Mongolia Tour: Naadam festival for 3 days in Ulaanbaatar

Mongolia Naadam Festival Tour (3 days)

The Naadam Festival is the major Mongolian holiday and a wonderful time to experience the culture and people of this amazing land. The festival has its roots in the nomad wedding assemblies and hunting extravaganzas of the Mongol Army. The opening ceremony features marches and music from soldiers, monks and athletes before the real fun begins! In the Naadam Stadium the three sporting passions of Mongolians, horse racing, wrestling and archery, are played out over 2 days. But if you don't want to watch sport all the time, there's plenty to see and do outside – food, music, crafts or just people watching. This is the best time to see the Mongolian people and soak up the party atmosphere!

Tour Length:

3 days

Services included in the cost:
Accommodations and meals as listed, English speaking guide service, transfers, entrance fees,

Services not included in the cost:
Hotel on July 12, personal equipments, optional activity cost, alcoholic drinks, travel Insurance

Group size:

Schedule 2010:

July 10-12

Trip cost:

USD 775 pp based on 1 person.

USD 589 pp based on 2 people.

USD 519pp based on 3 people.

USD 459 pp based on more than 4 people.

Tour itinerary

July 10. Naadam festival preview
Meet in UB and you will go out with your guide to see the preview of the Naadam Festival. You will go out with your guide to see the preview of the Naadam Festival. You will visit the horse-racing arena to watch a race of foals and archery, “Shagai” (ankle bone) shooters. You can enjoy a national folklore performance. Overnight in the hotel. (L+D)

July 11. The ceremony of Naadam festival
Today you will watch the inauguration ceremony of Naadam which is opened by the president of Mongolia, before attending the horse races taking place outside the city center. Overnight in hotel. (B+L+D)

July 12. City tour and second day of Naadam
After breakfast at the hotel there will be an excursion to the Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city. Watch second day of Naadam, including wrestling, archery and traditional games. End the tour. (B+L)

B- Breakfast L- Lunch D-Dinner

Mongolia Naadam Festival Tour (3 days)