Naadam Festival
& Warrior Culture"
Destination: Ulaanbaatar, Middle Gobi, South Gobi (Deep Desert), Central Mongolia (Orkhon Return)
Transport: 3x Japanese 4x4 Land Cruises (Essential for the long distances and heavy sand dunes)
Activity:
• Transfer to 4-star hotel. Short city orientation walk
Activity:
• Attend the Opening Ceremony at the National Stadium (Parade, Chorus, Ceremonial Banners). Afternoon visit to Archery Stadium
Activity:
• Explore the granite formations of Baga Gazriin Chuluu
Activity:
• Visit the spectacular Tsagaan Suvarga, a limestone cliff face that looks like a ancient stupa. The colors range from orange to deep purple
Activity:
• Arrive in Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park. Hike into the Yol Valley, a deep canyon that often has a glacier/ice field even in July
Activity:
• Arrive at the massive Khongor Sand Dunes. Enjoy an afternoon of camel riding with a local herder family
Highlight:
• Climbing the dunes for sunset to see the "singing" effect
Activity:
• Visit the legendary Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), famous for the dinosaur discoveries. See the Gobi "Saxaul" forest and red cliffs. Continue to Moltsog Els dunes
Activity:
• Visit the ruins of the Ongi Monastery, once one of the largest in Mongolia, situated on the banks of the Ongi River
Activity:
• Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, built from the ruins of Genghis Khan’s capital. Explore the museum
Activity:
• Short stop at Orkhon Waterfall if time permits, or proceed directly to Khustai National Park to see the wild Takhi (Przewalski’s Horses)
• Note: To avoid a very long drive on Day 11, staying at Khustai is recommended
Accommodation: • Tourist Camp (Khustai) OR Drive to UB Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B/L/D)
Activity:
• Arrive in UB. Enjoy free time for shopping (Cashmere factory). Farewell dinner
• Note: To avoid a very long drive on Day 11, staying at Khustai is recommended
Accommodation: • Tourist camp , Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B/L/D)
Activity:
• Transfer to Airport
• Note: To avoid a very long drive on Day 11, staying at Khustai is recommended
Accommodation: • Chinggis Khaan International Airport , Breakfast (B)Excelent
• Based on projected 2026 market rates for specialized wildlife logistics, inflation, and conservation fees
Transport:
• 3x Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 vehicles (including all fuel and driver costs)
Accommodation:
• 3 Nights Hotel in Ulaanbaatar (Twin share). 8 Nights in Tourist Ger Camps (Twin share)
Staff:
• 1 Senior English-speaking Tour Guide (accompanying the whole trip). 3 Experienced Local Drivers.
Naadam Access:
• Guaranteed Tickets for Opening Ceremony (Central/Grand Stand). Tickets for Wrestling/Archery events.
Equipment:
• Use of binoculars, spotting scopes, and GPS devices during the tour
• Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) while in the countryside
• Breakfasts only in Ulaanbaatar
• Bottled water (1.5L per person/day)
• Entry fees for all National Parks (Yol Valley, Khongor, Bayanzag, etc.)
• Camel riding (1 hour) at Khongor Sands
• Local cultural performances
Taxes:
VAT and Local Government Taxes
International Airfare:
• Flights to/from Ulaanbaatar
Domestic Flights:
• (This itinerary is designed as a driving loop to see the scenery, so no domestic flights needed, saving cost)
Travel Insurance:
• Mandatory medical and travel insurance
Visa Fees:
• Mongolian visa application costs
Tips:
• Guide and Driver tips (approx $10-$20 per person/day shared)
Optional Activities:
• Extra camel riding hours or specialized services
• Experiencing the opening ceremony and wrestling matches in Ulaanbaatar
• Climbing the massive Khongoryn Els sand dunes (up to 200m high) and listening to the "singing" sound of the shifting sand
• Visiting the Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered by Roy Chapman Andrews
• A deep gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan National Park that retains ice even in the middle of summer
• Combining the desert landscape with a visit to the Erdene Zuu Monastery in Kharkhorin on the return leg
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