Naadam Festival, Khustai, Terelj & Karakorum Journey
Tour Overview
Mongolia's Living
Cultural Heritage
Witness Mongolia's living culture at its most vibrant — the Naadam Festival in July with its ancient athletic games, or the Eagle Festival in Bayan-Ulgii where Kazakh hunters soar with golden eagles.
From Ulaanbaatar through Terelj, Khustai National Park and the ancient ruins of Karakorum — every day reveals a deeper layer of Mongolian tradition and natural beauty.
Key Highlights
- check_circleVIP-style access to Naadam Festival events
- check_circleWitness traditional wrestling, archery, and horse racing
- check_circleExplore Terelj National Park's alpine scenery
- check_circleObserve wild Takhi horses in Khustai National Park
- check_circleDiscover Karakorum, the historic capital of the Mongol Empire
- check_circleVisit Erdene Zuu Monastery
- check_circleStay in carefully selected hotels and ger camps
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Departure
July only
Best Season
July (Naadam)
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Arrival
Arrival and private transfer to your hotel. Optional city orientation depending on arrival time.
Day 2
Naadam Festival Experience
Festival Day
Attend the opening ceremony and enjoy curated access to key Naadam events, including wrestling and archery competitions.
Day 3
Horse Racing – Terelj National Park
Morning
Travel to the countryside to witness traditional long-distance horse racing.
Afternoon
Continue to Terelj National Park for scenic exploration.
Day 4
Terelj National Park
Morning
Explore Ariyabal Meditation Temple and enjoy a guided cultural visit to a nomadic family.
Afternoon
Optional horseback riding available across the surrounding steppe landscape.
Day 5
Terelj – Khustai National Park
Drive
Drive to Khustai National Park and experience wildlife tracking in search of wild Takhi horses.
Day 6
Khustai – Karakorum
Journey
Journey to Karakorum and explore Erdene Zuu Monastery and surrounding historical sites.
Day 7
Karakorum – Ulaanbaatar
Return
Return to Ulaanbaatar with scenic stops along the way.
Day 8
Departure
Transfer
Transfer to the airport for departure.
What to Expect
Inclusions & Exclusions
All Included
6 items covered
- checkPrivate transportation throughout
- checkProfessional English-speaking guide
- checkAccommodation (hotel & premium ger camps)
- checkMeals as specified
- checkEntrance fees
- checkNaadam Festival access
Not Included
4 items excluded
- closeInternational airfare
- closeTravel insurance
- closePersonal expenses
- closeOptional activities
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