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Mongolia Explorer (Nadaam Festival)

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
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 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
    • Welcome briefing at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with fellow travelers
    • Airport transfer from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (one-hour drive)
    Landmarks
    Sukhbaatar Square
    Government Palace
    Chinggis Khan Monument
    Mongolia National Museum
    State Department Store (Ih Delguur)
    Beatles Statue
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park

    Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Hustai National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Mongolian countryside and steppe
    • Visit to Hustai National Park visitor center
    • 4WD wildlife safari to search for Perzevalski wild horses and other fauna
    Landmarks
    Hustai National Park (Khustain Nuruu)
  3. Day 3

    Hustai National Park to Khogno Khan Mountain

    Hustai National Park to Khogno Khan Mountain
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Khogno Khan Ger Camp), Camping (Gurvanbulag community camp)

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour scenic drive to Khogno Khan Mountain
    • Visit to local herder family in the mini Gobi
    • Exploration of red granite mountains and meadows
    • Visit to hidden Buddhist temple
    • Visit to crystalline lakes

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxation with a book and exceptional views
    Landmarks
    Khogno Khan Mountain
    Mini Gobi
    Buddhist Temple at Khogno Khan
  4. Day 4

    Khogno Khan to Karakorum

    Khogno Khan to Karakorum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Urguu Ger Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery
    • Observation of resident monks' afternoon prayer
    • Visit to Karakorum Museum
    • Walk through Karakorum town center
    • Visit to local market
    Landmarks
    Erdene Zuu Monastery
    Karakorum (Ancient Capital)
    Karakorum Museum
  5. Day 5

    Karakorum - Naadam Festival

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

    Included Activities

    • Naadam Festival opening ceremony
    • Wrestling competition viewing
    • Archery competition viewing
    • Ankle bone shooting competition viewing
    Landmarks
    Naadam Festival grounds, Kharkorum
  6. Day 6

    Kharkorum to Orkhon Valley

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

    Included Activities

    • Local Naadam horse race viewing
    • Four-hour drive through Khangai mountain range
    • Visit to Orkhon Valley Waterfall
    • Possible encounter with itinerant herding families

    Optional Activities

    • Sharing airag or koumiss (fermented mare's milk) with nomadic families
    • Gift exchange with visiting ger families
    Landmarks
    Orkhon Valley
    Orkhon Valley Waterfall
    Khangai Mountain Range
  7. Day 7

    Orkhon Valley

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

    Included Activities

    • Learning to build a traditional Mongolian ger
    • Learning about nomadic herding practices
    • Learning about milk processing techniques

    Optional Activities

    • Horse riding in Orkhon Valley
    • Walking in Orkhon Valley
    Landmarks
    Orkhon Valley
  8. Day 8

    Orkhon Valley to Ongii Temple

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

    Included Activities

    • Seven-hour drive through Khangai mountains to Gobi landscape
    • Visit to Ongii Temple (Ongii Lamasery)
    • Visit to Ongii Temple museum

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking from ger camp
    • Exploration of temple ruins and surrounding area
    Landmarks
    Ongii Temple (Ongii Lamasery)
    Barlim Monastery
    Khutagt Monastery
    Ongiin Gol River
    Saikhan Ovoo
  9. Day 9

    Ongii Temple to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)

    Ongii Temple to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Mongolian Gobi Ger Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour drive through Gobi Desert passing three mountain ranges
    • Exploration of Bayanzag and Flaming Cliffs

    Optional Activities

    • Return to cliffs for sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
  10. Day 10

    Bayanzag to Khongor Sand Dunes

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

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour drive through Gobi Desert
    • Visit to traditional nomadic family in steppe area
    • Visit to camel herder family at Khongor

    Optional Activities

    • Camel riding experience through the dune valley
    • Sunset viewing from top of sand dunes
    Landmarks
    Khongor Sand Dunes (Khongoryn Els)
  11. Day 11

    Khongor Sand Dunes to Yol Valley

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

    Included Activities

    • Transition drive through diverse Gobi landscapes
    • Three-to-four-hour walk through Yolyn Am (Vulture's Gorge)
    Landmarks
    Yolyn Am (Vulture's Gorge)
    Gurvansaikhan Mountains
  12. Day 12

    Yol Valley to White Stupa Cliffs

    Yol Valley to White Stupa Cliffs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (White Stupa Ger Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Gobi Museum of Nature and History in Dalanzadgad
    • Three-hour drive through Gobi landscapes
    • Exploration of White Stupa cliffs on foot
    Landmarks
    Gobi Museum of Nature and History
    White Stupa
    Dalanzadgad
  13. Day 13

    White Stupa to Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park

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

    Included Activities

    • Five-hour drive through Gobi and steppe landscapes
    • Afternoon walk exploring Baga Gazriin Chuluu geology and scenery
    • Visit to hidden temple ruins
    • Possible encounter with nomadic herders
    • Cup of milky tea
    Landmarks
    Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park
  14. Day 14

    Baga Gazriin Chuluu to Ulaanbaatar

    Baga Gazriin Chuluu 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 site exploration (to be suggested by tour leader)
    Landmarks
    Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue
  15. Day 15

    Ulaanbaatar

    Ulaanbaatar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Additional exploration of Ulaanbaatar

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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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    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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