Day 1-2: Ulaanbaatar-Muron-Lake Hovsgol
Begin touring Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar and visit Gandan Monastery in the morning, along with the Choijin Lama Temple Museum. Located amidst the modern high rises, one of the architectural gems of Mongolia was originally built by the order of the last king of Mongolia the Bogd Khaan dedicated to his brother and the state oracle Luvsan Haidav Choijin Lama. Then fly north to the capital of Hovsgol Province – Muron – in the early afternoon. Continue on to Lake Hovsgol, considered the cleanest freshwater lake on Earth, and overnight in traditional Mongolian gers. (B/L/D)
Day 3-4: Ice Festival
Enjoy the spectacular scenery surrounding Lake Hovsgol in the winter and the events of the Ice Festival, which involve horse sledge races and anklebone-shooting contests on the frozen ice of the lake, as well as the possibility of local shaman rituals. (B/L/D)
Day 5-6: Muron-Ulaanbaatar
Return to Ulaanbaatar via Muron, and then, if time permits, attend the annual winter Golden Eagle Festival, held by local Kazakhs traveling from western Mongolia. Nearly a dozen hunters come to display their proud partnerships with trained Golden Eagles, and those with the fastest times and best technique are awarded the highest scores. Return to Ulaanbaatar and enjoy fine Mongolian cuisine. (B/L/D)
Day 7-8: Gobi-Thousand Camel Festival
Fly to the legendary Gobi Desert, visit the fossil-rich Flaming Cliffs, and attend the Thousand Camel Festival – featuring a camel parade, polo match and other exciting competitions. (B/L/D)
Day 9-10: Ulaanbaatar
Fly to Ulaanbaatar and visit the Bogd Gegen Palace, along with the National History Museum. The next day drive early to Hustain Nuruu National Park where your tour of Mongolia will end at the home of the world’s last remaining species of wild horse – the takhi. (B/L/D)
Day 11: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for international departure. (B)
Highlight
The Capital city
The capital of Mongolia finally settled on its present site in 1778. Territory of the Capital Ulaanbaatar city occupies 470,444 hectares of land, covering areas of the mountain ranges in the tributary basin of the Tuul river west bank, and the Tolgotiin Nuruu range to the north and Bogd Khan mountain. Holy mountains surround it; the Bogd Uul Mountain to the south, the Songino Mountain to the west, the Bayanzurkh Mountain to the east and the Chingeltei Mountain to the north.
Show moreLake Khuvsgul
Khuvsgul Lake is located in the northwest of Mongolia near the border to Russia, at the foot of the eastern Sayan Mountains. It is 1,645 m above sea level, 136 km long and 262 m deep. It is the second-most voluminous freshwater lake in Asia, and holds almost 70% of Mongolia's fresh water and 0.4% of all the fresh water in the world
Show more1. Package price does not include accommodations in Ulaanbaatar
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3. Group size
Minimum 3pax
Maximum 15pax
4. Single Supplement in Ger camp
Single occupancy in ger camps; 120 USD per person
5. Tour includes:
·Transfers upon arrival and departure
·English 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 chauffeur driven 4WD jeep, bus in the city area.
·Park entrance fees
·Sightseeing as per itinerary
·Round trip local flight tickets
6. Package price DOESNOT INCLUDE:
Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar, hotel extras, such as telephone calls, bar bills and laundry services, travel insurance, medical insurance, visa application fees, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses such as items of a personal nature, gratuity to local guides and drivers, airfare or train ticket, airport taxes, excess baggage charges (over 33pound / 15kilo), changes of arrival/departure flights, additional services, any charges of force majeure beyond our control (e.g. imposition, quarantine restrictions, etc.), optional excursions unless stated in your itinerary, etc…
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