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Unleash your inner nomad on a 7-day competitive journey through the Mongolian steppe! From assembling traditional gers and mastering dairy arts to watering livestock on horseback, every day is an interactive challenge.
Explore the stunning White Stupa and Baga Gazriin Chuluu before celebrating your victories at a private Mini Naadam Festival and bonfire feast. Ready to live the legend? Join the challenge and experience Mongolia’s soul through action!
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
When you arrive at the State Department Store, please go to the parking area on the left side of the building. There, look for your guide and driver holding a sign with the traveler's name and tour company name on it.
Itinerary
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1Dundgovi Province
Pick up from Ulaanbaatar and drive to Deren soum (approximately 200 km, 4 hours) Building a Traditional Mongolian Ger Together prepare Tsuivan, a classic Mongolian stir-fried noodle dish, for dinner.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Dundgovi Province
Mongolian dairy production: learn how traditional dairy products (Tsagaan Idee) are made, such as curds and fermented milk products. Mongolian dried meat soup: learning how nomads preserve and cook meat for long winters Nomadic Arts: learning about Khoomei, Biyelgee dance, Morin Khuur /Horse fiddle/ demonstrations
1 day • Admission ticket free -
3Baga Gazariin Chuluu
learning to make Traditional local breakfast - Mongolian cream (Urum) and Boortsog (pastry) Ride horses across the steppe to water the livestock Learning about the benefits of Argal (a traditional and sustainable biofuel used by nomads for heating) and collect it. hands-on Buuz (dumpling) making experience travel to Baga Gazriin Chuluu, a stunning granite rock formation in the Gobi steppe
16 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Tsagaan Suvarga
After breakfast, the group will depart for Tsagaan Suvarga, also known as the White Stupa, one of Mongolia’s most spectacular natural formations. Here, participants will take part in a Content Creator Challenge, capturing the beauty of the dramatic cliffs, colorful sediment layers, and vast desert landscapes through photography or short videos. This activity encourages creativity while exploring one of the Gobi region’s most iconic locations. The afternoon will be free for exploration, relaxation, or enjoying the remarkable views of the surrounding desert scenery.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Dundgovi Province
After breakfast, the group will drive back to Deren. Lunch will include a fun DIY Dumpling Tea experience, where participants learn to prepare small traditional dumplings enjoyed with tea. In the afternoon, the nomadic lifestyle experience continues with horse riding to water livestock, followed by another round of the Argal Biofuel Challenge, reinforcing the importance of sustainable practices in nomadic life. Later, participants will compete in the Nomadic Games Challenge, featuring traditional Mongolian games such as Shagai (ankle bone shooting), Alag Melkhii puzzle assembly, horse racing simulations, and various traditional brain-teaser games. Dinner will be another interactive experience with Noodle DIY cooking, where the winning team receives a selection of fresh bread and pickled vegetables as their prize. The evening ends with rest and preparation for the grand finale.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Dundgovi Province
After breakfast, the highlight of the journey begins: the Mini Naadam Challenge, inspired by Mongolia’s most famous national festival, Naadam Festival. Throughout the day, participants will compete in various traditional games and challenges that reflect the spirit of the “Three Manly Sports” and other nomadic traditions. In the evening, the experience concludes with a bonfire party and festive award ceremony. Participants will celebrate their achievements while enjoying a special Nomadic Feast under the open steppe sky.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, the group will drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival, your guide and driver will drop you off at your hotel, marking the end of an unforgettable Nomad Challenge experience filled with culture, adventure, and authentic nomadic traditions.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Arrival to the Nomadic Challenge Camp
Dairy Traditions and Nomadic Arts
Nomadic Daily Life Experience
Adventure at the White Stupa
Nomadic Skills and Traditional Games
Mini Naadam Festival and Celebration
Return to Ulaanbaatar
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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