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Itinerary
 
Day 1
Ulan Bator
Arrival in Ulan Bator and transfer to your hotel. (D).
Upon your arrival in Ulan Bator, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel, where you can settle in and begin your stay in the city. (D).
Day 2
Lake Khuvsgul
On day two we will meet our team and drive to Chinggis Khaan Airport. After a short flight we’ll arrive to Murun, the centre of Khuvsgul province. Upon arrival, we’ll drive to the atmospheric frozen lake Khuvsgul. We will then have dinner and spend the night in a ger camp on the lake shore.(B/L/D).
On the second day of your journey, you'll meet your group and proceed to Chinggis Khaan Airport. After a short flight, you'll arrive in Murun, which serves as the center of Khuvsgul province. Upon your arrival in Murun, you'll embark on a drive to the picturesque frozen Lake Khuvsgul. 

The evening will be spent enjoying dinner and settling into your accommodation at a ger camp situated on the lakeshore. It promises to be an atmospheric and unforgettable experience. (B/L/D).
Day 3
Lake Khuvsgul
After a relaxing breakfast, we will enjoy the dramatic opening ceremony of the Ice Festival. We will watch in awe as traditional instruments are played as part of the Mongolian folk music concert and we will also witness a unique shamanic ritual. Today will also mark the start of the first round of the Ice Marathon. During this round, ice skaters will participate in a 100 km (63 miles) race. Our group will have plenty of opportunities for photography and horse riding on the frozen lake. Another highlight is our visit to a nomadic family in the area. After dinner, there is a special ceremony where the foreigner wearing the best Mongolian Deel will be elected and awarded with a medal and a certificate by the office of the province governor. (B/L/D).
After a leisurely breakfast, you will have the privilege of witnessing the dramatic opening ceremony of the Ice Festival. This mesmerizing event will feature traditional instruments, Mongolian folk music concerts, and a unique shamanic ritual, all of which will leave you in awe.

The first round of the Ice Marathon will kick off today, with ice skaters participating in a challenging 100-kilometer (approximately 63 miles) race. Throughout the day, your group will have ample opportunities for photography, horse riding on the frozen lake, and experiencing the unique culture of a nomadic family in the area.

In the evening, a special ceremony will take place where the foreigner wearing the best Mongolian Deel (traditional clothing) will be elected and awarded with a medal and a certificate by the office of the province governor. It's a great way to immerse yourself in the local traditions and festivities. (B/L/D).
Day 4
Lake Khuvsgul
The ice driving competition is the focus of today. During this part, local drivers will compete and display their skills. We will also watch ice wrestling, horse sledding and horse riding and make a visit to a nomadic family. After dinner, the closing ceremony will be celebrated with fireworks. Spend the night in a ger camp. (B/L/D).
Today's focus is on the ice driving competition, where local drivers will showcase their skills, providing an exciting and entertaining spectacle. In addition to the driving competition, you will have the opportunity to watch other engaging activities like ice wrestling, horse sledding, and horse riding. 

A visit to a nomadic family in the area will offer you a glimpse into their traditional way of life, enhancing your cultural experience. As the day comes to an end, a vibrant closing ceremony with fireworks will mark the culmination of the festival's celebrations. You'll spend the night in a ger camp, reflecting on the memorable experiences of the day. (B/L/D).
Day 5
Ulan Bator
Breakfast at the ger camp and then we’ll drive back to Murun for the flight back to Ulan Bator. Transfer to a hotel. Have a leisurely day in the capital and spend the night at our hotel. (B/L/D).
Following breakfast at the ger camp, you will drive back to Murun, where you'll catch a flight to return to Ulan Bator. Upon your arrival in the capital, you will be transferred to a hotel.

