Hi the prices look steep for a group tour. Is this group or private? I'm looking for group tours, is this something you do?

Hi, i haven't booked my flights yet there is some flexibility. OM298 that arrives at 4.45pm in Ulaanbaatar. OM297 that departs at 0620am from Ulaanbaatar. Reach airport by 4am? I was also considering flying back on 15 once we come back to Ulaanbaatar. What are the flight details for those? How much would it be for a solo travel based on 1) What's suggested until 16 Jul, with departure on 0620 2) Departing from 15 Jul and skipping the itinerary with the statue/park

When and where does the tour start?

The tour starts on Day 1 when you will arrive at Ulaanbaatar airport and transfer to your hotel. There are no activities planned for the rest of the day so you're free to relax at your accommodation and explore the area!

Do you arrange airport transfers?

Airport transfers are included in the cost of this tour so you don't have to worry about a thing from the moment you touch down!

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

This tour is based on shared accommodation, therefore solo travellers will have to pay a single supplement in order to secure a private room. Please contact our Travel Experts for more information.

Is there a hotel list available?

There is no hotel list available for this tour as the accommodations are subject to change until shortly before departure. We can advise that 3 nights will be spent in 4* hotels in the city, and 4 nights will be spent in high-quality Ger camps in the Gobi & Terelj N.Park. A Ger Camp is a kind of hotel that serves customers with Gers (Mongolian traditional yurt) instead of hotel rooms. The camp will consist of 20-30 Gers, a restaurant and some entertainment facilities.

Are the flights included?

Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

Is it possible to spend more time at the games?

Due to the itinerary, it's not possible to add in an extra day. You will get to spend one whole day at the festival which is enough time to experience all of the games!

Mongolia Naadam Festival - Gobi Desert Tour

8 days

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Start and end in Ulaanbaatar

4.1

6 traveler reviews

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I have enjoyed my time in Mongolia and it was a delight to learn about Mongolian culture and customs.
Tatyana, traveled in August
5.0
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Operator: Amicus Travel Mongolia
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12

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Itinerary

Day 1
Ulaanbaatar
Optional Activities
- Walk around nearby areas (subject to hotel recommendations)
Day 2
Naadam Festival
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Naadam Festival Opening Ceremony
- Ankle-bone shooting competition stadium visit
- Archery field visit
- Mongolian national wrestling matches (beginning of tournament)
- Naadam horse racing at Hui Doloon hudag
Landmarks
Ulaanbaatar National Stadium
Hui Doloon hudag Horse Racing Field
Day 3
Bayanzag
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bayanzag dinosaur fossils exploration
- Flaming Cliffs visit and hiking
- Video about dinosaur discovery and Roy Chapman Andrews expedition
Landmarks
Bayanzag
Flaming Cliffs
Day 4
Khongor Sand Dunes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to camel herder family Ger
- Camel ride at Khongor sand dunes (1 hour)
- Singing Dune hike and climb
Optional Activities
- Try Hormog (fermented Mongolian camel milk)
Landmarks
Khongor Sand Dunes
Singing Dune
Khongoryn River
Day 5
Yol Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant at Bayandalai village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Yol Valley hiking
- Dungenee Canyon drive-through
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting (wild sheep and goats)
Landmarks
Yol Valley
Three Beauties of Gobi National Park
Dungenee Canyon
Day 6
Gobi Desert to Terelj National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Turtle Rock viewing
- Ariyabal meditation temple visit
- Local nomad family visit
- Nomadic daily task participation
Landmarks
Turtle Rock
Ariyabal Meditation Temple
Terelj National Park
Day 7
Terelj National Park to Ulaanbaatar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Modern Nomads restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at Bd's Mongolian Barbeque)
Included Activities
- Genghis Khan Statue Complex visit
- Sukhbaatar Square visit
- Museum of Mongolian National History visit
- Gandan Monastery visit with Megjid Janraisig statue
- Wonders of Mongolia folklore show by Tumen-Ekh ensemble
Landmarks
Genghis Khan Statue Complex
Sukhbaatar Square
Museum of Mongolian National History
Gandan Monastery
Day 8
Ulaanbaatar Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Ulaanbaatar National Stadium
Hui Doloon hudag Horse Racing Field

Landmarks
Bayanzag
Flaming Cliffs

Landmarks
Khongor Sand Dunes
Singing Dune
Khongoryn River

Landmarks
Yol Valley
Three Beauties of Gobi National Park
Dungenee Canyon

Landmarks
Turtle Rock
Ariyabal Meditation Temple
Terelj National Park

Landmarks
Genghis Khan Statue Complex
Sukhbaatar Square
Museum of Mongolian National History
Gandan Monastery

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Traveler Reviews

4.1

Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.2
Guide
4.3
Accommodation
4.0
Food
3.8
Tour Operator
4.5

