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True Mongolia: Gobi Desert & Naadam Festival

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

8 Days / 7 Nights Up to 20 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

An 8-day trip pairing Ulaanbaatar's sights and the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park's Flaming Cliffs and sand dunes with the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam Festival. Days 6–7 of this route are built around the Naadam Festival, held every year on July 11–12 — this exact itinerary only runs around those dates. Ask us about the same Ulaanbaatar-and-Gobi route without the festival for other months of the year.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Chinggis Khaan International Airport (ULN) in Ulaanbaatar.

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Day 1 — Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

Land at Chinggis Khaan International Airport and transfer to your hotel.

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Day 2 — Ulaanbaatar City Tour

Gandan Monastery, the National Museum, Bogd Khaan Winter Palace, Zaisan Memorial, a folk concert, and Sükhbaatar Square.

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Day 3 — Fly to the Gobi

A flight to Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park, visiting the park museum, Yolyn Am gorge, and the Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs, overnighting at Dream Gobi Lodge.

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Day 4 — Khongor Sand Dunes

Camel riding among the Khongor sand dunes, followed by stargazing under the Gobi's dark skies.

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Day 5 — Back to Ulaanbaatar & Terelj

A flight back to Ulaanbaatar, a stop at the Genghis Khan equestrian statue, then on to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park to see Turtle Rock and the Temple of Meditation.

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Day 6 — Horse Racing

A visit to Khui Doloon Hudag to watch traditional horse racing, then a return to Ulaanbaatar.

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Day 7 — Naadam Festival

The opening ceremony of the Naadam Festival — wrestling, archery, and ankle-bone shooting — with evening fireworks in Central Square.

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Day 8 — Departure

Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your departure flight.

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Departure

The trip ends back in Ulaanbaatar with a transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — your own driver and vehicle for all eight days, never combined with another group's itinerary.
The Naadam Festival portion (days 6–7) is tied to Mongolia's national festival, held every July 11–12 — this exact itinerary only runs around those dates each year.
Yes — hotels/lodges and your driver-guide are included for every night of the route. Park entrance fees and some meals are called out separately when you request a quote.
Overnight stops may shift based on availability, and we're happy to discuss alternatives when you request a quote.
Send a quote request with your travel dates and group size and we'll follow up with pricing for the full itinerary.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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