Description
It’s rather impossible to imagine Mongolians without their horses. In compliance with the historical roots, culture, tradition and lifestyle horses always had their important roles in the lives of Mongolian nomads. Mongolia would be one of the right destinations to experience and see the horse related activities and games. Annually on the first weekends of November, together with local horsemen and herders, regional community and tour agencies organize a horse oriented event. Here we offer you to join our 4days tour of Winter Horse Festival-2019. Let us give you the chance to experience unique horse culture.
What's included
- Transfers upon arrival and departure
- Guide service at all times.
- Round-trip local bus ticket
- In the countryside all lodging will be in nomadic family’s Ger.
- All meals are provided as stated in the itinerary.
- Ground transportation: in the countryside driven by 4WD van
- Park entrance fees
- Dog Sledding
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- 1.5 liter of drinking water supply per day per person
What's 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…)
Packing list
This is a suggested packing list, which you should feel free to adjust to suit your needs. Please refer to our travel guide for more detailed information.
- backpack or soft bag
- head lamp/flashlight
- spare batteries/bulb
- personal medications
- winter coat
- winter boots
- fleece jacket or wool jumper
- cotton t-shirts
- long sleeve shirts
- winter long johns
- winter socks
- underwear
- sun glasses
- resealing (Ziploc) plastic bags
- binoculars/camera
- watch/ alarm clock
- money belt/ pouch
- insurance confirmation copy
- emergency contact number
- scarf
- Gloves
- winter mittens
- winter woolly hat
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Ulaanbaatar - Birthplace of Chinggis Khaan
Ulaanbaatar – via Khentii province - Batnorov 465km
- Start in Ulaanbaatar, drive to Batnorov village of Khentii province. After arrival, enjoy your welcome dinner with our team and local folklore performance in the evening.
- Overnight optional: School dormitory or a family ger (L+D)
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Opening ceremony and competition
- After breakfast arrive at the venue of Winter Horse Festival. Before the official beginning participant riders will gather their herd to catch horses. “Lassoing Horse” tournament will be a real competition among horsemen. Finalists will be selected and continue after Opening Ceremony. Later official Opening parade of the festival will begin with elaborately dressed riders followed by amazing competitions. Note, if you wish you can also take part in the parade. During the parade “Beautiful couple on best horse gear or silver saddle will be selected. Other games such as “Talented rider” and Singing contest will take place.
- Overnight optional: School dormitory or a family ger (B+L+D)
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Horse Festival Day II
Batnorov- Baganuur 310km
- Festival carries on with a short distance race. Local participants will demonstrate their skills such as catching, taming and training of young steed. Extremely elaborate traditional dresses, outstandingly elegant saddles and horse gears, smiling people and sturdy horses will surely add dramatic color to your pictures. Following the horse contests, there is a show of Mongolian dog breeders. Various breeds of dogs, such as taiga dogs will also walk in the parade. Dogs will show off their hunting skills by competing for the prey.
- Later in the afternoon we will drive back towards Ulaanbaatar.
- Overnight with at local family (B+L+D)
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Chinggis Khaan Statue- Ulaanbaatar
Baganuur – Ulaanbaatar 130km
- After breakfast we will continue driving to the biggest equestrian statue of Chinggis Khaan. Currently it’s considered as the biggest Statue of a man on horseback with actual height of 40ms. Made of stainless steel, the Statue was erected according to the legend of finding a golden whip in the area. At the Statue complex you will rise to the mane of the horse by an elevator and enjoy some museums of Mongolian history and culture.
- Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to your accommodation. (B+ L)
- 2Budget Arrangement
(Staying in the local ger guesthouses)
What is budget arrangement?
What is a local ger guesthouse?
| 1 pax | €1000 |
| 2 pax | €650 p.p |
| 3 pax | €550 p.p |
| 4 pax | €475 p.p |
| 5 pax | €400 p.p |
| 6-12 pax | €325 p.p |
| Single supplement: | €40 |
| Discount: | 30% off for children under 2-6 years old |