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Nomads, Yaks & Festivals of Mongolia

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Start and end in Ulaanbaatar
  • Mongolian herder woman tying a young yak to a wooden corral at dawn in a valley surrounded by mountains
  • Rider trying to stay atop a bucking horse during a festival on a grassy steppe with spectators and tents
  • Line of traditionally dressed Mongolian riders on camels and yaks with gers in the background
  • Small camel caravan crossing a shallow river with towering sand dunes and mountains beyond
  • Row of Mongolian wrestlers in traditional costumes saluting the audience at a Naadam festival
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  • Close-up tray of uncooked Mongolian dumplings (buuz) arranged in neat rows outdoors
  • Local Mongolian family and visitors gathered near two gers with a dog and motorcycle outside
  • Herd of yaks grazing on a vast grassy steppe during a soft sunset
  • Travelers and local woman preparing dough and dumplings on a wooden board in an open field
  • Tourist riding a yak led by a Mongolian herder across open grassland under cloudy skies
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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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 4 - 8
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ulaanbaatar

    Ulaanbaatar
    Start point
    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (Chinggis Khaan Airport, Ulaanbaatar)

    Included Activities

    • Complimentary airport transfer to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll around Sukhbaatar Square
    • Visit Chojin Temple museum
    • Visit Chinggis Khan museum
    • Explore streets of Ulaanbaatar
    Landmarks
    Sukhbaatar Square
    Chojin Temple Museum
    Chinggis Khan Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bayangobi

    Bayangobi
    Meals
    Lunch (Homemade lunch with horse-herding family), Dinner (Traditional dumplings cooked with family)

    Included Activities

    • Minivan transfer to Bayangobi
    • Meet horse-herding nomadic family
    • Welcome with milk tea and homemade lunch
    • Learn about fermented mare's milk and dried curd preparation
    • Help round up animals and assist with milking
    • Horse riding trek (1-2 hours)
    • Cook traditional dumplings with family for dinner
    • Overnight in guest ger

    Optional Activities

    • Try fermented mare's milk
    • Try dried curd
    Landmarks
    Bayangobi
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Khogno Khan Mountain

    Khogno Khan Mountain
    Meals
    Breakfast (Mongolian breakfast of milky rice and fried dough with family), Lunch (Delicious lunch at foot of Khogno Khan Mountain), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mongolian breakfast with family
    • Camel trekking (1-2 hours)
    • Visit Erdene Khamba temple
    • Explore ruined monastery buildings
    • Hike into mountains to find ruins (2-3 hours)
    • Overnight in ger camp
    Landmarks
    Khogno Khan Mountain
    Erdene Khamba Temple
  4. Day 4

    Orkhon Valley - Tovkhon Monastery - Orkhon Waterfall

    Orkhon Valley - Tovkhon Monastery - Orkhon Waterfall
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Orkhon Valley
    • Hike or ride horses to Tovkhon Temple
    • Visit Tovkhon Temple
    • Visit Orkhon Waterfall
    • Explore waterfall canyon
    • Overnight in ger camp

    Optional Activities

    • Dip toes in river near waterfall
    Landmarks
    Orkhon Valley
    Tovkhon Temple
    Orkhon Waterfall
  5. Day 5

    Orkhon Valley - Yak Herding Experience

    Orkhon Valley - Yak Herding Experience
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Spend day with herding family
    • Learn yak grooming, saddling, and training
    • Groom yaks
    • Ride yaks
    • Learn about nomadic customs
    • Participate in daily family activities
    Landmarks
    Orkhon Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Orkhon Valley - Yak Festival

    Orkhon Valley - Yak Festival
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Attend Yak Festival
    • Watch yak races
    • Watch milking contests
    • Watch lassoing displays
    • Watch yak beauty contest
    • Interact with herders

    Optional Activities

    • Rent traditional deel overcoat
    • Have tailor-made deel made to take home
    Landmarks
    Orkhon Valley
  7. Day 7

    Kharkhorin

    Kharkhorin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Kharkhorin
    • Visit Karakorum Museum
    • Visit Erdene Zuu monastery
    • Attend Naadam Festival opening ceremony
    • Watch archery competitions
    • Watch wrestling competitions

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Erdene Zuu monastery
    Landmarks
    Karakorum Museum
    Erdene Zuu Monastery
  8. Day 8

    Kharkhorin to Ulaanbaatar

    Kharkhorin to Ulaanbaatar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner stop on the way back to Ulaanbaatar)

    Included Activities

    • Attend morning Naadam Festival
    • Watch live concert
    • Watch wrestling
    • Watch archery
    • Learn about ankle bone shooting
    • Watch horse race
    • Meet and photograph competitors
    • Drive back to Ulaanbaatar
    Landmarks
    Kharkhorin
  9. Day 9

    Ulaanbaatar

    Ulaanbaatar

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer (arrange with tour operator)

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