Make Naadam the main event and feel Mongolia’s most thrilling traditions live.
A festival-first journey timed to the peak of the cultural year. Wrestling, archery and horse racing with real interpretation, plus the folk markets and the costume and tack culture that surround them. It runs once a year, and the dates move.
What this journey includes
Who it is for
Culture lovers, photographers, and first-time Mongolia travellers who want the biggest possible entry point.
At a glance
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Duration | 8 to 10 days, requires scheduling flexibility |
Best season | Mid-July, exact dates vary annually |
Difficulty | Medium, peak-season crowds and logistics |
Group size | 2 to 12 guests |
Regions | Ulaanbaatar, Central Mongolia |
Activities | Festival and Events, Photography, Horse Riding |
Day by day
An indicative route. Every departure is private, so the order, the pace and the overnight stops can all be changed around your dates.
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Frequently asked questions
Overview
A festival-first journey timed to the peak of the cultural year. Wrestling, archery and horse racing with real interpretation, plus the folk markets and the costume and tack culture that surround them. It runs once a year, and the dates move.
Trip highlights
- Wrestling, archery and horse racing with cultural interpretation
- Folk markets, costume and horse tack seen up close
- Documentary-style encounters rather than grandstand viewing only
- Steppe time either side of the festival so the trip is not only crowds
- Scheduling handled around dates that are confirmed late
