Golden Gobi

JOURNEYS/MONGOLIA

YOUME JOURNEYS · 04

Golden Gobi

Yolyn Am's cool canyon, Tsagaan Suvarga's colorful formations and Baga Gazriin Chuluu.

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DURATION3 days · 2 nights
DESTINATIONMongolia · Nature, culture
ITINERARY3-day itinerary

01 / THE JOURNEY

What will
you experience?

Yolyn Am's cool canyon, Tsagaan Suvarga's colorful formations and Baga Gazriin Chuluu.

01

Yol Valley

02

Tsagaan Suvarga

03

Baga Gazriin Chuluu

02 / THE DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

Tour itinerary

3 DAYS

Open a day card to see its destinations, times and activities.

01DAY 1

Ulaanbaatar → Dalanzadgad → Yol Valley

Walk through a cool Gobi canyon and watch the sunset.
  1. 07:00

    Depart your Ulaanbaatar hotel and follow a paved road for about 578 km to Dalanzadgad.

  2. Have lunch in Dalanzadgad, then travel 45 km from the town to Yolyn Am.

  3. Walk about 4 km through the cool canyon of Yolyn Am.

  4. Optional horse riding is available at your own expense.

  5. Stay at a tourist camp near Yolyn Am, have dinner and relax as the sun sets.

MEALSLunch and dinner
ACCOMMODATIONTourist camp
02DAY 2

Dalanzadgad → Tsagaan Suvarga

Explore colorful limestone formations shaped by an ancient seabed.
  1. 07:30

    Pack your luggage.

  2. 08:00

    Enjoy breakfast.

  3. 09:00

    Travel about 145 km from Dalanzadgad to Tsagaan Suvarga in Ulziit, Dundgovi, along paved and unpaved roads.

  4. Have lunch at the camp, then explore Tsagaan Suvarga's cliffs, 30–60 m high and extending for about 400 m.

  5. Have dinner and spend the night at a ger camp near Tsagaan Suvarga.

MEALSBreakfast, lunch and dinner
ACCOMMODATIONCamp near Tsagaan Suvarga
03DAY 3

Baga Gazriin Chuluu → Ulaanbaatar

Explore granite mountains and canyons before returning to the city.
  1. 07:30

    Pack your luggage.

  2. 08:00

    Enjoy breakfast.

  3. 09:00

    Travel about 198 km from Tsagaan Suvarga to Baga Gazriin Chuluu via Adaatsag and Delgertsogt.

  4. Explore the granite mountains and canyons, then have lunch.

  5. Travel approximately 245 km back to Ulaanbaatar.

MEALSBreakfast and lunch

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

Plan with confidence

Starting price1,350,000₮3 days · 2 nights
Group prices in the PDF · USD
Number of travelersPublished price
1–2 travelers1350 USD
3–4 travelers555 USD
5–6 travelers400 USD
7–8 travelers370 USD
9–10 travelers360 USD
20 travelers320 USD

Starting prices and PDF group prices are shown separately. Confirm available dates, final prices and payment terms with your advisor.

ORIGINAL ITINERARY · PDF

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Original route, services and price information.

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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$ 
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