Summary
There’s no better time to experience Mongolia than during the legendary Naadam Festival. For over 2,000 years, these epic games have been at the heart of Mongolian culture, and now it’s your turn to witness the action. Cheer on riders in the world’s longest horse race, watch fierce wrestling matches, and marvel at archers showing off their skills. Then, shift gears and dive into Mongolia’s nomadic way of life—sleep in traditional gers, hike the otherworldly landscapes of the Gobi Desert, and wander through historic monasteries. With rural villages, jaw-dropping scenery, and rich traditions at every turn, this is Mongolia at its most unforgettable.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Ulaanbaatar
- Day 2
- Ulaanbaatar
- Day 3
- Ulaanbaatar
- Day 4
- Ulaanbaatar
- Day 5
- Ulaanbaatar
- Day 6
- Ulaanbaatar/Baga Gadzrïn Chuluu
- Day 7
- Baga Gadzrïn Chuluu/Yolyn Am
- Day 8
- Yolyn Am/Khongoryn Els
- Day 9
- Khongoryn Els
- Day 10
- Khongoryn Els/Bayanzag
- Day 11
- Bayanzag/Ongiin Hiid
- Day 12
- Ongiin Hiid/Nomad Camp
- Day 13
- Nomad Camp
- Day 14
- Nomad Camp/Kharkhorin
- Day 15
- Kharkhorin/Khustai National Park
- Day 16
- Khustai National Park/Ulaanbaatar
- Day 17
- Ulaanbaatar
Travel Cities (5): Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Karakorum, Khongoryn Els, Ulaanbaatar