3 days Tsagaan Sar
3 days
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Itinerary
Day 1: Khugnu Khaan Mountain
Stop At: Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia, Bogd Javzandamba Street 15 Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar –Khugnu Khaan Natural Reserve 280km We will carry onto Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve today which is a combination of all kinds of natural settings such as mountains, forest, steppe, desert, small lake and mineral water spring all in same location forming unique scenery and representation of different natural zones. The area is perfect for hiking, climbing and horse riding. Camel riding on the dunes Experience Mongolian hospitality with locals. Today is the Eve of New Year which called Bituun in Mongolian. Families will clean and tidy up their places and makes sure that everything beginning with firewood and ending with food shall be plenty of for the new coming Year. Also for the well being and bounty of the year, everyone shall also feats and fill their stomach.
Duration: 24 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in the nomadic family’s ger
Day 2: First day of the New Year
Stop At: Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia, Bogd Javzandamba Street 15 Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Today is very first day of the New Year. On this auspicious day, all family members gathered especially for the occasion, gets up before the sunrise and gives a honorary respect to fist sun of the year. Afterwards, it will be followed by a traditional greeting called “Zolgolt”. During greeting actions elders of the families will praise their blessing and good wishes. After the ceremonial greeting, families with other guest will start the feasting full of dairy products, steamed dumpling and assisted with fermented mare’s milk. On this day you will how Mongolians respect elders, how the celebration goes on and other interesting taboos and customs. Occasionally, families will play different kinds of games too. Visit other families in the neighborhood on a horse back.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight with a local nomadic family
Day 3: Khustai national park and Ulaanbaatar
Stop At: Khustain Nuruu National Park, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve –via Khustai – Ulaanbaatar 310km Today we will start our journey back to Ulaanbaatar. On the way will stop at Khustai National Park. Khustai National Park is known as being a home of Przewalski wild horses. Named as “Takhi” in Mongolian, these are the last and only breed of wild horses left in the world. Since its re-introduction, today in the Park, there are some 300 wild horses. Park has a great range of rich ecosystems which definitely creates pleasant environment for numerous wildlife. According to the researchers’ data, there are huge numbers of mammals, birds, reptiles and others. Return to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to your accommodation.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Khugnu Khaan Mountain
Stop At: Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia, Bogd Javzandamba Street 15 Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar –Khugnu Khaan Natural Reserve 280km We will carry onto Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve today which is a combination of all kinds of natural settings such as mountains, forest, steppe, desert, small lake and mineral water spring all in same location forming unique scenery and representation of different natural zones. The area is perfect for hiking, climbing and horse riding. Camel riding on the dunes Experience Mongolian hospitality with locals. Today is the Eve of New Year which called Bituun in Mongolian. Families will clean and tidy up their places and makes sure that everything beginning with firewood and ending with food shall be plenty of for the new coming Year. Also for the well being and bounty of the year, everyone shall also feats and fill their stomach.
Duration: 24 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in the nomadic family’s ger
Day 2: First day of the New Year
Stop At: Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia, Bogd Javzandamba Street 15 Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Today is very first day of the New Year. On this auspicious day, all family members gathered especially for the occasion, gets up before the sunrise and gives a honorary respect to fist sun of the year. Afterwards, it will be followed by a traditional greeting called “Zolgolt”. During greeting actions elders of the families will praise their blessing and good wishes. After the ceremonial greeting, families with other guest will start the feasting full of dairy products, steamed dumpling and assisted with fermented mare’s milk. On this day you will how Mongolians respect elders, how the celebration goes on and other interesting taboos and customs. Occasionally, families will play different kinds of games too. Visit other families in the neighborhood on a horse back.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight with a local nomadic family
Day 3: Khustai national park and Ulaanbaatar
Stop At: Khustain Nuruu National Park, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve –via Khustai – Ulaanbaatar 310km Today we will start our journey back to Ulaanbaatar. On the way will stop at Khustai National Park. Khustai National Park is known as being a home of Przewalski wild horses. Named as “Takhi” in Mongolian, these are the last and only breed of wild horses left in the world. Since its re-introduction, today in the Park, there are some 300 wild horses. Park has a great range of rich ecosystems which definitely creates pleasant environment for numerous wildlife. According to the researchers’ data, there are huge numbers of mammals, birds, reptiles and others. Return to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to your accommodation.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Transfers upon arrival and departure
- Guide service at all times
- In the countryside all lodging will be in ger camps and nomadic family’s Ger
- All meals are provided as stated in the itinerary
- Ground transportation: in the countryside by driven 4WD van, bus in the city area
- Park entrance fees
- Horse and Camel ride
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- 1.5 liter of drinking water per day per person
- Entry/Admission - Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia
- Entry/Admission - Khustain Nuruu National Park
Not included
- 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
- International airfare or train ticket
- Changes of arrival/departure flights
- Gratuity to guides and drivers
- Additional services
- Any charges of major force beyond our control (e.g. imposition, quarantine restrictions, etc…)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
50%
Aquatic
30%
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