Come join us in March for a time of festivals! This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the festivities of local communities in Mongolia. Not organized for ‘tourists’, these local events are put on by communities for their own amusement, but visitors are always welcome.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Ice Festival at lake Khovsgul
- Golden Eagle Festival in capital city
- Nomad family visits
- Mongolian winter experiences
EVENT DATE : 29 Feb – 05 March 2020
PRICES
| GROUP SIZE | PRICE/PER PERSON |
| 2 PAX | 1340$ |
| 3-4 PAX | 1240$ |
| 5-8 PAX | 1190$ |
| 9-12 PAX | 1040$ |
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1.
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to hotel and relax. City tour with National History Museum and Gandan monastery. Hotel. (L)
DAY 2
We will fly to northern part of Mongolia to Khovsgol lake National Park. We arrive in Murun town and on the way we will visit Uushgiin Uvur Deerstones. Then head to the Lake and stay overnight at ger camp in the Shore of Khovsgol Lake. (B/L/D)
DAY 3.
Organized yearly on frozen Khuvsgul Lake by National Park rangers, local residents and businesses, the Ice Festival has been held five years running. A respite from the confinement of the winter months, the Ice Festival is a time to get outdoors and play games. The festival features a gathering of local residents and nomadic reindeer herders, and performances by shamans, musicians, and sportsmen. Competitions include ice sumo, a horse sledge race, ice skating races, tug of war between local teams, and a Russian Jeep race on the ice. Many traditional games are played on the sidelines, and this is an ideal venue for visitors to join in the fun and games with local people. The festival is held at Khar-Us on Khuvsgul Lake, a short drive north of Khatgal across the frozen lake ice
– Grand Opening Ceremony of the Ice Festival
– Skating Marathon
– Local handcraft’s market in Ice Ger
– Sacrificing ceremony for the “Khuvsgul” lake and Khoridol Saridag Mountain.
DAY 4.
– Competition for car driving skill on the ice.
– Wrestling competition on the ice
– Competition of short Skating marathon
– Horse sledge racing
– Closing ceremony and bon fire
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar. (B/L/D)
DAY 5.
The Golden Eagle Festival starts with its parades and competitions for costuming and hunting techniques. This festival has been celebrated since 2000 and now attracts many travelers. Each year the number of eagle hunters participating in the festival is increasing which makes the festival more colorful and spectacular. The eagles chase fox skins dragged by their owners on horseback. Points are given for their speed and gripping ability. In 2 days you will capture plenty of portraits and competition photos, names Kokbar, Kizkhuar etc. Festival winners are announced at an awards and dinner. Hotel in UB. (B/L/D)
DAY 6.
(05 Mar) Departure
Transfer to airport. (B)
INCLUDES
Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in UB, Ger camp in Khuvsgul
Guiding and interpreting service
Full board meals
Transport: sedan or minivan
Entrance fees to festivals
NOT INCLUDES
International airfare
Personal equipment
Optional activity cost
Excess baggage charges
Single room supplement
Alcoholic drinks
Travel Insurance
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