Date: 26 Jan – 29 Jan
Did you know that the Gobi is the coldest desert in the world? You might be surprised then to learn that it snows in some deserts. Gobi Camels Festival is held in every year in Umnugobi province and it is one of the Mongolian largest festival and apart from buying and selling of livestock it has become an important tourist attraction and its highlights have become competitions such as the “Camel polo”, “Beautiful couple contest” and “Camel rice” are the main draws for this event which attracts tens of tourists. For visitors it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the color, spectacle and carnival of one of the last great traditional melas, which brings livestock, farmers, traders and villagers from all over Gobi. We believe that every aspect of such an experience should be special. TGM allow you to see the event in reasonable price in our guaranteed secured places. Lets to there.
- Winter magnificent event
- Dinosaur site Bayanzag already listed
- Camel ride included
Length: 4 days
Date: 26 Jan – 29 Jan, each year.
Type: Mongolia Group Tours
Area: Gobi Desert
Difficulty: easier – moderate (No experience necessary. Trips suitable for most ages and abilities)
Prices
This is a join-in tour. The price per person varies based on the total number of participants.
1080 USD for 1pax
710 USD p.p for 2pax
590 USD p.p for 3pax
540 USD p.p for more than 4pax
Included: 3 nights in the local hotel in Dalanzadgad town (standard twin room) food service, land transportation, English speaking guide service, mineral water, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, public bus ticket prices
Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance
Detailed itinerary of Mongolian Gobi Desert Camel Festival Tour
Day1. 26 Jan. Drive to Gobi Desert
Day2. 27 Jan. Camel festival: First day
Day3. 28 Jan. Camel festival: Second day
Day4. 29 Jan. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar
Day1. 26 Jan. Drive to Gobi Desert
We will pick you up from your accommodation at 07:00 o’clock & transfer to the bus station. Then we will ride to Dalanzadgad town (600 km – 9 hours on the paved road). Аfter you arrived there, our local driver will pick you up & transfer you to local hotel. Overnight in the local hotel. /D/
Day2. 27 Jan. Camel festival
After breakfast time, we will go to the event site. Participate to the opening ceremony. Then see camel polo tournaments and even in a camel “beauty contest” where owners display the finest saddles and rigging for their camels competitions are held & other competitions. Overnight in the local hotel. /B,L,D/
Day3. 28 Jan. Camel festival
After breakfast time, we will go to the event site. A camel racing competition with 2 different ages starts off the festival, with music, songs to follow. The first three camels in the each group are awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals. Between these events, the most waited for is the competition of group of camel herder guys who show how to catching, taming, training and finally loading a camel with an actual ger. After lunch time, our guide will arrange you ride camels in winter season of Gobi and along beautiful scene of the Gurvan Saikhan National Park. The closing ceremony takes place late in the afternoon when the winners will be presented with their trophies. Overnight in the local hotel. /B,L,D/
Day4. 29 Jan. Back to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast time, you will be directly transferred to local bus station & catch the bus to Ulaanbaatar city (600 km – 9 hours on the paved road). After arrive in the city, we will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. /B/
End time: around 18:00 o’clock
Total driving distance: 1500 km
Information
- No smoking in travel vehicles.
Please let us know should you have further inquiries! We are looking forward to assist you with organizing your stay in Mongolia and answering any questions you might have about this tour. We want your holiday experience in Mongolia to be as amazing as it is possible.
