Camel Festival 5 days tour

🐪 CAMEL FESTIVAL MONGOLIA TOUR 5-DAY CULTURAL ADVENTURE IN GOBI

Join the vibrant Camel Festival in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert—a cultural and adventurous 5-day journey into nomadic life, Bactrian camels, and local traditions.


📌 QUICK FACTS FOR VISITORS

🔹 FACT🔍 DETAILS
📅 Tour Duration5 Days, 5 Nights
📍 DestinationsUlaanbaatar, Dalanzadgad, Bulgan soum, Yolyn Am
🐫 Festival FocusBactrian camels, nomadic games, camel polo & racing
🎯 Best SeasonEarly March
🚗 Tour PaceModerate
🏕️ AccommodationHotels and tourist ger camps
🌡️ Temperature-5°C to +5°C in March
📷 Photo OpportunitiesCamel parade, races, costumes, Gobi landscapes
👨‍👩‍👧 Family FriendlyYes

✨ TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Witness the Thousand Camel Festival in Bulgan, a unique celebration organized by local camel herders

Enjoy camel races, camel polo, and traditional Mongolian contests

Interact with Bactrian camels, the iconic animals of the Gobi

Visit the Yolyn Am Canyon in Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park

Explore Gandan Monastery, the National Museum, and local markets in Ulaanbaatar

Experience nomadic hospitality and regional traditions


🐫 ABOUT THE CAMEL FESTIVAL IN MONGOLIA

The Camel Festival is held annually in March in Bulgan soum, South Gobi. Organized by local herders, it celebrates the importance of Bactrian camels in Mongolian nomadic life. With races, polo, costumes, and relay challenges, this festival preserves cultural heritage while providing fun and interaction for locals and travelers alike. It is a vibrant showcase of nomadic skill, resilience, and spirit.


🚶 TOUR PACE

Moderate Pace

This tour combines light travel days with culturally rich experiences. It is suitable for most travelers. Days 3 and 4 are the most eventful due to full-day festival activities.


❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the Camel Festival held?

Every year in early March, usually around the first or second weekend.

 

Can I ride a camel at the festival?

Yes, camel rides may be available for visitors, but riding during competitions is restricted to participants.

 

Is the festival suitable for children?

Absolutely! The events are family-friendly, and children especially enjoy the camel art contests and parades.

 

What is the weather like in March?

March in the Gobi is cold, with average temperatures from -5°C to 5°C. Warm clothing is essential.

 

Are accommodations heated?

Yes, guesthouses and tourist camps are equipped with stoves or heating suitable for the season.


🎒 WHAT TO BRING

Warm layers (thermal base layers, down jacket, windproof outerwear)

Comfortable walking boots

Scarf, hat, and gloves

Sunglasses and sunscreen (strong sunlight even in cold)

Camera/binoculars

Personal medications and hand sanitizer

Power bank or solar charger

Small gifts for nomadic families (optional)


CAMEL FESTIVAL MONGOLIA TOUR 5-DAY TOUR PACKAGE PRICE

Group size1 pax2-3 pax4-6 pax7-9 pax10-12 pax13-15 paxMore than 16 pax
Price/Per person2430$1780$1650$1590$1430$1370$1200$
NoInclude serviceExclude serviceInclude service of Meals
1Vehicle with a driver.Items of personal natureBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
2English speaking guideBeverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundryPer day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/
3Accommodation/Ger camps and Hotel/Travel and insuranceOne time Mongolian traditional food  /lamb with vegetables/
4Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerInternational transportation 
5All cooking and camping gears.Taxi 
6Airport shuttleOptional activities 
7National park and Other permits Single supplement /For hotel or Ger camp/ 
8Camel Festicals ticketGratuity for the tour team 


CAMEL FESTIVAL MONGOLIA TOUR 5-DAY TOUR ITINERARY


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