Nomads & Naadam in Mongolia
ACTIVE ADVENTURE
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Experience Mongolia’s iconic Naadam Festival with traditional wrestling, horse racing, and archery
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Explore the dramatic landscapes of the Gobi Desert
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Discover the legendary Flaming Cliffs, famous for dinosaur fossil discoveries
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Hike through the striking ice-filled canyon of Yol Valley
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Experience Mongolia’s nomadic traditions while staying in traditional gers
This immersive journey blends Mongolia’s spectacular desert landscapes with one of Asia’s most vibrant cultural festivals. Travel into the vast Gobi Desert to explore sand dunes, dramatic valleys, and fossil-rich cliffs while experiencing authentic nomadic life. The adventure concludes in Ulaanbaatar with the colourful Naadam Festival, where Mongolia’s ancient traditions of wrestling, horse racing, and archery come alive in a spectacular national celebration.
Experience Mongolia at its most vibrant during July, when the iconic Naadam Festival brings the country to life alongside lush landscapes and ideal conditions for cultural exploration and outdoor adventures.
Arrive in Mongolia’s capital and settle into your hotel while exploring the city.
Fly to the Gobi Desert and explore the Moltsog Els sand dunes by camel. Continue to East Wonder Mountain and hike through the dramatic Yol Valley. Experience nomadic life with local families and witness a traditional ger-building demonstration before visiting the Flaming Cliffs.
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar and attend the thrilling horse racing events of the Naadam Festival.
Spend the day witnessing Mongolia’s national games including traditional wrestling, archery, and colourful opening ceremonies.
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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Ömnögovi, Mongolia
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