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Take China Group Tours in 2026 to enjoy 30% discount compared to a private tour. Same Experience & Lowest Price!10 Days Mongolia Summer Tour: Gobi Desert & Grand Naadam Festival
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Tour Code: AOT-MNT-005
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Travel Route: Ulaanbaatar - Naadam Festival - Ulaanbaatar - Tsagaan Survarga - Bayanzag - Khongor Sand Dunes - Yolyn Am Valley - Dalanzadgad - Baga Gazaryn Chuluu Mountain - Ulaanbaatar
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Features: Naadam Festival, Colorful Cliffs, Golden Sand Dunes, Icy Gorges, Oases, Ancient Ruins, Camel Riding, Hiking, city walk, Mongolia food, camp experience
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Tour Type: Small group 4-12 travelers
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Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver with regular tourist vehicle
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Accommodation: Twin/double share at 4 hotels & tourist camps with shared western-style bathroom/toilet facility
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Experience the best of Mongolia this summer (July 9 to July 18, 2026)! This 10 days Mongolia tour combines three unforgettable highlights into one epic journey.
FIRST PART: Witness the "Olympics of the Steppe" at the Naadam Festival, where Mongolia’s ancient warrior sports - horse racing, wrestling, and archery - remain unchanged since Genghis Khan’s time. Attend the grand opening ceremony, a celebration of national pride led by the president.
SECOND PART: Explore the dramatic landscapes of the Gobi Desert: climb the Khongoryn Els ("Singing Dunes"), hike the icy depths of Yolyn Am Canyon, and discover fossils at the Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag). Stay with camel-herding families and encounter rare wildlife while diving into the heart of nomadic culture.
THIRD PART: End your trip with a city tour of Ulaanbaatar, including a visit to the Genghis Khan Statue Complex and museums to learn about the great empire’s history.
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Itinerary at a Glance
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Ulaanbaatar (3 Days)
Naadam Fesitval Opening Ceremony, Horseracing Venue for Three Manly Games, Chinggis Khaan Square, Giant Chinggis Statue Complex
Baga Gazaryn Chuluu Mountain (1 Day)
5-6 Hours’ Drive to Baga Gazaryn Chuluu Mountain, Sum Khukh Burd
Gurvan Saikhan National Park (1 Day)
6 Hours’ drive to Gurvan Saikhan National Park, Visit Umnugovi Province Museum, enjoy Yolyn Am Gorge Hiking
Khongor Sand Dunes (1 Day)
4-5 Hours’ Drive to Khongor Sand Dunes, Camel Riding
Bayanzag (1 Day)
Khavtsgait Petroglyphs, Flaming Cliffs, Hiking Experience
Tsagaan Suvarga (1.5 Day)
Umnugovi Province Museum, drive to Tsagaan Suvarga, and have Tsagaan Suvarga Excursion
Ulaanbaatar (1.5 Day)
Depart from Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar
Baga Gazaryn Chuluu Mountain
Ulaanbaatar
Itinerary Day by Day
On this day, you will take your scheduled flight to Mongolia. You will land at the New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (also known as Chinggis Khaan International Airport). Our local driver will meet you after you clear customs and collect your luggage, then transfer you to your hotel. Have a rest and enjoy free exploration for the rest of the day!
Arrival Options for Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: International flights to Ulaanbaatar are available from major cities including Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, Moscow, Singapore, Istanbul, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York.
Useful Travel Tips:
- The best time to come to Mongolia is the summer season, during June-August. The temperature will be 20°C ~ 30°Cfor the period. You will have great fun for grassland tour, Naadam Festival. We strongly recommend booking your tickets 1-2 months in advance.
- The airport is located 18 km southwest of Ulaanbaatar city center, approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour by car.
- Standard hotel check-in time is 2:00 PM. Early check-in may be available upon request for an additional fee.
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After breakfast, we will drive to the Naadam Festival horse racing venue to witness the horse races.
The Naadam Festival, often called the "Three Manly Games," is Mongolia’s most celebrated cultural and sporting event. Among the three traditional games - horse racing, archery, and wrestling - horse racing holds a special place in the hearts of Mongolians, symbolizing their deep connection with horses and nomadic heritage.
Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the festival. The venue comes alive with crowds of locals dressed in colorful traditional Mongolian costumes. Feel the energy of the event as young, spirited jockeys - some as young as 5 or 6 years old - prepare to showcase their incredible riding skills.
When the race begins, hundreds of horses thunder across the vast open steppe, kicking up clouds of dust. The sight of these powerful animals galloping at full speed, combined with the cheers of excited spectators, is both breathtaking and exhilarating. This is not just a race - it is a celebration of Mongolia’s rich culture, history, and the enduring bond between the Mongolian people and their horses.
Afterwards, continue to Ulaanbaatar. Visit the Central Stadium where the archery & anklebone shooting competitions are held and see the most important competitions in the country for these sports.
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Today is the highlight of your trip - the legendary Naadam Festival! You'll wake up to the buzz of the festivities. After breakfast, you will immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Naadam Opening Ceremony, held at the central stadium in Ulaanbaatar.
Upon entering, you will enjoy the bustling, lively spectacle: locals dressed in vibrant traditional Mongolian attire, along with families, friends, and visitors, gather to share in this extraordinary event. When the opening ceremony begins, you will witness the President of Mongolia officially declare the festival open and enjoy the grand parade. This will be followed by brilliant Mongolian cultural performance (about 1.5 hours) featuring traditional Mongolian music (long song, Khöömei), dance, and pageantry. What a cultural feast this will be!
After that, you will enjoy the first round of Mongolian wrestling, one of the "Three Manly Games" at the heart of Naadam. Wrestlers, known as “bökh,” take to the arena wearing their iconic zodog (an open-chested short jacket) and shuudag (tight shorts), along with traditional hats. Before the matches, these powerful athletes perform the ceremonial “Eagle Dance” or “Lion Dance,” a ritualistic display of strength, dignity, and respect toward the spectators.
As the competition unfolds, you'll see these strong, skillful wrestlers engage in this ancient sport. Cheer for them! This morning's opening activities will absolutely move you, allowing you to immerse yourself in Mongolia's culture, spirit, and timeless traditions.
After lunch, you'll continue your exploration. Transfer to the Giant Chinggis Statue Complex in Tsonjin Boldog, home to the world’s tallest equestrian statue. Upon arrival, explore the statue complex, including its museum and viewing platform. Climb up to the platform in the horse’s head, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
After the tour, your group will return to Ulaanbaatar and visit the city's Central Square, named after Sukhbaatar D, a hero of the Mongolian People's Revolution of 1921. You will then be transferred to your hotel. Dinner will be on your own.
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After breakfast at the hotel, we will set off for Baga Gazaryn Chuluu, a legendary granite mountain range located approximately 4–5 hours away. Upon arrival in the afternoon, we will check into a local tourist ger camp.
Once settled, you will have time to explore this picturesque area. Highlights include a visit to Sudutiin Am—a fascinating 20-meter-long cave—and the unique, naturally formed rock formations that resemble traditional gers. We will return to the camp for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
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Today, we embark on a scenic 5–6 hour drive toward Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park. The route offers stunning views of the vast landscape, and we will make plenty of stops for photography along the way.
We will break for a delightful lunch in Dalanzadgad, the provincial capital of the South Gobi. Afterward, a short drive brings us to the enchanting Yolyn Am (Eagle Valley). Here, you will enjoy an immersive one-hour hike through the gorge, famous for its dramatic cliffs and lingering ice. We conclude the day by transferring to our ger camp for the night.
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Today, we drive 5–6 hours to the magnificent Khongor Sand Dunes, renowned as the longest in Mongolia. Our route traverses vast desert badlands where remote mountains silhouette the horizon and solitary gers dot the landscape. Keep your camera ready - you may spot nomads traveling on camelback, creating surreal mirages against the heat.
The desert floor here is a mosaic of colorful rocks and rare minerals, showcasing the Gobi at its most rugged and striking. Upon arrival, we will explore the dunes where they meet the grassy banks of the Khongor River. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a camel ride against this breathtaking backdrop. We conclude the day with a cozy dinner and a peaceful overnight stay at a tourist camp.
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This morning, we drive into the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park to visit the Khavtsgait Petroglyphs. Located high on the ridge of Dund Saikhan Mountain, this site requires a scenic hike to reach a captivating open-air gallery of rock engravings dating back to the Bronze Age.
Continuing our journey northward, we head to the legendary Bayanzag, known to the world as the "Flaming Cliffs." Upon arrival, we will visit the information center to watch a short documentary about the area’s paleontological history. Afterward, immerse yourself in the wilderness as you hike along the designated trails, admiring the glowing red sandstone formations. We return to camp in the evening for a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
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After breakfast, we check out and take a short 1.5-hour drive to visit the newly constructed Umnugobi Province Museum. Afterward, we continue our journey to Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa), a dramatic sedimentary formation created by an ancient seabed.
Upon arrival, we will check into our camp and settle in. In the late afternoon, we head out to the Tsagaan Suvarga cliffs for a scenic hike. You will walk among vibrant, colorful soil layers and ascend to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views of the desert floor. We return to the ger camp in the evening for a delicious dinner and a restful night.
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After breakfast, we begin our return journey to Ulaanbaatar. The drive takes approximately 6–7 hours, with a stop for lunch along the way. Upon arrival in the city, we will transfer you directly to your hotel to freshen up.
If time permits, you may enjoy some optional shopping for world-renowned Mongolian cashmere and souvenirs. In the evening, we gather for a memorable farewell dinner - the perfect way to celebrate the experiences we’ve shared and conclude your adventure.
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After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure, or to the train station for your onward journey to explore other parts of Mongolia. If your flight is in the afternoon today, you will have some free time to explore Ulaanbaatar at your own pace.
It is time to end your 10 Days Mongolia Desert Tour with Naadam Festival. Thank you for choosing Asia Odyssey Travel for your Mongolia tour. We hope to see you again on your next journey!
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Ger camps, featuring the traditional roundhouses of nomadic life, are the main accommodation in the countryside during the tours. The ger camps are located close to the main attractions or in scenic areas in the appropriate day’s driving distance from one another.
Mongolian camp has approximately 15-40 gers, a large ger restaurant or a house restaurant serves European and Mongolian meals. Some ger camps have game rooms and open playgrounds. Flush toilets and showers are located in separate blocks from the ger accommodations. There are several ger camps featuring attached private bathroom gers and those gers are considered ensuite.
If you wish to stay at the ensuite gers, please inform us in advance and we will gladly arrange the ensuite gers for an additional fee. The ger camp staff work hard to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for their guests. Some of the ger camp staff speak basic English while others speak English and other languages fluently.
Many tourists find that “The gers are a cozy and comfortable accommodation.” A ger is a traditional Mongolian felt-covered roundhouse style structure with a wooden frame; the main feature of gers is that they are collapsible and portable homes, suitable for nomadic living. The exterior and interior walls and roof of modern gers are covered with white canvas making them more comfortable and airy living spaces. A center-top window and bottom natural air conditioner design of this round shaped, circle dwelling allow the gers to always have air circulation and good energy.Therefore, gers at camps are not equipped with air conditioners, as Mongolia’s windy climate, along with the roof window and lower openings, provides effective natural ventilation.
Each ger accommodation features 2-4 single beds with clean linens, an alter, night tables, a dining table, chairs, hangers and a charming wood burning stove. Slippers are available at the showers or provided in the gers. Visitors find that staying in a ger is an essential part of their Mongolian experience. The camp ger is lockable with a padlock as a precaution.
The gers have a single electric light bulb and some of them include a socket (220-V Asian-style plug and you may bring your adapter) to charge batteries. In other camps in remote areas, guests also have the option to charge batteries at camp restaurants and lodges. Ger camps in remote areas supply electric power by generator, available at certain times of the days. The paths are lit in the evenings, and lights are turned off at night in order to not attract flies and other insects. Therefore, bringing a flashlight/torch is recommended.
