Category Semi-Gobi & Elsen Tasarkhai Dunes

MONGOLIA · SEMI-GOBI & ELSEN TASARKHAI DUNES

Elsen Tasarkhai and the Semi-Gobi: Top 10 Trips

10 tours reviewed

Elsen Tasarkhai is the nearest real sand to Ulaanbaatar, an eighty-kilometre band of dunes you can reach and return from in a long day. The 10 trips below range from that day run to two-night versions with a camel hour and a herder family, and most can be joined to Kharkhorin. Prices and durations for each.

From Ulaanbaatar: Semi Gobi and Ancient Kharkhorin Tour

From Ulaanbaatar: Semi Gobi and Ancient Kharkhorin Tour - Kharkhorin Day 1: Erdenezuu Monastery plus the museum experience

1.Semi Gobi and Ancient Kharkhorin Tour

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

Two days from Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorin and the Semi-Gobi, with two-hump camel rides, Erdenezuu monastery, and a ger night.

“Awesome program and service. The guide was amazing, so sweet and caring. Every time we needed anything, very helpful and made sure we are good. Highly recommended. When we return next year, we will be booking again!”

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Ulaanbaatar: Semi-Gobi Desert Day Trip & Camel Ride

Ulaanbaatar: Semi-Gobi Desert Day Trip & Camel Ride - The Ulaanbaatar to Elsen Tasarkhai Drive: Plan for Road Time

2.Semi-Gobi Desert Day Trip & Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · 11 hours - 2 days · from $175

A long, fun day trip from Ulaanbaatar to Elsen Tasarkhai for hikes, birdlife, and a camel ride plus a nomad-family lunch stop.

“Travelled with Angrag from Travel Mongolia and it was an amazing experience! He was an experienced careful driver, speaks good English, very patient, stopped whenever I want to take closer photos, and took good pictures for me too. Though drive was long, about 5h to get there (stuck in city traffic for long time) it was very worth it! Visited a normad Ger, family was friendly, home made lunch was good, and a 20min camel ride over vastness, totally wonderful feeling! Sand dune was smaller than I expected but still breathtaking. Angrag skilfully drove his Camry over rough dirt road to get us to Hustai National Park to see the…”

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1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour

1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour - The Steppe Coffee Stop: Where the Day Gets Its Pace

3.1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour

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

Semi-Gobi camel rides, a ger-family cultural visit, traditional lunch, and round-trip transport from Ulaanbaatar for an unforgettable dune day.

“This tour really should be done with friends and family. It's 4-5 hours driving through the Steppe. GORGEOUS scenery but the camel ride was about 30 minutes. Afterwards, we headed back to Ulaanbaatar. The guide was very animated anRead more”

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From UB: 2-Days Tour to Kharhorin and sand Semi Gobi

From UB: 2-Days Tour to Kharhorin and sand Semi Gobi - Returning to UB: where the day lands, and how to plan your evening

4.2-Days Tour to Kharhorin and sand Semi Gobi

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

Two days from Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorin and Mini Gobi, with Erdene Zuu, 80 km of sand dunes, and an authentic GER stay.

“The trip to Kharhorin was an unforgettable experience! Even the journey there took me through an impressive landscape of endless steppes, gentle hills, and small nomadic camps. One of the highlights was the visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery, the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. We were even lucky enough to see a film being shot there, which was a unique bonus. A particularly special part of the trip was the opportunity to stay with a local family. This allowed me to experience Mongolian hospitality up close and try traditional dishes, making the trip feel even more authentic. A big compliment goes to the guide: he was not only very knowledgeable…”

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Semi-Gobi and Kharkhorum overnight private trip

Semi-Gobi and Kharkhorum overnight private trip - Ulaanbaatar pickup and the long drive, plus how to survive it

5.Semi-Gobi and Kharkhorum overnight private trip

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

Private Semi-Gobi and Kharkhorum overnight trip with camel ride, nomad-family meals, monastery visits, and a ger stay from Ulaanbaatar.

“Iggy my guide and my driver made this trip all the more special. We chatted non-stop all day long about a variety of different topics. He was more than happy to stop to take photos of things that I noticed while driving. The camel ride and Read more”

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Camel Trails and Bird Tales: Discovering Elsen Tasarkhai

Camel Trails and Bird Tales: Discovering Elsen Tasarkhai - The Long Ride from Ulaanbaatar: Worth It, But Plan for Time

6.Camel Trails and Bird Tales: Discovering Elsen Tasarkhai

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · from $130Best value

One-day Semi-Gobi trip from Ulaanbaatar with camel rides on Elsen Tasarkhai dunes, lake birdwatching, dune hiking, and possible yurt tea.

“It's very far from Ulaanbaatar, you sit in the car for hours, especially since the car spends more time standing still than driving in UB itself. Nevertheless, I found the tour great because you can spend hours looking at the landscape and the destination of the tour is definitely worth seeing. In my opinion, it is absolutely essential to have a friendly English-speaking driver like mine, who can answer all your questions. The tour was also very well organized, and the contact with the agency was very good.”

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1 Day Semi-Gobi Tour with Lunch And Enjoying Camel or Horseback

1 Day Semi-Gobi Tour with Lunch And Enjoying Camel or Horseback - Price Check: What $138 Buys You, Private Tour, Pickup, And Lunch

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

1 Day Semi-Gobi Tour Including Lunch And Free Camel +Bonus Khustai National Park - Elsen Tasarkhai dunes: camel time, walking, and what to plan for

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $168

A long day from Ulaanbaatar to Semi-Gobi dunes, a nomad family visit, and Khustai National Park to spot Przewalski horses.

“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

Overnight Semi-Gobi Tour with Nomadic HomeStay - ELSEN TASARKHAI: Hiking and Camel Riding with Real Expectations

9.Overnight Semi-Gobi Tour with Nomadic HomeStay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $234

Two days in Mongolia’s Semi-Gobi dunes with camel riding and an overnight nomadic family stay from Ulaanbaatar. Great value, small group.

“Bachi is a great guide with a wealth of knowledge and the family you stay with is very kind and giving. There’s some beautiful scenes and lots of yummy traditional Mongolian food. The Camel ride is actually only about 10-15 mins but still very enjoyable”

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Kharkhorum, Semi-Gobi 2 days 1 night private trip

Kharkhorum, Semi-Gobi 2 days 1 night private trip - Semi-Gobi Elsen Tasarhai day: sand dunes, camel, and wild horses