The day in Ulan Bator will be leisurely, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace and perhaps visit some of its cultural and historical attractions. You will spend the night at your hotel, enjoying a comfortable and relaxing stay. (B/L/D).
Day 6
Ulan Bator
Meet our team and then drive to the Chinggisiin Khuree area to attend the Eagle Hunting Festival. Here, we will watch the eagle hunting competition, horseback archery competition and eagle training demonstration. Our alfresco picnic lunch will be in beautiful snowy surroundings. After the festival finishes (by 5pm), we will drive back to Ulan Bator and transfer to the hotel. (B/L/D).
Today, you will embark on a journey to the Chinggisiin Khuree area to attend the Eagle Hunting Festival. This festival promises an array of exciting events, including the eagle hunting competition, horseback archery competition, and an eagle training demonstration.

In the midst of the snowy, picturesque surroundings, you will enjoy an alfresco picnic lunch. The festival typically concludes by 5 pm. After the festivities, you will drive back to Ulan Bator and be transferred to your hotel, where you can relax and unwind after a day of cultural experiences. (B/L/D).
Day 7
Dalanzadgad
Travel to the airport for the morning flight to Dalanzadgad (1.5 hours). The capital of Umnugobi province, this is a semi-arid desert zone in the south-Gobi and it is the southernmost province of Mongolia. It is a wonderful and highly photogenic - not to mention desolate - part of the world. Check in to your gers and enjoy dinner at the lodge. (B/L/D).
Your day begins with a journey to the airport for a morning flight to Dalanzadgad, a flight that typically takes around 1.5 hours. Dalanzadgad serves as the capital of Umnugobi province, situated in the semi-arid desert zone of South Gobi. This province is the southernmost region of Mongolia, and its unique landscape is both wonderful and highly photogenic, despite its desolate nature.

Upon arrival, you will check in to your gers, traditional Mongolian dwellings, and enjoy a delightful dinner at the lodge. Get ready to explore and embrace the distinctive beauty of this part of the world. (B/L/D).
Day 8
Dalanzadgad
Today is all about camels! The competition begins with the race of adult camels, which is followed by the two-year-old camels’ race. It is possible to place a bet and back the camel of your choice. The camels are judged on their speed during the 12 km (7.5 miles) and 15 km (9.5 miles) races. The first three camels to cross the finishing line fastest in each age category are awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals respectively. Enjoy lunch in Bulgan Soum. In the afternoon, the most awaited competition begins. This competition is the Camel Relay. It consists of catching, taming, training and finally loading a camel with an actual ger. There are several teams of 5 member and each person performs a different task. The closing ceremony takes place later in the afternoon, where the winners are presented with trophies. This is a truly magical and highly memorable day. Dinner and overnight stay in a camp. (B/L/D).
Today is a day dedicated to camels and their thrilling competitions! The day starts with the race of adult camels, which is closely followed by the two-year-old camels' race. An interesting twist is that you can place bets on the camels you believe will perform best. The camels are judged based on their speed in the 12 km and 15 km races. In each age category, the first three camels to cross the finish line receive gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively.

After an exciting morning of camel races, you'll enjoy lunch in Bulgan Soum. In the afternoon, the highly anticipated Camel Relay competition begins. This event encompasses catching, taming, training, and ultimately loading a camel with an actual ger. Teams of five members work together, each performing a different task in this unique competition.

The day culminates with the closing ceremony in the late afternoon, where the winners are presented with trophies. This day promises to be truly magical and highly memorable. You'll have dinner and spend the night in a camp, reflecting on the thrilling experiences of the day. (B/L/D).
Day 9
Ulan Bator
After an early breakfast we will drive to Dalanzadgad for our return flight to Ulan Bator. Upon arrival in Ulan Bator, transfer to your hotel. (B/L/D).
After an early breakfast, you will drive to Dalanzadgad for your return flight to Ulan Bator. Upon your arrival in Ulan Bator, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you can relax and unwind after the exciting camel festival and your travels. (B/L/D).
Day 10
Ulan Bator
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for international departure. (B).
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for international departure. (B).

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10 hours | $195 per person