Three Camels Lodge
The Gobi, Mongolia

Experience the stark beauty of the Gobi desert and the lush foothills of the Gobi-Altai Mountains in style with a luxurious tent from Three Camels Lodge.

The accommodations: The camp features 30 traditional gers, or tentlike dwellings, made with latticed wood, felt and canvas. Each features beautifully painted furniture and a wood stove for heating.

The food: Traditional Mongolian dishes are served in authentic oversized ger similar to ones used centuries ago.

Outdoor activities: Camel-trek through the sand dunes, watch for black-and-white-tailed gazelles, go horseback riding through the valleys to local springs or hiking in the foothills of the Gobi-Altai Mountains. You can also search for dinosaur fossils with a paleontologist at legendary Flaming Cliffs.

Get more information at www.threecamels.com

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