Naadam Festival

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Tour brief

Attend opening ceremony of the Naadam Festival plus a Naadam Gala Dinner and Folk Concert in the evening. The highlight of the Mongolian festival calendar, the Naadam Festival dates back several millennia and takes place each year on July 11-13. Originally a test of a nomad's aptitude, it requires strength, stamina, endurance, accurate marksmanship and skillful horsemanship. Given the equine nature of nomadic life, much importance is placed on the horse races. Drawing herdsmen and their race horses from hundreds of miles around, races are staged on the vast steppes covering distances of up to 20 miles in 6 different age categories. We highly recommend booking early for our Naadam Festival departure.

Mongol Naadam day tour (new)

08.00 am Pick up from the hotel. Drive to Chinggis Square to see the ceremony of transferring the National 9 white standards in the Central Stadium

11.00 am Opening ceremony of the National Naadam Festival /Special program/

11.50 am Wrestling competition/First round/

12.30 pm Archery competition

13.30 pm -Shagai" /ankle bone/ shooting

14.00 pm Boxed lunch on the car

15.30 pm Horse racing competition

16.10 pm Drive back to Ulaanbaatar

18.00 pm Enjoy watching Traditional Mongolian Folk Performance

19.00 pm Festival Gala Dinner

1 Guest: $490 USD

2 Guests: $350 USD per person

3-5 Guests: 290 USD per person

Includes transportation, all tickets, private guide, meals, and full event access 

What’s Included: Private SUV transport (no group sharing) Naadam stadium ticket (guaranteed seat) Guided horse racing day with shaded spot English-speaking tour guide All entrance fees Lunch and refreshments Full support throughout the trip

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Itinerary

Private Naadam Festival Tour 

Dates: July 11–12, 2025  

Transport: Private SUV (Toyota Vanguard or similar) 

Guide: English-speaking tour guide  

Hotel: Optional add-on available  

Day 1 – July 11: Naadam Opening Ceremony  

VIP tickets to the Official Naadam Opening Ceremony at the National Stadium  

Traditional wrestling, archery showcase, cultural parades, and music 

Time for photos and shopping local souvenirs  

Optional dinner at a modern Mongolian fusion restaurant  

Day 2 – July 12: Horse Racing at Hui Doloon Khudag  

Travel 40 km to the open steppe area for Mongolia’s iconic horse races  

Comfortable shaded viewing area provided  

Watch the thrilling children’s races and awards  

Picnic-style lunch in the countryside  

Return to Ulaanbaatar by evening  

Tour Price (All-Inclusive):

1 Guest: $490 USD

2 Guests: $350 USD per person

3-5 Guests: 290 USD per person

Includes transportation, all tickets, private guide, meals, and full event access 

What’s Included: Private SUV transport (no group sharing) Naadam stadium ticket (guaranteed seat) Guided horse racing day with shaded spot English-speaking tour guide All entrance fees Lunch and refreshments Full support throughout the trip

Mongol Tours

Price

1 Guest: $490 USD

2 Guests: $350 USD per person

3-5 Guests: 290 USD per person

Includes transportation, all tickets, private guide, meals, and full event access 

What’s Included: Private SUV transport (no group sharing) Naadam stadium ticket (guaranteed seat) Guided horse racing day with shaded spot English-speaking tour guide All entrance fees Lunch and refreshments Full support throughout the trip

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