5-star resort near Tsonjin Boldog
Tsonjin Boldog
Accommodation on Day 1 after visiting the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex.
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Central Mongolia
The Yak Festival: July — 10 Days / 9 Nights
Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Central Mongolia on an exclusive journey centred around the Yak Festival in the historic Orkhon Valley.
Duration10 days / 9 nights
Group size+1
Best timeJuly
About this trip
Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Central Mongolia on an exclusive journey centred around the Yak Festival in the historic Orkhon Valley. Experience Mongolia's living nomadic culture through hands-on activities such as yak riding and making traditional yak dairy products alongside local herders.
Beyond the festival, the Orkhon River Valley is renowned for its natural beauty, ancient monuments, Buddhist monasteries and archaeological remains. Recognised for its cultural and historical importance, the region is officially listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
Highlights
- Celebrate Mongolian herding culture at the colourful Yak Festival
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape
- Discover ancient Kharkhorin, once the capital of the Mongol Empire
- Visit the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex
- Relax in the natural waters of Tumt Hot Spring
Day by day
- Day1
International Arrival
Upon arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, meet your guide and travel directly to Tsonjin Boldog. Visit the impressive Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, explore its museum and walk onto the viewing platform on the horse’s head for panoramic views across the surrounding steppe. Settle into your nearby resort and enjoy a relaxed first evening in Mongolia. Driving: approximately 130 km.
- Day2
Mongol Nomadic Cultural Show
Travel west for an immersive introduction to Mongolia’s nomadic heritage. Enjoy the Mongol Nomadic Cultural Show, where skilled herders demonstrate traditional migration, horsemanship, animal husbandry and everyday nomadic customs. Afterwards, enjoy a horse ride across the open steppe before continuing to your deluxe ger camp. Driving: approximately 170 km.
- Day3
Kharkhorin | Ancient Capital
Continue to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Great Mongol Empire. Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia’s oldest surviving Buddhist monastery, and explore the Karakorum Museum to learn about the city’s importance during the 13th century. Enjoy time to walk around the historic surroundings before checking into your ger camp. Driving: approximately 280 km.
- Day4
White Lake | Khorgo Volcano
Journey deeper into Arkhangai Province towards the beautiful White Lake, locally known as Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake. Explore the dramatic volcanic landscape and hike to the crater of Khorgo Volcano, an extinct volcano offering impressive views across the surrounding countryside. Continue to your lakeside ger camp and enjoy a peaceful walk along the shore of White Lake. Driving: approximately 300 km.
- Day5
Tumt Hot Springs
Leave White Lake and travel through the wild landscapes of Arkhangai Province to Tumt Hot Springs. After arriving at the camp, unwind in the naturally heated mineral water and enjoy the peaceful mountain surroundings. The remainder of the day is kept relaxed after the overland journey. Driving: approximately 180 km.
- Day6
Orkhon Valley
Travel into the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape, a region shaped by centuries of nomadic life and Mongolian history. Visit a local herding family, learn about their daily traditions and enjoy the valley’s wide grasslands, winding rivers and volcanic scenery. Arrive at your ger camp and prepare for the following day’s festival. Driving: approximately 200 km.
- Day7
Orkhon Valley | Yak Festival
Spend the day at the Yak Festival, a colourful celebration of the yak and its importance to Mongolia’s mountain-herding communities. Watch the opening parade, yak racing, lassoing and herder team competitions. Festival events may also include yak polo, traditional music and dance, demonstrations of yak dairy-product and wool-rope making, and displays of products created from yak milk, wool, hide and horn. The festival concludes with the announcement of the competition winners. Driving: local driving.
- Day8
Mini Gobi Sand Dunes
Travel to the Mini Gobi, also known as Elsen Tasarkhai, where golden sand dunes meet grasslands, forests and rocky hills. Visit a local camel-herding family and enjoy a ride on a two-humped Bactrian camel. Walk across the dunes before spending the evening beneath the vast countryside sky. Driving: approximately 250 km.
- Day9
Return to Ulaanbaatar
Return to Ulaanbaatar and check into your centrally located hotel. Enjoy time for a relaxed walk through the city centre and shopping at a cashmere outlet. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner and reflect on your journey through Mongolia. Driving: approximately 280 km.
- Day10
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your departure flight. We wish you a safe journey home and hope you leave Mongolia with unforgettable memories. Driving: approximately 65 km.
Where you'll stay
Deluxe ger camp
Central Mongolia
Deluxe ger camp stays on Days 2–8 across the steppe, Kharkhorin, White Lake, Tumt Hot Springs, the Orkhon Valley and the Mini Gobi.
Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar
Centrally located hotel on Day 9, within walking distance of the city centre.
Prices & packages
| Package | Per adult | Child | Single supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–3 travellers — 4-star hotel and campTravel in 1 van. Single occupancy supplement: 60$ per night. | $3,440.00 | $60.00 | |
| 2–3 travellers — 5-star hotel and campTravel in 1 van. Single occupancy supplement: 90$ per night. | $3,840.00 | $90.00 | |
| 4–5 travellers — 4-star hotel and campTravel in 1 van. Single occupancy supplement: 60$ per night. | $2,480.00 | $60.00 | |
| 4–5 travellers — 5-star hotel and campTravel in 1 van. Single occupancy supplement: 90$ per night. | $2,850.00 | $90.00 | |
| 6–8 travellers — 4-star hotel and campTravel in 2 vans. Single occupancy supplement: 60$ per night. | $2,370.00 | $60.00 | |
| 6–8 travellers — 5-star hotel and campTravel in 2 vans. Single occupancy supplement: 90$ per night. | $2,760.00 | $90.00 | |
| 9–10 travellers — 4-star hotel and campTravel in 2 vans. Single occupancy supplement: 60$ per night. | $2,180.00 | $60.00 | |
| 9–10 travellers — 5-star hotel and campTravel in 2 vans. Single occupancy supplement: 90$ per night. | $2,540.00 | $90.00 | |
| 11–13 travellers — 4-star hotel and campTravel in 3 vans. Single occupancy supplement: 60$ per night. | $2,090.00 | $60.00 | |
| 11–13 travellers — 5-star hotel and campTravel in 3 vans. Single occupancy supplement: 90$ per night. | $2,490.00 | $90.00 | |
| 14–15 travellers — 4-star hotel and campTravel in 3 vans. Single occupancy supplement: 60$ per night. | $1,980.00 | $60.00 | |
| 14–15 travellers — 5-star hotel and campTravel in 3 vans. Single occupancy supplement: 90$ per night. | $2,370.00 | $90.00 |
Prices are per adult.
Starting at 3040 USD per person. Prices vary by group size and by hotel and camp category (4-star or 5-star).
- Children 0–6 years: 0 USD
- Children 7–12 years: 0 USD
- Single occupancy supplement: 60 USD per night (4-star hotel and camp) or 90 USD per night (5-star hotel and camp)
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