Naadam festival

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3 Day 2 Night
10/07/2024
Ulaanbaatar city of Mongolia
24 People

Experience the Thrill of Naadam Festival in Mongolia!

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the heart of Mongolia and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the Naadam Festival, a celebration deeply rooted in nomadic culture and national pride. Known as “eriin gurvan naadam” or “the three games of men,” this festival showcases the prowess of Mongolian wrestling, the speed of horse racing, and the precision of archery, making it a unique and captivating experience.

The essence of Naadam goes beyond mere sports; it is a sophisticated and eloquent expression of nomadic heritage, a jubilant celebration of national independence, and an extraordinary blend of arts and sports. Within the core of the festival lies the three manly sports, where wrestling, horse racing, and archery seamlessly intertwine with elements of singing, dancing, and performing, creating an enchanting spectacle.

Held in the most enjoyable month of Mongolia’s pleasant season, the Naadam Festival beckons travelers to partake in diverse activities such as exploring the countryside, camping under the vast skies, and joining in the festivities with local herds. The anticipation leading up to Naadam is so infectious that attendees often find themselves eagerly counting down the days until the next celebration.

Join us on this exclusive journey to Mongolia and be a part of the only festival of its kind in the world. Witness the grandeur of Chinggis Khaan’s 9 knights carrying the State Nine Banners, experience the excitement of the opening ceremony, and immerse yourself in the thrill of the three manly games. Your adventure includes a preview of the festival, where you’ll witness foal races, archery demonstrations, and traditional folklore performances.

What’s included:

Guiding: Expert interpretation and navigation
Meals: Full board with local and international cuisine
Transport: 4×4 vehicles or minivans
Entrance Fees: Stadium and other areas

What’s not included:

Optional Activities: Additional costs outlined
Single Room Supplement: Available for an extra fee
Alcoholic Drinks: Not included
Travel insurance

Day 2 Central Stadium

The main event unfolds with the official opening ceremony at Central Stadium. Marvel at the prowess of wrestlers, archers, and ankle bone shooters as they compete in the Naadam court. Stay engulfed in the holiday atmosphere, savor local delicacies, and celebrate Mongolia’s rich cultural heritage.

Day 3 Khui 7 khudag

Day 3 takes you to the Khui doloon khudag, where you’ll witness the second day of Naadam amidst the stunning Mongolian countryside. Experience the passion of locals as racing horses thunder towards the finish line in this iconic event that reflects centuries of breeding and tradition.

(5 Review)

Anna E
Horse trekking

Helpful

Great trip with great company

Traveling through Mongolia’s mountains on horseback was an incredible experience. Very grounding and kind of therapeutic for me. Bataa always made an effort to satisfy everyone’s wishes and helped us understand his county’s traditions. I felt very well taken care of and welcomed by his kindness and humor. I can only recommend traveling with Bataa, he was one of the reasons why that trip was so special.
Kathi Schnatti
Horse trekking

05/08/2023 Helpful

THE ROUTE IS THE GOAL – LEGENDARY

If you were always dreaming of an amazing, unforgettable, very special and very intense journey – Bataa from Taiga Nomadic Travel is your man to help you out!!
Why? Because he is responsible for a super well organized trip with:
x landscapes that let you feel being directly in the scenario of “lord of the rings”
x top powerful and brave horses, that will steal your heart forever
x super friendly, generous and diligent team members of horse-men and eagle-hunters, who are making you feel like a champion on the horse and survive every challenge on the way
x excellent talented cooks, letting you discover the varied culinary of Mongolian food
x a loooot of fun and laughing, after you probably could have belly soreness
x huge adventures, which you will tell your grandchildren for sure

And probably many many many things more!
I am so thankful for every second during this time and so happy about experienced this with this people!
Stephanie D
Horse trekking

18/10/2023 Helpful

Bataa is an amazing Guide. You feel safe at every time. He takes care of his clients and make them always feel very comfortable. I can recommend him without exception. When you’re looking for a great time in Mongolia, Bataa should be your Guide. Thanks for everything! See you next year.
Meli
Short tour

20/10/2023 Helpful

Welcome to Mongolia !

It was a dream for me to discover Mongolia on horseback. The experience was even more incredible than I had hoped, and one thing’s for sure, Bataa had a lot to do with it. Thanks to him, we got to know the traditions and people of Mongolia. He was available 24 hours a day to help us communicate with our guides and helped us, explaining what we should and shouldn’t do. He was there for the laughing, the good times but also when we were having a hard time. Perfect guy-de😃 ! I’ll definetely do my next trip with him again !
Alessandro C
Horse trekking

28/11/2023 Helpful

That was the most exciting experience of my life. Our guide Bata was always very helpful and helped us with every problem imaginable.
I will never forget this trip.
Thank you for everything.
Leonie M
Events & Festivals

19/10/2023 Helpful

Where should I start – I had an an indescribable and amazing experience from the beginning until the end and further.

I was on a very well-organized nine-day riding tour with a small group of people. Bataa from Taiga Nomadic Travel accompanied our group and did incredible work to provide us with unforgettable experiences (for example feeding eagles, eating traditional Mongolian food, galloping bareback through the Mongolian steppe and heading camels).
Always helpful and friendly, he enabled communication with the Mongolian horsemen, took us to Gers and introduced us to nomadic families and their way of living. Further, he spontaneously organized an additional three-day stay with a family of Kazakh Eagle Hunters – another once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Bataa was always available, helping with several issues and did his very best to fulfill all desires. My expectations were more than satisfied and for certain it wasn’t my last tour with Taiga Nomadic Travel.