In this tour to Mongolia you will take part in the celebrations surrounding Naadam, Mongolia’s national games. Explore the cliffs and canyons of the Gobi, cross the steppes in search of the world’s last wild horses, and discover the ruins of ancient cities and temples on this fascinating introduction to the people and culture of Mongolia.

For an intimate and genuine cultural experience, you will attend the Naadam Games in the Gobi Desert – away from the increasing crowds of tourists who attend the games each year in Ulaanbaatar.

DAYS 01 & 2: ULAANBAATAR  

DAY 03: DAY TRIP TO GUN-GALUUT NATURE RESERVE

DAY 04: GORKHI TERELJ NATIONAL PARK > ULAANBAATAR

DAY 05: ULAANBAATAR > LAKE HOVSGOL

DAY 06: LAKE HOVSGOL

DAY 07: ULAANBAATAR

DAY 08: FLY TO GOBI > YOL VALLEY

DAY 09: NAADAM FESTIVAL

DAY 10: GEGEET VALLEY > KHONGORYN ELS

DAY 11: KHONGORYN ELS > FLAMING CLIFFS

DAY 12: FLY TO ULAANBAATAR

DAY 13: DEPARTURE

Highlights:

• Witness the celebrations and traditions surrounding Naadam Festival
• Lake Hovsgol
• Flaming Cliffs
• Interaction with local Nomads
• Sand dunes at Khongoryn Els

Inclusions:

• 5 nights in 5-star Hotel, 4 nights at ger camps and 3 nights at the award-winning Three Camel Lodge (subject to availability).
• 12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches and 9 Dinners as per itinerary (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner).
• Ground transportation in Mongolia as described in the itinerary
• Transfers upon arrival and departure
• All excursions, entrance fees, and visits as described in itinerary
• Porterage and tips to drivers, wranglers, local ger camp and restaurant staff (Tips to Guide are excluded);
• Extensive pre-departure Travel Guide, reading list, important information about your trip, and luggage tags

Exclusions:

• Prices do not include international or internal airfare (approx USD 600 per person subject to change by airlines).
• Passport and visa fees.
• Any optional tour mentioned in the itinerary.
• Ulaanbaatar to Murun return flight
• Ulaanbaatar to Gobi return flight
• Comprehensive medical and trip insurance.
• Airport taxes, excess baggage charges, photography and video fees, tips to guides
• Food and beverages not included in the group meals.
• Items of a personal nature, including alcoholic beverages, laundry and telephone calls; other items not specifically mentioned as included.
• GST extra as applicable.