• Day 1: Fly to Ulaanbaatar.

  Flight to Ulaanbaatar with stopover.

• Day 2: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar.

  Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Welcomed at the airport by our guide and transfer to the hotel. Rest for a while in the hotel room, and visit to Gandan Monastery, Museum of National History, Bogd Khan Winter Palace and Zaisan Hill etc. Overnight in a hotel after having a traditional dinner in a local restaurant.

• Day 3: Ulaanbaatar - Kharkhorin Erdenezuu monastery.

  Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of Mongolia. Arrive in Kharkhorin of Uvurkhangai province; visit the monastery of Erdenzuu, which is World Heritage of Sino-Tibetan style with 108 stupa built around the 13th century. After visiting the monastery, we are heading to the tourist ger camp, located in the banks of the river. Opportunity to take a short hikes for 2 hours, or climb to the hill with a view of the city and the beautiful scenery. Dinner and overnight in a ger camp.

• Day4: Kharkhorin - Monastery Tuvkhun.

  After having a breakfast, we would directly departure to the monastery of Tuvkhun. Today you will discover nomadic lifestyle and livestock. Arrival at bottom of the mountain Khutang, and after having a lunch then we hike to the monastery Tuvkhun, easy walk will take about 2 hours approximately, and for those who do not wish to walk uphill, the local horses are available. Bivouac

• Day 5: Tuvkhun - Orkhon.

  Drive to the valley and the National Park Orkhon, in the route you will see herds of yaks, alpine scenery. Once arrive in Orkhon, we will visit a waterfall, it is a place where many Mongolian come in holiday season. In the afternoon we have free time and here you can ride a horse. Bivouac

• Day 6: Orkhon - Tsetserleg.

  Drive to the city of Tsetserleg across the chains of Khangai Mountains. Arrival in the Tsetserleg soum, we will visit the museum and monastery. Continue heading to Ikhtamir. In the afternoon, there is time for horseback riding and visit nomadic families. Overnight in tent.

• Day 7: Tsetserleg - Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake.

  Departure to the salt lake of Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur, which is 1312 m above sea level, with an area of 252 km2, and 24km long and 11 km wide. To get there we follow the northern edge of the Khangai and grassy hills. After gorge Chuluut, we set up camp at Terkhiyn Tsagaan Lake (passing by the village Tariat).

• Day 8: Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake - Khorgo - Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake.

  After having a breakfast we head towards to the Khorgo volcano about 15 km away and back to the camp during a lunchtime. Near the Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, we can enjoy horse riding and hiking about ¾ hours to the west, dinner and overnight in tents.

• Day 9: Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake - Ider River.

  Early depart to a nice, long day ahead of us. We are moving towards to the west hills and amazing landscapes with pine forests; you will also discover the yak pastures, sheep and goats. Crossing the mountain Solongot to bivouac along the Ider river. Pass through the village of Ikh Uul. Overnight in tent.

• Day 10: River Ider - Uliastai.

  Head to the city of Uliastai with spectacular scenery. The landscape changes little bit by seeing fewer animals and yurts. Having lunch along the way and arrive to the town of Uliastai. Visit the monastery and blue stupas overlooking the city, visiting the local market. Overnight in the local hotel.

• Day 11: Uliastai - Dunes of Bor Hyar - Khar Lake (Black Lake).

  After breakfast, we drive to the Khar lake through several small collars and chains of Baruun Mountains. On the way, we visit a nomadic family and then reach at the Khar Lake. Today we will walk through the dunes, beautiful landscapes, camping near the dunes and overnight in tents.

• Day 12: Dunes of Bor Hyar - Khar Lake - Lake Khyargas - Village Urgamal.

  In the morning, drive to the village of Urgamal. There is beautiful landscape of dunes and mountains around the lake. This morning we set off to discover the source of the river Khungiu in the desert, we can walk about 3 hours through the dune. Continuation of the road, arrived in a small village, visit it and camp near the village, dinner and overnight in tents.

• Day 13: Village Urgamal - Lake Khyargas.

  Breakfast and drive to Lake Khyargas where we will discover many camels. The Khyargas Lake is the 3rd largest lake in Mongolia located 1028 m above sea level, is 75 km long and 31 km wide, nestled in the southern mountain of Khan Khukhiin. You can swim in the lake and also observe many birds as well as sunrise and sunset, encampment in the national park, dinner and overnight in tents.

• Day 14: Lake Khyargas.

  Quiet day in front of the huge lake, a short walk in the afternoon around the lake and back to camp, over night in tents.

• Day 15: Lake Khyargas - Altai.

  After Lake Khyargas our track continues to Bayan-Ulgii province and Umnugovi province through the Altai Mountains. Camping near the small town Hovd, overnight in tents. Caution here is a lot of mosquito!

• Day 16: Altai - Ulgii - Lake Tolbo.

  Depart to the town of Ulgii following the river, a city mainly inhabited by Kazak citizens. After arrived in Bayan Ulgii aimag, we will visit the local museum and the local home market next to the lake Tolbo. Bivouac

• Day 17: Lake Tolbo - Tsambagarav the Glaciers.

  We go up to the glaciers of Tsambagarav our bus brings us up to 2 600m above sea level, can make a beautiful hike about 5 hours approximately. During our trip we visit the Kazak nomads, nomads camp near the middle of the snowy mountains. Overnight in tents. 5/6 hours of driving about 70 km away.

• Day 18: Glaciers of Tsambagarav - Ulgii.

  After breakfast, we leave the mountain, its so welcoming to return to the small town of Ulgii. In the afternoon, we are free to visit the city and enjoy its market. Camp near the airport, overnight in tents. 3/4 hour drive about 100 km. Caution there is lot of mosquito!

