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Mongolia Explorer (Naadam Festival)

15 days
Start and end in Ulaanbaatar
4.6
12 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ulaanbaatar

    Start point
    Ulaanbaatar 14200, Mongolia (Puma Imperial Hotel, Hotel Reception, 18:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Local exploration on foot
    • Dinner in Ulaanbaatar
    Landmarks
    Chinggis Khan International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Ulaanbaatar to Hogno Khan Mountain

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Hogno Khan Mountain
    Landmarks
    Hogno Khan Mountain
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  3. Day 3

    Hogno Khan Mountain

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Optional hike up Hogno Khan Mountain
    • Visit to nearby freshwater pool and birdlife viewing
    • Visit to Erdene Khombo monastery
    Landmarks
    Hogno Khan Mountain
    Erdene Khombo Monastery
  4. Day 4

    Hogno Khan Mountain to Karakorum

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery
    • Visit to Karakorum Museum
    Landmarks
    Erdene Zuu Monastery
    Karakorum Museum
    Karakorum
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Karakorum to Ongi Monastery

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Long scenic drive across Mongolia
    Landmarks
    Ongi Monastery
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Ongi to Bayanzag

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive through remote steppe terrain
    • Visit to Bayanzag site
    • Viewing of Flaming Cliffs at sunrise and sunset

    Optional Activities

    • Share a drink of airag or koumiss (fermented mare's milk) with nomadic herdsmen
    Landmarks
    Bayanzag
    Flaming Cliffs
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Bayanzag to Gurvansaikan Mountains

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Moltsog Els sand dunes
    • Visit to Gurvansaikan Mountains gorge
    Landmarks
    Moltsog Els
    Gurvansaikan Mountains
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  8. Day 8

    Yol Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Yol Valley museum
    • Leisurely walk through Yol Valley
    Landmarks
    Yol Valley
  9. Day 9

    Yol Valley to Ulaanbaatar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Ulaanbaatar
    • Visit to National Museum of Mongolia
    • Visit to Bogd Khan Palace
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Mongolia
    Bogd Khan Palace
  10. Day 10

    Naadam Festival

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Attendance at Naadam horse races
    • Attendance at Naadam wrestling competitions
    • Optional observation of archery training sessions
    Landmarks
    Naadam Festival grounds
  11. Day 11

    Naadam Opening Ceremony

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the gardens surrounding the stadium), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Parade of nine white horsetail banners
    • Presidential guards parade
    • Opening ceremony at National Stadium
    • Wrestling competition viewing
    • Picnic lunch in stadium gardens
    Landmarks
    National Stadium
  12. Day 12

    Ulaanbaatar to Jalman Meadows

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning prayers at Ganden Lamasery
    • Drive through steppe landscape
    • Stop at Genghis Khan statue

    Optional Activities

    • Walk in the area led by Tour Leader
    • Relax by the river
    Landmarks
    Ganden Lamasery
    Genghis Khan statue
    Jalman Meadows
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  13. Day 13

    Jalman Meadows

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • 2-hour stroll upstream along river with raft-pulling yak
    • 1-hour gentle drift back to camp
    Landmarks
    Jalman Meadows
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  14. Day 14

    Jalman Meadows to Ulaanbaatar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive back to Ulaanbaatar

    Optional Activities

    • Walk in the forest
    • Relax at ger camp
    • Use library ger
    • Archery competition with camp kit
    Landmarks
    Jalman Meadows
  15. Day 15

    Ulaanbaatar

    End point
    Ulaanbaatar 14200, Mongolia (Puma Imperial Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.6
Overall rating based on 12 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
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  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
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    July 17th, 2023
    4.8
    Naadam festival Meadows Flaming dunes Glacier
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    July 19th, 2023
    4.7
    spectacular landscapes ,desert,steppe,mountain. the hospitality of the desert nomads.
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    July 24th, 2023
    4.8
    Driving through the Gobi Desert and seeing the Naardam Festival. However, everything was a wonderful experience
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    August 3rd, 2023
    4.5
    The visit to the Gobi Desert and Jalman Meadows
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    August 13th, 2023
    5.0
    Having to spend 4 hours with local herders when the bus was stuck! The vast open landscape. The monasteries. The...
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    July 31st, 2023
    4.7
    Bizarrely, one of the highlights of this trip was what went wrong! We had torrential rains, which stopped us from...
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    July 31st, 2023
    4.0
    Definitely memorable Ger camps - particularly Delgar and Jalman Meadows Finally getting a hot shower Small...
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    July 31st, 2023
    3.7
    Staying in an eco-Gerry camp with hand pumped showers and foot pumped wash basin. Steppe eagles on every fence post....
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    August 1st, 2023
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    May 17th, 2019
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      The ger camps in Mongolia consist of several canvas and felt tents plus a large dining tent or restaurant. Each ger used on this tour has 2 or more beds, bedding, plus a table and stools. Toilet and washing facilities are shared and separate to the living gers, with a mixture of flushing and long-drop style toilets. Should you wish to charge your cameras and electronic devices during your trip, there is electricity in the restaurant gers.

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