Mongolia in Depth with Naadam Festival | July 2025

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13,990 $

$13,990 pp
twin share

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  1. The wonderful Naadam Festival, vibrant with skilled horsemen, archery and wrestling
  2. Karakhorum, the site of ancient monasteries and once the capital of the Mongol Empire
  3. Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing on the Trans Mongolian Express rail journey
  4. Explore the Flaming Cliffs of the Gobi Desert, the location of the world's first discovery of dinosaur eggs
  5. Staying in authentic local ger accommodation
  6. Visit to the extraordinary Amarbayasgalant Monastery
  7. Hike through the shore of stunning Ugii Lake
  8. Enjoy the hospitality of the local people by visiting a family ‘ger’
  9. Explore the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park
  10. Soak in natural hot springs at Tsenher
  11. Terelj National Park and 13th-century complex

ACTIVITY RATING

A trip through the Land of the Sapphire Blue Sky is something very unique.

If you’re looking for a five-star type, cushy, comfortable holiday, then Mongolia is probably not for you. If you want to get off the beaten track then Mongolia is unmatched in its wild beauty and rawness. In three weeks you will get a wonderful taste of what this country has to offer. What you will experience, hear, taste and see, will engage all of your senses.

Mongolia is one of the world’s least-developed, least-populated countries. With a population of only 3.3 million, roughly half of the country’s population is packed into the capital Ulaanbaatar. Outside of that, the population of Mongolia’s largest “cities” remains in the tens of thousands, with a significant number still living a traditional lifestyle as nomadic herders.Mongolia is a land of extremes.

Horses and horse culture play a large role in daily and national life in Mongolia. It is traditionally said that "A Mongol without a horse is like a bird without the wings.” Mongolia has more than 3.5 million horses, an equine population that outnumbers the country's human population. 

Mongolia is a land of extremes. On the road it can take hours of driving before you pass a tiny ger community, a Mongolian on horseback, or even another vehicle. Yet in between you are blessed with views of a countryside so dramatic that it will be indelibly imprinted on your memory. From the stark Gobi, incredible rock formations and magnificence of Khogoryn Els in the south, to the crystal blue lakes and rushing clear rivers of the north, Mongolia will delight you with its fascinating culture and stunning beauty.

DEPARTURE DATE
July 2025
DURATION 23 days
TOUR COST $13,990 pp twin share
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
$1,480 additional
AVAILABILITY
Places available

INCLUDED

  • Internal flights; Ulaanbaatar - Murun | Dalanzagad - Ulaanbaatar
  • All transportation as per itinerary
  • Twin-share accommodation
  • Transfers to and from hotels as per itinerary
  • Meals as listed on the itinerary
  • Entry fees to places of interest as per itinerary
  • All tipping including drivers and guides
  • Experienced English speaking local tour guide/driver
  • Escorted by an Australian host (subject to minimum numbers of 10 clients)

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flights to the start and end of the tour
  • Electronic travel authorisation or tourist visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Any meals not indicated on the itinerary
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature e.g. drinks, laundry, hotel charges
  • Transfers to and from airports if not travelling on our group flights

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Tours depart with a minimum of 4 clients
  • No more than 16 clients on any trip
  • Tour extensions – before or after tour extensions can be arranged on your behalf
  • Blue Dot Travel can arrange international flights
  • Business or premium economy flights can be arranged at an additional cost if available
  • To book and reserve your place on a tour, a deposit of $500 and a completed booking form is required

ITINERARY

TOUR MAP

$13,990 pp
twin share

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  1. The wonderful Naadam Festival, vibrant with skilled horsemen, archery and wrestling
  2. Karakhorum, the site of ancient monasteries and once the capital of the Mongol Empire
  3. Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing on the Trans Mongolian Express rail journey
  4. Explore the Flaming Cliffs of the Gobi Desert, the location of the world's first discovery of dinosaur eggs
  5. Staying in authentic local ger accommodation
  6. Visit to the extraordinary Amarbayasgalant Monastery
  7. Hike through the shore of stunning Ugii Lake
  8. Enjoy the hospitality of the local people by visiting a family ‘ger’
  9. Explore the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park
  10. Soak in natural hot springs at Tsenher
  11. Terelj National Park and 13th-century complex

ACTIVITY RATING