Experience Mongolia’s Naadam Festival and the Gobi on a National Geographic Journeys small-group adventure with 4x4 travel, stays in traditional ger camps, and immersive visits to monasteries, nomadic families, and Khustai National Park.
  • Witness the Naadam Festival opening ceremony and traditional sports.
  • Hike Yolyn Am gorge in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park.
  • Walk Moltsog Els sand dunes and visit camel herders.
  • Explore the Flaming Cliffs, famed for dinosaur fossils and sunsets.
  • Discover the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley's rolling hills and heritage.
  • Milk yaks with a herding family in Orkhon Valley.
  • Explore Erdene Zuu Monastery and Kharkhorin's Karakorum Museum.
  • Spot reintroduced takhi wild horses in Khustai National Park.
Gers are traditional Mongolian tents with wooden frames and layered felt. Our camps feature two beds with mattresses, linens, and extra blankets, set on platforms. Simple yet comfortable, they offer a unique stay. Most camps have 24-hour electricity, though some use generators turned off after 11pm.