Naadam Festival Mongolia

From$2499USD
15 days,Ulaan Baatar to Ulaan Baatar
Trip Code: AMNF

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

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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
Map of the route for Naadam Festival Mongolia
Places Visited
  • Mongolia
Sample Itinerary

**Please note: each departure will visit the same locations, for the same amount of time, but in a different order. See the Trip Details documents for the itinerary for your specific departure date.

Day 1 Ulaanbaatar

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Amarbayasgalant Monastery (1B,1L,1D)

Visit Amarbayasgalant Monastery before sleeping in a ger camp. Star gazing takes on a whole new meaning in the Mongolian countryside.

Days 3-4 Selenge River (2B,2L,2D)

Hike up the volcanic crater at Pot Mountain. Stay overnight with a nomadic family on Selenge River and enjoy a traditional Mongolian BBQ dinner.

Days 5-6 Khovsgol Lake (2B,2L,2D)

Opt to try archery, fishing, horseback riding or hiking.

Days 7-9 Shine Ider/Great White Lake (3B,3L,3D)

Look for wildlife in the stunning Lake District of Mongolia before arriving to Great White Lake. Climb the crater of a nearby volcano, crawl inside lava tubes and experience amazing views.

Day 10 Tsenger Hot Springs (1B,1L,1D)

Visit the monastery museum of Tsetserleg before continuing on to the Tsenger Hot Springs. Opt to soak in the hot water, hike in the hills or play volleyball at the ger camp.

Day 11 Bayan Gobi (1B,1L,1D)

Traditional ger camp stay and meals. Opt to hike to a small oasis lake for birdwatching or visit a nearby ancient stone carving.

Days 12-14 Ulaanbaatar (2B,2L)

Naadam Festival ceremonies including opening ceremony, wrestling, archery, Naadam horse race and closing ceremony. Free time for exploring Ulaanbaatar, shopping or

Day 15 Ulaanbaatar (1B)

Depart at any time.

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