Naadam festival tour

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Mongolia is a quite big county - It is important to appreciate the landscape for its vastness. Rugged Mongolia is an adventure destination where travelers can see the tradition of the past still practiced today by hardy nomads dwelling on the country's vast steppe and deserts.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Learn unique Mongolian Culture
    • Discover Nomadic lifestyle
    • Spot Wild and Domestic animals
    • Visit and meet real Nomads
    • Feel true silence and wild nature
    • Enjoy fresh and clean air

What's this trip about?

    Mongolia is a quite big county - It is important to appreciate the landscape for its vastness. Rugged Mongolia is an adventure destination where travelers can see the tradition of the past still practiced today by hardy nomads dwelling on the country's vast steppe and deserts.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityUlaanbaatar
End CityUlaanbaatar

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Photography
  • Festivals & Special Events

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Festivals & Special Events
  • History
  • Photography

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 /July 10/: Meeting day

Our guide will meet you at airport upon your arrival in Ulaanbaatar city/capital of Mongolia/ and take you to the hotel you stay. Free at leisure for the rest of the day. Prepare yourself; on the most of days of this tour, we'll spend a several hours on the road. Note...

Day 2 (July 11): Naadam festival opening ceremony

After breakfast you will see naadam's opening ceremony and all day long at the stadium for the festival.

Naadam is held in during from July 11–13 annual, in the National Sports Stadium. Naadam begins with an celaborate introduction ceremony, featuring dancers, ...

Day 3 (July 12): This morning we drive to Khui doloon khudag and see horse race.

Then in the afternoon we will explore Terelj National park and Genghis khan statue. After exploring Terel NP we will back to Ulaanbaatar in the evening.

Terelj National Park located 75 km on the side, on the way you will explore Ovoo-the pile of sacred stones, ...

Day 4 (July 13): Today we will fly to the Gobi and drive to great Yol Valley.

Yoliin am /Yol valley/

Yoliin Am is located 45km from province of Dalanzadgad. Altitude is 2800m from sea level. This is one of the best places to encounter wild animals and wander through the majestic canyons. This is the deep and narrow canyon in the Gobi Gur...

Day 5 (July 14): Yol valley to Khongor sand dune

After breakfast We will drive approximately 4-5 hours by comfort 4WD vehicle to the Khongor sand dune.

Khongor sand dune

After having a breakfast, we will be heading to the Khongor Sand Dunes situated around 120 km from Yoliin Am. Often called as the sin...

Day 6 (July 15):This morning we head to Bayan zag /Flaming Cliffs/

Bayan zag

Bayanzag, which means ‘rich in saxaul shrubs’, is more commonly known as the ‘Flaming Cliffs’, a name penned by the paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews. First excavated in 1922, it is best-known worldwide for the number of dinosaur bones and eggs found...

Day 7 (July 16): Back to Ulaanbaatar.

Today we will fly back to Ulaanbaatar leaving great Gobi. All you have to do is to sit back, relax and enjoy your journee. This day is for return to homeland and shopping for cashmere and souvenirs.

Stay overnight in a Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Departure

We will take you to the airport. Check your items when you're leaving the hotel. Good luck for your next trip.

Meals: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,873
Price per day$234
Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

Cancellations

If you booked a stay and needed to cancel it, you must notify it by emailing us as soon as possible. There will be service charge of US$100 per person on cancellations received at least sixty days prior to the booked tour departure. We set up the possible repayment by bank transfer, in the eight days of our receipt of the customer’s bank information. You will bear the possible transfer fees.

If you cancel your booking after you have paid in full the following cancellation charges will be made:

  • for cancellation up to 30 days before travel 20% of the price
  • for cancellations 29-22 days prior to departure 30% of the price
  • for cancellations 21-15 days prior to departure 40% of the price
  • for cancellations 14-08 days prior to departure 80% of the price
  • for cancellation of 7 days to the day of departure 100% of the price

these dates refer to the date we receive written notification of your cancellation. We strongly recommend you protect yourself by purchasing travel insurance. We have very rarely had to cancel a tour but reserve the right to do so for any reason. If the tour is cancelled by us, all payments will be returned in full.

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We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included

The traveler is required:

  • To have valid travel documents (identity documents). The cost of loss or theft of personal documents is covered by a passenger. Associate or representative of the organizer will assist the traveller in the above situation, provided that the travel programme goes unhindered.
  • To bring special requests and any medical issues or conditions to our attention at the time of booking.
  • To respect the customs and currency regulations of the Mongolian law, as well as regions of stay during the trip
  • To abide by the authority of the tour guide who will be working to ensure the safety and welfare of the group
  • To make sure that smoking is not permitted in any vehicle.
  • To follow the instructions and cooperate with tourist associate and / or a representative of travel
  • To present a document on paid arrangement (voucher) at departure on travel to associate or representative of the organizers at the time of departure; this paragraph applies only to organized group travel. In the case of non-compliance with some of these obligations, the traveller is responsible to the tour operator for damages.

What is to do while I am in Mongolia?

  •  keep your hat on when entering a ger, if you are wearing one, but lift it as a sign of greeting
  •  receive things with the right hand or both hands and ensure that your sleeves are rolled down
  •  ensure you remove your gloves when shaking hands, if you are wearing them
  •  walk inside the ger in a clockwise direction
  •  receive food, a gift, or anything similar from a Mongolian with both hands or with the right hand supported at the wrist or elbow
  •  take at least a sip or nibble of the delicacies offered
  •  pick up things with an open hand, with your palm facing upwards

What is do not things while I am in Mongolia?

  •  let a post or fence come between you if you are walking with Mongolians
  •  whistle inside a ger or house belonging to a Mongolian
  •  let your feet point in the direction of the altar (which will be on the north side, opposite the door) when sitting in a ger
  •  let people walk over your outstretched legs
  •  tread on the threshold of the ger when you walk over it
  •  lean against a support column, furniture, or wall of a ger
  •  stamp out a fire or put water or any rubbish on it; fire is sacred
  •  walk in front of an older person
  •  turn your back to the altar and religious objects at the back of the ger
  •  touch other people’s hats
  •  have long conversations in your own language in front of hosts who don’t understand
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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Trip ID
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