Vanaf: € 1,200
Four days, one 4×4, and the fastest route into Mongolia’s Gobi Desert.
Quick Gobi Exploration
01 Start
Land in the morning, and by sunset you are standing on the rim of the White Stupa watching the light run red across a hundred metres of layered cliff. That is how quickly the Gobi can begin.
Quick Gobi Exploration is our shortest self-drive route into southern Mongolia — built for travellers with a long weekend, a stopover, or a tight window between flights who refuse to leave the country without seeing the desert. You collect your fully-equipped 4×4 at the airport, follow a GPS-mapped route we have already driven, and sleep in beds we have already booked. Everything is arranged. The driving is yours.
In four days you will cross the open steppe, descend into the striped canyons of Tsagaan Suvarga, walk the dunes at Moltsog Els, stand at the Flaming Cliffs where the world’s first dinosaur eggs were found, and finish among the granite outcrops and hidden monastery caves of Baga Gazriin Chuluu.
1.1 Waarom kiezen voor deze tour?
- Maximum Gobi, minimum time: Three of southern Mongolia’s signature landscapes in four days — no domestic flights, no group schedule.
- Straight from the airport: Your vehicle is waiting on arrival. No wasted day in the capital unless you want one.
- You drive, we handle the rest: Route, camps, briefing and 24/7 support are all pre-arranged before you turn the key.
- Sunset at the Flaming Cliffs: Timed deliberately so you arrive at Bayanzag in the golden hour, not the midday glare.
02 Overzicht
- Stijl: Zelf rijden
- Terrein: Asfalt, onverharde wegen, zandwegen, zandduinen
- Tour niveau: 3
Onze tourniveaus zijn ingedeeld van 1 (makkelijk) tot 5 (uitdagend), waarbij elk niveau de complexiteit en uitdaging weergeeft op basis van meerdere factoren.
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3
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Rainbow cliffs at White Stupa
Dinosaur country at Bayanzag
Big-sky desert driving
Gobi Wildlife
Stargazing
Desert Lodges
03 Routebeschrijving
Dag Airport to the White Stupa
- Lodge or Ger Camp
Collect your 4x4 at the airport and drive south to the burning layered cliffs of Tsagaan Suvarga.
Dag Ger camp near Bayanzag
- Kamp Ger
Golden dunes at Moltsog Els in the morning, then sunset over the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag.
Dag North to the Granite Rocks
- Kamp Ger
A long haul north through empty desert to the granite gorges and caves of Baga Gazriin Chuluu.
Dag Terug naar Ulaanbaatar
A final sunrise among the rocks, then a paved run back to Ulaanbaatar and vehicle handover.
04 Neem contact met ons op
Het is normaal dat je vragen hebt, en ons team staat klaar om ze te beantwoorden!
Vul het formulier in of kies een van de opties hieronder om ons te laten weten hoe we je kunnen helpen de meest fantastische tijd in Mongolië te hebben.
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Wat is inbegrepen
5.1 Basis
Bereid je voor om je onder te dompelen in alles wat Mongolië te bieden heeft, want wij zorgen voor elk detail zodat je gewoon kunt ontspannen en genieten!
- 24/7 Around-the-clock Remote Support
- Curated activities along the route (e.g.: guided camel riding, nomadic family visit and more)
- Fully equipped SIXT 4×4
- GPS-gecentreerde route met een offline navigatie-app
- Pre-arranged accommodation
- Gedetailleerde reisinformatie voor vertrek
- Airport pickup and vehicle handover
Ons doel is om je reis puur avontuurlijk te maken en volledig vrij van ongemakken!
5.2 Auto
Voel je zeker om overal in Mongolië te rijden met onze moderne, robuuste en betrouwbare reeks terreinwagens voor Mongolië. We bieden verschillende modellen; kies de auto die het beste bij je past.
Standaard
UAZ
Patriot
Premium
Toyota
Land Cruiser 76
Luxe
Toyota
Land Cruiser 250
5.3 Accommodatie
5.4 Accommodatie
Quick Gobi Exploration is built around fixed accommodation every night — there is no time on a four-day route to be pitching and breaking camp. You sleep in a lodge on the rim at Tsagaan Suvarga and in traditional ger camps at Bayanzag and Baga Gazriin Chuluu. Upgrade to Premium for higher-specification camps with private facilities. Mixed Nomad Basic — 3 nights lodge and ger camp Mixed Nomad Premium — 3 nights upgraded lodge and ger camp
5.4 Niet inbegrepen
5.3 Niet inbegrepen
We streven ernaar om je reis zo gemakkelijk en plezierig mogelijk te maken, en we staan altijd klaar om vragen te beantwoorden of hulp te bieden. Houd er echter rekening mee dat je je eigen voedsel en brandstof behoeften tijdens de reis.
Nomade van de natuur
- Onder de eindeloze sterrenhemel van Mongolië bieden onze campingnachten een ongeëvenaarde omhelzing met de natuur, waar elk gefluister van de wind een verhaal van de wildernis vertelt.
- Basis
Gratis - Premium
€0
Gemengde Nomade
- Verscholen in het hart van Mongolië's adembenemende landschappen, bieden prachtige lodges en gerkampen een toegangspoort tot het nomadische leven, waarbij oude gebruiken worden gecombineerd met huiselijk comfort.
- Basis
€400 - Premium
€860
Comfort Nomade
- Met uitstekende lodges en hotelverblijven zorgen we ervoor dat uw reis nachten vol comfort biedt, zodat u zich kunt verfrissen en opladen voor het vervolg van uw avontuur.
- Basis
€800 - Premium
€1,740
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07 Boek nu
7.2 Upgrade je rit
Onze standaardauto is de robuuste en betrouwbare UAZ Patriot
Upgrade naar Toyota Land Cruiser 250
Offroad in luxe met een hypermoderne 2024 Land Cruiser 250
Upgrade naar Toyota Land Cruiser 76
Upgrade naar de legendarische Landcruiser 76
7.3 Upgrade je reis
Upgrade verzekering
Loss Damage Waiver met verlaagd eigen risico tot 503 EUR, Gravel Protection, Sand and Ash Protection, Tire and Windshield Protection, Roadside Protection.
Passagier achterin
Voeg tot twee extra passagiers per auto toe
Chauffeursdienst
Leun achterover en ontspan terwijl een professionele SIXT-chauffeur je meeneemt op avontuur (prijs per dag).
08 Aangepaste reizen
09 FAQs
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.
Wat voor soort accommodatie is er beschikbaar?
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.
Hoeveel kost de tour?
The starting price is EUR 2,300 per person, not including personal expenses such as food and fuel.
Wat is inbegrepen in het reispakket?
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.
Zijn er extra kosten die niet bij de prijs van de tour zijn inbegrepen?
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.