary 2009


     

 
17 Aug
Arrive Ulaanbaatar.
 
18 Aug
Jeep to Bag Gazriin Chuluu.
 
19 Aug
Jeep to Tsagaan Suvraga limestone cliffs.
 
20 Aug
Jeep to South Gobi Desert.
 
21 Aug
Gurvansaikhan National Park and big sanddunes
 
22 Aug
Visit Bayanzag forest and the "Flaming Cliffs"
 
23 Aug
Travel north to Saikhan Ovoo next to Ongi River.
 
24 Aug
Across Middle gobi to Zorgol Khairkhan.
 
25 Aug
Return to Ulaanbaatar.
 
26 Aug
Depart.
 


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The Gobi Desert...

Gobi Desert Bayanzag ©HikeMongoliaThe 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.


 
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