What Travellers Say About Our Gobi Desert Tours

If you are planning a trip to the Gobi Desert, one of the most useful things you can read is not just an itinerary, but what travellers actually say after they experience it.

Over time, we have welcomed guests from many countries — Japan, Korea, Europe, and beyond. Some stayed for just one night, while others joined multi-day tours across the South Gobi.

Looking at all these reviews together, a few things come up again and again: warm family hospitality, flexible planning, strong communication before arrival, and unforgettable landscapes like Khongor Sand Dunes, Bayanzag, and Yol Valley.

Below are real reviews from our guests, shared in their original words.

WHAT GUESTS OFTEN MENTION

Many travellers highlight:

• fast and clear communication before arrival
• flexibility with schedules and planning
• warm hospitality from a local Mongolian family
• authentic home-cooked meals
• help with transport (bus, airport, pickups)
• visiting major Gobi highlights efficiently
• overall good value compared to other tours

REAL GUEST REVIEWS

Akito (Airbnb, Japan) "Thanks to the generous support of Ody and his brother's family, my trip to Mongolia was a great success… Despite being completely private, the price was lower than the market rate… I was very happy to visit the main tourist spots in the South Gobi."

Tatsuya (Airbnb, Japan) "I joined a private Gobi Desert tour. Ody is a trustworthy host who arranged a perfect trip."

Dongho (Airbnb, Korea) "I sent many questions and always received fast and kind replies… the landscapes felt like another planet."

Keiko (Airbnb, Japan) "I compared several companies, and choosing this tour was absolutely the right decision."

Miho (Airbnb, Japan) "A very warm, family-run business. I felt like at home. The tour was flexible and very well organised."

Tiger (Airbnb, Japan) "Breakfast in the ger at Khongor Sand Dunes was unforgettable."

Yeseul (Airbnb, Korea) "It was absolutely perfect… I would recommend this to everyone."

Caroline (Airbnb) "We stayed with Ody's family… the trip was well organised and the sunset at the dunes was incredible."

Juhyoung (Airbnb, Korea) "It's a family-run business, and we felt their warm hospitality from every member… everything was smooth from start to finish."

Manon (Airbnb, France) "Hasha is a great driver and their family is very welcoming."

Alice (Airbnb, France) "The Majestic Gobi tour was incredible."

Stefano Gambino (Google Review) "The 4-day Gobi tour was a highlight of our Mongolia trip."

Ildikó Dévai (Google Review) "If you want to explore the Gobi, look no further. Highly recommend."

Zee (Airbnb) "They tailored the tour to us… the food was amazing and the experience unforgettable."

Lucas (Airbnb) "It really felt like home."

Elle (Airbnb) "The kindest family! I will treasure my time here."

Andrew (Airbnb) "Tour was an incredible experience."

Deanna (Airbnb) "My guide took me to all the top sites and prepared meals every day."

WHAT GUESTS REMEMBER MOST

Across all reviews, travellers often remember:

• sunset over Khongor Sand Dunes
• camel riding and desert silence
• meals shared with the host family
• conversations with local guides
• the feeling of being welcomed, not just hosted

A few guests also mentioned practical desert conditions such as weaker shower pressure or limited signal in remote areas. This is part of travelling in a remote region like the Gobi, and we continue improving where possible.

WHY THESE REVIEWS MATTER

The Gobi is not just about landscapes.

Many travellers arrive expecting famous sights — but what they remember most is the human experience: the flexibility, the warmth, and the sense of being looked after in a remote place.

PLANNING YOUR GOBI TRIP

If you are planning your visit, you can explore our tours.

If you are travelling during summer, you can also consider our 5-Day Gobi Desert & Local Naadam Experience.