Naadam Festival + National Parks Tour 7 days ( 2025 )

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Duration

7 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

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Naadam Festival & National Parks Tour Naadam, the traditional festival of Mongolia is locally known as ‘Eriin Gurvan Naadam‘  which means ‘The Three Games of Men‘. These three contentious games of Naadam are obvious from the nature of these sports. A lot of fun and sweat is involved in these events. The biggest festival is organized in Ulaanbaatar during the National Holiday from July 11 – 13, in the National Stadium of the Mongolian capital.

We are glad to mention that Naadam is becoming one of the favourite holidays for foreign tourists. At first, they came to Mongolia to see some kind of competition and festival, but after spending some time in the Naadam environment they want to try it themselves and most of them go to the countryside, to tourist camps which organize a lot of attractive events for tourists. I’m sure most of them really have a good time there, because they ride horses, shoot arrows, and wrestle each other. In other words they celebratetheir own naadam there. Some of them say that they feel like travelling through time to Medieval ages. And I say ‘Who knows, maybe you did’. Available with NaadamFestival – UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.

The tour offers an exploration of what Mongolians call “Khangai” and central Mongolia, the land of forested mountains, clear lakes and streams, hot spa and waterfall. It is populated by nomadic herders whose way of life has changed little since many centuries. They tend large herds of yaks, horses, goats and sheep. Meet these hospitable people and learn of their culture and traditions. Visit Buddhist monasteries and the ancient capital of Genghis Khan, from where he launched his victorious cavalry. Hiking, horseback riding, are the main activities.

Best time to experience people and culture of Mongolia.  Naadam Festival + National Parks Tour 7 days ( in 2025 )

Lifetime opportunity to explore the National Parks and best time to experience people and culture of Mongolia.

Itinerary

Pick up from the Airport, check-in Hotel (D)

Drive to Terelj national park. Lying in the valley of the Terelj river 80km northeast of UB, this resort is part of the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. It is one of the most visited areas in Mongolia due to its magnificent scenery via visit Aryabal Temple. Overnight in tourist Gercamp. (B+L+D)

Drive to one of the natural spectacular Khugnu khan national park via Chinggis Khaan Horse Statue. You will see the little bit of the Gobi desert which called Elsentasarkhai. On the way have a Lunch between 13;00 pm or 14;00 pm. Semi Gobi & Khugnu Khan National Park, camel riding around one hour. Overnight in tourist Gercamp. (B+L+D)

Drive to the Khustai National Park, located about 110 km west of UB this reserve is home to the Mongolian wild horse, named of Takhi (Przewalski Horse). The steppe and forest-steppe environment is inhabited by moose, steppe gazelle, deer, boar, wildcat, wolf, marmot and lynx where is paradise for hikers. 1 hour horse riding to Khustai National Park. Overnight in tourist Gercamp. (B+L+D)

Attend the Naadam Festival Opening Ceremony, watch Archery and Anklebone shooting competition. Visit to the Naadam Festival stadium. The national holiday Naadam is not only famous among Mongolians but also in the world. Many tourists, guests and journalists come to Mongolia to take part. The Festival starts with a transferring ceremony of the nine white banners from the Government House to the Naadam Stadium followed by a horse parade. Genghis Khaan used to use the nine banners during festive and peaceful times. Next, the magnificent opening ceremony starts. Traditional wrestling, archery and horse race are main highlights of the festival. As well as, you will see anklebone shooting and Naadam trade starting from Naadam main dish Huushuur, souvenirs, traditional clothes and much more.
Overnight in Hotel (B+L+D)

 
In the morning, drive to the horse racing area, 30 km west of Ulaanbaatar. The horses race on the open steppes by age category (6 ages): from two-year-old horse to full-grown stallions. The racing distance depends on horses’ age. For example, two-year-old horses race 15 km, while the full-grown horses race 30km in the open field. Today, we can have a choice of 4 years old horses’ race or 2 years old horses’ race. In the afternoon, racing field. Witness Naadam Festival Horse racing. Overnight in Hotel. (B+L+D)

After breakfast, Gandantegchinlen Khiid (Gandan for short) is the largest and most important monastery in Mongolia. Visit International Intellectual & IQ Museum. We'll be on hand to guide you around the State Department Store, and Gobi Cashmere, among others. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner at one of our favourite local restaurants.

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7 days

Languages

English

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