Available from: 10–19 July, 2009• Ulaanbaatar • Naadam Festival • Lake Hovsgol • Hustai National Park • Ulaanbaatar • Trip Grade: Mild. 9 Days- 3 nights in hotels, 6 nights in ger camps.

Imagine entering a land of fantastic hospitality and wonderful events. You will journey through the unmatched beauty of Lake Hovsgol, the deepest lake in Central Asia, which is believed to be the cleanest on earth. The fascinating lake is surrounded by remarkable rocky mountains and taiga. The choice of ‘mild adventures’ including horse riding and boating on the lake which are among the most rewarding experiences of our previous clients. During your journey, the Naadam festival will take place, a nationwide annual event: competitors for wrestling, horse race and archery gather from every part of the country.

Photo by Amara: Long ditance horse races take place for up to 28 km at Naadam Festival in Mongolia.

The opening ceremony is a must see event with colourful costumes and the beautiful performances of the country’s best artists and the eagle dance of powerful giant wrestlers. Towards the end of the journey, you will visit the Hustai National Park where the last wild species of horse, Takhi, have been reintroduced and protected since the 1990s. The trip is based on a comfortable ger camp with modern facilities. Land only price ( Join in Ulaanbaatar)- £ 1,272/ €1,488/ $2,035 per person (based on 4 travellers)

This trip can be customised and combined with our other tours. Customise the tour for me Tour price does not include international flight to and from Ulaanbaatar and other items not specially mentioned as included. Please contact us for a day by day itinerary.