Date: 11 Jul – 12 Jul
Dating from the Genghis Khan era, the Naadam Festival is a showcase for traditional sporting biggest events and a summer celebration enjoyed throughout Mongolia from 11-13 July. The most spectacular events for visitors take place at the National Stadium in Ulaanbaatar where nomads compete in wrestling, archery and horsemanship.
Seats: The main stadium for the Naadam in Ulaanbaatar is small and ticket availability is very limited due to the large number of people wanting to watch the opening ceremony. Please understand that you may be able to sit anywhere in the stadium.
- Watch the opening ceremony of the Naadam Festival
- Cheer on wrestlers and archers
- Horses race across grasslands to glory
Length: 2 days
Area: Around Ulaanbaatar
Tour type: Group Scheduled Tour
Difficulty: easier – moderate (No experience necessary. Trips suitable for most ages and abilities)
Prices
Please carefully check what is include and what is not include in the prices!
490 USD for solo sign up
450 USD p.p for more than 2pax sign up
Included: Coach bus transportation, English speaking guide support, mineral water, Naadam opening ceremony ticket and Government charges, hotel pick up & drop off service
Not included: accommodation in Ulaanbaatar, gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance, food service
Food: During the Naadam Festival, there’s no need for arranged meals. There are many food stalls everywhere, so you can choose and buy what you like. It’s part of the fun — food is cheap and there are lots of options.
Detailed itinerary
Day1. 11 Jul. Naadam festival: Opening ceremony, wrestling & archery
Day2. 12 Jul. Naadam festival: horse racing
Day1. 11 Jul. Naadam festival: Opening ceremony, wresting & archery.
We will pick you up from your accommodation (pick up time will be confirmed) & drive to the Tuv Tsengeldekh stadium. Annual opening ceremonies are held in this stadium & also wrestling too. After lunch time, we will visit to the archery court which is located in the next of the main stadium. Then you will have some free time stroll around there. Before dinner time, we will transfer you to your accommodation.
Day2. 12 Jul. Naadam festival: Horse racing
We will pick you up from your accommodation & drive to Khui Doloon Khudag (35 km on the paved road). It is the big open valley or steppe for horse racing. We will see Mongols’ most favorite activity of Naadam festival, horse racing, featuring children riding bareback across the steppe. Before lunch time, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar (35 km on the paved road) & transfer you to your accommodation.
End time: Around 15:00 o’clock
Total driving distance: 70 km
Information
- It is your responsibility to ensure you are in correct pick up location at correct time as stated on your booking form.
- 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.
