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Mongolia Explorer (Nadaam Reverse)

15 days
Start and end in Ulaanbaatar
4.7 (11 reviews)

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City & Culture
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

    Ulaanbaatar
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Bayangol Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walking tour of Sukhbaatar Square
    • Visit to Mongolia National Museum
    • Visit to State Department Store (Ih Delguur)
    • Visit to Beatles Statue

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (one-hour drive)
    • Dinner with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Sukhbaatar Square
    Mongolia National Museum
    State Department Store (Ih Delguur)
    Beatles Statue
    Government Palace
    Damdin Sukhbaatar Equestrian Statue
    Chinggis Khan Monument
  2. Day 2

    Ulaanbaatar to Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park

    Ulaanbaatar to Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Erdene Ukhaa Ger Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park geology and scenery
    • Visit to temple ruins in the national park
    • Afternoon walk in the national park

    Optional Activities

    • Share airag or koumiss (fermented mare's milk) with nomadic families
    • Visit to ger of itinerant herding families
    Landmarks
    Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park
    Red Granite Outcrop
  3. Day 3

    Baga Gazriin Chuluu to White Stupa Cliffs

    Baga Gazriin Chuluu to White Stupa Cliffs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (White Stupa Ger Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Late afternoon exploration of White Stupa Cliffs on foot
    Landmarks
    White Stupa Cliffs
  4. Day 4

    White Stupa to Yol Valley (Vulture Gorge)

    White Stupa to Yol Valley (Vulture Gorge)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Khan Bogd Ger Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Gobi Museum of Nature and History in Dalanzadgad
    • Three-to-four hour walk in Yolyn Am (Vulture's Gorge)
    Landmarks
    Gobi Museum of Nature and History
    Dalanzadgad
    Gurvansaikhan Mountains
    Yolyn Am (Vulture's Gorge)
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Yol Valley to Khongor Sand Dunes

    Yol Valley to Khongor Sand Dunes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Gobi Erdene Ger Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to camel herder family at Khongor Dunes

    Optional Activities

    • Camel riding experience through the dune valley
    Landmarks
    Khongor Sand Dunes (Khongoryn Els)
  6. Day 6

    Khongor Sand Dunes to Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag

    Khongor Sand Dunes to Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Mongolian Gobi Ger Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag
    • Visit to traditional nomadic family
    Landmarks
    Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag
  7. Day 7

    Bayanzag to Ongii Temple

    Bayanzag to Ongii Temple
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Secret of Ongi Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Ongii Temple (Ongii Lamasery) ruins
    • Visit to Ongii Temple museum

    Optional Activities

    • Additional hiking or exploration of the temple area
    Landmarks
    Ongii Temple (Ongii Lamasery)
    Barlim Monastery
    Khutagt Monastery
  8. Day 8

    Ongii Temple to Orkhon Valley

    Ongii Temple to Orkhon Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Blue sky eco tourist camp)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Orkhon Valley Waterfall
    Landmarks
    Orkhon Valley Waterfall
    Orkhon Valley
    Saikhan Ovoo
  9. Day 9

    Orkhon Valley

    Orkhon Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Blue sky eco tourist camp)

    Included Activities

    • Learn how to build a traditional Mongolian ger
    • Learn traditional nomadic herding techniques
    • Learn traditional milk processing techniques
    • Experience making cream, yoghurt, and curd with local family
    Landmarks
    Orkhon Valley
  10. Day 10

    Orkhon Valley to Karkorum

    Orkhon Valley to Karkorum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Urguu Ger Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery
    • Visit to Karakorum Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Browse local market in Karkorum town center
    Landmarks
    Erdene Zuu Monastery
    Karakorum Museum
    Karkorum
  11. Day 11

    Karkorum - Naadam Festival

    Karkorum - Naadam Festival
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Urguu Ger Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Naadam Festival opening ceremony
    • Watch wrestling competitions
    • Watch archery competitions
    • Watch ankle bone shooting competition
    Landmarks
    Naadam Festival grounds at Karkorum
  12. Day 12

    Karkorum to Khogno Khan Mountain

    Karkorum to Khogno Khan Mountain
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Khogno Khan Ger Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Watch local Naadam horse race
    • Visit to 'mini Gobi' area
    • Explore Khogno Khan Mountain terrain
    • Visit solitary Buddhist temple

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to local herder family in 'mini Gobi'
    • Relaxation with a book and exceptional views
    Landmarks
    Khogno Khan Mountain
    Mini Gobi
    Buddhist Temple at Khogno Khan
  13. Day 13

    Khogno Khan Mountain to Hustai National Park

    Khogno Khan Mountain to Hustai National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Hustai National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hustai National Park visitor centre
    • Search for Perzevalski wild horses (Takhi) in mid-afternoon
    • Wildlife observation in Hustai National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to herder family in 'mini Gobi'
    Landmarks
    Hustai National Park (Khustain Nuruu)
    Mini Gobi
  14. Day 14

    Hustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar

    Hustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Bayangol Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue complex
    • Farewell dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Additional local sites (tour leader recommendations)
    Landmarks
    Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue
  15. Day 15

    Ulaanbaatar

    Ulaanbaatar
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.7
Overall rating based on 11 Reviews
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  • Mandy4.8July 2023
    Naadam festival Meadows Flaming dunes Glacier
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  • Paul4.7July 2023
    spectacular landscapes ,desert,steppe,mountain. the hospitality of the desert nomads.
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  • Pattie4.8July 2023
    Driving through the Gobi Desert and seeing the Naardam Festival. However, everything was a wonderful experience
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  • Michael4.5August 2023
    The visit to the Gobi Desert and Jalman Meadows
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  • Dawn5.0August 2023
    Having to spend 4 hours with local herders when the bus was stuck! The vast open landscape. The monasteries. The...
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  • Marcus4.7July 2023
    Bizarrely, one of the highlights of this trip was what went wrong! We had torrential rains, which stopped us from...
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  • Susan4.0July 2023
    Definitely memorable Ger camps - particularly Delgar and Jalman Meadows Finally getting a hot shower Small...
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  • Geraldine3.7July 2023
    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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  • Roger5.0May 2019
    Thank you
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  • Jason5.0May 2019
    Would like more authentic food and accommodation. The food several times felt overly westernized or at least tuned...
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