15D Naadam Festival, Mongolia;
Jun 29 – Jul 13, 2012 & Jul 10-24, 2012
Naadam Festival • Ulaan Baatar • remote monasteries • wilderness camp • Bayan Gobi dunes • Khogno Khan • Karakorum • Khovsgol Lake • camel riding
Tour price of USD $2,199 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes.
Very colorful Nadaam Festival, Mongolia; June & July 2011 from USD $2,199 per person
Wander the land that gave the world Genghis Kahn and experience the rich pageantry and intense competitions of the legendary Naadam Festival. Witness giants wrestle, archers hit impossible targets and horses race across grasslands to glory. Travel the region’s steppes and sand dunes to uncover storied Buddhist monasteries and cultural treasures on this unique limited-edition adventure. Overnight in a ger with a local family for an extraordinary cultural experience you won’t soon forget.
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Dates
- Jun 29 – Jul 13, 2012
- Jul 10 – 24, 2012
Trip Cost
- USD $2,419 per person
Itinerary
Day 01 / Arrive Ulaan Baatar
Arrive in Ulaan Baatar at any time.
Day 02 / Amarbayasgalant Monastery (B/L/D)
The tranquil and remote Palace for God’s Meditation, or Amarbayasgalant Monastery, is an excellent place to unwind.
Days 03-04 / Selenge River (2B/2L/2D)
Stay overnight with a nomadic family and have traditional Mongolian BBQ for dinner
Soak in the beautiful surroundings of the picturesque Selenge River. There is plenty to keep nature lovers occupied.
Days 05-06 / Khovsgol Lake (2B/2L/2D)
Journey to the pure waters and pristine wilderness of Khovsgol Lake, surrounded by emerald green grasslands dotted with the white ‘gers’ (traditional tents) of nomads. Optional archery, fishing, horseback riding, hiking.
Days 07-09 / Shine Ider/ Great White Lake (3B/3L/3D)
Continue across the green hills to Great White Lake. The natural volcanic lake surrounded by rocky mountains provides a surreal landscape in Khorgo. Climb one of the peaks for spectacular views.
Day 10 / Tsenher Hot Springs (B/L/D)
The small provincial town Tsetserleg, situated in the valley of the Delger River, provides vistas of remote, untouched beauty and a treat in the form of the Tsenher Hot Springs.
Day 11 / Bayan Gobi (B/L/D)
Walk across the immense steppes accompanied by camels, stay in a ger camp and catch glimpses of the vast Gobi Desert.
Days 12-14 / Ulaan Baatar – Naadam Festival (2B/2L/-)
Journey back to the nation’s capital for the start of the yearly Naadam Festival. Join in on the fun of this three day festival of wrestling, archery and horse racing. There is plenty of time to stock up on souvenirs or do some last minute exploring.
Day 15 / Depart Ulaan Baatar (B/-/-)
Jul 10-24 itinerary
- Day 01 / Arrive Ulaan Baatar
- Days 02-03 / Naadam Festival
- Day 04 / Amarbayasgalant Monastery
- Days 05-06 / Selenge River
- Days 07-08 / Khovsgol Lake
- Days 09-11 / Shine Ider / Great White Lake
- Day 12 / Tsenher Hot Springs
- Day 13 / Bayan Gobi
- Day 14 / Ulaan Baatar
- Day 15 / Depart Ulaan Baatar
Inclusions
- Entrance to Naadam Festival ceremonies
- Fully escorted tour with drivers and local guides
- Entrance to Amarbayasgalant Monastery
- Khovsgol Lake
- Tsenher Hot Springs
Notes
- Start/Finish Ex-Ulaan Baatar
- Group Size Average 10, Maximum 15
- Group Leader Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
- Accommodation Hotels (04 nights), nomad family stay/camping (01 night), Mongolian multi-share ger camps (09 nights)
- Transport 4WD Jeeps, walking
- Meals 14 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches, 10 Dinners; Budget USD $55-75 for meals not included
- Please note the actual order of this itinerary may change to maximize our opportunities to take part in the Nadaam Festival.
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