Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, we will transfer to the hotel and begin our introduction to Mongolia’s capital city. After lunch, we will explore some of the city’s notable landmarks, including Sukhbaatar Square, the heart of Ulaanbaatar, and Gandan Monastery with the impressive statue of Migjid Janraiseg. We will then continue to the Zaisan Memorial, which offers a panoramic view of the capital and its surrounding landscape. The day’s city exploration will also include a visit to a museum of choice, providing an opportunity to learn more about Mongolia’s history and culture. After the city tour, we return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals: Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, we will attend the spectacular opening ceremony of the Naadam Festival at the Central Stadium. Naadam is Mongolia’s most celebrated national festival, centered around the traditional “Three Manly Games” of wrestling, archery, and horse racing. Throughout the day, we will enjoy the festive atmosphere, sporting competitions, and cultural performances. In the afternoon, we will watch the wrestling and archery contests, followed by a traditional Naadam folk concert. This is an opportunity to experience Mongolia’s national celebration at its most vibrant, surrounded by traditional sports, music, and cultural performances. We return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel

Today we travel approximately 60 km from Ulaanbaatar to Khui Doloon Khudag, the main horse racing venue for the Naadam Festival near the capital. Unlike conventional horse racing, Naadam races take place across the open steppe rather than on a stadium track. The races cover remarkable distances, ranging from approximately 15 km for young horses to up to 30 km for adult horses. Watching the horses race across the vast open landscape is one of the most distinctive and surprising experiences of the Naadam Festival. After experiencing the horse racing courses and the surrounding Naadam atmosphere, we continue to our accommodation for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: Ger Camp

After breakfast, we drive approximately 320 km to Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia. Upon arrival, we visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, once one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia and almost completely destroyed during the events of the 1930s. We will explore the monastery grounds and several of its chapels, where excellent examples of Buddhist iconography dating from the 16th century can be found. We then continue our historical exploration with a visit to the symbolic ruins of Karakorum, the 13th-century capital of the Mongol Empire. After discovering the historical heritage of the ancient capital, we return to the Karakorum Ger Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: Ger Camp

After breakfast, we drive approximately 100 km to Bayangobi. This unique area combines open landscapes with the distinctive scenery of Central Mongolia. Upon arrival, we will visit a horse-breeder’s family and have an opportunity to experience a glimpse of traditional nomadic life. We will then visit Uvgunt Monastery before returning to our Ger Camp. The evening is spent at the Ger Camp, surrounded by the natural landscape of Bayangobi.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: Ger Camp

After breakfast, we begin our approximately 280 km journey back to Ulaanbaatar. We arrive in the capital in the afternoon and continue with a visit to the Natural History Museum. The museum visit provides an opportunity to further explore Mongolia’s natural heritage after the cultural and historical experiences of the previous days. Following the visit, we transfer to our hotel for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel

After breakfast, we prepare for departure. Our journey comes to an end with a departure transfer, marking the conclusion of our Naadam Festival, Karakorum, and Bayangobi experience.

Meals: Breakfast