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NAADAM-7

Naadam Festival & Central Mongolia — 7 Days

Wrestling, horse racing and archery at the National Naadam, then the steppe and Karakorum.

  • 7 days / 6 nights
  • Max. 16 travelers
  • Guiding in English

Overview

Join the opening of the National Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar on 11 July — the “three games of men”: wrestling, horse racing and archery — then head west to the wild horses of Khustai, the sand dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai and Erdene Zuu monastery in Kharkhorin.

Highlights

  • Naadam opening ceremony at the National Sports Stadium
  • Horse racing on the open steppe
  • Takhi wild horses in Khustai
  • Erdene Zuu monastery

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar

    Airport transfer, city orientation and a welcome dinner.

    Meals:
    • Dinner

  2. Day 2: Naadam opening ceremony

    The opening parade at the National Sports Stadium, followed by the first rounds of wrestling and the archery contest.

    Meals:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

  3. Day 3: Naadam horse racing

    Drive to the racing grounds outside the city to watch young jockeys race across the steppe.

    Meals:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

  4. Day 4: Khustai National Park

    Evening wildlife drive to see the takhi, Przewalski’s wild horses.

    Meals:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

  5. Day 5: Elsen Tasarkhai

    West to the sand dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai — a slice of the Gobi in central Mongolia — and a camel ride.

    Meals:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

  6. Day 6: Kharkhorin and Erdene Zuu

    Erdene Zuu monastery, founded in 1585, and the Kharkhorin museum on the site of the ancient capital Karakorum.

    Meals:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

  7. Day 7: Return to Ulaanbaatar

    Drive back east to Ulaanbaatar.

    Meals:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel (Ulaanbaatar) and ger camp accommodation
  • Naadam opening ceremony tickets
  • All meals outside Ulaanbaatar
  • English-speaking guide
  • 4WD transport with driver
  • Entrance fees

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips

Cancellation policy

Cancellation more than 60 days before departure: 10% of the tour price. 30–59 days: 30%. 14–29 days: 50%. Less than 14 days: 100%.

Dates & availability

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  • Jul 10 – Fri, Jul 16, 2027

    Guide language: English

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