Naadam Festival Tour
Naadam Festival Tour
Duration-12 days/11 nights
Group size– 2- 6 travelers
Departure July 11-21 July.
Activities –horse riding, camel riding, hiking, cultural experiences, Naadam festival
Location–Ulaanbaatr, Gobi and Central Mongolia.
Naadam Festival Tour
DAY 1 ( 11 JULY ) NAADAM FESTIVAL & OPENING CEREMONY
Naadam Festival opening ceremony
In the morning at 9am,we will pick you up from your hotel. Today we will be attending the opening ceremony of Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar national stadium. In the afternoon, we will drive to “Hui Doloon hudag” (horse racing field of Naadam festival) with Mongolian racers from all corners of Mongolia.. Transfer to your booked hotel or guesthouse. Experience Naadam Festival Tour with us
DAY 2 ( 12 JULY ) TERELJ NATIONAL PARK & CHINGES KHAN STATUE COMPLEX
Drive to Terelj National Park.
On the way we will stop for big statue of Chinggis Khaan. The park has many rock formations for rock climbers, and includes two famous formations named for things they resemble: Turtle Rock (Mongolian: Melkhii Khad) and the Old Man Reading a Book (Praying Lama Rock).
DAY 3 ( 13 JULY ) BAGA GAZARIIN CHULUU
DAY 4 ( 14 JULY ) TSAGAAN SUWARGA
Today’s destination is White Stupa.
Cliffs and extraordinary forms of rocks with a height of 30-60m are the only remaining of the sea that existed millions of years ago. It earned its’ name because of the Harmony of the colours, and as it looks like an ancient city and sometimes like white stupas from a distance. The unusual forms of cliffs can also look like a massive waterfall after heavy rains. Enjoy hiking around colorful Stupa, feeling like meditation in there.
DAY 5 ( 15 JULY ) YOL VALLEY
Yoliin Am
Yolyn Am also known as “Eagle Valley” located in Gurvan Saikhan National park, Umnugobi province. “The Lammergeier”, rare bearded vulture birds are often translated as Yol, thus it is usually said valley of vultures or valley of eagles. A museum exhibits the fauna of the Gobi in Mongolia. You can discover enormous cliffs and narrows and a glacier that doesn’t melt until the end of the June. Adorable chipmunks of the family Sciuridae and other wild animals exist here. Enjoy small hiking and photographing the charming landscape and wildlife. Visit Gobi museum.
DAY 6 ( 16 JULY ) KHONGOR SAND DUNES
Our trip will continue driving to the sand dunes of Khongor.
These are Mongolia’s largest sand dunes, reaching height of 300 meters in some areas. Although it could be a little challenging to get to the top of the Dunes, the breathtaking scenery and a vast landscape are always worth it. Experience the endangered two-humped Bactrian camels and big open blue skies in the Gobi Desert. Dune journey, camel riding and trekking.Enjoy Naadam Festival Tour
DAY 7 ( 17 JULY ) BAYANZAG- FLAMING CLIFFS
Today we will drive to Bayanzag.
Bayanzag (The Flaming Cliffs) is famous for its historical events, dinosaur fossils and the very first discovery of the Dinosaur eggs. Roy Chapman Andrews, an American explorer who is known for his leading a series of expeditions named this site “Flaming Cliffs” as the colors turn more inevitably red especially at a sunset. It is illegal to remove or move the dinosaur fossils from its first place if you found one.
DAY 8 ( 18 JULY ) ONGI MONASTERY
Drive to Ongi monastery.
The older southern complex consisted of various administrative buildings as well as 11 temples. The northern complex, built in the 18th century, consisted of 17 temples – among them one of the largest temples in all of Mongolia. The grounds housed also 4 Buddhist universities. It was completely destroyed in 1939. Although there is little left, it is interesting to go there to explore the ruins.Naadam Festival Tour
DAY 9 ( 19 JULY ) ORKHON WATERFALL
DAY 10 ( 20 JULY ) TSENKHER HOT SPRINGS
Drive to Tsenkher hot springs .
There is several tourist camps which are offering for tourists indoor and outdoor baths. They transfer the hot water via tubes from and built some pools. There are also indoor pools. Men and women bathe separately. It is an excellent place to relax.
DAY 11 ( 20 JULY ) KHARKHORUM
Early morning we will start drive to Kharkhorum .
Kharkhorum was the capital of the Mongolian Empire between 1235 and 1260, and the Northern Yuan in the 14–15th centuries. Genghis Khan set up the first plan to build the capital and after his death, his son Ugudei continued the construction and established the capital. Explore Erdene Zuu Monastery and modern style historical Museum .
DAY 12 ( 21 JULY ) DRIVE BACK UB
We offer 2 different type of tour arrangements for our customers.
Budget arrangement
2 person-$1200 per person
3 person-$960 per person
4 person-$840 per person
5 person-$ 780 per person
6 person-$ 720 per person
Included
*Traditional Barbecue Khorkhog-1
*Ger Guesthouse 10nights, 1 Night Ger Camp
*English speaking tour assistant / cook
*Driver+ fuel+4WD vehicle / Minivan
*Camel riding and horse riding
*Entrance fees for the parks and museums indicated in the program
*Naadam Festival tickets
*Daily drinking water (1.5 liter per person per day)
*Pick up and drop off from/ to train station or airport
Not Included
-Personal items
-Alcoholic drinks and snacks
-Travel insurance
-Accommodation in UB
-Gratuities for guides and drivers
Standard arrangement
2 person-$1950 per person
3 person-$1800 per person
4 person-$1700 per person
5 person-$ 1580 per person
6 person-$ 1450 per person
Included
*Traditional Barbecue Khorkhog-1
*Ger camp 11 nights
*English speaking tour guide
*Driver+ fuel+4WD vehicle / Minivan
*Camel riding and horse riding
*Entrance fees for the parks and museums indicated in the program
*Naadam Festival tickets
*Daily drinking water (1.5 liter per person per day)
*Pick up and drop off from/ to train station or airport
Not Included
-Personal items
-Alcoholic drinks and snacks
-Travel insurance
-Accommodation in UB
-Gratuities for guides and drivers
Naadam Festival Tour
Guide- An English speaking Mongolian guide will accompany the group at all times. The guide will be a native Mongolian person with great local knowledge who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.
Vehicle- Road Mongolia is tough and it requires excellent vehicles with experienced drivers. We ensure reliable and excellent vehicle including 4wd Japanese Mini-van and Korean Van
