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Gobi Desert & Mini Naadam Festival

$1575

per person

Discover the best of Mongolia with gobi desert tour Mongolia and mini Naadam festival.

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Availability: June to mid of September
Group size: min 1
Physical rating: Easy
Accommodation: 6 nights in standard tourist Ger camps / double occupancy /
Activities: Sightseeing / Cultural Activities / Hiking Tours / Camel & Horse riding / Wildlife

Tour Highlights

– Mini Naadam Festival
– Explore the best destination- Gobi Desert Mongolia
– Tour through Kharkhorum and Orkhon Unesco Heritage Sites
– Explore Terelj National Park and Genghis Khan Statue
– Observe truly wild horses Takhi in Hustai National Park
– Ride Bactrian Camel & Mongolian Pony Horse
– Local living – Visit nomadic family and Learn daily chores
– Sleep in Yurt – Tourist Ger camp

Tour Map

9 Days

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Pricing

Per Person
2 person

USD 1980
3 to 4 person

USD 1575
More than 4 person

More attractive price upon request
Include

4WD vehicle transportation

Bottled water

Airport pick-up & drop-off

Meals as indicated

Fees for activities

Admission fees

English speaking guide

Accommodation as indicated
Not Included

Personal expenses

Travel insurance

Tipping(optional)

Visa application & fees

International airfares

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Discover the best of Mongolia with gobi desert tour Mongolia and mini Naadam festival.

Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia & Free Day

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Capital of Mongolia
Our driver will transfer you from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (check available services at the airport to your hotel (30-45 minutes)
Free day in Ulaanbaatar (you can explore the city on your own – check suggested attractions to visit in Ulaanbaatar or book our city day tour)

Meals: No Meal
Accommodation: Check our suggested hotels in Ulaanbaatar (we can book it without service charge)
Distance: 30-40 minutes ride to the city center depending on city traffic

Day 2 : South Gobi & Yolyn Am in Gobi Gurvansaikhan N.P

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport
Fly to Dalanzadgad (depart at 06:20 a.m and arrive at 07: 40 a.m.), South Gobi and visit Gobi Gurvansaikhan N.P
Hike for 5kms (2 hours) in green valley and ice gorge of Yolyn Am
Visit provincial museum of South Gobi to learn from the Gobi flora & fauna and wildlife
Drive to Khongoryn Els sand dune through the spectacular landscape

Meals: Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp (upgrade - ensuite bathroom Ger is available upon request)
Distance: Internal flight with Hunnu air – 80 minutes and 5 hours’ local drive on dirt road

Day 3 : Khongor Sand Dune + Camel Riding

Visit camel herder family and ride Bactrian camel for an hour
Climb 300m high sand dune known as Duut Mankhan (Singing Dunes)
View magical sunset of the Gobi Desert from the dune

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp (upgrade – wooden cabin with ensuite bathroom is available) or tented camping is available upon request

Day 4 : Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag) + Ongi Monastery

Visit Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag); renowned worldwide for the dinosaur eggs and bones discovered in the classic desert of rock and red sand.
Explore Zag – Gobi wood saxual shrub
Drive to the ruins and visit a restored Ongi monastery

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp
Distance: 7 hours’ drive on dirt road

Day 5 : Kharkhorin + Erdenezuu Monastery

Explore the first Mongolian Buddhist monastery - Erdenezuu
Visit Kharkhorum museum to learn from ancient empire situated in Mongolia

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp (upgrade - ensuite bathroom Ger is available upon request)
Distance: 5 hours’ drive on paved road

Day 6 : Hustai National Park + Wild Horse Takhi

Drive to Hustai National Park
Visit information center to learn about wild Przewalski Horses
Observe wild horses that are numbered around 400
Learn nomad family daily chores – cooking class, rounding animals, goat milking, processing dairy products

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp or Boutique Ger (private boutique Ger equipped with excellent furniture and facilities to make your nomad family homestay comfortable and enjoyable)
Distance: 2,5 hours’ drive on paved and dirt road

Day 7 : Mongol Nomadic Naadam Festival

Assist nomadic family activity such as milking cow, processing dairy product, herding livestock
Drive to Mongol Nomadic camp
Witness mini Naadam festival of wrestling, archery and horseracing

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp (upgrade - ensuite bathroom Ger is available upon request)
Distance: 1 hours’ drive on paved road

Day 8 : Genghis Khan Statue + Terelj National Park

Drive to Genghis Khan Statue Complex
Visit museum of the complex and try Mongolian traditional warrior/queen costume
Drive to Terelj National Park; beautiful green landscape with unique Rocky Mountains and rivers
Saddle on Mongolian pony horse and ride for 1 hour
Visit Turtle Rock; interesting natural rock formation looking like a turtle
Hike to Ariyapala Meditation Temple (20-30 minutes) crossing the short trail bridge to 108 stairs
Farewell dinner – Mongolian Traditional Food
Transfer to the hotel

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: Check our suggested hotels in Ulaanbaatar (we can book it without service charge)
Distance: 3.5 hours’ drive on paved road

Day 9 : Departure

End of tour. Departure from Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Our tour driver will drop you off at the airport approx. 3 hours before your scheduled flight. We are happy to extend your trip to the other destinations of Mongolia (Western Mongolia & Eagle Hunters, Northern Mongolia and Eastern Mongolia). Book your trip extension with us and enjoy 5-20% discount for loyalty!

FAQ

We provide excellent accommodation, transportation and quality of service as listed below.

AVAILABILITY

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weather month by month) ACCOMMODATION

Tourist Ger camp : Comfort level

You will stay in excellent tourist Ger camps which a traditional hotel that provides Ger (yurt –round shape dwelling) as a hotel room and is usually located near the tourist attractions. The standard toilet, shower and bathroom facilities are provided. MEALS

We will cater authentic Mongolian and fusion meals as well as European meals during your travel. Special dietary requests such vegetarian, gluten-free and religious meals are available upon request in advance. TRANSPORTATION & ROAD CONDITION

Depending on the number of people, we provide 4WD car with A/C including Land cruiser, Lexus jeep and Mitsubishi Delica for comfort and efficiency. More less half of the Mongolian road is dirt and off-beaten. Depending on day-to-day program, we drive on asphalt and dirt road for as little as a couple of hours up to six hours with pleasant stops for toilet, photographs and stretching. BOOKING & PAYMENT

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terms and conditions. WHAT TO PACK

Travel documents, warm coat/jacket and layers, hiking shoes, raincoat, rubber slippers, sunglasses, sunblock, bandana, lip balm, hat, insect repellent, travel medicine and standard toiletries

Camera, camera accessories, USB charger, e-book readers, walking stick if necessary, led head torch

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