Date: 31 Jan – 03 Feb
Did you know that the Gobi is the coldest desert in the world? You might be surprised then to learn that it snows in some deserts. Gobi Camels Festival is held from 01-03 Feb in every year in Umnugobi province and it is one of the Mongolian largest festival and apart from buying and selling of livestock it has become an important tourist attraction and its highlights have become competitions such as the “Camel polo”, “Beautiful couple contest” and “Camel rice” are the main draws for this event which attracts tens of tourists. For visitors it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the color, spectacle and carnival of one of the last great traditional melas, which brings livestock, farmers, traders and villagers from all over Gobi. We believe that every aspect of such an experience should be special. TGM allow you to see the event in reasonable price in our guaranteed secured places. Lets to there.
- Winter magnificent event
- Dinosaur site Bayanzag already listed
- Camel ride included
Length: 4 days
Date: 31 Jan – 03 Feb, each year.
Type: Mongolia Group Tours
Area: Gobi Desert
Difficulty: easier – moderate (No experience necessary. Trips suitable for most ages and abilities)
Prices
This tour is a join tour. The price of the trip is calculated according to the number of travelers participating in the trip. The trip cannot be taken with one traveler.
690 USD p.p for 2pax
550 USD p.p for 3pax
480 USD p.p for 4pax & up
Included: 2 nights in the local ger guesthouse, 1 night in the local hotel, food service, land transportation, English speaking guide service, mineral water, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs
Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance
Detailed itinerary of Mongolian Gobi Desert Camel Festival Tour
Day1. 31 Jan. Drive to Gobi Desert
Day2. 01 Feb. Camel festival: First day & Bayanzag
Day3. 02 Feb. Camel festival: Second day & Yol Gorge
Day4. 03 Feb. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar
Day1. 31 Jan. Drive to Gobi Desert
We will pick you up from your accommodation & drive to Bulgan village (700 km – 9 hours mostly on the paved road). Overnight in the local ger guesthouse.
Day2. 01 Feb. Camel festival: First day & Bayanzag
After breakfast time, we will go to the event site. Participate to the opening ceremony. Then see camel polo tournaments and even in a camel “beauty contest” where owners display the finest saddles and rigging for their camels competitions are held & other competitions. Before dinner time, we will drive to Bayanzag (20 km on the dirt road). American zoologist Roy Chapman Andrews discovered this place and named as Flaming Cliffs. A lot of dinosaurs’ findings such as Protoceratops & dinosaur’ eggs have been found there in first time. The red colored cliffs themselves are very imposing from a distance, and are particularly fiery in the light of the setting sun. We will walk around the site. Drive back to the Bulgan village (20 km on the dirt road) Overnight in the local ger guesthouse.
Day3. 02 Feb. Camel festival: Second day & Yol Gorge
After breakfast time, we will go to the event site. A camel racing competition with 2 different ages starts off the festival, with music, songs to follow. The first three camels in the each group are awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals. Between these events, the most waited for is the competition of group of camel herder guys who show how to catching, taming, training and finally loading a camel with an actual ger. After lunch time, our guide will arrange you ride camels in winter season of Gobi and along beautiful scene of the Gurvan Saikhan National Park. The closing ceremony takes place late in the afternoon when the winners will be presented with their trophies. Then we will drive to Yol Gorge (100 km – 2 hours on the dirt road). Yol means vulture in Mongolian and the gorge is located in Gurvan Saikhan Mountain range & stretches over 10 km. The narrowest part, only 3 or 4 person can pass in same time, of the valley is completely shaded from the direct sun shine by high cliff walls. We will do some leisure hike there. Then we will drive to Dalanzadgad town (50 km – 1 hour on the paved road). Overnight in the local hotel.
Day4. 03 Feb. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast time, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar (600 km – 8 hours on the paved road). After arrive in the city, you will be transferred to your accommodation.
End time: around 18:00 o’clock
Total driving distance: 1500 km
Information
- Above prices are changeable by changing components (kind of services) of the itinerary.
- This is a private tour and you or your travel buddies will be in the tour.
- Domestic flight companies accept only 10kg-15kg lugguge incuding your carry on bags too for free transfer.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you are in correct pick up location at correct time as stated on your booking form.
- No smoking in travel vehicles.
Please let us know should you have further inquiries! We are looking forward to assist you with organizing your stay in Mongolia and answering any questions you might have about this tour. We want your holiday experience in Mongolia to be as amazing as it is possible.
