Background

Do you think the Gobi Desert & Kharhorin Tour is right for you?Overnight stays in rural ger camps are part of this usual excursion. There are no strenuous physical activities on the schedule. Long drives through steppes with picturesque sights and shifting scenery are a must when visiting Mongolia. You will spend between three and a half to six hours each day driving. With a seven-hour drive and a one-hour lunch stop on route, the first day is the longest. Lighter activities on the agenda include horseback riding with local wranglers and easy trekking for one to three hours. The most difficult activity is ascending the Khongor sand dunes, albeit it is not required. Climbing one of the lower dunes allows you to take in the vista and the sand dunes.

Meals

As stated in the program, meals during the tour are covered. Ger camps in the countryside serve mostly Mongolian food with occasional European dishes. The primary component of meals, meat is served with salads, soups, and vegetables for lunch and dinner. Traditional Mongolian dishes will have more beef. Tea or coffee, bread, jam, butter, eggs, and sausage are the usual breakfast items. At some ger camps, breakfast consists of cereals, pancakes, cheese, cookies, and more. Salads, Mongolian soups, the main course (rice, pasta, vegetables, beef, mutton, chicken, or fish from lakes or rivers), dessert, and tea are served for lunch. Dinner at Ger camps consists of tea, the main entrée, a dessert, and salads. You will sample real Mongolian food with nomads. It is not traditional in Mongolian culture to serve different kinds of food at the same time. Please let us know in advance if you are vegetarian or have any other dietary requirements, and we will adjust our plans accordingly. Two 0.5L bottles of water will be provided each day. On request, one large bottle (1.5 liters) of water can be provided in place of two little ones.

Accommodation

Six nights in ger camps and a 1 night hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar are included in the tour. Seasonal accommodations and camps have a significant impact on Mongolian tourism. The ger camps in the Gobi Desert are accessible from May 15 to October 1. The ger camps are partially open in other months and shuttered in the winter. As a result, we can plan the tour with nearby hotels, guest rooms, and winter camp stays. For more thorough details regarding lodgings,

Guides

Our company's guides are mostly English speakers. Guides in Chinese, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, and German are provided upon request. Our guides are all amiable and supportive. Most of them grew up in the rural areas of Mongolia. They are therefore well-versed in all facets of Mongolia. You will receive assistance from local equestrians while you ride horses and camels.

Transportation

Depending on the size of the group, full-time Japanese vans and jeeps are available for ground transportation. In addition to the cars, our skilled, amiable, and informed mechanic drivers play a significant role in making your trip enjoyable and safe.

When is the Gobi Desert & Kharhorin Tour the best time to go?

The optimum time to visit the Gobi Desert is between May 10 to October 5. The weather will be pleasant and mild throughout this time. The most temperate area of Mongolia is the Gobi Desert. Compared to other regions of Mongolia, the average annual temperature is 2–10 degrees warmer here. Even if you visit Mongolia in the summer, you should not anticipate nice weather. Mongolia lies at least 700 meters above both Chinese borders and the nearby Siberian plateau. The temperature varies sharply from day to night and on some days by the hour. In the evening and at night, the temperature decreases by 10 to 20 degrees. While wind storms are common in March, April, and the first half of May, there will be sporadic cold winds and snowfall in May, September, and October. Temperatures range from +20 degrees on average per month to +30 degrees during the day, with nighttime lows of +8 degrees in late August, September, and the end of May. The warmest or wettest month might be July. The average July daytime temperature is +28 degrees, the highest is +40 degrees, and the lowest possible nighttime temperature is +12 degrees, though some nights may be extremely hot.