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Mongolia's Naadam Festival

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15 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Visit the athletes’ training camps as they prepare to compete in the Naadam Festival.

Live the nomad life with a family stay at a horse breeder's camp – a rare and rewarding cultural experience to remember.

Attend the Naadam Opening Ceremony and watch athletes compete for glory in wrestling, horse racing and archery.

Encounter Mongolia's stunning natural landscape with visits to places such as the Flaming Cliffs and sand dunes of Khongor.

Spend time in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s fascinating capital city, where traditional Mongolian life mingles with modern ways.

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.

day 1Ulaanbaatar

Sainbainuu! Welcome to Mongolia. You can arrive at any time before your welcome meeting at 6 pm. After, you'll have the option to join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant. If you arrive in town earlier and have time, be sure to get out and explore 'UB', a fascinating town where elderly Mongolians in traditional dress mingle with the nation's young business elite. A great place to start is Gandan Khiid, Mongolia's largest and most important monastery. The Fine Arts Museum, Winter Palace Museum of Bogd Khan and Intellectual Museum are also well worth visiting.

accommodation
Hotel (1 night)

day 2Archery & Wrestling Training Camp

day 3Horse Training Camp

day 4Baga Gazriin Chuluu

day 5Tsagaan Suvarga

day 6Yol Valley

day 7Khongoriin Sand Dunes

day 8Khongor Sand Dunes

day 9Bayanzag Flaming Cliff

day 10Ongiin Khiid

day 11Karakorum

day 12Ulaanbaatar

day 13Naadam Festival - Opening Ceremony & Archery Events

day 14Naadam Festival - Wrestling & Horse Racing Events

day 15Ulaanbaatar

What's Included

Accommodation
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Meals
14 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 10 Dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle
Guide
An expert tour leader
Included Activities
Archery Training CampWrestling Training CampHorse Racing Training CampBaga Gazriin Chuluu - HikeTsagaan Suvarga - HikeVulture Canyon - HikeKhongor Sand Dunes - Dune Hike & Camel RideBayanzag Flaming Cliffs - HikeOngiin Khiid - RuinsKarakorum - Erdenezuu MonasteryNaadam Festival - Opening CeremonyNaadam Festival - Archery eventsNaadam Festival - Wrestling eventsNaadam Festival - Horse Racing events

What's Excluded

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