Mongolia Winter - Snow & Ice Festival 4 - Days
Each February residents of the Huvsgul Lake area celebrate the Festival of Ice. The festival involves a great variety of activities and competitions, including Ice Sumo, ger building with ice, ice skating and sleigh rides, all on or by the shores of the beautiful Lake Huvsgul. This two-day event is also a shamanist ceremony of offering and provides a fascinating insight into the Tsaatan people's way of life. For a trip with a difference!

Group size: as you requested
Tour cost: US$ 1710 pp based on 1 person.
US$ 1288 pp based on 2 people.
US$ 1147 pp based on 3 people.
US$ 1077 pp based on more than 4 people.
Schedule 2012: Mar 02-05
Destinations: Ulaanbaatar » Eagle Valley» Khongor Sand Dune » Dinosaur's land...

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(Mar 02) Flight to the Huvsgul National Park

In the morning meet at the hotel. Drive to the airport for your flight to Murun, the capital of Huvsgul province (1.5 hours). Upon arrival in Murun, a local driver will take you to Huvsgul National Park. Enjoy hiking by the lakeshore and overnight in the tourist camp. (L+D)


(Mar 03) Ice Festival opening ceremony

After breakfast, attend the Ice Festival opening ceremony, Ice Creation Competition, Ice Sumo Wrestling, Ankle Bone Shooting, the Shaman Ceremony and the National Folklore Concert. After lunch, visit Horidol Saridag Mountain to meet a reindeer breeding family and explore their traditions and nomadic lives. Overnight in the tourist camp. (B + L + D)


(Mar 04) Ice Festival and International Marathon

Following breakfast enjoy the Reindeer Sleigh Event, Competition of Horse Sledding and Reindeer Sledding on the ice-covered lake, Competition of driving jeeps on ice, skating, fishing and games, Lunch is followed by a horse sledding trip on the ice of Khuvsgul Lake. Later, enjoy a horse riding trip along the lakeshore. Overnight in the tourist camp. (B+ L)


(Mar 05) Flight to Ulaanbaatar

Today you will be driven back to Murun with your guide for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar to end your trip.  (B)


B - Breakfast            L - Lunch            D - Dinner

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