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  • Mongolia
  • Ulaanbaatar

Mini Gobi Desert Private Tour

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Experience an unforgettable moment in Mongolia with your own private tour of the nearest desert.

✔ Visit the Mini Gobi Desert
Discover golden sand dunes set amid the grasslands, about 5 hours from Ulaanbaatar.

✔ Sand sledding · Bactrian camel ride (optional, payable on site) · Horseback riding (optional, payable on site)
Enjoy a range of desert activities, including sand sledding and rides on traditional Mongolian Bactrian camels and horses.

✔ Drive across the Mongolian steppe and enjoy a beautiful sunset
Take in the vast, open grasslands and the stunning colors of a Mongolian sunset.

Overview
If you’ve come all the way to Mongolia, don’t miss the chance to experience its golden desert scenery!
On this Mini Gobi Desert tour from Ulaanbaatar, enjoy a camel ride on a 🐫 Bactrian camel, 🏜️ endless golden dunes, and 🌅 a captivating sunset over the Mongolian steppe—all in one day.
📍Mini Gobi Desert (Elsen Tasarkhai)
The Mini Gobi Desert is about a 5-hour drive west of Ulaanbaatar. Enjoy views of vast grasslands, an endless blue horizon, and fluffy clouds as you travel. Once you arrive, you can also go horseback riding or try a camel ride.
📍Free time in the sand dunes
Climb the sand dunes barefoot and take in the unfamiliar landscape.

If you have time, stop by Altai Camp next to the dunes and enjoy a coffee or beer. 🍺
📍Enjoy the sunset over the steppe
Take a moment to admire the beautiful sunset over the vast grasslands as you return to the city.
Schedule
09:00 Pick-up at the designated location.

At Ulaanbaatar Airport, your driver will be waiting with a sign in front of the TOM&TOM Coffee shop by the arrivals hall.

At your hotel, meet your driver in the lobby. When booking, please provide the hotel’s English name exactly as it appears on Google Maps. We cannot locate the hotel using only its address or location.

Transfer to the Mini Desert (approx. 3 hours)

See horses, cows, sheep, goats, and other animals living on the steppe along the way.

Stop at a rest area for a break.
Travel to the Mini Desert sand dunes (approx. 2 hours)
14:00 Take photos among the sand dunes and enjoy camel rides and horseback riding.

Upon arrival at the Mini Desert, take photos on the sand dunes and enjoy a camel ride.

※ Camel riding and horseback riding are not included and are available as optional activities for an additional fee, payable on-site.

16:00 Return to the city after the tour (approx. 5 hours)

After the desert tour, head back to Ulaanbaatar and enjoy the sunset along the way.

※ Arrival times and the itinerary may vary depending on the conditions on the day of the tour.

What’s included and excluded
What’s included
  • Transportation by vehicle between the Pick-up location and the tour site.
  • Driver (Mongolian; speaks Korean or English)
  • Sand sledding experience
What’s not included
  • Attraction experience fees
  • Attraction admission fees
  • Meals and drinks
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuities
Child policy
Infants: ages 0–1 / Children: ages 2–11 / Adults: ages 12+

Infants aged 1 and under can join free of charge.
Guests aged 2 and older are charged the adult rate.
Additional Information & Notes
🐪 Meeting Time Information
• May–July: Meeting time 10:00 (sunset at 21:00)
• August: Meeting time 09:00 (sunset at 20:00)
• September: Meeting time 09:00 (sunset at 19:00)
• October: Meeting time 09:00 (sunset at 17:00)

📢 Meeting times vary by month. Please contact us via the KakaoTalk details in your confirmation to reconfirm your booking and meeting time one day before the tour.
💡 Important Booking Information
This tour is available only during the summer season, from May to October. It is not available from November to April.
From June to July, sunset viewing and stargazing may be limited by natural conditions such as weather, cloud cover, and seasonal factors. Please check the sunset time for your travel dates before your visit.
No refunds, compensation, or itinerary changes will be provided if sunset or stargazing is unavailable.
The tour may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not met 1–2 days before the scheduled date. We’ll contact you individually if the tour cannot go ahead.
The tour departs on time. If you arrive late for the meeting time, you’ll be marked as a no-show and won’t be able to change or refund your booking.
Hotel pick-up and Drop-off are not included. Please arrive at the designated Meeting Point at least 10 minutes before the meeting time.
To ensure your tour runs smoothly, please connect with the local team on KakaoTalk and confirm your booking no later than one day before the tour.

- The local team’s KakaoTalk ID will be provided in your booking confirmation.
- If any issues arise or you need assistance during the tour, please contact the local team on KakaoTalk right away.
We recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover any accidents that may occur during the horseback riding experience.
🔸 Additional Information
We are not responsible for accidents or lost belongings caused by personal negligence. Please keep your valuables with you and follow local safety guidelines.
If you do not use the service or participate on the scheduled date, you will be marked as a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.
The itinerary and services may be changed or limited due to local conditions, such as weather or operating requirements, and additional charges may apply. If a service is unavailable or a major part of the tour changes, an itinerary change or refund may be offered in accordance with the local operator’s policies.
If an emergency or any issues with the tour arise on the day, please contact the tour coordinator using the contact details listed on your voucher.
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Monkey Travel acts as an online marketplace and provides information about the product. The tour itself is operated by a local provider.
We recommend purchasing your own travel insurance for a safe trip.
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