• Day 1-2: Ulaanbaatar

  Fly and arrive in Ulaanbaatar. After transferring to hotel, visit to Mongolian Historical Museum, Monastery of Gandan, Zaisan Hill and Bogd Khan Winter Palace. Hotel

• Day 3: Fly to Altai, capital of the province of Gobi Altai.

  Departure with 4x4 towards the lake of Ajig where lies the camel guide from Altai after flight. Discovery of this region, there is rare animals as mountain sheep, wild goat, snow leopard, and among the birds, the bearded vulture and pheasant in Altai and Khasagt Khairkhan mountains, which is 3578 m high. The Khassagt Khairkhan located in the west and southwest of the Gobis of Khuis and Sharga and northeast of the Zavkhan River basin. This will be part of your camel riding area. Arriving late in the day where we meet with the camel driver, his family and the camel team. Night in yurt

• Day 4-5: Lake Ereen

  Introduction to the camel ride to the beautiful Lake Ereen, located in a Mongol Els, whose sands along the Zavkhan River and extend over 600 km to Khyargas Lake. Lake Ereen is the subject of a famous Mongolian song, and climb the highest dune to enjoy the view of the entire region and try to do "sing" the descent! During the journey, you can admire the charming little lakes Doroo, Ajig and Budargana. tarted Visit in nomadic family .Bivouac in the sands.

• Day 6 : Durvuljin Khairkhan

  Camel rides in the Mongol Els sand towards to Sangiyn Dalai, which is the one of the largest salt lakes in the region. Bivouac near the sacred mountain of Durvuljin Khairkhan.

• Day 7: Mongol Els

  Visit a small temple near the dunes. Achieved by following Sangiin Dalai Lake, south of the sand dunes. Visit the nomads. Bivouac in the desert at the foot of the largest dune cord Mongol Els

• Day 8: Soljir Mountain

  Continue the riding where following the Mongol Els sand dunes. Go through BayanTsakhir Mountains. Bivouac at the Soljir Mountain.

• Day 9: Budargana

  The oblique route to the northeast to cross the dunes that reaches the Zavkhan River. Bivouac in the sand next to the Budagarna.

• Day 10: Ereen Nuur Lake

  Reach Lake Ereen Nuur, which is the subject of one of the most famous Mongolian songs, the camel riding most likely on the way. Climb the highest dune. Bivouac near the lake.

• Day 11: Altai

  Early return to the vehicle that drives back to Ulaanbaatar from the center of Zavkhan region along the eponymous river with a 4x4. Crossing the green area of Mongolia, where you would see the sea buckthorn trees that have a reputation throughout the country. Bivouac in the desert near the capital of the Altai region.

• Day 12: Ider River

  Continue of the track crossing mountain areas. Go through the Zagastai Nuruu that offers a view of the lake and the steppe Telmen. Then following the Telmen Valley, you pass through the village of Tosontsengel, known as having the coldest winter in Mongolia. Bivouac near the Ider river.

• Day 13: Arrival at lake of Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur

  Drive through the mountainous steppe, finally arrive in the village of Ikh-Uul. Tsakhir soum located in the region of Arkhangai where the Solongot mountain passed by. Arrive at Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan, where the opportunity to ride the horse. Overnight in ger camp.

• Day 14: Kharkhorin

  Arrive at the monastery Erdenezuu, the former capital of the Mongolia. Stay overnight in ger camp.

• Day 15: Ulaanbaatar

  Today will be free day for shopping, sight seeing, watch traditional performance and having a dinner with the team. Stay in hotel

• Day 16: Fly back

  Fly back to home country

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.