D – Breakfast, A – Lunch, C – Dinner
Ulaanbaatar – Authentic Mongolian Nomadic Show – Ulaanbaatar – Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue – Ulaanbaatar – “Deel Mongol” Parade – Naadam Festival Horse Races – Ulaanbaatar – Opening Ceremony of the Great Naadam Festival – Closing Ceremony of the Great Naadam Festival – Ulaanbaatar
JULY 6, Day 1: Arrival at Ulaanbaatar’s new airport “Genghis” Khan. Meeting with the Samar Magic Tours team and transfer to the hotel (52 km/32.3 miles, +2 hours of driving, depending on traffic. Rooms will be available starting at 2:00PM on the day of arrival. Luggage can be left at the hotel reception until 2:00PM). 09:00AM – Grand Tour of Ulaanbaatar. 13:00 – Welcome Lunch at a traditional local restaurant. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the selected hotel. (L).
JULY 7, Day 2: 07:00AM – Meeting with the Samar Magic Tours team at the hotel reception. Then departing towards the West to attend an Authentic Mongol Nomadic Show (35 km/22 miles, +2.00 hours of travel, depending on traffic in Ulaanbaatar), from 10:00AM until 01:00PM. The Authentic Mongol Nomadic Show demonstrates the traditional lifestyle of Mongolia’s nomads, the breeding and use of five types of livestock while moving from one place to another, using ox carts, yaks, camels, and horses. Mongolian Lunch included at the camp. Return to Ulaanbaatar (35 km/22 miles, +2.00 hours of travel, depending on traffic in Ulaanbaatar). Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the selected hotel. (B+L).
JULY 8, Day 3: 09:00AM – Meeting with the Samar Magic Tours team at the hotel reception. Ulaanbaatar – Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue – Ulaanbaatar. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Overnight at the selected hotel. (B+L).
JULY 9, Day 4: 09:00AM/10:00AM – We will attend the Traditional Costumes Parade (MONGOL DEEL) at the Central Square “Sukhbaatar” (pre-Naadam Festival activity). The “Mongol Deel” Parade, also known as “Deeltei Mongol”, is an annual event in Ulaanbaatar that celebrates traditional Mongolian clothing. It takes place at Sukhbaatar Square and is an important part of the Naadam Festival. The “Mongol Deel” aims to promote Mongolian cultural heritage, encourage the use of the deel among younger generations, and attract tourists. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Overnight at the selected hotel. (B+L).
JULY 10, Day 5: 07:00AM – Meeting with the Samar Magic Tours team at the hotel reception. Departure towards Western Mongolia (35 km/22 miles, +2.00-04:00 hours of travel, depending on traffic leaving Ulaanbaatar). Ulaanbaatar – Naadam Festival Horse Races – Ulaanbaatar (35 km/22 miles, +2.00-4.00 hours of travel, depending on traffic upon entering Ulaanbaatar). Picnic lunch included at the site. Overnight at the selected hotel. (B+L).
JULY 11, Day 6: 08:00AM – Meeting with the Samar Magic Tours team at the hotel reception. Departure to the Central Stadium. 11:00AM – Opening of the Grand Naadam Festival. Competitions begin. 13:00 – Lunch included at a local restaurant. Overnight at the selected hotel. (B+L).
JULY 12, Day 7: 09:00AM – Meeting with the Samar Magic Tours team at the hotel reception. City Tour. 13:00 – Lunch included at a local restaurant. Departure to the Central Stadium. Continuation of the Naadam Festival Competitions. Closing of the Grand Naadam Festival. Last Shopping. Overnight at the selected hotel. (B+L).
JULY 13, Day 8: Rooms must be vacated before 12:00 noon on the departure day. Meeting with Samar Magic Tours at the hotel reception. Transfer to Ulaanbaatar’s new airport “Genghis Khan” (52 km/32.3 miles, 4-5 hours’ drive, depending on traffic). Departure from Mongolia. END OF THE GRAND TOUR! (B).
