The residents of the Khuvsgul Lake area gather for the festival, which is organized by the Governor's Office of Khuvsgul, the Office of Khatgal, and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism Mongolia. Besides Mongolians, foreign tourists also travel to see and enjoy the festival. The event involves international skating marathon and horse sleigh races, displays of ice sculptures, shaman ceremonies and visits by reindeer herders who make their way south to the festival from their northern taiga. 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.
Day 1/28Feb. Welcoming day. Arrval in nomads capital Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to Hotel. City sightseeing tour with Gandan Monastery, Chinggis Khaan square and Mongolian National Museum. Meal:L,D
Day 2/ 01Mar. Flight to Murun, center of Khovsgol province and transfer to Khovsgol lake. Tourist camp. Meal:B,L,D
Day 3-4./ 02-03Mar. ICE FESTIVAL days. The festival involves ice sumo wrestling, international skating marathon and horse sleigh races, displays of ice sculptures, shaman ceremonies and visits by reindeer herders who make their way south to the festival from their northern taiga. Tourist ger camp. Meal:B,L,D
Day 5/ 04Mar. Flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Shopping and free time. Hotel Meal:B,L,D
Day 6/ 05Mar. Transfer to the airport and departure. Meal:B,L,D
Group size | Price / Per Person |
2 pax | Eu 1290 |
3-4 pax | Eu 1170 |
5-9 pax | Eu 1090 |
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE: NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
Hotel**** International airfare
Ger camps Personal equipments
Full board meals Single supplement
Guiding service Alcoholic drinks
4x4 minivan or jeep
Entrance fees to protected areas
Museums and cultural performance
Ice festival fee
RW domestic flights
1botlled water per day
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