Wendy Wu Best of Mongolia & Naadam Festival

Orkhon Valley
Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Flaming Cliffs
Admire Bayanzag’s striking red rocks

Gobi Desert
Wander through some of Mongolia’s largest sand dunes at Khongoryn Els

Karakorum
Discover the former capital of the Mongol Empire and Mongolia’s oldest Buddhist monastery

Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Ulaanbaatar
Take an overnight flight to Mongolia’s capital. On arrival, transfer to your hotel with the rest of the day free to spend as you wish.
Dinner

Day 3: Explore Ulaanbaatar
This morning, visit the Gandan Monastery, the largest in Mongolia. While here, observe the monks’ morning chants and learn about Buddhism. Then continue to Sukhbaatar Square and see the exhibitions at the Chinggis Khaan museum. In the evening, enjoy a lively folklore concert.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 4: Terelj National Park
Head out into the hinterland to see the beautiful scenery of Terelj National Park. Start with a walk to the Temple of Meditation and the Turtle Rock before stopping for lunch at a ger camp. Head back to Ulaanbaatar, stopping at the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex along the way.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 5: Travel to the Gobi Desert
Transfer to the airport and take a flight to the Gobi Desert. On arrival, driver to the Yol Valley where you’ll take a scenic walk through Yollin Am before spending the night in a premium ger or hotel.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 6: Through the Gobi
Drive through stunning desert landscapes to reach Khongoryn Els, known for its towering sand dunes. Explore the dunes on foot, climbing up to get panoramic views. Continue to a premium ger camp and enjoy dinner under the stars.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 7: Sand dunes of Khongoryn Els
Enjoy a full day exploring the area, taking short walks to admire the scenery and visit a nomadic camel herding family to learn about their way of life, trying camel milk yogurt. In the afternoon, discover the ‘singing’ sand dunes
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 8: Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag
Travel to Bayanzag , the flaming cliffs, to admire the red sandstone formations. Take a walk through the Gobi Dinosaurs Cemetery before joining a guide to learn about palaeontology in the area.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 9: Bayanzag to Ongiin Hidd to Orkhon Valley
Head across the desert to reach Ongiin Khiid, home to the ruins of two historic monasteries which were once some of the largest in Mongolia. Take a walk around the site before spending the night by the river in a ger camp.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 10: Journey to Karakorum
Drive across the steppe to Karakorum. From here, explore the Orkhon Valley, which includes the ruins of Genghis Khan’s capital of Karakorum and the fascinating museum.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 11: Erdene Zuu Monastery
This morning, visit the Erdene Zuu monastery to witness the monks doing their morning chants. Then, visit a nomadic family who’ll walk you through an airag (fermented mare’s milk) tasting and teach you how to prepare the traditional dish of khorkhog
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 12: Khustai National Park
Head to Khustai National Park this morning, home to Mongolia’s famous Przewalski’s horses. Enjoy an early evening viewing of these majestic horses before continuing to your premium ger camp.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 13: Return to Ulaanbaatar
This morning, enjoy a fun and fascinating show of nomadic culture at your ger camp, then drive back to Ulaanbaatar.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 14: Naadam Festival Day 1
Travel to the Central Stadium where the highlight of your Mongolia adventure is about to begin! Mingle with locals and nomads as you watch the opening ceremony, with its procession of athletes, officials and monks before the games begin! Today, you can see archery, the first of the traditional three ‘manly sports’, and ankle bone shooting competitions.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 15: Naadam Festival Day 2
This morning, travel out to Khuin Doloon Khudag for the Naadam Festival horse racing – a thrilling set of long-distance endurance races across the open steppe. Return to the Central Stadium this afternoon for the Mongolian wrestling. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 16: Depart Ulaanbaatar
At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your flight home
Breakfast

Witness the Naadam Festival
Spend 2 days at the annual Naadam festival, cheering on the locals as they compete in wrestling, archery and horsemanship

Sleep under the stars
Experience the nomadic lifestyle in comfort, staying in traditional ger camps

See the world’s last wild horses
Head out into the plains to see Przewalski’s horses, the world’s last truly wild horses

• Return international flights & transfers
• 14nts in 2+ – to 4* accommodation
• All meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 14 dinners
• Domestic transportation
• Touring with guides and entrance fees

Classic
See the classic sights in the company of expert guides so you can really understand the history and culture of the destination. On classic tours everything is taken care of, leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience to the full. The tours are fully inclusive with all meals and a comprehensive touring programme.

This tour has a maximum group size of 18 people per group

This tour has a physical rating of 2. A moderate level of fitness is required. You will be on your feet for most of the day, with longer walks that include ascents and descents on steps or uneven paths. Travelling conditions may be more challenging in some areas.

Is the tour fully inclusive?
Yes. Flights, accommodation, all meals, guided sightseeing and entrance fees are included.

What fitness level is required?
The tour is graded level 2, with moderate walking and some uneven terrain, suitable for most travellers with reasonable fitness.

How large are the groups?
Groups are limited to a maximum of 18 guests.

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