• Day 19: Ulgii - Ulaanbaatar.

  Fly to Ulaanbaatar. Arrival and transfer to the hotel and free in the evening.

• Day 20: City tour in Ulaanbaatar.

  City tour around Ulaanbaatar such as Monastery of Gandan, the Chinggis square and its museums, cashmere shops etc. You can make your last purchases. This safety day is used to compensate for the possible cancellation of the internal flight to weather or other reasons. Overnight at hotel.

• Day 21: Back to home country

  According to the flight schedules, transfer to the airport in the morning or evening.

Included Services

• Full-time services of your local guides.
• Sightseeing and entrance fees
• Private transfers and transports
• Twin/double share accommodation: Centrally located, good 3* hotel in Ulaanbaatar, good tourist camps at each destination
• Meals as listed (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
• Naadam Festival tickets and arrangements
• Visa support invitation letter where applicable
• Exclusive Great Naadam festival souvenir!

Not included in the price

• International Airfare/train tickets + Tax
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees
• Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, camera or video fees at any sites etc.
• Tips for your guide and driver (discretionary). 
   

DISCOUNT CONDITIONS:  

• For children of a family (0 – 3 years old) is 100% free of charge
• For children of a family (4 – 12 years old) is 40% free of charge
• Courier bringing min 4 pax
• More attractive prices for groups of 12 and more people!
• 1 free space for every 16 PAX

Accommodation on Mongolie Voyages tour 

Ulaanbaatar: Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia has many hotels ranging from basic 1* to high-end 5*. Some international hotel chains have opened such as Kempinski, Ramada, and Best Western to name a few. Some of Mongolie Voyages tours do not include hotel accommodation in Ulaanbaatar, where clients are advised to take care of their own accommodation in Ulaanbaatar. Please refer to your tour program (Included services and Exclusions section) for more details. Your Mongolie Voyages travel advisor is happy to assist you with hotel booking on your request. Below you will find some suggested hotels in Ulaanbaatar: 

• Best Western Gobi Kelso ***
• Springs hotel ***
• Ramada hotel ****
• Kempinski Khan Palace ****
• Best Western Premier *****

Outside Ulaanbaatar: Please take in mind that traveling in the countryside of Mongolia is often tough, a trip is conducted in remote areas where there’s no hotel and paved roads exist.

Outside of Ulaanbaatar, tourist Ger camps are the best accommodation for travelers. A Ger is Mongolian traditional dwelling made of felt layers and wooden construction, and the Mongols have lived in Gers since the time immemorial. Tourist Ger camps offer comfortable Gers with 1-4 beds with good bedding, and also have western style showers and WCs (mostly shared). A few Ger camps offer en-suite Gers at additional charge (please ask your Mongolie Voyages travel advisor for this). Due to remoteness some tourist Ger camps may not excel in service, so travelers may not always expect high pressure showers, bubble baths or gourmet food etc. 

Food on Mongolie Voyages tour 

During your tour in Mongolia you will be eating in good restaurants in Ulaanbaatar, we have a great variety in restaurants in the capital city. Once you are outside the capital, Ger restaurants in Ger camps and local cafes in the small towns and villages will be the places where you will be eating. Ger restaurants often have set menu, but their food is usually very good (Ger camps provide mostly continental breakfast, lunches consist of salad, soup, main course and dessert, whilst, dinners are usually salad, main course and dessert).

During your longer driving days you will take packed lunch from Ger camps (often vegetable salad, main course such as fried chicken/noodles/dumplings and a chocolate bar etc). Vegetarians are well taken care of both in Ulaanbaatar restaurants and tourist Ger camps.

Luggage allowance on Mongolie Voyages tour 

When you travelling overland in a vehicle (minivan & jeep), it would be suitable if you have 20kg luggage per person (max). However, please kindly note that domestic flight luggage allowance per person is 15 kg (10 kg for the check in luggage and 5 for the carry on luggage). For 1kg extra luggage you pay US$2 - 5. 

DESTINATION & ATTRACTIONS BRIEF INFO

The Naadam festival is the biggest and most joyful celebration of the Mongols. It takes place on the 11-12th July annually. 

The festival itself originated from the era of Hunnu Empire (209 BD) and was originally organized as a competition to test the skills of Mongol warriors between tribes. The festival comprises the "Three Manly Sports": wrestling, horse racing and archery. A fascinating and interesting event for all is where the 9 White Flags of Chinghis Khan are carried in a ceremonial parade from the State Parliament House to the Central Stadium and many other events to name a few.

512-1024 wrestlers compete on the green field of the State Central Stadium-there is no time limit, no weight category and the arena is not fixed. They have the most number of tricks and the Mongolian national wrestling is the most challenging wrestling in the world. Mongolian wrestlers wear traditional Mongolian boots and special clothes for wrestling, Zodog - a small open-fronted vest.

It's impossible to imagine the Mongols without their horses. Mongol horse is small in body but as strong as rocks! There are 6 different categories of Mongol national horse racing depending on the age of horses. The riders, both boys and girls are aged between 5-12 and the distance of the race ranges from 15-30 km. Horses race on natural track and natural barriers. The racers train their horses for a month on a strict diet and everyday training.

There's no need to argue on that the Mongols are the best archers in the world. Archery, originating from time immemorial, is the oldest sport of the Mongols. Traditionally, this was only men's sport but nowadays both men and women compete in separate divisions. Male archers shoot on a 75m range while female archers shoot on a 60 m range.

Why to take a Naadam festival tour? Naadam festival tour includes the Mongolia Great Naadam Festival Holiday that takes place in mid July once a year. Naadam festival tours are the highlight of Mongolia and the Naadam festival itself is a fantastic event. We invite you to our Naadam festival trips in Mongolia.