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Mongolia Explorer (Nadaam Reverse)

15 days
Start and end in Ulaanbaatar
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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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

    Accommodation
    Hotel (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

    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

    Baga Gazriin Chuluu to White Stupa Cliffs

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

    Included Activities

    • Walk and traverse White Stupa Cliffs
    Landmarks
    White Stupa Cliffs
  4. Day 4

    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

    Gurvansaikhan Mountains to Khongor Sand Dunes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Gobi Erdene Ger Camp), Camping (Gobi Erdene Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive from Yolyn Am to Khongor Sand Dunes
    • Visit to resident camel herder family

    Optional Activities

    • Camel ride on Khongor Sand Dunes
    • Sunset viewing from top of dunes or from ger camp
    Landmarks
    Khongor Sand Dunes
  6. Day 6

    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

    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

    Ongii Temple to Orkhon Valley

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

    Included Activities

    • Seven-hour drive through Saikhan Ovoo region
    • Visit Orkhon Valley Waterfall (Mongolia's tallest at 16 meters)
    Landmarks
    Orkhon Valley
    Orkhon Valley Waterfall
  9. Day 9

    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 a traditional Mongolian Ger
    • Learn about herding, milking, and milk processing

    Optional Activities

    • Horseback riding in Orkhon Valley mountains and canyons
    • Walking in Orkhon Valley
    Landmarks
    Orkhon Valley
  10. Day 10

    Khujirt - Naadam Festival

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

    Included Activities

    • Watch Naadam Festival opening ceremony in Khujirt
    • Watch wrestling competitions
    • Watch archery competitions

    Optional Activities

    • Horse racing (may take place on Day 11 if not scheduled for Day 10)
    Landmarks
    Khujirt
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Karakorum

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

    Included Activities

    • Watch Naadam horse races
    • Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery
    • Tour Karakorum Museum
    • Walk through town centre of Karakorum
    • Visit local market
    • Attend traditional musical performance with morin khuur and throat singing
    Landmarks
    Erdene Zuu Monastery
    Karakorum Museum
  12. Day 12

    Khogno Khan Mountain

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Camping (Khogno Khan Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit local herder family at the 'mini Gobi'
    • Explore Khogno Khan Mountain terrain
    • Visit solitary Buddhist temple
    • Visit crystalline lakes at Khogno Khan

    Optional Activities

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

    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

    Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue - Ulaanbaatar

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue complex
    • Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Additional local sites (can be suggested by tour leader)
    • Farewell dinner drinks
    Landmarks
    Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue
  15. Day 15

    Ulaanbaatar

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    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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