Trip report for Mongolia, a journey to the South Gobi Desert. I had travelled during the early winter period: 18 November 2022 – 26 November 2022.
Blog posts recap of the entire journey
- Part 1 – The White Stupa and Yoliin Am Ice Valley
- Part 2 – Khongor Sand Dunes
- Part 3 – Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs & Baga Gazriin Chuluu Rock Formations
- Part 4 – Ending Note
Pre-trip preparation
Beyond Expedition provided a detailed packing list! I would think the most important ones would be the wet wipes, toilet papers, hand sanitizer, and headlight – lols. Others, just follow the packing list on your own considerations. Oh, the S-hooks and clothes hangers are definitely useful too!
As for toilet paper…I made a neck holder with a string, and Unuruu was so amused by it and it was the first time she’d seen something like this. No one thought of it before?
I had overpacked for the cold weather. Some stuff even though I knew I won’t use them, yet I still brought them (ie. huge thermal flask, hot water bag). I didn’t use much of the heat packs neither. Maybe next winter trip I shall be determined and leave them out. As for changing clothes, overpacked and I actually almost no chance to change (maybe because I am lazy~) but you could always ask for everyone to leave the ger while you change.
Total Costs & Spendings
| Item | Cost |
| Tour with Beyond Expedition (after promo 23%) – Flights with Korean Air & MIAT Air | S$4190 |
| Insurance with FWD, including Covid extras: $49.60 | S49.60 |
| Extra Baggage one-way (overpack!) – at USD$100 per piece. Just don’t check in more than 1 item next time 😛 | S$131 |
| Tips for our awesome guide and driver | ??? |
| Sim Card – MobiTelcom – at Airport | 1000 MNT |
| Gifts for visiting nomad families: – Shan’t consider the cost of gifts from SG, because it really depends up to individual what they wanted to bring – additional purchase of fruit juices and candies from supermarket: | 68,705 MNT |
| Souvenirs – chocolates, vodka, socks, etc Trying out some local stuff: – sea buckthorn juice, coca cola | Around 224,000MNT |
Btw, other cost that one should consider should include purchase of winter clothes, medications, biodegradable toiletries, and etc