Camel Festival Tour

Tour Overview

The camel festival is held at Bulgansom in Umnugobido. The festival began in 1997 to preserve the evolving and declining cultural heritage centered on the Bactrian camel. The Bactrian Camel Festival attracts hundreds of travelers from all over the world each year. Main events include camel races, camel polo and traditional performances.

Tour available dates

2024-02-28 - 2024-03-10

Tour Highlights

Gobi

Bayanzag

camel festival

camel race

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Ulaanbaatar

After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, meet the guide and driver and transfer to the hotel. Half-day and full-day city tours available if available

Day 2 - Gobi

After breakfast, meet the guide and driver and move to Umnugobi Island. Hotel check-in upon arrival. Visit a nomadic private house that raises camels. Go to the world-famous Bayanzak, which is rich in gobi saxophone trees. Follow in the footsteps of American explorer, adventurer, and naturalist Roy Chapman Andrews (January 26, 1884 – March 11, 1960) to explore the site of Mongolia's first paleontological discovery. Dinner and overnight at a local hotel. (L/D)

Day 3 - Camel festival

After breakfast, go to Bulgansom to watch the opening ceremony of the camel festival. The opening ceremony begins with a camel parade that includes all the camels of the festival. Travelers can take part in the camel parade. At the opening ceremony, a contest to determine the 'most beautiful camel couple' begins. In addition, the bone-ankle bouncing game of 'Shagain Harba', a traditional Mongolian game, begins. After watching the festival, transfer to a local hotel and rest. (B/L/D)

Day 4 - Camel Race

The camel competition begins with an adult camel race. This is followed by a two-year-old camel race. The camels compete in distances of 12 km and 15 km, and gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to the first three camels to cross the finish line. Cut lunch in Volgansom and watch the 'Camel Relay' competition. It consists of catching, taming, training, and loading the camels with the actual ger. There are several teams of 5 people in the competition, and each member of the team performs a different sewing machine. The Closing Ceremony will be held late in the afternoon and a trophy will be awarded to the winner. Dinner and rest at a local hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 5 - Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast, transfer to Ulaanbaatar. After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, rest at the hotel. (B)

Day 6 - International Airport

Transfer to international airport or general train station.

Includes

Transfers upon arrival and departure

English or Korean speaking guide at all times

In the countryside, all lodging will be in ger camps

All meals are provided as stated in the itinerary

Ground transportation: in the countryside by a chauffeured vehicle

Park entrance fees

Sightseeing as per itinerary

1 liter of drinking water per day per person

Package price DOES NOT INCLUDE

Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar

Hotel extras, such as telephone calls, bar bills and laundry services

Travel and medical insurance

Visa application fees

Alcoholic beverages

Personal expenses

Gratuity to local guides and drivers

International Airfare or train ticket

Airport taxes, excess baggage charges (over 44pound / 20kilo)

Any charges of major force beyond our control (e.g. imposition, quarantine restrictions, etc...)