7-Day Mongol Naadam - Karakorum- Bayangobi
This immersive journey through Central Mongolia blends history, nomadic culture, and breathtaking landscapes, offering a deep connection to the country’s natural and spiritual heartland.
Key info
Overview
Naadam Festival and Central Mongolia Discovery is a unique cultural journey that combines Mongolia’s most celebrated national festival with the rich history and scenic beauty of Central Mongolia. Timed to coincide with the world-famous Naadam Festival, this tour offers travelers the opportunity to witness Mongolia’s traditional “Three Manly Games” — wrestling, archery, and horse racing — in their most authentic and festive atmosphere.Beyond the excitement of Naadam, the journey takes travelers into the heart of Mongolia’s historical and natural heritage. Explore the ancient capital of Karakorum, visit the legendary Erdene Zuu Monastery, and experience the diverse landscapes of Bayangobi, where rolling grasslands, sand dunes, and mountains meet in one remarkable setting.Blending festival celebration, cultural immersion, historical exploration, and nomadic experiences, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper and more authentic connection with Mongolia.
The package includes:
- Transfer to/from airport
- Accommodation in a 4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar (twin standard room double occupancy)
- 3 meals a day
- English speaking guide
- Transportation in the city and in the countryside
- Accommodation at ger camp
- City tour and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Entrance fees /museum, monasteries, Naadam festival, folklore performance
The package excludes:
- Gratuities for local guide and drivers
- Sightseeing, events, visits and entrance fees that are NOT in itinerary
- International air fare
Itinerary
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Day 1
Arrive in UB& transfer to hotel. (App 60km) City tour & lunch (Sukhbaatar square, Gandan monastery, statue of Migjid Janraiseg, Zaisan memorial, a museum of choice.)
Naadam
Day 2
Breakfast at hotel. Tour the opening ceremony of Naadam at the Central Stadium. Enjoy sports and cultural performances. In the afternoon wrestling and archery contest.. Naadam's folk concert. Overnight at hotel.
Khui doloon khudag /Horse riding courses
Day 3
This is the main horse racing venue for Naadam near Ulaanbaatar. Races are held on open steppe, not a stadium track. Distances are long: ~15 km for young horses and up to 30 km for adult horses This is one of the most unique (and surprising) parts of Naadam. Overnight in gers.
Karakorum
Day 4
After breakfast drive to Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia. Visit Erdene Zuu, once one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia and almost destroyed in the 1930s. Tour of the monastery grounds and several chapels with excellent examples of Buddhist iconography dating from the 16th century. Visit to the symbolic ruins of Karakorum, the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. Return to Karakorum base camp for dinner and overnight.
Bayangobi
Day 5
After breakfast drive to Bayangobi. Arrive in Bayangobi. Visit to a horse-breeder's family and Uvgunt Monastery. Return to base camp. Overnight at the ger camp.
Bayangobi/Ulaanbaatar
Day 6
Bayangobi/Ulaanbaatar, 280kmAfter breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in the afternoon. Tour of the Natural History Museum. Overnight at the hotel.
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