Naadam festival takes place throughout Mongolia.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive in Ulaanbaatar.

Meet at the airport. Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, city tour Tour begins: Transfer to hotel. City orientation tour and visit the national museum of Mongolian history. Dinner at the MODERN NOMADS restaurant. Overnight in hotel. (D)

Day 2 : ULAAN BAATAR – Elsen Tasarkhai

After the breakfast drive to Kharakhorin great city ruin, on the way watching Elsen Tasarhai (Sand dunes). Elsen Tasarhai, also known as Bayan Gobi, is a suitable place for breaking between Khogno Khaan mountain and Kharkhorin. Elsen Tasarhai literally means “an isolated torn-off piece of sand” and it is a small sequence of real desert in the midst of green steppes, continues about 80 km. It feels like in the Gobi Desert, and visitors can hike in the sand dunes. We will ride 2 hours camel trip here. Afternoon drive Kharakhorum (about 1.5 hours). We will be driving through beautiful green valleys with nomadic gers and herds. Overnight at a Ger camp. Camel riding trip (B/L/D) 

Day 3 : Kharakhorum and Erdenezuu

After breakfast drive to Kharakhorum (about 5 hours). Mongolia's ancient capital KHARAKHORUM, Chinggis Khaan´s fabled city, was founded in 1220 in the ORKHON Valley, at the crossroads of 'The Silk Road'. Visit the Erdenezuu monastery. This Monastery was built in 1586. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. Dinner and overnight will be at a comfortable Ger camp. (B/L/D)

Day 4 : Ongi cloister

Today we drive to Middle Gobi (about 240km). Next Stop is the Ongi Cloister ruin. Ongiin Khiid was founded in 1760 and consisted of two temple complexes on the North and South banks of the Ongiin Gol River.  The northern complex, built in the 18th century, consisted of 17 temples-among them one of the largest temples in all of Mongolia. At its heyday, Ongiin Khiid could accommodate over 1000 monks at a time.Our camel riding trips are led by experienced guides. Overnight in comfortable Ger camp.(B/L/D)

Day 5 : Flaming cliffs

After breakfast drive to South Gobi (250km). On the way visit the Flaming cliffs (dinosaur excavation site). Bayanzag is an area of red cliffs, which formed from the erosion of sand and rock over many thousands of years. It also the site of several successful dinosaur excavations. And visit Moltsog Els (sand dune).  Overnight in  Ger camp. (B/L/D)

Day 6 : Eagly Valley, Gobi National Park

After breakfast visit the beautiful Eagle Valley, Gurvan Saikhan Uul (about 40km). The valley is about 10km long and is completely shaded from the sun in some parts due to the high cliff walls. There you can walk and photograph spectacular local landscapes (Gobi Mountains). At the opening of the valley is a Local Natural History Museum displaying interesting information about the animals of the area. You will return to the Ger camp in the evening for dinner and overnight in Ger. (B/L/D)

Day 7 : Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast drive to Ulaanbaatar 290km. Overnight in local Hotel in Mandalgobi.(B/L/D)

Day 8 : Ulaanbaatar, city tour

After breakfast drive to Ulaanbaatar 200km and in Ulaanbaatar you will be met by our vehicle and transferred to your hotel. After lunch visit Gandan Closter, and Choichin Lama Museum.  Dinner at the Ger Restaurant with traditional Mongolian food and entertainment.  Overnight in Hotel.(B/L/D)

Day 9 : NAADAM festival

After Breakfast, participate in the Naadam festival opening ceremony and enjoy wrestling and archery contests. Since ancient times wrestling, horse racing, and archery are most popular sports of Mongols. At present it is a national holiday held 11-13th July each year to commemorate the Mongol People's Revolution. The traditional style of wrestling has its own long-standing ritual. The second element of the Three Manly Sports is horse racing. The third element of the national competitions is archery, which has been perfected over centuries.(B/L)

Day 10 : NAADAM festival

Today, after breakfast drive to the horse race course about 36 km and see the daaga (2-year-old horse) race of 10km and the soyolon (5-year-old horse) race of 25km. After breakfast drive to Khan Khentii Protected Area 65 km. Turtle Rock and the dinosaur statues are the main attractions. After a field lunch the journey continues to the Princess ger camp 28km. Relax in a national Ger in the beautiful Khan Khentii Landscape. Bonfire and overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 11 : Khan Khentii Protected Area

During the day there will be horse riding, or yak cart riding in the mountains and valleys, hiking and visiting the ruins of the Princess temple and visit a nomadic Family. Dinner and overnight in ger camp.(B/L/D)

Day 12 : Princess temple

During the day there will be horse riding, or yak cart riding in the mountains and valleys, hiking and visiting the ruins of the Princess temple and visit a nomadic Family. Dinner and overnight in ger camp.(B/L/D)

"Woodland-Blue sky-Princess Temple" OX CART AND HORSE RIDING JOURNEY.
The Princess Temple is an impressive natural and historical place of Mongolia.
Our summertime tour features the remarkable scenery of the Khan Khentii and Asralt mountain ranges, one of the world's last large wildernesses. The Khan Khentii includes a Strictly Protected Area peak worshipped by Mongolians. We travel by Mongolian ox-cart through a spectacular valley, picturesque place of high cliffs on the Baruunbayan River to visit The Princess Temple. Experience the feelings of peace and tranquillity that leisurely travelling by ox-cart in the wild brings.

Day 13 : Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar (95km). Today will be a day of guided sightseeing in UB and free time. overnight in 3 star Hotel. (B)

Day 14 : Journey Home

Tour Ends: After breakfast at the hotel you will be taken to the airport for departure.(B)