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Mongolia's Naadam Festival (small-group)

Summary:

The ancient Greeks may have the Olympics, but the Mongols have Naadam. Mongolia’s annual circus-like Naadam Festival is a centuries-old tradition that dates back to the era of the great Khans and their dynasties. Wrestling, archery and horse racing — the ...

Duration
15 Days
Cities
4
Next Departure
29-Jun-2025
Starting at
USD 4,665.00
Price per day
USD 311.00
Tour Type
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Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Mongolia's Naadam Festival
Travel Style
Small Group
Group Size
1 - 16
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Summary

The ancient Greeks may have the Olympics, but the Mongols have Naadam. Mongolia’s annual circus-like Naadam Festival is a centuries-old tradition that dates back to the era of the great Khans and their dynasties. Wrestling, archery and horse racing — the three skills that Genghis Khan considered essential for any Mongol warrior — are showcased at the country’s largest celebration of the “three manly sports”. On this 15-day adventure, go behind the scenes and meet the competitors in the lead up to the festival and discover some of Mongolia’s wild outback, visiting ruined monasteries, flaming cliffs and historic cities.

Map: Mongolia's Naadam Festival (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Ulaanbaatar
Day 2
Archery & Wrestling Training Camp
Day 3
Horse Training Camp
Day 4
Baga Gazriin Chuluu
Day 5
Tsagaan Suvarga
Day 6
Yol Valley
Day 7-8
Khongoriin Sand Dunes
Day 9
Bayanzag Flaming Cliff
Day 10
Ongiin Khiid
Day 11
Karakorum
Day 12
Ulaanbaatar
Day 13
Naadam Festival-Opening Ceremony & Archery Events
Day 14
Naadam Festival-Wrestling & Horse Racing Events
Day 15
Ulaanbaatar

Travel Cities (4): Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, Karakorum, Tsagaan Suvarga, Ulaanbaatar

Highlights

  • Visit the athletes’ training camps as they prepare to compete in the Naadam Festival.
  • Live the nomad life with a family stay at a horse breeder's camp – a rare and rewarding cultural experience to remember.
  • Attend the Naadam Opening Ceremony and watch athletes compete for glory in wrestling, horse racing and archery.
  • Encounter Mongolia's stunning natural landscape with visits to places such as the Flaming Cliffs and sand dunes of Khongor.
  • Spend time in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s fascinating capital city, where traditional Mongolian life mingles with modern ways.

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