Gobi Expedition

Join Australian adventurer Tim Cope on this unforgettable exploratory style trek through the Great Gobi Desert.

9 Sep - 23 Sep 2012

9 Sep - 23 Sep 2012
Trip Duration: 15 days
Who: World Expeditions
Cost: $4890 with 10+ passengers or $5190 for 6-9 passengers (both ex Ulaanbaatar)
Bookings: 1300 720 000
More information: Visit www.worldexpeditions.com

The Great Gobi Desert is a treasure chest full of astonishing surprises that draw in the most avid travellers, explorers and scientists. This exploratory style journey has been developed by
Australian Adventurer Tim Cope, who is passionate about sharing his fascination for this land and people, and local leader Tseren Enebish, one of the earliest pioneers of tourism in Mongolia. Both Tim and Tseren are people intimate with every corner of the places we visit on this remarkable adventure.

During the first half of the journey we will travel to Ikh Bogd mountain (3957m), which towers over the surrounding desert like a watchtower of the Gobi. We will traverse this range and hope to ascend Ikh Bodh peak itself. Our desert safari from there will take us seep into the southern Gobi to ancient rock Petroglphs and dinosaur excavation sites. On the way back towards the desert capital of Dalanzadgad, we visit the largest and most impressive sandunes in Mongolia at Khongoriin Els.

For more information on Tim's pioneering adventures visit his website: www.timcopejourneys.com

Trip highlights
Travelling with Australian Adventurer Tim Cope
Exploratory style adventure that is culturally enriching, remote and unique Trek in the remote Ikh Bogd Uul of the Gobi Desert
Visiting sites of ancient rock art and dinosaur excavations
Sleep amongst Mongolia's highest sand dunes
Accommodation: 2 nights hotel, 2 nights tourist ger camp, 9 nights camping
Grade: Introductory level
A percentage of the tour price will go towards the Australian Geographic Society.
$100 of your tour price will also be donated to the Down Syndrome Association of Mongolia

What's included?
15 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 14 dinners
Expert bilingual guide
Internal flights within Mongolia
Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 15
Comfortable well located hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Fully supported camping during trek including pack animals
Private vehicles
Group medical kit
Sightseeing and entry fees as listed in itinerary
Tour escorted by Australian Adventurer Tim Cope

Itinerary at a glance

Day 1
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar

Day 2
Travel to Mongol Els

Day 3
Travel to Kharkhorin (Karakorum)

Day 4
Drive south towards Ikh Bogd via Bayanteeg and Bogd sum.

Days 5-7
Commence trekking in Ikh Bogd mountain

Day 8
Complete trek, drive to Bichigt Khad

Day 9
To Zuun Mod

Day 10
Driving to Naran Daats

Days 11-12
Driving to 'Khongriin Els' - the iconic 'singing sand dunes' of the Gobi.

Day 13
To Dalanzadgad via Bayand Zad Day 14 Fly to Ulaanbaatar

Day 15
Tour concludes