Naadam festival grand tour 14 days

NAADAM FESTIVAL GRAND TOUR - GOBI DESERT, NAADAM FESTIVAL AND CENTRAL MONGOLIA CULTURAL 14-DAY TOUR

Explore the Gobi Desert, ancient capital Karakorum, and experience Mongolia’s colorful Naadam Festival in a culturally immersive 14-day journey.


📋 QUICK FACTS FOR VISITORS

🧭 CATEGORY📌 DETAILS
📅 AvailabilityJuly (Naadam Festival: July 11–13)
Duration14 days, 13 nights
📍 DestinationsSouthern & Central Mongolia
🏞️ Key LocationsGobi Desert, Karakorum, Erdene Zuu, Khorgo NP
🎯 Tour FocusFestival, Culture, Nature & Nomadic Life
🚶 Tour PaceModerate to Active
🛏️ AccommodationsHotels in city, ger camps in countryside
🍽️ Meals IncludedFull board (3 meals/day)
🛬 Start/End PointUlaanbaatar (UBN Airport)
🌤️ WeatherHot days, cool nights
🐴 Cultural HighlightsNaadam, nomadic life, wrestling, archery

🏜️ ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

🏖️ Discover the vast Gobi Desert: Yol Valley, Khongor Sand Dunes & Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs

🏯 Explore Karakorum, the ancient capital, and Mongolia’s oldest monastery, Erdene Zuu

🛕 Visit cultural gems like Ongi Monastery and Taikhar Rock

🎉 Immerse in the traditional Naadam Festival in Tsetserleg with wrestling, archery & horse racing

🌋 Trek around volcanic landscapes at Khorgo-Terkh National Park

🐴 Spot wild horses at Khustai Nuruu National Park

🏕️ Experience rural nomadic life and stay in traditional ger camps


🎉 ABOUT NAADAM FESTIVAL

The Naadam Festival is Mongolia’s most revered national holiday, celebrated from July 11 to 13. Known as the “Three Manly Games,” Naadam honors strength, strategy, and heritage:

 

🤼 Wrestling: 512 athletes compete for titles like “Falcon”, “Elephant”, and “Champion”

🏹 Archery: Men and women aim for wisdom and precision using traditional bows

🐎 Horse Racing: Jockeys as young as six race across the steppe in six different horse age categories

🧿 Cultural Pride: Music, dance, folk costumes, and national pride are on full display


🏞️ MONGOLIAN CULTURE

🐪 Nomadic lifestyle rooted in harmony with nature and livestock

🏡 Hospitality is central—guests are honored with food, milk tea, and warmth

🎶 Rich traditions in music, throat singing, and vibrant festivals

🕉️ Spiritual blend of Tibetan Buddhism and ancient Shamanism

🧵 Colorful textiles, horse culture, and handcrafts unique to each region


🚶‍♂️ TOUR PACE

Moderate to Active

🚗 Daily drives of 3–7 hours

🥾 Light walking and cultural engagement

🎭 Festival attendance, wildlife watching, and nature exploration

Ideal for active travelers who enjoy off-the-beaten-path discovery with downtime in nature.

 

🛖ACCOMMODATION

We provide the highest range of ger camps, equivalent to 4-star accommodation, ensuring you experience traditional Mongolian hospitality with exceptional comfort. These premium ger camps offer private beds, modern sanitation, and hot meals—all while surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.


❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

📅 When should I book?

Early booking (January–March) is advised to secure Naadam availability.

 

🎭 Can I join the games?

Visitors can’t compete officially, but can enjoy local games & mingle with locals.

 

☀️ What’s the weather like?

Hot in the Gobi (up to 35°C), cooler in the mountains and steppe.

 

🚻 Are restrooms available?

Basic facilities in countryside; ger camps have eco-toilets or shared washrooms.

 

🛌 Where will I sleep?

A mix of Ulaanbaatar hotels and cozy, nomad-style ger camps.


🎒 WHAT TO BRING

👕 Breathable summer clothes

🧥 Warm jacket for cool evenings

🧢 Hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen

👟 Comfortable walking shoes

🧻 Travel towel, wet wipes, personal toiletries

📷 Camera or binoculars for photography

🎁 Small gifts or snacks for local hosts (optional)


NAADAM FESTIVAL GRAND TOUR PACKAGE PRICE

Group size1 pax2-3 pax4-6 pax7-9 pax10-12 pax13-15 paxMore than 16 pax
Price/Per person4530$3480$3350$3280$3180$3080$2950$
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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