Naadam Festival & Along The Exotic Route Of Mongolia

On your arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Free time at leisure for the rest of the day. You may need some time to relax and recover from the long-distance flight or possibly from jet lag.In the afternoon, after a tour briefing, our tour guide will take you out for a Welcome Dinner. Dinner is included.

After breakfast taking the city tour including Gandan monastery, National history museum and enjoy Naadam festival`s eve by watching the National Costume festival in the Sukhbaatar Square. Have dinner at a fine restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included.

Naadam Festival officially starts today and everyone should brace themselves for a festive and busy day. Transfer to the National Stadium and get seated with locals and thousands of tourists from all over the world who had come to watch the festival under one roof. Naadam Ceremony opens with the Mongolian President`s speech and a performance by country’s leading dancers, athletes, horse riders and musicians would take place. Escape the stadium for lunch and come back to the see the strong wrestlers and sharp archers. Walk around the stadium to see the ankle-bone shooting game and enjoy the local atmosphere with local Mongolians. Watch a special Mongolian folklore concert and have a festive Gala dinner in the evening. Back to the hotel and spend the overnight.

Breakfast, Lunch & Gala dinner are included.

Drive for an hour outside of Ulaanbaatar City for the national horse race. Walk to the horses` finishing line and get seated with boxed lunches. The horse jockeys for the event are all children between 5 to12 year old and many of them have been in the saddle since ages of 1 to 3. Watch and feel the emotion in the children and their horses when they complete the 20kilometer distance while competing with from over 300 other horse and their jockeys. Drive further to the Khustai National Park, which is famous for preservation of its Przewalski or wild horses that had been reintroduced back into the wild. The National Park is famous not only for its wild horses but other mammals, floras and faunas. Get introduced to the National Park and proceed deep inside the park to search for the prized wild horses Spend the night at a nearby ger camp.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included.

Start driving to Lake Ugii with free stops on the way for d photographing the charming landscape and wildlife. Arrive at Lake Ugii camping site. In the evening, hiking around the lake and enjoy watching the birds. Dinner and overnight in the camp.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included.

This day journey would take you to the Tsenher Hot Spa where you will enjoy the natural hot spa, you can also have a short hike in the surrounding forest during the day. Having the spa after dinner in the evening is another experience. Body massage and beauty services are available on the request.

Overnight in ger camp.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included.

The day is to explore Mongolia’s Ancient Capital City Karakorum located in the Orkhon Valley. Chinggis Khaan`s choice of Karakorum city as the capital of the empire in Central Mongolia was no coincidence. The surrounding Orkhon Valley was the center of action for various nomadic dynasties that preceded the Mongol Empire and holds enormous symbolic importance. Here you will explore the Erdenezuu monastery, museum of Karakorum, Phallic Rock and Turtle Rock. Stay overnight in ger camp.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included.

Wake up early to proceed to Ongyn Khiid through driving from central to the south to Gobi. Located at the banks of Ongi River you would have a chance to view the ruins of two famed monasteries, the Barlim Khiid to the north and the Khutagt Khiid to the south through an afternoon hike. Combined together they form the complex known as Ongyn Khiid. Stay overnight in ger camp.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included.

In the morning, begin your journey to Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs for the magnificent landscapes and the place where the first ever fossilized dinosaur eggs were found. The sight is totally flat on top as rain and wind had eroded the layers that formed the brightly colored cliffs from the edge. Get introduced to the history of how Roy Chapman Andrews had made the ultimate exploration of dinosaur fossilized eggs and bones over a century ago. Stay overnight in ger camp.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included.

After having breakfast, head off to Khongoryn Els for 180 km. Upon arrival check in at ger camp. After lunch visit a camel breeding family and get introduced to the way of Mongolian nomads and their way of life. Explore Mongolia`s largest Sand Dune Khongoryn Els which is also popularly known as the ‘Singing Dunes’. Enjoy the beauty of the stark landscape and for those who are feeling more adventurous, climb to the very top for a fantastic view. Drive back to the ger camp and stay overnight.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included.

Have an early start on heading to the Yol valley. The shimmering heat and isolated gers and herds of camels plus the images of lakes that is none other than a mirage are a typical sight you will see. Spend the day hiking and enjoying stunning photographic opportunities at the Yol Valley, part of the Three Beauties Mountain range of the Gobi National Park. Prepare for the evening`s sunset, a magnificent moment to take away as a perfect memory of South Gobi. Stay overnight at ger camp.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included.

The direction for today is to the north. One of the travels highlighted of Middle Gobi is Tsagaan Suvraga where you will see a white Lime Stone cliff having 10 million years of history and its beauty. Have your own time and explore the area. Stay overnight in ger camp.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included.

After breakfast drive to Middle Gobi for Baga Gazriin Chuluu, a unique rock formation and a lovely rock-strewn range full of canyons, caves and a solitary lake. Far away from light pollution, your chance to gaze at the millions of stars would still a chance to see. Overnight in ger camp.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included.

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. After arriving at the city check into the hotel. Have a leisurely afternoon. Stay overnight in the hotel.

Breakfast is included.

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to the Railway station or Airport for your international departure.

Breakfast included.