
JOURNEYS/MONGOLIA
YOUME JOURNEYS · 04Golden Gobi
Yolyn Am's cool canyon, Tsagaan Suvarga's colorful formations and Baga Gazriin Chuluu.
Explore the itinerary01 / THE JOURNEY
What will
you experience?
Yolyn Am's cool canyon, Tsagaan Suvarga's colorful formations and Baga Gazriin Chuluu.
Yol Valley
Tsagaan Suvarga
Baga Gazriin Chuluu
02 / THE DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Tour itinerary
Open a day card to see its destinations, times and activities.
01DAY 1Ulaanbaatar → Dalanzadgad → Yol Valley
- 07:00
Depart your Ulaanbaatar hotel and follow a paved road for about 578 km to Dalanzadgad.
Have lunch in Dalanzadgad, then travel 45 km from the town to Yolyn Am.
Walk about 4 km through the cool canyon of Yolyn Am.
Optional horse riding is available at your own expense.
Stay at a tourist camp near Yolyn Am, have dinner and relax as the sun sets.
02DAY 2Dalanzadgad → Tsagaan Suvarga
- 07:30
Pack your luggage.
- 08:00
Enjoy breakfast.
- 09:00
Travel about 145 km from Dalanzadgad to Tsagaan Suvarga in Ulziit, Dundgovi, along paved and unpaved roads.
Have lunch at the camp, then explore Tsagaan Suvarga's cliffs, 30–60 m high and extending for about 400 m.
Have dinner and spend the night at a ger camp near Tsagaan Suvarga.
03DAY 3Baga Gazriin Chuluu → Ulaanbaatar
- 07:30
Pack your luggage.
- 08:00
Enjoy breakfast.
- 09:00
Travel about 198 km from Tsagaan Suvarga to Baga Gazriin Chuluu via Adaatsag and Delgertsogt.
Explore the granite mountains and canyons, then have lunch.
Travel approximately 245 km back to Ulaanbaatar.
03 / INCLUDED SERVICES
What's included?
Included
- Transport, an experienced driver and an English-speaking guide
- One night at a tourist camp and one at a ger camp
- Breakfast twice, lunch three times and dinner twice
- Pick-up, drop-off and bottled water
- Entrance fees for places in the itinerary
Paid separately
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation in Ulaanbaatar
- Meals and services not specified in the itinerary
- Horse riding costs
04 / PRICES & TERMS
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| Number of travelers | Published price |
|---|---|
| 1–2 travelers | 1350 USD |
| 3–4 travelers | 555 USD |
| 5–6 travelers | 400 USD |
| 7–8 travelers | 370 USD |
| 9–10 travelers | 360 USD |
| 20 travelers | 320 USD |
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ORIGINAL ITINERARY · PDF
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Visiting ancient ocean beds, dramatic rock formations, and the legendary ice valley hidden inside the desert.
This journey offers a unique opportunity to explore spectacular limestone cliffs, trek through deep canyons, and immerse yourself in the majestic beauty of the Gobi nature.
GOLDEN GOBI ITINERARY: Visiting ancient ocean beds, dramatic rock formations,
and the legendary ice valley hidden inside the desert.
This journey offers a unique opportunity to explore spectacular limestone cliffs, trek
through deep canyons, and immerse yourself in the majestic beauty of the Gobi nature.
✓ TRAVEL ITINERARY: UB – UMNUGOBI – DUNDGOBI - UB
✓ 3DAYS, 2NIGHTS
DAY 1: UB CITY-UMNUGOBI PROVINCE
• 07:00 Departure from hotel/guest house in UB city.
• Journey begins towards Dalanzadgad city, Umnugobi province, approximately 578 km south of
UB city. The route mostly consists of paved roads.
• Having lunch in Dalanzadgad city.
• Next, journey to Yoliin Am (Eagle
Valley/Vulture Valley), situated 45 km
from Dalanzadgad city. Yoliin Am
derives its name from the
Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture,
known as Yol in Mongolian.
Experience the lush green valley and
refreshing cool air amidst the summer
heat of the Gobi desert. The valley,
sculpted by the Yol stream, freezes in
winter, forming ice up to 8 meters
thick. A pleasant 4 km hike is required
to explore the canyon, making Yol a
must-see destination
• Possible to ride horse /at your own
expense/
• Stay overnight at the tourist camp near Yoliin Am, with dinner served upon arrival.
• Enjoy relaxation time amidst the sunset scenery.
• Accommodation: Tourist camp.
• Meals: Lunch and dinner.
DAY 2: UMNUGOBI -DUNDGOBI
• 07:30 Pack the luggage.
• 08:00 Enjoy breakfast.
• 09:00 Depart for Tsagaan Suvarga in Ulziit sum, Dundgobi province, approximately 145 km away
from Dalanzadgad city via mostly paved road and dirt roads.
• Having lunch and staying at tourist camp near Tsagaan Suvarga.
• Following lunch, continue the
journey to Tsagaan Suvarga.
Tsagaan Suvarga features colorful
limestone formations, reaching
heights of 30-60 meters and
extending 400 meters in length.
These formations were once part
of an ancient ocean bed, where
visitors can discover marine
fossils and clamshells. The unique
colors of Tsagaan Suvarga are
particularly striking during the
early morning and evening hours.
• Having dinner and stay overnight
at ger camp near Tsagaan
Suvarga.
• Accommodation: Tourist camp.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
DAY 3: DUNDGOBI-UB CITY
• 07:30 Pack your luggage.
• 08:00 Enjoy breakfast.
• 09:00 Journey begins towards Baga Gazriin Chuluu. /198 kms from Tsagaan Suvarga/ The route
passes through Adaatsag and
Delgertsogt sums of Dundgobi province.
Baga Gazriin Chuluu is characterized by
flat layers of granite stone mountains,
with peaks reaching up to 200 meters.
The area spans 300 sq.km, with the
highest summit being the 1768m
Takhilgat peak. Its granite canyons and
rock formations, sculpted by wind over
time, offer excellent opportunities for
activities such as hiking, scrambling,
bouldering, and camping. The region is
also home to various wild animals,
notably wild mountain sheep and ibex.
• After exploring Baga Gazriin Chuluu,
having lunch.
• Drive back to Ulaanbaatar city /245 kms/
• Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Group size, price in usd.
INCLUSIVE:
• Transportation
• Experienced tour driver
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• Accommodation
Tourist camp /1 night/
Ger camp /1 night/
• Meals
Breakfast /2 times/
Lunch /3 times/
Dinner /2 times/
• Pick-Up and Drop-Off services
• Bottled water
• All entrance fee
EXCLUSIVE:
• Travel Insurance
• Accommodation in UB city
• Other meals that not mentioned in the program
• Other services that not mentioned in the program
• Horseback riding
1-2 pax 1350$
3-4 pax 555$
5-6 pax 400$
7-8 pax 370$
9-10 pax 360$
20 pax 320$ 


