Gobi Desert and Ancient Mongolia Tour: Local Flight and Private Vehicle Experience in 12 Days

Embark on a 12-day adventure through the Gobi Desert and Ancient Mongolia. Experience the unique landscapes, visit historical sites, and immerse yourself in the nomadic way of life.

Duration: 12 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar - Arrive at Ulaanbaatar.

Ulaanbaatar-South Gobi-Yoliin am

South Gobi-Bayanzag-Khongor sand dunes

Khongor sand dunes-South gobi

South Gobi-Ulaanbaatar

The Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs - Morning flight back to Ulaanbaatar.
City tour including Natural history museum, which displays whole skeletons…

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Embark on an unparalleled expedition across Mongolia in a mere span of 12 days. The journey, facilitated by local flights and private vehicles, unearths the treasures of Mongolia like the Mongolian Gobi desert, the distinct Eagle valley, Khustai national park, 13th century complex, and Erdenezuu monastery. To top it all, experience the humble and traditional mysteries of Nomadic life.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Sethair1
Aug 6, 2025
The worst tour I have been on with shockingly bad behavior by both the guide and the agency owner. - Now that I’m safely out of the country, I am trying to initiate a refund request for everything that I paid for this trip. It was, by far, the worst trip I have ever been on, and I’ve seen almost the entire world. The tour agency (Shine Zuuch Travel) and its guide (Rica) exhibited behavior that I didn’t believe possible. One of the three yurt camps they put me in (Gobiin Tugul) was totally unsanitary. I was sick at the time, with fever and diarrhea, and the camp had neither toilet paper nor soap in the bathroom. When I complained to my guide, he got angry and threatened to leave me there if I did not write his company an excellent review. I refused and told him there would be repercussions if he did, and he eventually backed down. He also got angry because I asked him to slow down as the bumps in the road were making my nausea worse. On top of that, his car broke three times in the desert (tires and suspension), but fortunately, he was able to fix it. And when we arrived back in the capital, his boss met us at a market and he said we would not go any farther unless I wrote them an excellent review. When I refused again, he began screaming at me in Mongolian. I held my position, and they eventually agreed to drop me off at a hotel of my choice, where I made other arrangements to leave Mongolia. I have to add that one of their other guides, who was fluent in Japanese, seemed much more empathetic, but he was with another tourist and I didn’t benefit from his kindness I also intend to file a complaint with the Mongolian Department of Tourism.
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Seth_s
Aug 5, 2025
The worst excursion of my life. - This was the worst trip I have ever been on, and I only gave it a star because that was the minimum allowed. Now that I’m safely in Hong Kong, I will try to initiate a refund request for everything that I paid for this trip. One of the three places they put me in was totally unsanitary and not hygienic. I was sick at the time, with fever and diarrhea, and it had no toilet paper or soap in the bathroom. When I complained to my guide, he threatened to leave me there if I did not write his company an excellent review. I refused and told him there would be repercussions if he did, so he eventually backed down. He also got angry when I asked him to slow down a little because the bumps in the road were making my nausea worse. On top of that, his car broke down three times (tires and suspension), but fortunately, he was able to fix it. And when we arrived back in the capital, his boss met us at a market and said we would not go any farther unless I wrote that review. I refused again, and he screamed at me in Mongolian. When I didn’t back down, they eventually agreed to drop me off at a hotel of my choice, where I made other arrangements to leave Mongolia. What I don’t get back from Viator, I intend to dispute with my credit card company, and I also intend to file a complaint with the the Mongolian Department of Tourism. The people of Mongolia are generally very friendly and it was a pleasure to meet them, but I would avoid SHINE ZUUCH TRAVEL and it’s guide, Rica, like the plague.
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From $3,500
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).