Desert
Camel Trek: Traces of the Silk Road
Follow ancient merchant routes on Bactrian camels
Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
Group Size4 — 6 guests
From$6,800
The Experience
A journey through Mongolia
For a thousand years, Bactrian camels carried silk, spices, and ideas across the Gobi. Retrace a section of the old Silk Road on camelback, camping at ancient caravanserai sites, exploring forgotten oases, and experiencing the desert exactly as those ancient travelers did — slowly, deliberately, and with wonder.
Multi-day camel trek along ancient Silk Road routesExplore forgotten oasis and caravanserai ruinsCamp beneath stars with no artificial light for 100km
CategoryDesert
Gallery
Visual impressions
The Route
Your journey
Itinerary
Day by Day
1
Day 1
Arrival & Camel Introduction
Meet your Bactrian camel and learn packing techniques.
Airport pickupCamel introductionPacking lesson
2
Day 2
Trek to First Oasis
Begin the camel trek. Reach a hidden oasis by late afternoon.
Camel trekOasis arrivalDesert sunset
3
Day 3
Caravanserai Ruins
Explore ancient merchant rest-stops and trading post remains.
Ruins explorationArchaeology walkHistory talk
4
Day 4
Deep Desert Crossing
The longest day — cross the heart of the Gobi with no roads.
Full day trekNavigation lessonWild camping
5
Day 5
Petroglyph Valley
Discover rock carvings left by Silk Road travelers millennia ago.
Petroglyph viewingRock art photographyValley exploration
6
Day 6
Nomadic Trading Post
Visit a remote family who still trades along ancient routes.
Family visitTrading storiesDesert feast
7
Day 7
Return Trek
Begin the return journey through different terrain.
Return trekNew viewpointsSunset camp
8
Day 8
Back to Base
Final day of trekking. Celebration dinner and camel farewell.
Final trekCamel farewellCelebration dinner
9
Day 9
Departure
Airport transfer.
Airport transfer
Details
What is included
Included
- Bactrian camel and tack
- All camping equipment
- All meals
- Expert camel guide
- Support vehicle
- Archaeology permits
- Desert navigation equipment
- Airport transfers
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Ready to embark?
Every journey with Highlight Mongolia is privately curated. Share your vision with our travel designers and we will craft an experience that exceeds every expectation.
Email usinfo@highlightmongolia.com
Call us+976 9940 0723
From$6,800