Yolyn Am - Yol valley origininally established to conserve birdlife in the region. But it’s now more famous for its dramatic and very unusual scenery- its valley in the middle of the Gobi Desert with meters thick ice almost all year around. It’s one of the natural secret of Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park and beautiful deep canyon with many rocky cliffs, has been created by many years of water erosion. Yoliin Am is located in the mountains of Züün Saikhan. The bearded vulture, Yol in Mongolian, gave its name to the Yoliin Am Valley, the Gorge of Bearded Vultures. Located at a height of 2500 metres (8202,10 feet), Yol Canyon forms a gorge that is so deep and so narrow, that only two persons can pass in some places. The water forms four small waterfalls. Although the sun shines a lot in this region, the canyon remains dark, so that in the bottom, a part of the river remains nearly all year long covered by a thick layer of ice.

• National Park fees included
• Professional driver/guide provided
• Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Ground transportation arranged
• English-speaking local guide available

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Personal expense
• Optional activity cost
• Travel Insurance
• Gratuities

The geography of Mongolia is marked by northern and western mountains, the southern Gobi Desert, and expansive steppes in the middle. Its climate includes severe winters and brief summers, thereby making horse-riding holidays feasible only from June through September. Given the integral role of horses in the nation’s lifestyle, a horse-based trip to Mongolia offers a cultural immersion as much as it does an equestine experience.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.