The wood-burning stove warms the ger quickly but keep in mind that ger camps in the Gobi desert have a limited supply of wood. Ger camp staff should attend to the fire several times when required and on request. Guests have the option to request a small amount of wood to self-manage their ger stoves. However, for safety reasons, it is recommended not to light the fire on your own. Exta blankets are provided upon request.
Internet or WIFI is not available at remote ger camps but 3G sim cards may be purchased in Ulaanbaatar for internet access near towns and at ger camps located within the network reception area.
Wi-Fi is available at hotels in Ulaanbaatar. In the countryside, internet access is limited. However, you can purchase a local tour SIM card with data for 3G/4G access in towns and at ger camps or attractions located within network coverage areas. This will help you stay connected both in the city and in parts of the countryside, although internet speeds may be slower.
The Ger camp features a large central ger or lodge-style restaurants to serve Mongolian and European style meals. The meal ingredients of nomadic Mongolians have always been nature-derived and simple, which has been kept today. The ger camp meals are basic, real food, with the main ingredients being beef, mutton, chicken, pork (randomly), pastry, noodles, rice, seasonally available vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, beets, lettuce, pimentos, radishes, onions and garlic etc. There are bars at the restaurants offering both soft and alcoholic drinks.
The ger camp bathrooms are mostly separate houses used by all guests. Many ger camps have central electricity and hot running water available 24 hours; however, some ger camps, which use solar or fire heating systems, may offer hot water only at specified times of day. Therefore, guests are asked to make use of hot water at those times.
Please note that flushing toilets and hot showers may not be available for guests traveling in spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September, October) when the cold weather disables use of the water pipes.
The bathrooms have electric lights, mirrors, basins with running water, flush toilets and other modern facilities. Guests may bring personal amenities such as a toothbrush and toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, and a hairdryer if needed. One kit costs around 9 USD, but it is not usually sold at the front desk of the camps. Therefore, it is recommended that clients bring their own kits suited to their skin and hair type, or purchase them from convenience stores (CU or GS25) or supermarkets in Ulaanbaatar. Most public showers at ger camps are equipped with hairdryers (however, there are no hairdryers inside the gers; a hairdryer costs around 16-30 USD). Most private showers at ger camps have a hairdryer in the bathroom.
Mongolian Ger Camps & En-suite Photos
Let’s Experience GER CAMP in Mongolia! Every itinerary will be included such accommodation.
A Ger is a traditional Mongolian dwelling made of felt layers and a wooden construction. A Ger camp is similar to a hotel system, where a private Ger serves as a room. Ger camps are equipped with shared dining gers or houses and Western-style bathroom facilities.
Mostly have twin beds.
Maximum capacity is 4 people, but normally offered for 2 people.
Share bathroom facilities.
Some en-suite facilities (gers with private bathroom facilities inside) are available for an extra charge (suitable for elderly & comfort-oriented clients).
Latest Mongolia Group Tours Reviews from Our Customers
Siti Nor Hidayah
Malaysia
Our one-week family trip exploring Mongolia's desert and grasslands was wonderful. The children especially loved the camel rides in the Gobi-like areas and interacting with the nomadic families. Sleeping in traditional gers was an authentic experience for everyone. The vast, open landscapes were incredibly refreshing, a perfect family adventure.
GalleryDate of Experience: Jul 10, 2024
Tour Customized by: Hannah
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Lim
Singapore
Our 7-day Naadam Festival tour in July was absolutely incredible! Witnessing the opening ceremony and the 'three manly games' was a cultural spectacle unlike any other.
The vibrant atmosphere, traditional costumes, and the thrill of the horse races made it an unforgettable journey. A perfect blend of festival excitement and Mongolian landscapes.
Date of Experience: Jul 10, 2024
Tour Customized by: Allan
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Anastasia
Russia
A compact yet enriching 5-day trip! Ulaanbaatar offered interesting cultural insights, and the drive to Elsen Tasarkhai was scenic, with fun camel rides. Exploring Karakorum and Erdene Zuu Monastery transported us back in time. Despite the short duration, we felt we truly experienced the essence of Central Mongolia.
Date of Experience: Sep 12, 2024
Tour Customized by: Cici
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