Eugenio
July 19th, 2023
4
Dreamt for a long time, we finally realized this tour. All went good; you can only supply better food, but all the...
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Traveled in July 2023
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Caram
July 30th, 2019
3
The guide should be pro active esp. During traveling from one place to another. He should be talking about anything,...
The guide should be pro active esp. During traveling from one place to another. He should be talking about anything, eg. Country, people, culture, etc. And not sleeping. In the car. We traveled the world 2 to 3 months a year with a tour operator and the guide talks a lot about the country, and others. We don't get bored and asked questions as well. The company should implement this system. Some ger camps accommodations is terrible esp. The one in the park, ulaanbaatar. The hotel is excellent and should have stayed there. There's only one good ger camp out of 4.Show more
Traveled in July 2019
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Willi
July 28th, 2018
3
Your hotel that you housed us in Ulaanbaator was horrible. It had no services, a very poor quality breakfast, air...
Your hotel that you housed us in Ulaanbaator was horrible. It had no services, a very poor quality breakfast, air conditioning that did not work, a restaurant that gave me very bad food poisoning. The only highlight was you guide Billy who was very good and did everything he could to make us comfortable. The very poor quality of the Ulaanbaator hotel is particularly disappointing and alarming as you claim in your promotional brochure to have selected these hotels based on your expert judgement !!! In terms of your tour management, there is insufficent time to view the activities you describe as being part of the tour for the Naadam festival. You live in UB and must know that traffic is a disaster at the best of times which makes it difficult to move around from the stadium to the horse racing in the outskirts of UB. You must plan these better. We did not see any wrestling for example which was listed as an activity we would witness. In terms of the Gers in the Gobi, the first Ger we stayed in was poor in quality especially with regard to bathroom and toilet facilities. the second Ger was an improvement but not perfevt. The last Ger was good. The vehicles you use in the Gobi need to be fitted with eskies (small fridges) to allow cold water and snacks to be stored for consumption during the day. It is not appropriate to expect guests to drink bottled water that has gone warm during the day. The Gobi drives are long and this demands good quality and well equipped vehicles capable of serving passengers for an 8 hour day. Inadequately equipped vehicles simply irritate clients. In conclusion your only saving grace was your excellent guide Billy who was very attentive and did a great job keeping the tour participants motivated and interested. What you need to do is examine how such a ridiculously bad hotel (the worst I have stayed in) can be part of your tour. It is simply not good enough and brings into question your judgement and selection process or lack of it. Their lack of service and bad condition has caused me to move out of the hotel and incur additional costs to stay in a hotel that provided an excellent service.Show more
Traveled in July 2018
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Tatyana
August 2nd, 2016
5
I wanted to thank the entire Amicus team for fantastic tour and excellent travel arrangements. I have enjoyed my time...
I wanted to thank the entire Amicus team for fantastic tour and excellent travel arrangements. I have enjoyed my time in Mongolia and it was a delight to learn about Mongolian culture and customs. I would highly recommend Amicus for your trip to Mongolia. First of all, working with Jamaa was a pleasure and she was very responsive and helpful with planning my trip. Further, she was very understanding of my personal health circumstances, which fortunately resolved before the start of my trip. Our guide, Ariunaa, and driver were both fantastic and I am thankful for their care and guidance throughout our trip. I would highly recommend Amicus for your travel in Mongolia! What a great team - thank you!Show more
Traveled in July 2016
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Chuck
April 4th, 2016
4.5
This trip was more than we could have expected. Started off being met by our guide at the airport and taken to our...
This trip was more than we could have expected. Started off being met by our guide at the airport and taken to our hotel. The town guide was great for the period we were there. Decent English. The hotel was average at best but you really do not spend much time there. We then did tours of the city and then spent a half day at the Opening Ceremonies for the Festival. The parking lot scene outside was great as we were able to buy local items and taste local food. We then traveled out of the town in nice vehicles to watch the horse races. Very interesting, I do not think one racer was over 10 years old. It was a beautiful scene and we got lots of great pictures. Then it was off to the Gobi. The flight down was hassle free but packed. Very limited flights down to that area and lots of tourist heading down. When I say lots, I mean like 40. We were met there by out driver and a guide. They were the best! Both grew up in nomad lifestyle and gave us lots of great information. The sights were unreal, hours of driving on flat desert land without another living being in sight, beautiful valleys, unbelievable sand dunes, camels, horses, rock climbing and dinosaur bone digging. Sleeping camps were clean, restrooms were fine and dining was actually pretty good. Did take a leap of faith to drink the fermented mare milk, but learned to enjoy it. In all, I highly recommend this trip with this company. They were top notch and very knowledgeable. Show more
Traveled in July 2015
David
December 27th, 2013
5
The services provided by Amicus Mongolia Travel were excellent. Our travel consultant, Oyunaa was very efficient and...
The services provided by Amicus Mongolia Travel were excellent. Our travel consultant, Oyunaa was very efficient and helpful and our Ulaanbaatar and Gobi guide were very knowledgeable and spoke good English. Our Mongolia highlight was the Nadam festival and Gobi desert. We went for the Nadaam. The opening ceremony was fantastic, as too was the Festival horse race. The Gobi desert is not just sand dunes. It diversifies bizarre rock formations, canyons, the Gurvansaikhan mountain range and sand dunes, as well as forests of small saxaul trees and other desert vegetation. Most of the populations have a nomadic lifestyle, frequently moving with their round white felt yurts (Ger) and herds of camels, goats and horses. This trip is a fascinating cultural experience. Our visit in Mongolia was very new experience and enjoyable thanks to Amicus team and we have no hesitation in using their services again in the future.Show more
Traveled in July 2013