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Semi-Gobi Tours: The 12 Best Short Desert Trips from Ulaanbaatar

12 tours  ·  from $138 a head

Elsen Tasarkhai is the sand belt close enough to reach and return from without a week to spare. These 12 compare the one-day dashes with the two-day runs that add Kharkhorin, on price, driving time and whether a camel is included.

From Ulaanbaatar: Semi Gobi and Ancient Kharkhorin Tour - Kharkhorin, the old imperial capital
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From Ulaanbaatar: Semi Gobi and Ancient Kharkhorin Tour

1.Semi Gobi and Ancient Kharkhorin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 2 days · from $270Our pick

Ride Bactrian camels, explore Kharkhorin and Erdene Zuu, and sleep in a ger on a two-day journey from Ulaanbaatar.

“The tour is well planned with good guide (Ang). nice experience with the Ger and rided on the cute camel in semi Gobi. We enjoyed nature.”

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Ulaanbaatar: Semi-Gobi Desert Day Trip & Camel Ride - The early pickup and long road out of Ulaanbaatar
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Ulaanbaatar: Semi-Gobi Desert Day Trip & Camel Ride

1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour - Coffee, snacks, and a useful pause
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1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour

3.1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $145

Ride a Bactrian camel across Mongolia’s Mini Gobi, meet a nomadic family, eat lunch in a ger, and take the long scenic road from Ulaanbaatar.

“My husband and I recently travelled to Mongolia. We arrived a couple of days before our organized tour in part to enjoy the Semi-Gobi tour. We waited outside our hotel for over 1.5 hours and our pickup never arrived. We texted - no answer. We called and asked the hotel staff to call on our behalf and we were told that the phone number provided on the Viator website was not viable. This was a HUGE disappointment. We are STILL waiting for our refund.”

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From UB: 2-Days Tour to Kharhorin and sand Semi Gobi - Who should book this two-day route?
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From UB: 2-Days Tour to Kharhorin and sand Semi Gobi

4.2-Days Tour to Kharhorin and sand Semi Gobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 days · from $250

Review of a 2-day Mongolia tour from Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorin, Erdene Zuu, and the Semi Gobi, with a nomadic family stay.

“It was wonderful Jana was the kindest and sincere guide. She offered so much convenience for us, and tried to accept any suggestions we make. I am willing to reserve another tour by her if i ever get to visit mongol again!”

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Semi-Gobi and Kharkhorum overnight private trip - Urikhan gives you a useful road break
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Semi-Gobi and Kharkhorum overnight private trip

5.Semi-Gobi and Kharkhorum overnight private trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $390Top rated

Spend a night beyond Ulaanbaatar with camel rides, sand dunes, nomadic food, Kharkhorum, and Erdene Zuu on a private Mongolian trip.

“This is a 12 hour + trip that takes you to sand dunes and to the Khustai National Park. We had a great time, since we saw many different animals including wild horses, went on a camel ride, ate great food at a yurt and had a great driver -guide. Iggy was very helpful and knowledgeable. We recommend this day trip, since you go through amazing landscapes and see many things in a short time.”

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1 Day Semi-Gobi Tour with Lunch And Enjoying Camel or Horseback - A private day keeps the pace personal
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1 Day Semi-Gobi Tour with Lunch And Enjoying Camel or Horseback

1 Day Semi-Gobi Tour Including Lunch And Free Camel +Bonus Khustai National Park - Leaving Ulaanbaatar at 5:00 am
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1 Day Semi-Gobi Tour Including Lunch And Free Camel +Bonus Khustai National Park

7.1 Day Semi-Gobi Tour Including Lunch And Free Camel +Bonus Khustai National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $168

Ride camels across Elsen Tasarkhai, meet Mongolian nomads, and search for wild horses at Khustai on a long private day trip.

“We drove for 10 hours for a 20 minute camel ride. It was it. Literally. We didn't see the sand dune or the Hustai park because of the torrential rain and the lack if time. Our car was old, with a broken windscreen wipes and seats and no safety features at all. It's not worth it for this type of money. On a brighter side, the scenery was fantastic.”

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Overnight Semi-Gobi Tour with Nomadic HomeStay - The eight-hour drive from Ulaanbaatar
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Overnight Semi-Gobi Tour with Nomadic HomeStay

8.Overnight Semi-Gobi Tour with Nomadic HomeStay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $234

Spend a night with a Mongolian nomad family, ride a camel across Semi-Gobi dunes, and return to Ulaanbaatar in two days.

“This is not worth the money. The experience we had was indeed nice, the views were break taking, the nomad family was nice, tour guides were nice and helpful. HOWEVER, the package we booked included Hustai national park and we were nRead more”

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Kharkhorum, Semi-Gobi 2 days 1 night private trip - Kharkhorin, the old capital
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Kharkhorum, Semi-Gobi 2 days 1 night private trip

From Ulaanbaatar: Mini Gobi, Wild horse - Terelj tour - Day two: wild horses, a giant khan, and a shared ger
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From Ulaanbaatar: Mini Gobi, Wild horse – Terelj tour

10.Mini Gobi, Wild horse – Terelj tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $599

Ride camels and horses, see wild horses, sleep in gers, watch stars, and visit Mongolia’s giant Chinggis Khan statue in three days.

“It was an amazing tour! We could experience everything we want in Mongolia with amazing tour guides:)) While exploring the nature, we enjoyed horse and camel riding, Mongolian traditional cuisines, watching stars, buying souvenirs, hiking on the mountains, visiting Chingiss Khaan Statue. We stayed such a nice accommodation as well. The tour guides are kind and friendly! I wish I will come back Mongolia and join this tour again!”

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Mini Gobi and the ancient capital Kharkhorin - 4 days - Ger accommodation and a closer look at nomad life
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Mini Gobi and the ancient capital Kharkhorin – 4 days

11.Mini Gobi and the ancient capital Kharkhorin – 4 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $596

Spend four days in Mongolia’s Mini Gobi, Kharkhorin, Orkhon Valley, and nomad gers with meals, camel riding, and UNESCO sites.

“excellent service just be careful which company you choose. There are some very bad companies in Mongolia. However, it is coordinator was amazing. The driver was always caring for me. Always pay attention if I needed some thing very gooRead more”

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semi-Gobi, Karakorum, Genghis Khan Statue & Terelj National Park

12.semi-Gobi, Karakorum, Genghis Khan Statue & Terelj National Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $518

Three days from Ulaanbaatar bring camels, nomads, Karakorum, Terelj, a horse ride, and Mongolia's great Genghis Khan statue.

“It’s been an amazing trip! Guide and driver were super friendly and we ended up knowing more about Mongolia. Accommodations were good, we were staying in a ger on the first night which has excellent facilities, on the second nighRead more”

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