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Mini Gobi Desert Group Tour

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Experience the perfect Mongolian moment in the closest desert.

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

✔ Sand sledding · Bactrian camel rides (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 grasslands and watch a picturesque sunset
Take in the vast, endless steppe and the beauty of a Mongolian sunset.

Overview
A golden desert landscape you simply have to experience at least once while in Mongolia!
On this Mini Gobi Desert tour from Ulaanbaatar, enjoy a double-humped camel ride 🐫, endless golden sand dunes 🏜️, and a dreamy sunset over the Mongolian steppe 🌅—all in one day.
📍Mini Gobi Desert (Elsentasarkhai)
The Mini Gobi Desert is about a 5-hour drive west of Ulaanbaatar. Enjoy sweeping grasslands, an endless blue-sky horizon, and fluffy clouds along the way. Once you arrive, you can go horseback riding and enjoy a camel experience.
📍Free time at the sand dunes
Climb the sand dunes barefoot and take in the otherworldly scenery. If you have time, stop by Altai Camp next to the dunes for a coffee or beer. 🍺
📍Watch the sunset over the grasslands
Take a moment to admire the beautiful sunset over the vast steppe on your way back to the city.
Schedule
09:00 Parking lot by the flagpole at the wrestling stadium.

Please arrive at the Meeting Point at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.

* May–July: Meeting time is 10:00.

※ Meeting times may vary by season. One day before your tour, please add the local KakaoTalk contact listed in your confirmation and confirm your booking.

Travel to the Mini Desert (approximately 3 hours)

See horses, cattle, sheep, and goats living on the steppe along the way.

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

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

※ Camel ride (not included; optional, payable on site), horse riding (not included; optional, payable on site)

16:00 End of the tour and return to the city (approximately 5 hours)

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

※ Arrival times and itineraries may vary depending on how the tour runs that day.

What’s included and excluded
What’s included
  • Transportation between the Meeting Point and tour location (by vehicle)
  • Mongolian driver (speaks Korean or English)
  • Sandboarding Experience
What’s not included
  • Attraction activity fees
  • Attraction admission fees
  • Meals and beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
Child policy
Infants: 0–1 years / Children: 2–11 years / Adults: 12 years and older
Infants aged 1 and under can join for free.
Guests aged 2 and older are charged the adult rate.
Additional Information & Notes
🐪 Meeting Time Details
• January–February: Meeting time 09:00 (sunset 16:30)
• March: Meeting time 09:00 (sunset 17:00)
• April: Meeting time 09:00 (sunset 19:00)
• May–July: Meeting time 10:00 (sunset 21:00)
• August: Meeting time 09:00 (sunset 20:00)
• September: Meeting time 09:00 (sunset 19:00)
• October: Meeting time 09:00 (sunset 17:00)
• November–December: Meeting time 09:00 (sunset 16:30)

📢 Meeting times vary by month. Please contact us via the KakaoTalk details provided in your confirmation to reconfirm your booking and meeting time one day before the tour.
💡 Important Information for Booking
This tour operates only during the summer season, from May to October, and is unavailable from November to April.
Sunset or stargazing may be limited in June and July due to natural conditions, including the 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 offered 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 tour date. We’ll contact you individually if the tour cannot go ahead.
The tour departs on time. If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, you will be marked as a no-show and will not be eligible for changes or a refund.
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 add the local operator on KakaoTalk and confirm your booking at least one day before the tour.
- The local KakaoTalk ID will be provided in your booking confirmation.
- If any issues arise or you need assistance during the tour, contact the local operator via KakaoTalk immediately.
We recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover any accidents that may occur during the horseback riding experience.
🚩 Shared Tour Information
This tour departs when at least 2 guests have booked.
🔸 Additional Information
We are not responsible for accidents or lost items resulting from personal negligence. Please keep your valuables with you and follow local safety guidelines.
If you do not use or participate in the tour on the scheduled date, it will be considered a no-show, and no refund will be issued.
The itinerary and services may change or be limited due to local conditions, such as weather or operations, and additional charges may apply. If a service is unavailable or a major change is made, you may be offered an itinerary change or a refund in accordance with the local operator’s policies.
If an emergency or any issues arise during the tour, please contact the tour operator using the contact details provided on your voucher.
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Monkey Travel acts as an online marketplace and provides product information. The tour itself is operated by a local company.
For your safety, we recommend purchasing your own travel insurance.
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