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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), Hotel (Bayangol Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with fellow travelers
    • Pre- or post-tour accommodation to explore Ulaanbaatar further
    Landmarks
    Sukhbaatar Square
    Mongolia National Museum
    State Department Store (Ih Delguur)
    Beatles Statue
    Chinggis Khan Monument
  2. Day 2

    Ulaanbaatar to Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park

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

    Included Activities

    • Walk and explore Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park
    • Visit temple ruins within the national park

    Optional Activities

    • Visit itinerant herding families on the steppe
    • Share airag or koumiss with nomadic herders
    Landmarks
    Baga Gazriin Chuluu
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  3. Day 3

    White Stupa Cliffs

    White Stupa Cliffs
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Camping (White Stupa Ger Camp), Camping (White Stupa Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Traverse and admire White Stupa natural rock formations on foot
    Landmarks
    White Stupa Cliffs
  4. Day 4

    White Stupa to Gurvansaikhan Mountains (Yolyn Am)

    White Stupa to Gurvansaikhan Mountains (Yolyn Am)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Khan Bogd Ger Camp), Camping (Khan Bogd Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Khongor 'Singing' Sand Dunes

    Khongor 'Singing' Sand Dunes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Camping (Gobi Erdene Ger Camp), Camping (Gobi Erdene Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit resident camel herder family

    Optional Activities

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

    Khongor Sand Dunes to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)

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

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour drive through Gobi Desert terrain
    • Visit to nomadic family in fertile steppe area
    • Exploration of Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)

    Optional Activities

    • Return to Flaming Cliffs for sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
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  7. Day 7

    Bayanzag to Ongii Temple

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

    Included Activities

    • Drive past Three Beauties mountain ranges
    • Visit Ongi Temple ruins (Ongii Lamasery) on north and south riverbanks
    • Visit temple museum

    Optional Activities

    • Additional hiking or exploration near Ongi Temple
    Landmarks
    Ongi Temple (Ongii Lamasery)
    Barlim Monastery
    Khutagt Monastery
  8. Day 8

    Orkhon Valley

    Orkhon Valley
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Orkhon Valley Eco-Ger Camp), Camping (Blue sky eco tourist camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Orkhon Valley Waterfall
    Landmarks
    Orkhon Valley Waterfall
    Orkhon Valley
  9. Day 9

    Orkhon Valley

    Orkhon Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Orkhon Valley Eco-Ger Camp), Camping (Blue sky eco tourist camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Learn traditional nomadic skills with local family
    • Learn how to build traditional Mongolian ger
    • Participate in herding and milking with local family
    • Learn milk processing to create cream, yoghurt and curd
    Landmarks
    Orkhon Valley
  10. Day 10

    Karkorum

    Karkorum
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Camping (Urguu Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery
    • Tour Karakorum Museum
    • Explore Karkorum town center
    • Visit local market
    Landmarks
    Erdene Zuu Monastery
    Karakorum Museum
    Karkorum
  11. Day 11

    Karkorum

    Karkorum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Urguu Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Khogno Khan Mountain

    Khogno Khan Mountain
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Khogno Khan Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Watch local Naadam horse race
    • Visit local herder family at mini Gobi
    • Explore Khogno Khan Mountain terrain
    • Visit solitary Buddhist temple

    Optional Activities

    • Relax with a book and view at ger camp
    Landmarks
    Khogno Khan Mountain
    Mini Gobi
  13. Day 13

    Mini Gobi - Hustai National Park

    Mini Gobi - Hustai National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at camp), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Hustai National Park), Camping (Hustai National Park (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to 'mini Gobi' rolling dunes and local herder family
    • Visit to Hustai National Park visitor centre
    • 4WD safari to spot Perzevalski (Takhi) horses and wildlife
    Landmarks
    Hustai National Park
    Mini Gobi
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Ulaanbaatar

    Ulaanbaatar
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bayangol Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue complex

    Optional Activities

    • Explore additional local sites suggested by tour leader
    Landmarks
    Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue
  15. Day 15

    Ulaanbaatar

    Ulaanbaatar
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    July 17th, 2023
    Naadam festival Meadows Flaming dunes Glacier
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    July 19th, 2023
    spectacular landscapes ,desert,steppe,mountain. the hospitality of the desert nomads.
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    July 24th, 2023
    Driving through the Gobi Desert and seeing the Naardam Festival. However, everything was a wonderful experience
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    August 3rd, 2023
    The visit to the Gobi Desert and Jalman Meadows
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    August 13th, 2023
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    May 17th, 2019
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