ÖmnögoviMay – SeptemberEasy
Gobi in 6: ice gorge, dunes, dinosaur beds
S&
Steppe & Sky Tours
Licensed since 2019 · 31 trips sold on itours · replies in ~1.8 h
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Group
4–12 travellers
Vehicle
Minivan
Sleeping
Ger camps
Honest summary
The cheapest honest way to see all three headline sights of the south in under a week. You share a minivan with up to eleven others and get one night at the dunes.
What travellers loved, and what to brace for
Pros
Best price for the big three
Confirmed by 93% of ratings
Departs every Monday
Confirmed by 93% of ratings
Hot shower 4 of 5 nights
Confirmed by 90% of ratings
Cons — stated by the operator
12 people in one van
Tight on long days
One night at the dunes only
Confirmed by 100% of ratings
9 h drive on day 1
Confirmed by 100% of ratings
Percentages are itours' own check of the operator's claims against verified post-trip reviews.
Route
UlaanbaatarDay 1 · start
Yolyn AmDay 2 · 1 h drive
Khongor ElsDay 3 · 5 h drive
BayanzagDay 4 · 4.5 h drive
Baga Gazriin ChuluuDay 5 · 5 h drive
UlaanbaatarDay 6 · 4 h drive
1,500 km total28.5 h in the vehicle55% unpaved
Day by day
Day 1
Drive south to Dalanzadgad
Long but mostly paved, 9 h.
🛏 Tourist ger camp
🍽 L · D
🚐 9 h drive
hot shower · flush toilet
Day 2
Yolyn Am ice gorge
Walk the gorge, afternoon at the natural history museum.
🛏 Tourist ger camp
🍽 B · L · D
🚐 1 h drive
hot shower · flush toilet · no signal
Day 3
To the singing dunes
5 h on gravel, sunset climb.
🛏 Tourist ger camp
🍽 B · L · D
🚐 5 h drive
hot shower · flush toilet · no signal
Show all 6 days
Day 4
Flaming Cliffs
Golden-hour walk along the cliffs.
🛏 Tourist ger camp
🍽 B · L · D
🚐 4.5 h drive
hot shower · flush toilet
Day 5
Granite range on the way north
Short hike and the last camp night.
🛏 Tourist ger camp
🍽 B · L · D
🚐 5 h drive
no shower · flush toilet
Day 6
Back to Ulaanbaatar
4 h, arrive mid-afternoon.
🛏 —
🍽 B · L
🚐 4 h drive
no shower · flush toilet
Included
Minivan, fuel, driver
Guide
Ger camps, all meals
Park fees
Not included
Flights
Insurance
Camel ride ($20)
Reviews from travellers who booked here
MD
Marc D. · France
Travelled 3 Aug 2026 · verified booking
★★★★ Good guide, decent food, a long first day.
EB
Ethan B. · Australia
Travelled 3 Aug 2026 · verified booking
★★★★ Good guide, decent food, a long first day.
MK
Marta K. · Poland
Travelled 3 Aug 2026 · verified booking
★★★★ One night at the dunes is not enough — but they told us, so fair.
CM
Chloe M. · France
Travelled 6 Jul 2026 · verified booking
★★★★ One night at the dunes is not enough — but they told us, so fair.