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By Anna's tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $580 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • This tour is the perfect combination of nature, history, and authentic local experience — all in a short and well-designed journey.

    You’ll explore the stunning dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai (Mini Gobi), ride a camel across the sands, and stay overnight in a traditional ger camp under the vast Mongolian sky.

    At the same time, you’ll step deep into Mongolia’s history in Kharkhorin — visiting Erdene Zuu Monastery and the Karakorum Museum to understand the legacy of the Mongol Empire.

    What truly makes this tour special is the balance: desert landscapes, nomadic culture, ancient empire history, and peaceful countryside — all experienced at a relaxed pace with personal guidance and meaningful storytelling.

Activity location

  • Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dune
    • Bulgan, Mongolia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sukhbaatar Square
    • Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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Mini Gobi & Karakorum tour in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • Opening hours: Tue 9:00am-6:00pm
  • English
Price details
$580.00 x 1 Adult$580.00
Total
Price is $580.00
Until Mon, Oct 19

3-day tour in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • Opening hours: Tue 9:00am-6:00pm
  • English

Extra day accommodation
Duration: 1 day
Additional meals

Price details
$680.00 x 1 Adult$680.00
Total
Price is $680.00
Until Mon, Oct 19

With Khustai NP tour in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • Opening hours: Tue 9:00am-6:00pm
  • English

Khustai NP tour: This option includes a visit to Khustai National Park, where you can see the rare wild Takhi horses in the nature.
Duration: 1 day
Khustai NP
Pickup included

Price details
$780.00 x 1 Adult$780.00
Total
Price is $780.00
Until Mon, Oct 19

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transportation
  • Inclusions
    Admission fee
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Dinner
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Breakfast
  • Inclusions
    Fuel surcharge
  • Inclusions
    Accommodations for 2 nights
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Riding a camel in Mini Gobi

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: You’ll spend the night at a traditional ger camp.

Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dune

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
You will ride a camel across the soft sands toward the dunes, enjoying the peaceful rhythm and wide-open views. Take in the beautiful contrast of desert, grassland, and mountains, and capture unforgettable photos in this serene natural setting. It’s a perfect short escape to experience the magic of the Gobi landscape in just few hours drive from Ulaanbaatar.

Kharkhorin

  • 1h
After enjoying your camel ride across the dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai, we will drive for a little over an hour to your next destination, the historic town of Kharkhorin. Upon arrival, you will settle into your ger camp, relax, and enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by the beautiful steppe landscape.

Day 2: Explore Karakorum

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Erdene Zuu Monastery

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, the oldest surviving Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, founded in 1586 near the site of ancient Karakorum. Explore its impressive white stupa walls, beautifully decorated temples, and historic Buddhist artworks while learning about Mongolia’s spiritual history. Surrounded by vast steppe landscapes, the monastery offers a peaceful atmosphere and a deep connection to the country’s cultural and religious heritage.

Kharakhorum Museum

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
At Karakorum Museum, you will discover remarkable artifacts from the ancient Mongol Empire. The museum displays archaeological findings from the former capital of Karakorum, including stone monuments, inscriptions, tools, ceramics, and religious artifacts. Visiting the museum provides deeper insight into the history, culture, and global influence of the Mongol Empire before exploring the surrounding historical sites.

Ulaanbaatar

  • 5h
After lunch, we will begin your scenic drive back to Ulaanbaatar, enjoying the open steppe landscapes along the way. We will arrive in the city in the evening and drop you off at your hotel or preferred location.

Location

Activity location

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    Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dune
    • Bulgan, Mongolia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Sukhbaatar Square
    • Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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