TRIP SUMMARY
This expedition is arranged in the western remote part of the Gobi desert where some of the most significant dinosaur fossils have been discovered. Your trip begins in Ulaanbaatar, where you will visit several of the best-known museums and sites such as the Laboratory of the Mongolian Institute of Paleontology. We will then fly to the heart of the Gobi desert from where we will continue traveling overland to the central and western part of the Gobi Desert where some of the most scenic and obscure landscapes await us. This part of the Gobi belongs from the middle to the late Cretaceous period, about 90-60 million years ago, which was a key period for dinosaur evolution. For the remainder of this trip, you will be living a life of an expedition member, staying in tents. Daily work includes prospecting for fossils accompanied by your paleontologist and guide and exploring the local flora and fauna. Hearty meals will be served each day by our expert field-chef following adventurous days of field prospecting and working.
TRIP PRESENTATION
DATES & PRICING
Trip date:
September 6 – 20, 2024
4-5 participants:
$6,550 per person,
standard twin occupancy
6-9 participants:
$6,200 per person,
standard twin occupancy
Based on 10 and more participants:
$5,900 per person,
standard twin occupancy
Optional single supplement
$650 per person,
including a single tent
ACCOMMODATIONS & TRANSPORTATION
Hotel Bayangol
Located centrally in Ulaanbaatar, Bayangol Hotel offers comfortable accommodations with easy access to the city’s attractions. Accommodations at Bayangol Hotel cater to every need, from cozy standard rooms to luxurious suites, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
Field camps
Once we arrive at the fossil localities, we will stay in expedition stye tents. There will be a mass tent for meals and our evening lectures. Sleeping bags and matresses will be provided.
Ger camps
In the start and the end part of the Gobi program, we will be staying at cozy and authentic ger camps with western bathroom and restaurant facilities. Most visitors find staying in gers as one of the highlights of their trip to Mongolia.
Land Transportation
Land transportation is provided by Toyota Land Cruisers, seating up to 3 passangers per vehicle. Some roads can be bumby and hard but our drivers are some of the most experienced and reliable in Mongolia. Separate supply vehicles will be used to carry our tents and kitchen supplies.