Da: € 2,300
A 9-day Mongolia self-drive expedition from the camel herds of the Gobi dunes to the horse country of the Khangai, by way of Karakorum.
Gobi Dunes to Horse Country
01 Inizio
This route runs the length of the country’s two great halves, and it starts the moment you land. No city night, no hotel lobby, no wasted first morning — you collect your vehicle at the airport and drive south to the edge of the Gobi the same day.
It begins among the granite towers of the northern Gobi, crosses the layered escarpment country at Tsagaan Suvarga White Stupa and Petroglyphs near the Red Stupa, drops into the sand dunes at Moltsog Els and out to the Flaming Cliffs where the world’s first dinosaur eggs were lifted from the rock. Then it turns north, follows the Ongi river out of the desert, and climbs into the green half of Mongolia — a hidden valley of horse herds, the old imperial capital at Kharkhorin, and the dune belt at Elsen Tasarkhai where the sand meets the grassland on a single clean line.
You drive it yourself. Every night of the journey is booked and confirmed before you leave Ulaanbaatar, the vehicle is equipped for the whole route, and a day-by-day roadbook with GPS tracks, waypoints, fuel stops and camp coordinates goes with you. The route follows established tracks throughout and needs no previous off-road experience. Our team in Ulaanbaatar is one message away at any point, 24/7.
The departure is private. Nothing on this itinerary is shared with another party.
1.1 Perché scegliere questo tour?
- Camels to Horses: Ride Bactrian camels on the Gobi dunes on day three, and stand among a thousand grazing horses in a hidden Khangai valley on day six.
- You Drive, We Plan: A fully equipped off-road 4×4, a day-by-day GPS roadbook and every night pre-booked — all the freedom of a self-drive, none of the logistics.
- Straight Into the Wild: The only Gobi tour that starts at the airport gate. You are camping under the stars on night one, not sitting in a hotel lobby.
- Two Mongolias in One Trip: Red desert cliffs and singing sand in the south, green valleys, lakes and horse country in the north.
- Empire and Ink: Erdene Zuu Monastery, 108 stupas and the ruins of Karakorum — 800 years of Mongol history in a single afternoon.
- Nine Days, Not Fifteen: The full Gobi and Central Mongolia experience compressed into a route that fits a normal holiday.
02 Panoramica
- Stile: Guida autonoma
- Terreno: Asfalto, Piste sterrate, Piste sabbiose, Dune di sabbia
- Livello del tour: 3
I livelli dei nostri tour sono classificati da 1 (facile) a 5 (impegnativo), con ogni livello che riflette la complessità e la sfida basata su molteplici fattori.
4
3
2
4
Gobi Sand Dunes
Un vero e proprio self drive fuori dai sentieri battuti
Soggiornare nei migliori lodge della Mongolia
From the Gobi to Green Forests
Valley of Horses
Spectacular Landscapes
03 Itinerario
Giorno Straight from the runway to the rocks
- Campeggio o Ger Camp
Arrive in Mongolia, collect your 4x4 at the airport and camp among granite towers the same evening.
Giorno Sunset at the White Stupa
- Lodge o campeggio
Watch the White Stupa cliffs turn violet under one of the darkest skies on earth.
Giorno Camel country: the dunes at Moltsog Els
- Campeggio
Ride Bactrian camels on the Gobi dunes and camp between two sand crests.
Giorno The Flaming Cliffs at dusk
- Campo o campeggio Ger
See the Flaming Cliffs burn red where the first dinosaur eggs were found.
Giorno Ongi Monastery and the road north
- Hotel, Camping or Ger Camp
Explore the ruins of Ongi Monastery as the desert turns back into grassland.
Giorno Horse country: the Valley of a Thousand Horses
- Campeggio
Camping above a hidden valley where the horses outnumber the people.
Giorno Empire and ink at Karakorum
- Albergo o campo tendato
Walk the 108 stupas of Erdene Zuu Monastery at ancient Karakorum.
Giorno Mini Gobi picnic and back to the capital
- Albergo
Picnic where the Mini Gobi dunes meet the grassland, then drive to Ulaanbaatar.
Giorno Partenza
Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your onward flight.
04 Contatto
È naturale che abbiate delle domande, e il nostro team è qui per rispondervi!
Compilate il modulo o scegliete una delle opzioni sottostanti per farci sapere come possiamo aiutarvi a trascorrere un periodo straordinario in Mongolia.
05
Cosa è incluso
5.1 Nozioni di base
Preparatevi a immergervi in tutto ciò che la Mongolia ha da offrire, mentre noi ci prendiamo cura di ogni dettaglio affinché possiate semplicemente rilassarvi e divertirvi!
- Assistenza remota 24 ore su 24
- Attività curate lungo il percorso (ad esempio: passeggiate guidate a cavallo, tour in barca, visita a famiglie nomadi e altro ancora)
- Mappa dettagliata del percorso
- Attrezzatura da campeggio completa
Il nostro obiettivo è quello di rendere il vostro viaggio puramente avventuroso e completamente privo di qualsiasi inconveniente!
5.2 Auto
Sentitevi sicuri di guidare ovunque in Mongolia con la nostra moderna gamma di auto fuoristrada a noleggio per la Mongolia, robuste e affidabili. Offriamo una varietà di modelli; scegliete quello più adatto a voi.
