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Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
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A great trip in stunning landscape. A good mix of easy riding with time to enjoy the views and more challenging ups and downs. It is quite something to see herds of horses running beside you while you ride, to watch eagles soaring above you as you camp by a pristine stream. If you are happy on a bike and in a tent I can think of no better way to see Mongolia than this.
Mongolia is a stunningly beautiful country. Miles and miles of vast open vistas, dotted with the occasional ger and nomad herds of animals. The Gobi desert was fascinating, including a visit to the place where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered! We visited many interesting and fabulous places, including several beautiful Buddhist temples. Wherever we went, the people were charming and very hospitable. The Eagle Festival was a spectacle I will never forget, with 120 eagle hunters competing to win the honour of being the champion. Dressed in their finest traditional clothing, riding their sturdy horses at speed, they called their massive golden eagles down from the rocky hillside to land on their arm.
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
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16-99 yrs
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Ulaanbaatar, Gobi Gurvansaikhan
Ulaanbaatar, Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, Terelj National Park, Olgii, Khustain Nuruu National Park, Khogno Khan, Karakorum, Arvaikheer, Bayan Gobi, Bayanzag
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
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Ulaanbaatar, Tov, Uvs, Khustain
Ulaanbaatar, Tov, Uvs, Khustain Nuruu National Park, Bayanzag, Terelj National Park, Karakorum, Arvaikheer, Bayan Gobi, Gobi Desert, Khongoryn Els, Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
The rolling steppe of Central Asia makes way to stark desert; across this vast landscape, nomadic ger camps are peppered, camels and goats are herded on horseback, fermented mare’s milk is the tipple of choice, dunes sing and the first intact dinosaur eggs were found. Genghis Khan went forth from here to conquer the biggest land empire in history and, to this day, Buddhist and Animist traditions mix. In July, all over the country, people unite to compete in wrestling, archery, horse racing and ankle-bone flicking during the Naadam Festival but traditions can be witnessed throughout the year. We travel through steppe, mountain and the Gobi Desert exploring the nature and culture of this fascinating, yet little known, country.
This itinerary is for departures starting in Ulaanbaatar on 9 July 2026. For a departure on 30 June 2026, click here for an alternative itinerary.
Step into Mongolia’s rich heritage with the Mongolia’s Naadam Festival tour—a 15-day moderate trip timed to showcase the country’s most exuberant celebration. Start and finish in Ulaanbaatar, journeying through dramatic landscapes, ancient monasteries, and storied cities.
The heart of this adventure is the Naadam Festival, where the fabled “three manly sports”—wrestling, archery, and horse racing—take center stage. Go behind the scenes to meet local competitors and gain insights into traditions dating back to Genghis Khan’s era. Explore flaming cliffs, wild outback, and the ruins of Mongolia’s dynastic past for a deeper connection to this enigmatic land.
For travelers seeking a rare cultural immersion, the unique selling point is exclusive festival access and the chance to witness Mongolia’s living history in action—a vibrant blend of sport, pageantry, and nomadic spirit.