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Mongolia Golden Circle Tour & Naadam Festival 2022 - 16 days tour

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Start and end in Ulaanbaatar
4.5 (1 review)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

    Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
    Start point
    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar city airport or Ulaanbaatar train station)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk and explore places nearby
  3. Day 2

    Yol Valley

    Yol Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Yol Valley (Eagle/Vulture's Valley)
    • Hiking through Yol Valley
    • Explore Three Beauties of Gobi National Park
    Landmarks
    Yol Valley
    Three Beauties of Gobi National Park
  4. Day 3

    Khongor Sand Dunes

    Khongor Sand Dunes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khongor Sand Dunes
    • Visit camel herder family in their Ger
    • Taste Hormog (fermented Mongolian camel milk)
    • Camel riding (1 hour)
    • Hiking to Singing Dune
    Landmarks
    Khongor Sand Dunes
    Singing Dune
    Khongoryn River
  5. Day 4

    Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs

    Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bayanzag dinosaur site
    • Watch documentary about dinosaur discoveries
    • Explore Flaming Cliffs
    • Search for fossilized dinosaur bones
    Landmarks
    Bayanzag
    Flaming Cliffs
  6. Day 5

    Ongi Temple

    Ongi Temple
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ongi Temple ruins
    • Visit Ongi Temple museum

    Optional Activities

    • Massage and sauna at camp
    Landmarks
    Ongi Temple
    Ongi Steppe
    Ongi River
  7. Day 6

    Erdenezuu Monastery

    Erdenezuu Monastery
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karakorum Museum
    • Visit Erdenezuu Monastery
    • Listen to monk chanting
    Landmarks
    Karakorum
    Erdenezuu Monastery
  8. Day 7

    Tsetserleg - Nomadic Family

    Tsetserleg - Nomadic Family
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Taikar Rock
    • Explore Tsetserleg town
    • Visit local nomadic family
    • Help with herding tasks
    • Taste Airag (fermented horse milk)
    Landmarks
    Taikar Rock
    Tamir River
    Tsetserleg
  9. Day 8

    Terkh White Lake

    Terkh White Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit extinct Khorgo volcano crater
    • Explore Terkh National Park
    • Visit Terkh White Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking
    • Horse riding
    • Mountain climbing
    • Fishing
    • Swimming
    Landmarks
    Khorgo
    Terkh National Park
    Terkh White Lake
  10. Day 9

    Ulziithishig

    Ulziithishig
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jargalant Hot Springs

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at hot springs
    Landmarks
    Jargalant Hot Springs
  11. Day 10

    Khovsgol Lake

    Khovsgol Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khatgal village
    • Explore Khovsgol Lake National Park
    • Visit lake market and port

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking in surrounding hills
    • Swimming in Khovsgol Lake
    • Photography
    Landmarks
    Khovsgol Lake
    Khatgal
    Murun
  12. Day 11

    Tsaatan Reindeer Herders

    Tsaatan Reindeer Herders
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horseback riding to reindeer herder family (1 hour)
    • Visit and explore Tsaatan reindeer herder family
    • Learn about Tsaatan culture and customs

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking
    • Kayaking
    • Photography
    • Motorboat ride around the lake
    Landmarks
    Khovsgol Province
  13. Day 12

    Return to Ulaanbaatar

    Return to Ulaanbaatar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Uushig ancient Deer Stone Monument

    Optional Activities

    • Rest at hotel
    • Walk near hotel
    Landmarks
    Uushig Deer Stone Monument
  14. Day 13

    Naadam Festival

    Naadam Festival
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Attend Naadam Festival opening ceremony
    • Visit Naadam archery field
    • Attend horse racing at Hui Doloon khudag
    • Watch Mongolian wrestling tournament
    • Explore Naadam stadium grounds
    Landmarks
    Ulaanbaatar National Stadium
    Hui Doloon khudag
  15. Day 14

    Terelj National Park

    Terelj National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Genghis Khan Statue Complex
    • Ascend to horse head statue
    • Visit Terelj National Park
    • See Turtle Rock
    • Visit Ariyabal meditation temple
    Landmarks
    Genghis Khan Statue Complex
    Terelj National Park
    Turtle Rock
    Ariyabal Meditation Temple
  16. Day 15

    Tumen-Ekh Performance

    Tumen-Ekh Performance
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Bd's Mongolian Barbeque international chain restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zaisan Memorial Hill
    • Tour Bogd Khan Palace Museum
    • Visit Gandan Monastery
    • Attend Tumen-Ekh folklore performance
    • Dinner at Bd's Mongolian Barbeque

    Optional Activities

    • Rest at hotel
    • Shop at State Department Store
    • Visit Gobi cashmere factory store
    • Shop at Naran Tuul Black market
    Landmarks
    Zaisan Memorial Hill
    Bogd Khan Palace Museum
    Bogd Khan Mountain
    Gandan Monastery
  17. Day 16

    Departure from Ulaanbaatar

    Departure from Ulaanbaatar
    End point
    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar city airport or Ulaanbaatar train station)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Rest at hotel
    • Explore nearby areas

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