5 Days to Badain Jaran Desert by Land Cruiser
Zhangye - Alxa - Badain Jaran Desert - Sand Dunes - Lakes - Zhangye
5-day 4WD expedition to the Badain Jaran Desert: the world's highest sand dunes, desert lakes, and remote camps in western Inner Mongolia.
Duration
8Days
Group Size
16
Max Altitude
2500
Best Time
May to Sept.
Itinerary
Arrive in Zhangye. Visit Zhangye Danxia rainbow mountains. Overnight Zhangye.
Meal: D
Accommodation: Zhangye
Drive to Badain Jaran Desert, home to the world's tallest stationary sand dunes (up to 500m). Board 4x4 Land Cruiser for desert adventure. Visit Badan Lake. Overnight desert camp or guesthouse.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Desert Camp
Full day 4x4 desert exploration: climb the massive sand dunes, visit the colorful desert lakes (Nuoertu Lake, Sumujilin Lake), and see the "singing sand" phenomenon. Overnight desert camp.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Desert Camp
Morning: sunrise over the dunes. Drive out of the desert to Alxa Left Banner. Visit Alxa Desert Museum. Overnight Alxa.
Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Alxa
Drive back to Zhangye. Transfer to airport or train station. Tour ends.
Meal: B,L
Accommodation: /
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- All entrance tickets
- Bottled water
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast + 4 lunches + 2 dinners
- 4x4 Land Cruiser with driver
- All desert permits
What's Not Included
- Hotel accommodation
- International/domestic flights
- Tips for guide & driver
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance (required for desert)
Tour Price
From $798 per person. Min 2 pax. 4x4 vehicle included.
* Contact us for custom departure dates and group discounts.
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