Naadam Festival Tour
$1070
per personNaadam is meant to rejoice and challenge Mongolians agility, strength, stamina and intellect through the three manly sports.
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Availability: July
Group size: min 1
Physical rating: Easy
Accommodation: 4 nights in standard tourist Ger camps / double occupancy / and 1-night nomad homestay
Activities: Sightseeing / Cultural Activities / Hiking Tours / Camel & Horse riding / Wildlife / Local living
Tour Highlights
– Witness Mongolian Olympic Game – Naadam festival of Horse race, archery and wrestling
– Tour through Kharkhorum and Terkhiin Tsagaan nuur national park
– Explore Terelj National park & Genghis khan statue complex
– Local living – Homestay with nomad family and Learn daily chores
– Ride Bactrian Camel in mini Gobi
– Bathe in natural hot springs
– Sleep in Yurt – Tourist Ger camp
Tour Map
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PricingPer Person
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2 personUSD 1370
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3 to 4 personUSD 1070
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More than 4 personMore attractive price upon request
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Include4WD vehicle transportationBottled waterAirport pick-up & drop-offMeals as indicatedFees for activitiesAdmission feesEnglish speaking guideAccommodation as indicated
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Not IncludedPersonal expensesTravel insuranceTipping(optional)Visa application & feesInternational airfares
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 : 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
- 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
- Ride Mongolian horse for an hour
- Meals: Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp (upgrade - ensuite bathroom Ger is available upon request)
- Distance: 2 hours’ drive on paved road and dirt road
Day 3 : Naadam festival + Hustai National Park


- Watch Opening ceremony – concert and tradition
- Witness Mongolian wrestling and archery
- Drive to Khui Doloon Khudag for watching horse race
- Head Hustai National Park for nomad homestay
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Private nomad family’s guest Ger (basic – no running water or shower)
- Distance: 3 hours’ drive on paved road
Day 4 : Wild horse + Kharkhorin


- Visit information center to learn about wild Przewalski Horses
- Observe wild horses that are numbered around 400
- Drive to Kharkhorin
- Explore the first Mongolian Buddhist monastery - Erdenezuu
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp (upgrade - ensuite bathroom Ger is available upon request)
- Distance: 3 hours’ drive on paved road and dirt road
Day 5 : Khorgo Volcano + Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park


- Visit Tsetserleg town nestled in beautiful forest valley in Khangay mountains
- Enjoy break in Chuluut river canyon
- Hike to Khorgo extinct volcano – overlook the White lake and lava field
- Visit Terkh White lake and stay in shore side tourist Ger camp
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp
- Distance: 5-6 hours’ drive on paved road
Day 6 : Tsenkher Hot Spring


- Bathe in natural hot Sulphur spring at Tsenkher hot spring
- Take a pleasant break in the beautiful nature
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp with hot spring bath
- Distance: 4 hours’ drive on dirt road
Day 7: Mini Gobi + Camel riding + Ulaanbaatar


- Drive to Ulaanbaatar Mini Gobi (Elsen tasarkhai)
- Ride Bactrian camel for an hour over the dunes
- Enjoy traditional folk concert of throat singing, fiddle horse –morin khuur, folk dance and music, contortion and mask dance
- 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: 5 hours’ drive on dirt road
Day 8 : Departure
FAQ
We provide excellent accommodation, transportation and quality of service as listed below.
- July
- 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.
- Nomad family stay in Guest Ger : Unique
- You will experience authentic nomad homestay enjoying hearty meals and drinks with local helping the nomad with daily chores from milking cow, processing dairy products (cooking milk, preparing butter) and rounding up livestock. Based on twin to quadruple occupancy, Guest ger are equipped with beds, sink to wash and table with chairs but no standard toilet, tape water, shower and electricity are provided.
- 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.
- 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.
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- To book this tour please complete our online booking form
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- To confirm your booking, we require 30% deposit payment via online payment (VISA, MASTER) or bank transfer and balance is expected to be made in 30 days prior to your tour departure. There is no extra card payment or hidden fee. Check our
- 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