Mongolia: Naadam Festival & the Khan Legacy

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On a journey filled with unique cultural experiences, retrace the footsteps of the Khan legacy as you take in a centuries-old Mongolian festival and explore the far-flung wilds of the Gobi Desert.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    On a journey filled with unique cultural experiences, retrace the footsteps of the Khan legacy as you take in a centuries-old Mongolian festival and explore the far-flung wilds of the Gobi Desert.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 18 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start City Ulaanbaatar
End City Ulaanbaatar

Destinations

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 18

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Arrive in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, where you are transferred to your hotel.

Day 2: Ulaanbaatar

Visit the recently opened Chinggis Khaan Museum, the largest in Mongolia, with thousands of artifacts on display. View items from tombs and private collections, and other priceless objects related to Ghenghis Khan and Mongolian history, accompanied by an expert on the...

Day 3: Ulaanbaatar

Gain entry to Gandan Khiid Monastery with its 75-foot statue made of copper, gold and precious stones, accompanied by a top-ranking lama who discusses monastic life. Afterward, visit a fine arts museum. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure before dining at a local restaurant.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Gobi Desert

Fly to the Gobi Desert, home to such diverse species as Bactrian (two-humped) camels, mountain sheep, golden eagles and many endemic reptiles. In the late afternoon, witness local archers demonstrate a skill that gave rise to the former Mongol empire. After dinner, marvel as the stars paint the vast desert skies.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Gobi Desert

Journey overland to the Yol Valley, a narrow, craggy chasm. Hike the valley for a chance to spot vulture-like lammergeiers and Altai snowcocks as well as ibex, yak and Argali mountain sheep. Afterward, visit the Flaming Cliffs, a place rich with dinosaur fossils and the site where dinosaur eggs were first found.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Gobi Desert

Ride like a local on a Bactrian camel through the dunes of Moltsog Els for insight into a way of life that has endured for centuries. Visit a local camel-herding family in their home and later witness the construction of a ger (traditional Mongolian dwelling). In the ...

Day 7: Ulaanbaatar

Fly to Ulaanbaatar, where you join your fellow guests this evening for a performance featuring traditional Mongolian dancers and khoomi throat singers. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Ulaanbaatar

Attend the opening ceremonies of the annual Naadam Festival, where the nation’s best athletes compete in tests of strength and skill. Take in all of the pageantry of the elaborate opening ceremony, an event showcasing local dancers, athletes, horse riders and musicians. 

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Ulaanbaatar

Enjoy a second day at the Naadam Festival, attending a range of events and competitions featuring archery, traditional wrestling and horse racing. This evening, gather with fellow guests for a farewell dinner.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $15,395
Price per day$1,540
Last Updated: 11/8/2024
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04 Jul 2025
13 Jul 2025
$15,395
$4,995
09 Jul 2025
18 Jul 2025
$15,395
$4,995

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Meals Included
  • 9 Breakfast
  • 8 Lunch
  • 8 Dinner
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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