4-DAY Winter Gobi: The Thousand Camel Festival
A 4-day winter journey into Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to experience the famous Thousand Camel Festival, featuring camel races, camel polo, traditional nomadic culture, and the unique heritage of the two-humped Bactrian camel in the heart of the snowy desert.
Key info
Overview
Experience the Gobi Desert at its most authentic and majestic. Every winter, the "Ten Thousand Camels" association hosts a vibrant celebration to protect the rare two-humped Bactrian camel and honor the nomadic herders who guard this heritage.
This isn't just a tour; it’s a front-row seat to a cultural masterpiece. You will see herders dressed in their most exquisite traditional costumes, witness the incredible agility of camels in polo matches and races, and feel the legendary hospitality of the people in the southern Mongolia. Against the crisp winter air and the vast, silent steppe, the pride of the Mongolian nomads shines brighter than ever.
The package includes:
- Domestic flights
- Accommodation
- (ger camps)
- Private expedition vehicles
- with fuel
- Professional driver and
- logistics support
- All meals during the
- expedition
- Unlimited drinking water
- Local herder support
- services
- Evening entertainment
- programs
- Expedition permits and
- access fees
The package excludes:
- International flights
- Personal and technical
- equipment
- Drinks
- Snacks and personal
- supplies
- Camera and technical gear
- Additional food requests
- Personal medications
Itinerary
We begin our journey south from Ulaanbaatar, leaving the capital behind as the landscape gradually opens into the vast Mongolian steppe. Along the way, we stop in Mandalgobi for a warm local lunch before continuing our drive toward Dalanzadgad, the gateway to the South Gobi. By evening, we arrive in Dalanzadgad and settle into our hotel for the night. Distance: Approximately 580 km by paved road, around 8 hours.
Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel or similar
Meals: Lunch / Dinner
Today, the Thousand Camel Festival begins. We drive to the festival site to witness the grand opening and experience one of the most vibrant celebrations dedicated to Mongolia’s two-humped Bactrian camels. The day’s highlights include the Camel Parade, where hundreds of herders ride in formation, and the “Most Beautiful Couple” competition, featuring traditional silk costumes and beautifully decorated camel tack. In the afternoon, enjoy the exciting Camel Polo tournament and witness the agility and speed of the Bactrian camels. After the festival activities, return to Dalanzadgad for the evening. Distance: Approximately 30–50 km round trip to the festival site.
Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
The festival continues with the exciting Camel Races, where Bactrian camels race across the vast desert landscape. Experience the energy of the competition as the camels and their riders demonstrate their strength, speed, and endurance. The day also features the Camel Relay competition, showcasing traditional skills and the close relationship between the herders and their camels. The festival concludes with a closing ceremony before returning for a final evening in the Gobi. Distance: Approximately 30–50 km round trip to the festival site.
Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After an early breakfast, we bid farewell to the Gobi Desert and begin our journey back to Ulaanbaatar. We stop in Mandalgobi for lunch before continuing the long drive north toward the capital. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar in the late afternoon or evening and transfer to your hotel for a warm and comfortable rest, marking the end of your Thousand Camel Festival experience. Distance: Approximately 580 km by paved road, around 8 hours.
Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
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