Naadam Festival & Gobi Desert Adventure 2027
About This Tour
Combine Mongolia's most famous celebration with a desert adventure.
Key Info
Physical Level
Moderate
Activities
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Day 1
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel. An afternoon city tour takes in Sukhbaatar Square and Gandan Monastery before a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Dinner
- 2
Day 2
Day 2
Naadam Festival Opening Ceremony
Attend the opening ceremony of the Naadam Festival at the National Sports Stadium. Watch the parade of athletes, the first wrestling rounds, and the archery competitions.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Standing and walking at the stadium
- 3
Day 3
Day 3
Naadam Wrestling Finals & Horse Racing
Return to the stadium for the wrestling finals, then travel to the steppe to watch the horse racing, Mongolia's most celebrated Naadam event.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking on the steppe
- 4
Day 4
Day 4
Fly to the Gobi
Fly south to Dalanzadgad in the Gobi Desert. Drive to a ger camp and spend the afternoon exploring the surrounding desert landscape.
Accommodation: Gobi ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 5
Day 5
Day 5
Yol Valley Ice Canyon
Hike into the Yol Valley gorge, where ice persists into summer. Look for ibex and lammergeiers on the cliffs and visit the small natural history museum.
Accommodation: Gobi ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Moderate hike in the gorge
- 6
Day 6
Day 6
Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes
Drive to the Khongoryn Els 'singing' sand dunes. Climb the dunes for sunset and try sandboarding, then camp nearby with a camel herding family.
Accommodation: Gobi ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Steep climb up the dunes
- 7
Day 7
Day 7
Bactrian Camel Riding
Spend the morning riding Bactrian camels across the dunes with a herding family, then drive to the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag.
Accommodation: Gobi ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Camel riding
- 8
Day 8
Day 8
Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs
Explore the Flaming Cliffs, the site of the first dinosaur egg discovery. Walk the fossil beds at golden hour and camp nearby.
Accommodation: Gobi ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking on sandy, uneven ground
- 9
Day 9
Day 9
Tsagaan Suvarga & Return North
Visit the Tsagaan Suvarga 'White Stupa' cliffs, then begin the drive north back toward Ulaanbaatar, camping en route.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 10
Day 10
Day 10
Steppe Nomads & Return to the City
Visit a nomadic herder family on the steppe to learn about their way of life, then continue to Ulaanbaatar for a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 11
Day 11
Day 11
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight after a final breakfast in the city.
Meals: Breakfast
Prices & Inclusions
| Group Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveler | $4,290 |
| 2 travelers | $3,390 |
| 3-4 travelers | $2,990 |
Includes
- Domestic flight Ulaanbaatar - Dalanzadgad
- All accommodation (hotel and ger camps)
- All meals as listed in the itinerary
- Private 4x4 vehicle with driver
- English-speaking guide
- Naadam Festival tickets and all entrance fees
- Camel rides and airport transfers
Not Includes
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses and tips
- Alcoholic drinks
Map & Destinations
Destinations
- Ulaanbaatar
- Dalanzadgad
- Yol Valley
- Khongoryn Els
- Bayanzag
- Tsagaan Suvarga
Tour Highlights
- Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar
- Watch wrestling, archery and horse racing
- Flaming Cliffs dinosaur fossil site
- Khongoryn Els sand dunes
- Yol Valley ice canyon
- Bactrian camel rides
- Nomadic ger camp stays
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