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Naadam Festival
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Mongolia
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Prices from around $1450
**Day 1. Arrive Mongolia**
7 July. Our guide will pick you up from the airport /or railway station/ and transfer to Nukht hotel. Hot shower and relax. '' Welcome drink''. Then you will be taken to sight-seeing around strictly protected area of Bogd Khan mountain`s valley called '' Nukht''. Dinner and overnight in the hotel. (D)
**Day 2. Terelj National park**
8 July. This morning you will visit the monastery '' Gandantegchinlen'' where Buddhist ceremonies take place. Then drive to Terelj National park /80 km from Ulaanbaatar/. This area is cool and alpine scenery is magnificent and fascinating rock formations against a backdrop of pine-covered mountains. On the way to the park you will see beautiful nations, 100 monks cave and the Turtle rock. Staying at tourist Ger camp. Visit herdsman family to get acquainted with their lifestyle and delicious Mongolian traditional food. Horseriding around the area. Dinner and overnight at the tourist Ger camp. (BLD)
**Day 3. Terelj**
9 July. The morning will be enjoyed fresh air while walking. Later on will go back to the tourist camp and have lunch. In the afternoon hiking in the Bumbat mountain that is beautiful landscape area. Also you can swim in the Tuul river. Dinner and overnight at the tourist camp. (BLD)
**Day 4. Ulaanbaatar**
10 July. Move back to Ulaanbaatar. Shower in the hotel. In the afternoon visit the Mongolian National Historical Museum, presents Mongolian history and culture from the dawn of humans to the present day. Special exhibits like the clothing, ger and collection of saddles. You can be taken to souvenir shops, internet café and other service places. Free time. Overnight in the Hotel. (BLD)
**Day 5. Mongolian traditional festival Naadam**
11 July. Naadam! Naadam! Mongolian national day which is celebrated throughout the country. Naadam festival consists of Mongolian style Wrestling, Horse racing and Archery. This morning the Naadam festival`s openning ceremony will be held at the Central Stadium, includes an impressive march of monks, athletes, plenty of music and even parachute displays .After that you will see Mongolian wrestlers and archery competitions. The lunch will be taken in the Mongolian national ''ger'' restaurant and then everybody will move to Yarmag field to see the fast horses racing: 5 years horse racing and colts racing. (BLD)
**Day 6. Gengghisiin khuree camp**
12 July. See a four years horse racing around 11 a.m after that go to the tourist camp ''Gengghisiin khuree'', located Bogd khaan mountain /24 km from Ulaanbaatar/. Horse riding around the camp. Visit ger-museum and have dinner. Move back to Ulaanbaatar. Overnight in the Nukht hotel. (BLD)
**Day 7. Khognokhaan mountain**
13 July. Drive to Khognokhaan mountain /280km from Ulaanbaatar/. Unique combination of Mongolian mountains, forest and Gobi-type in one place. Picnic lunch on the way. Hiking around campsite. Enjoying sand, rock mountain quite scenery. In the evening enjoying Mongolian night sky, stargazing with fun, singing and dancing. Overnight in tourist Ger camp. (BLD)
**Day 8. Khognokhaan mountain**
14 July. A half day horse riding to 16 th century Erdenekhamba temple. Visit herdsman family to see their lifestyle. Free time-guests will enjoy training to erect a Mongol ''ger''. Overnight in the Ger camp. (BLD)
**Day 9. Kharakhorum**
15 July. Drive to the ancient capital of the Mongolian Empire-KharaKhorum. You will visit the largest and first Mongolian temple complex of Erdene zuu that is surrounded by brick wall with 108 stupas. Overnight in tourist Ger camp. (BLD)
**Day 10 and 11 Ugii lake - Bird watching**
16,17 July. Drive to Ugii lake a wonderful place for bird watching - cranes and ducks. The lake is also popular for its fishing. You can float by boat recommended short trip on the request. Also just rest. Overnight in tourist Ger camp. (BLD)
**Day 12. Ulaanbaatar**
18 July. Move back to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival you can have a rest in the hotel. At 6 p.m. you will attend the traditional art performance of famous ensemble Tumen Ekh. Overnight in the Nukht hotel. (BLD)
**Day 13. Manzushir temple**
19 July. Drive to Manzushir Temple, located 39 km southeast of Ulaanbaatar. The temple is nice and the view is spectacular. The monastery sits on the edge of a cliff overlooking a beautiful valley with creeks and granite boulders. Then you will be invited for Mongolian national food, ''khorkhog'' which is called Mongolian barbeque! After that move back to Ulaanbaatar. Dinner and overnight in the hotel. (BLD)
**Day 14. Depart Mongolia**
20 July. Return to your home country. (BLD)
Included: All activities described in the itinerary Guide service Ticket of Naadam festivalSightseeing costRent fee of horseAll transfers Fee of national art performance
Not Included: Air or train tickets to and from MongoliaTravel insuranceVisa fee and airport tax on departureDrinks and laundryItems of a personal nature
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| Days: 14 |
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