Naadam and the Gobi Desert tour

You will meet your tour guide and driver at the airport after custom formalities. Transfer to the hotel and check in. The city tour of Ulaanbaatar takes you through some of the principal sights of this unique city. You visit the Gandan Monastery, Genghis Khan Monument on the Sukhbaatar square and the Museum of National History. Welcome dinner at Mongolian Restaurant.  Hotel 4* L

Today you will take a local flight to south gobi for about one and half hours. Upon our arrival, you will be greeted by the local tour guide and driver. Then lead your way to the Bayanzag- the Flaming Cliffs. Enjoy the wilderness and unique nature formations. Transfer to ger camp. Lunch, and enjoy hiking around beautiful Flaming Cliffs and walking in the rich saxaul forest. Ger camp B+L+D

Today we drive to the Khongor sand dunes – Mongolia’s longest and most beautiful sand dunes that stretch over 180km in the arid Gobi Desert. The drive to the dunes at Khongoriin takes some 3-4 hours from ger camp, passing through vast desert badlands that span out into the furthest distances, where remote mountains line the horizon. Lone gers and nomads on camelback hang suspended in the mirages, whilst the desert floor is strewn with a range of colourful rocks and unusual minerals.

This is the Gobi at its stark best - there are many opportunities to stop and take photographs of the landscapes and people. Visit the sand dunes and enjoy a short camel ride at a nomadic camel breeder’s family. Enjoy your stay at the ger camp nearby. 

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This day, we will drive to Yolyn Am Gorge in the “Three Beauty” national park. Upon arrival, we will do 2 hours hiking in the valley while watching wildlife including pika, other bird species and plants with picnic lunch. In the early evening, we will transfer to the ger camp and rest.

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Today, we will take a local flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Upon our arrival, transfer to the hotel. Then we visit the Bogd Khaan’s Palace Museum – the residence of the last king of Mongolia and the Buddha Park. Lunch at the local restaurant. In the afternoon, enjoy Deeltei Mongol traditional costume show and parade. You will see all different types of ethnic clothes and see every locals in their traditional costume. Transfer to the hotel. Rest and prepare for the Great Festival of the next day. This is a lifetime experience indeed and everyone wants to take part in it. The Mongols have the saying “If you be healthy, you will see the Naadam”. Enjoy traditional folklore concert from magical Tumen Ekh ensemble.

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See the fantastic Grand opening ceremony of Naadam festival that consists of colourful parade, lots of music and dances, as well as speech by the President of Mongolia. Then in the Central Stadium, you will watch the first round of Wrestling, and then the Naadam Archery and Ankle bone shooting competitions held nearby the Central Stadium. Meals at restaurants and hotel overnight.

PS: You may join with big group for the Naadam festival. Because, Naadam organizers had never given us our booked tickets and permission for the vehicle in 100%. If we don't have enough permission (only vehicles with permission can stay around Naadam stadium & horse racing field), you will be asked to join for bigger group during the festival between Jul 11 to 12. 

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Early in the morning, we’ll drive to Khui Doloon Hudag field for the horse racing competition. You will be able to see the horse racing near the stop line with locals. In the afternoon, there is free time for you to do some souvenir and cashmere shopping. Enjoy farewell dinner and transfer to your hotel.

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Early morning, you will be transferred to the airport. Say goodbye to Mongolia. Tour ends.

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