Standard
UAZ
Patriota
Premio
Toyota
Land Cruiser 76
Lusso
Toyota
Land Cruiser 250
5.3 Sistemazione
5.4 Alloggio
Experience the perfect balance of comfort and adventure with carefully selected stays along the route, including some of the best lodges of the Gobi. From comfortable hotels at the beginning and end of your journey to authentic ger camps and unforgettable nights under the open sky, each stay connects you deeply with Mongolia’s landscapes. Your evenings are as enriching as your days—combining relaxation, nature, and a true sense of place.
5.4 Non incluso
5.3 Non incluso
Il nostro obiettivo è quello di rendere il vostro viaggio il più semplice e piacevole possibile e siamo sempre a disposizione per rispondere a domande o fornire assistenza. Tuttavia, vi preghiamo di notare che dovrete gestire da soli i vostri cibo e carburante esigenze durante il viaggio.
Il nomade della natura
- Sotto l'infinito baldacchino di stelle della Mongolia, le nostre notti in campeggio offrono un abbraccio ineguagliabile con la natura, dove ogni sussurro del vento racconta una storia selvaggia.
- Base
Gratuito - Premio
€0
Nomade misto
- Immersi nel cuore dei paesaggi mozzafiato della Mongolia, gli splendidi lodge e i campi Ger offrono una porta d'accesso allo stile di vita dei nomadi, fondendo antiche usanze e comfort domestici.
- Base
€400 - Premio
€860
Comfort Nomad
- Con eccellenti lodge e hotel, vi assicuriamo che il vostro viaggio includa notti di comfort, permettendovi di rinfrescarvi e ricaricarvi per la continua avventura che vi attende.
- Base
€800 - Premio
€1,740
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07 Prenota ora
7.2 Aggiornate il vostro veicolo
La nostra auto standard è la robusta e affidabile UAZ Patriot.
Aggiornamento a Toyota Land Cruiser 250
Offroad di lusso con un Land Cruiser 250 2024 di ultima generazione
Aggiornamento a Toyota Land Cruiser 76
Passaggio al leggendario Landcruiser 76
7.3 Aggiorna il tuo viaggio
Aggiornamento dell'assicurazione
Esonero dal risarcimento danni con franchigia ridotta a 503EUR, Protezione ghiaia, Protezione sabbia e cenere, Protezione pneumatici e parabrezza, Protezione stradale.
Passeggero sul sedile posteriore
Aggiungere fino a due passeggeri supplementari per auto
Servizio autisti
Sedetevi e rilassatevi mentre un autista professionista SIXT vi accompagna nella vostra avventura (prezzo al giorno).
08 Tour personalizzati
09 Domande frequenti
What is the "Gobi Dunes to Horse Country" tour?
It’s a 9-day Gobi Desert and Central Mongolia off-road self-drive expedition. You drive a fully equipped 4×4 yourself along a pre-planned GPS route, with every night booked in advance and 24/7 remote support from our team in Ulaanbaatar.
How long is the Gobi Dunes to Horse Country self-drive tour?
Nine days and eight nights, covering roughly 1,400 km. It is our shortest route that still takes in both the Gobi Desert and the historic sites of Central Mongolia. The route can be extended and other Gobi Highlights like Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes can be added.
Can I ride camels and horses on this tour?
Yes. Camel riding with a herding family on the dunes at Moltsog Els is included on day three. Horse riding can be arranged in the Valley of a Thousand Horses on day six and at Kharkhorin — just let us know in advance.
Do I need off-road driving experience?
No. The route follows established tracks used throughout the season and is graded Tour Level 3. You receive a full vehicle briefing and handover on arrival, plus a day-by-day roadbook with GPS tracks, waypoints and fuel stops.
What are the main highlights of the tour?
Tsagaan Suvarga (the White Stupa), the sand dunes and camel herds at Moltsog Els, the Flaming Cliffs at Bayanzag where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered, Ongi Monastery, the Valley of a Thousand Horses, and Erdene Zuu Monastery at Kharkhorin — the site of ancient Karakorum.
Does this tour visit Khongoryn Els or Yolyn Am?
No. This route trades the long southern detour to Dalanzadgad for a faster loop, which is what makes nine days possible. If you want the Singing Dunes and the Yolyn Am ice gorge, we can extend the tour by two days, or look at our longer Gobi routes.
Che tipo di alloggio è disponibile?
Wild camping with full equipment provided, traditional ger camps, provincial hotels and a spa hotel at Kharkhorin. You choose the balance when you book, from mostly camping to a hotel or ger camp every night.
When is the best time to do this tour?
Mid-May to late September. June and September offer the most reliable light and the most comfortable temperatures, while July brings the naadam season and the greenest steppe.
What time do I need to land in Ulaanbaatar?
The tour drives south on the day you arrive, so a morning or early-afternoon landing is required. If your flight arrives in the evening, we simply add a night in Ulaanbaatar and start the following morning.
Quanto costa il tour?
The starting price is EUR 2,300 per person, not including personal expenses such as food and fuel.
Cosa è incluso nel pacchetto turistico?
Airport transfers, vehicle handover and route briefing on arrival, 24/7 remote support, a route map and GPS roadbook, all accommodation on the route, and curated activities along the way.
Ci sono costi aggiuntivi non inclusi nel prezzo del tour?
Yes. Food and fuel are managed by you, and a 5,000,000 or 9,000,000 MNT depending on vehicleT car rental deposit is not included, along with flights, visa fees and travel insurance.