Mongolia: Steppes, Deserts & Nomads - Naadam Festival

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Discover the remote Mongolian steppe, the Gobi Desert and nomadic traditions, including the vibrant Naadam Festival

Duration

15 Days

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Next Departure

30-Jun-2025

Starting at

± EUR 4,976.00

Price per day

± EUR 332.00

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Exodus

Operator Exodus Adventure Travel Tour Mongolia: Steppes, Deserts & Nomads - Naadam Festival Travel Style Small Group Tours Group Size 4 - 16 Age Group 16 - 99 Years Categories See All DetailsVisit Operator Website→ click here

Summary Discover the remote Mongolian steppe, the Gobi Desert and nomadic traditions, including the vibrant Naadam Festival Short Itinerary / Route Day 1 Arrive Ulaanbaatar Day 2 Visit Terelj National Park, Including Aryabal Temp... Day 3-4 Naadam Festival Day 5 To Khustain Nuruu National Park; Search For Przewa... Day 6 To Karakorum; Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery Day 7 Along Northern Edge Of Gobi Desert To Arvaikheer V... Day 8 To Bayan Gobi Via Ikh Bogd Mountain Day 9 Cross The Gobi Via White Cave Day 10 Visit Singing Sand Dunes, The Largest Dunes In Mon... Day 11 Travel Through Rocky Plains Of Gobi Gurvansaikhan ... Day 12 Hike Around The Flaming Cliffs Of Bayanzag Day 13 Fly To Ulaanbaatar Day 14 Ulaanbaatar Day 15 End In Ulaanbaatar Travel Cities (5): Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Karakorum, Khustain Nuruu, Ulaanbaatar Details The rolling steppe of Central Asia makes way to stark desert; across this vast landscape, nomadic ger camps are peppered, camels and goats are herded on horseback, fermented mare’s milk is the tipple of choice, dunes sing and the first intact dinosaur eggs were found. Genghis Khan went forth from here to conquer the biggest land empire in history and, to this day, Buddhist and Animist traditions mix. In July, all over the country, people unite to compete in wrestling, archery, horse racing and ankle-bone flicking during the Naadam Festival but traditions can be witnessed throughout the year. We travel through steppe, mountain and the Gobi Desert exploring the nature and culture of this fascinating, yet little known, country.This itinerary is for departures starting in Ulaanbaatar on 9 July 2025.For a departure on 30 June 2025, please click here for an alternative itinerary.
Highlights Discover the spectacularly varied Mongolian landscape: rolling steppe, mountains and deserts Sleep in traditional style ger camps (Mongolian tents) Experience Karakorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire See the rolling dunes and landscape of the Gobi Desert Interact with one of the last remaining nomadic cultures in the world Enjoy the wrestling, archery, horse riding and bone flicking of the Naadam Festival
Included in Price Traditional Mongolian diets are very meat and dairy heavy. While there are opportunities to try some of these products, such as dry curd and fermented mare’s milk, the meals provided in the ger camps are generally Western meals, at times with an Asian influence. There is normally some form of soup and salad plus a main course and desert. Vegetarians are generally well catered for; if you are vegetarian or have other dietary requirements, please inform us in advance. Breakfasts can vary from place to place, some are buffets while others are set, normally cereal, bread and possibly a hot dish. On some days, a pack lunch is provided, this is often still a proper meal (though without the soup). Water is provided and is generally from large water containers, so make sure to bring a refillable water bottle. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer, vodka and (most of the time) wine are available to buy at the ger camps. There is the opportunity to buy snacks in Ulaanbaatar and on a couple of other occasions along the way when we drive through towns or villages. All breakfasts, lunch and dinners All accommodation All transport, including 4WD Jeeps Itinerary listed activities Tour leader throughout
NOT included in price Travel insurance Single accommodation (available on request) Visas or vaccinations
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Tour Variations Mongolia: Steppes, Deserts & Nomads - Eagle Festival (17 Days) From Mongolia's vast steppe to the Eagle Festival in the Altai Mountains Next Departure: 21-Sep-2025 Starting at: ± EUR 5,805.00 Details Mongolia: Steppes, Deserts & Nomads (13 Days) Discover the remote Mongolian steppe, the Gobi Desert and nomadic traditions Next Departure: 30-Jun-2025 Starting at: ± EUR 3,968.00 Details
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