Gobi Desert and Naadam festival 9 days tour

GOBI DESERT COMBINED WITH NAADAM FESTIVAL 9 DAYS TOUR

Celebrate Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar, then journey through Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to experience sand dunes, ancient cities, and wild beauty.


📌 QUICK FACTS

📍 DESTINATION: Southern & Central Mongolia

📅 DURATION: 9 Days / 8 Nights

🗓️ AVAILABILITY: Only in July (Naadam Festival season)

👥 GROUP SIZE: 1 to 16+ guests

🏕️ ACCOMMODATION: Hotels in Ulaanbaatar + traditional Ger camps in the countryside

💬 LANGUAGE: English-speaking guides

🧭 TOUR STYLE: Cultural, Adventure, Festival

🚌 TRANSPORT: Private 4x4 or minivan based on group size


🗺️ TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Celebrate Mongolia’s largest national holiday, the Naadam Festival, in Ulaanbaatar

Witness traditional “Three Manly Games”: wrestling, archery, and horse racing

Experience horse racing at Khui Doloon Khudag on the steppe

Discover the rock formations of Baga Gazriin Chuluu

Explore the icy gorge of Yol Valley in the Gobi Mountains

Ride camels on the Khongor Sand Dunes, the “Singing Sands” of Mongolia

Visit the Flaming Cliffs, the world-famous dinosaur fossil site

Explore Ongi Monastery ruins in the vast Ongi Steppe

Tour ancient Karakorum city and the Erdene Zuu Monastery

Stay in traditional Ger camps under the Mongolian sky


🎉 ABOUT NAADAM FESTIVAL

Naadam, celebrated nationwide every July, is Mongolia’s biggest and most beloved national holiday. Known for its three traditional sports—wrestling, horse racing, and archery—Naadam is a vibrant celebration of Mongolian identity. The festival begins with a grand opening ceremony, followed by competitions and colorful cultural displays. It’s a blend of tradition, pride, and community that offers visitors rare insight into Mongolia’s heritage.


🏜️ ABOUT THE GOBI DESERT

The Gobi Desert is a landscape of contrasts—harsh and beautiful, barren yet full of life. It’s home to sweeping sand dunes, hidden oases, dramatic cliffs, and ancient fossil beds. Unlike typical deserts, the Gobi can be lush with wildlife and stunning geological formations. Highlights include the Khongor Sand Dunes, Yol Valley, and the Flaming Cliffs—once explored by dinosaur hunter Roy Chapman Andrews.


⏱️ TOUR PACE

Active – Moderate

This tour involves daily travel, long drives, and outdoor activities like hiking and camel or horse riding.

Participants should be comfortable with rustic settings and changing weather.

Suitable for travelers with moderate fitness and a spirit of adventure.


❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is Naadam Festival celebrated?

Naadam takes place annually from July 11–13. This tour is timed to include the full festival experience.

 

What’s the accommodation like?

A mix of comfortable hotels in Ulaanbaatar and cozy Ger camps in the countryside.

 

Is this tour suitable for families?

Yes, older children (10+) with a taste for adventure will enjoy the blend of culture and nature.

 

Will there be English-speaking guides?

Yes, experienced and fluent English-speaking guides will accompany you throughout the tour.

 

Is vegetarian food available?

Yes, vegetarian and other dietary preferences can be accommodated with prior notice.


🎒 WHAT TO BRING

Lightweight layers and a warm jacket (for chilly desert nights)

Comfortable hiking shoes or boots

Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

Reusable water bottle

Travel-sized first aid kit and personal medications

Flashlight/headlamp for Ger camp nights

Power bank and adapters (Mongolia uses Type C & E plugs)

A lightweight daypack


GOBI DESERT COMBINED WITH NAADAM FESTIVAL 9 DAYS TOUR PACKAGE PRICE

Group size1 pax2-3 pax4-6 pax7-9 pax10-12 pax13-15 paxMore than 16 pax
Price/Per person3630$2780$2450$2380$2280$2210$2150$
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/ 
8 Gratuity for the tour team 


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