An escorted tour we offer from September 10 to 22 and from September 17 to 29.
Accompanied by a French-speaking guide, you will travel in a Japanese mini-van, Mitsubishi or equivalent.
Group: Maximum of 6 people.
Price: €1,490 per person (excluding international flights).
Gobi & Central Steppes of Arkhangai
Discover Mongolia, its history, its fabulous landscapes, and, of course, its nomadic culture.
A journey that will take you from the dunes of the Gobi to the heart of the central steppes.
An itinerary of approximately 2,000 km.
Descend towards the Gobi, where you will visit the main sites: Tsagaan Suvarga, the Khongor dunes, the Yol Canyon, and the ochre cliffs of Bayanzag. Then, head back to the steppes of Arkhangai for a journey that blends culture and nature.
Discover the nomadic world of Mongolia, the vastness of this country, its history, and its culture. A stay where comfort and authenticity meet.
Your stay at a glance:
**Day 1 – Arrival in Ulaanbaatar**
- City tour – Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar
- Visit the Gandan Monastery and the Genghis Khan Museum
- Meals are at your own expense
**Day 2 – Ulaanbaatar – Baga Gazariin Chuluu**
- Overnight with a nomadic family, in a guest yurt
- Distance: 440 km
- Travel time: 5 to 6 hours on paved roads, 1 hour on tracks
- 1 to 2-hour walk around the site
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
**Day 3 – Departure to Gobi – Tsagaan Suvarga**
- Overnight with a nomadic family, in a guest yurt
- Distance: 420 km
- Travel time: 5 to 6 hours on paved roads, 1 hour on tracks
- Coordinates: 44° 34' 40.5'' N, 105° 48' 54.2'' E
- 1 to 2-hour walk around the site
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
**Day 4 – Arrival in South Gobi – Yol Canyon**
- Overnight with a nomadic family, in a guest yurt
- Distance: 260 km
- Travel time: 5 to 6 hours on paved roads
- Coordinates: 43.4931°N, 104.0838°E
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
**Day 5 – Morning walk in Yol Canyon – Khongoriin Els**
- Overnight with a nomadic family, in a guest yurt
- Distance: 210 km
- Travel time: 3 to 4 hours on tracks
- Coordinates: 43°44'28.7"N, 102°20'05.6"E
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
**Day 6 – A day at Khongoriin Els**
- Overnight with a nomadic family, in a guest yurt
- Short camel ride and walk in the dunes
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
**Day 7 – Khongor – Bayanzag**
- Arrival in the late afternoon for the sunset
- Overnight with a nomadic family, in a guest yurt
- Distance: 160 km
- Travel time: 3 hours on tracks
- Coordinates: 44°08'23.5"N, 103°42'57.2"E
- Camel ride in the dunes
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
**Day 8 – Bayanzag – Ongii Khid**
- Overnight with a nomadic family, in a guest yurt
- Distance: 170 km
- Travel time: 4-5 hours
- Coordinates: 45°27'46.6"N, 103°53'50.9"E
- 1 to 2-hour walk
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
**Day 9 – Ongii Khiid – Orkhon Valley**
- Overnight with a nomadic family, in a guest yurt
- Distance: approximately 300 km
- Travel time: 6 to 7 hours
- Coordinates: 46°47'22.5"N, 101°57'14.1"E
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
**Day 10 – A day of horseback riding in the Orkhon Valley**
- Overnight with a nomadic family, in a guest yurt
- Morning visit to Tuvkhun Monastery and afternoon horseback ride
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
**Day 11 – Orkhon Valley – Kharkhorin**
- Overnight with a nomadic family, in a guest yurt
- Distance: approximately 140 km
- Travel time: 2 to 3 hours
- Visit Erdenezuu Monastery and the Kharkhorin Museum
- Travel to the Jaaya family's camp
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
**Day 12 – Kharkhorin – Ulaanbaatar**
- Overnight at a 3-star hotel
- Distance: approximately 380 km
- Travel time: 5 to 6 hours
- Breakfast and lunch included
**Day 13 – International departure**
- Transfer to the airport with a private car, without a guide
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