Gobi Odyssey and Mini Naadam Festival Tour

Pick up from the hotel at 9 am and travel to Hustai National Park.  After a 2-3-hour drive, arrive at Hustai National Park and lunch at Hustai ger camp. After lunch, we will pay a visit to the small museum of the park and start our excursion into the park for spotting endangered Takhi wild horses grazing peacefully in the wilderness. Transfer to the tourist ger camp where you will stay overnight in the late afternoon. 

Accommodation: Ger camp

Meals:

Lunch

Dinner

Spend the peaceful morning after breakfast. At 10 am experience the fascinating traditions of Mongolian herders by attending Mongol Nomadic program. The nomadic show offers a glimpse into their daily life, including seasonal migrations, livestock milking, and dairy production such as aaruul (dried curds) and airag (fermented mare’s milk). We’ll also see how a traditional ger is transported and learn about felt making, an essential craft in nomadic culture. After the show, we’ll enjoy a delicious Mongolian lunch in a serene countryside setting. In the afternoon, we’ll witness a Mini Naadam Festival, featuring Mongolia’s three traditional sports: horse racing, wrestling, and archery. Watch young jockeys race across the steppe, cheer on wrestlers in action, and admire skilled archers hitting their targets. The event also includes cultural performances and an opportunity to try archery and wear a traditional Mongolian deel. Conclude the day with dinner and overnight at tourist camp. 

Accommodation: Ger camp

Meals:

Lunch

Dinner

Today, our journey leads us to Karakorum, an ancient capital of Great Mongol Empire from 13th century. We will drive through the rolling hills for 5-6 hours with lunch break before reaching Karakorum. Arrive in the afternoon and visit Karakorum Museum displaying the artifacts discovered from Orkhon Valley, the UNESCO’s world heritage site. Next, we will visit legendary Erdenezuu monastery, one of the earliest monasteries founded on the ruins of Karakorum city in 16th century. Afterwards, a short drive to Melkhii Tolgoi hill marking the boundary of the ancient capital and enjoy the scenic view of historical Orkhon Valley. Transfer to the tourist camp, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Ger camp

Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Today, our journey leads us to Ongi Monastery, located in Dundgobi (middle Gobi region) which marks the start of the Gobi Desert. Our drive stretches to 6 to 7 hours through the rolling hills and finally Gobi steppes before reaching Ongi Monastery ruins. Arrive in the afternoon, check in at the tourist camp and refresh. Later in the afternoon, we will have short walk to the historical Ongi Monastery, offering a poignant glimpse into Mongolia's religious and historical legacy, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the ger camp.

Accommodation: Ger camp

Meals:

Lunch

Dinner

Awaken early to witness the enchanting sunrise in the heart of the wilderness, followed by a hearty breakfast at the camp. After checking out, embark on a journey to renowned Bayanzag, the Flaming Cliffs, where a visit to the information center provides insights through exhibits and a documentary. Immerse yourself in the wilderness, hiking along designated trails to explore unique natural formations. Lunch awaits at the ger camp before continuing to Khongor sand dunes, traversing vast desert badlands that stretch out to the distant horizons, with remote mountains adorning the skyline. Arrive at our next tourist camp in the Dunes area. We meet a local camel herder and take part in a serene 1-hour camel ride. Climbing to the dunes, we witness the mesmerizing sunset from their summit. Returning to the camp, we enjoy dinner and settle in for the night.

Accommodation: Ger camp

Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Today, we embark on a picturesque journey to Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park, a drive that spans approximately four to five hours, allowing us ample opportunities for scenic photography stops along the way. We will have pit stop by the Bayandalai, a small Gobi settlement, for lunch break. Following our lunch break, we’ll embark on a brief drive to reach the enchanting Yolyn Am gorge. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to partake in a one-hour hike from our parking spot, immersing yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty. Eventually, we’ll transfer to the ger camp, where we’ll stay overnight.   

Accommodation: Ger camp

Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Checking out from the camp after breakfast, we will continue our trip towards Tsagaan Suvarga, a remarkable sedimentary formation that harks back to an ancient seabed. Our expedition includes a pit stop in Dalanzadgad, a charming Gobi town, where we’ll explore the newly constructed Umnugovi province museum. Upon our arrival at the camp, you’ll check in and settle in for a rewarding adventure and savor lunch. We’ll embark on an excursion to the Tsagaan Suvarga scarps, where you can revel in a captivating hike amidst the vibrant cliffs, ascending toward the summit for breathtaking views. After this invigorating exploration, we’ll return to the ger camp to savor a delicious dinner and spend the night in comfort.  

Accommodation: Ger camp

Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After breakfast, we depart to Ulaanbaatar in a drive that takes between 6-7-hour with lunch break along the way. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel, marking the end of our service.

Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch