Naadam festival

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Overview

  • Duration:9 hours 0 minutes
  • Travelers:15 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian
This unique journey combines Mongolia’s most important cultural celebration — the Naadam Festival — with an immersive adventure in Western Mongolia’s Altai Mountains. Experience life with Kazakh eagle hunters, explore the wild landscapes of Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, travel on horseback to alpine lakes and glaciers, and conclude the journey at the vibrant Naadam Festival in Ölgii before returning to Ulaanbaatar.
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Highlights

  • Attend the Naadam Festival in Ölgii (opening ceremony & competitions)
  • Stay with Kazakh eagle hunter families
  • Horseback riding in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
  • Visit Turgen Valley & Waterfall
  • Camp by Khoton Lake
  • Explore Altai glaciers and ancient burial sites
  • Nomadic yurt stays and riverside camping
  • Authentic cultural immersion, not staged experiences

Includes/Excludes

  • Domestic flights (Ulaanbaatar – Ölgii – Ulaanbaatar)
  • All accommodation outside Ulaanbaatar
  • All meals during the tour (except in Ulaanbaatar)
  • Private transportation (4WD vehicle, fuel)
  • Horse rental and local horse guides
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Local drivers and support staff
  • National park permits
  • International flights
  • Accommodation and meals in Ulaanbaatar
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips (optional)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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Day 1 – Arrival in Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar)

  • Arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport
  • Airport transfer (self-arranged)
  • Rest after international flight
  • Overnight in Ulaanbaatar (not included)

Day 2 – Fly to Western Mongolia & Eagle Hunter Family

  • Morning flight to Ölgii
  • Drive to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
  • Visit and stay with a Kazakh eagle hunter family
  • Introduction to eagle hunting traditions
  • Overnight in nomadic yurt or tent

Day 3 – Eagle Hunter Experience & Turgen Valley

  • Morning eagle hunting demonstration
  • Drive to Turgen Waterfall Valley
  • Horseback ride into the valley
  • Overnight with a nomadic family in a traditional yurt

Day 4 – Horseback Ride to Khoton Lake

  • Full-day horseback ride through mountain terrain
  • Arrival at Khoton Lake
  • Camping by the lakeshore near nomadic families
  • Sunset photography and relaxation
  • Overnight in tents or yurt

Day 5 – Altai Glaciers & Ancient Burial Sites

  • Drive to ancient burial and petroglyph sites
  • Continue to Altai Tavan Bogd glacier area
  • Explore surrounding landscapes
  • Overnight in a nomadic yurt

Day 6 – Glacier Viewpoint & Ulaankhus Summer Pasture

  • Short hike to glacier viewpoints
  • Scenic drive to Ulaankhus summer pasture
  • Riverside camping with nomadic families
  • Overnight in tents or yurt

Day 7 – Drive to Ölgii & Naadam Opening Ceremony

  • Drive back to Ölgii town
  • Attend the opening ceremony of the Naadam Festival
  • Cultural performances and celebrations
  • Overnight in local guesthouse or hotel

Day 8 – Naadam Festival (Ölgii)

  • Full day at the Naadam Festival
  • Wrestling, horse racing, archery, and local games
  • Free time for photography and local market visits
  • Overnight in Ölgii

Day 9 – Fly to Ulaanbaatar

  • Transfer to airport
  • Flight back to Ulaanbaatar
  • Overnight in Ulaanbaatar (not included)

Day 10 – Explore Ulaanbaatar

  • City exploration: museums, monasteries, souvenir shopping
  • Optional cultural shows
  • Overnight in Ulaanbaatar (not included)

Day 11 – Departure

  • International departure from Ulaanbaatar
  • End of services

Extra Services

Childcare services

Childcare services

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$65.00/person
Photography

Photography

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$22.00/package

Customer reviews

makhsatsaniyaz@gmail.com
On May 26, 2025

Good tour

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