The opening ceremony of Naadam Festival, cheer wrestlers and archers, listen to famous throat singing, camp with a nomadic family, sleep in a traditional ger, Mongolian barbecue in the grasslands, climb picturesque Bayan Gobi dunes
Departures
All departures on this trip are guaranteed to operate as scheduled once you have booked.
Wander the land that gave the world Genghis Kahn and experience the rich pageantry and intense competitions of the legendary Naadam Festival. Witness giants wrestle, archers hit impossible targets and horses race across grasslands to glory. Travel the region’s steppes and sand dunes to uncover storied Buddhist monasteries and cultural treasures on this unique limited-edition adventure. Overnight in a ger with a local family for an extraordinary cultural experience you won’t soon forget.
What's Included
- Entrance to Naadam Festival ceremonies, Fully escorted tour with drivers and local guides, Entrance to Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Khovsgol Lake, Tsenher Hot Springs
- 13 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches, 10 Dinners (Allow USD55-75 for meals not included.)
- Hotels (4 nts), nomad family stay/camping (1 nt), Mongolian gers (9 nts, multishare).
- Minivans, walking.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Places Visited
- Mongolia
Day 1 Ulaan Baatar
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Amarbayasgalant Monastery (B,L,D)
Visit Amarbayasgalant Monastery.
Days 3-4 Selenge River (2B,2L,2D)
Stay overnight with a nomadic family and have traditional Mongolian BBQ for dinner
Days 5-6 Khovsgol Lake (2B,2L,2D)
Optional archery, fishing, horseback riding, hiking.
Days 7-9 Shine Ider/Great White Lake (3B,3L,3D)
Visit Great White Lake, hiking.
Day 10 Tsenger Hot Springs (B,L,D)
Relaxing time at the Tsenger Hot Springs.
Day 11 Bayan Gobi (B,L,D)
Traditional ger camp stay and meals.
Days 12-14 Ulaan Baatar—Naadam Festival (2B,2L)
Naadam Festival ceremonies including opening ceremony, wrestling, archery, Naadam horse race and closing ceremony.
Day 15 Ulaan Baatar (B)
Depart at any time.
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