WINTER HORSE FESTIVAL TOUR /5 DAYS/
SHORT DESCRIPTION
On the great steppes of Mongolia, there is a thrilling event held every winter. There are several equestrian festivals are held around the world, but the Mongolian Winter Horse Festival has its own specialty and images. A large number of galloping horses on the snowy steppe, festival participants are in national costumes, saddling on elegantly equipped horses, surrounding sceneries, and stimulating horse shows are the image of this winter festival. These could be uncommon, unique, and colorful images to capture. We also organize a private equine photography workshop for our photo tour group which gives you plenty of opportunities to photograph winter horses from different angles.
- CATEGORY: EVENT AND FESTIVAL TOURS
- AVAILABLE: NOVEMBER
- DURATION: 5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS
- DESTINATION: EASTERN MONGOLIA
ESSENTIALS
GUIDE
A Chinese, English or Russian speaking Mongolian guide will accompany the group at all times. The guide will be a native Mongolian person with great local knowledge who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.
TRANSPORT
This trip you have a two choice. First one is a highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. And second choice is Russian 4x4 Van. Also with 20 years’ experience drives.
MEALS
In Mongolia, you will be dining at fine American, European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from our cook.
PERSONAL THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a rain jacket, gloves and hiking booth. Don’t forgot first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you). All your camera equipment.
TOUR PACKAGE PRICE
| Group size | Price/Per person |
| 1 pax | 1630USD |
| 2-3 pax | 1380USD |
| 4-6 pax | 1250USD |
| 7-9 pax | 1180USD |
| 10-12 pax | 1080USD |
| 13-15 pax | 980USD |
| 16< pax | 850USD |
| No | Include service | Exclude service | Include service of Meals |
| 1 | Vehicle with a driver. | Items of personal nature | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 2 | Fuel for the trip whole time | Beverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundry | Per day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/ |
| 3 | English speaking guide | Travel and insurance | One time Mongolian traditional food /lamb with vegetables/ |
| 4 | Accommodation/Ger camps and Hotel/ | International transportation | |
| 5 | All food, during the trip and at restaurants /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/ | Excess baggage fee in the flight /15kg includes handbag is free of charge/ | |
| 6 | All cooking and camping gears. | Optional activities | |
| 7 | National park and border office permits (area you will go is close to China and Russia border) | Single supplement /For hotel or Ger camp/ | |
| 8 | Airport shuffle | Gratuity for the tour team | |
| 9 | Other small administration fees Basically, includes everything. | Taxi |
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 - Ulaanbaatar capital city of Mongolia
Pick you up our driver and guide from Chinggis Khan international airport. Drive to Your hotel. Visit local outdoor market /bazaar/, Gandan Monastery and Mongolia national museum. Evening Leisure day in Ulaanbaatar city. Over night at Hotel
| Distance | n/a |
| Route | n/a |
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| Accommodation | Grand Hill Hotel |
| Food | Dinner |
Day 2 - Chinggis city, Khentii province via Gun Galuut nature reserve
This morning we will be heading to the East to Khentii Province, considered as the birthplace of Chinggis Khaan. A visit to the Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve is a treat for wildlife enthusiasts and for anyone who appreciates the truly extraordinary landscapes Mongolia offers up. Mountains, rivers, lakes, and wetlands provide a unique and varied habitat for some of the world’s most rare and endangered species. The Argali or Wild Mountain sheep, with its characteristic curly horns, has a protected home here, as does the Siberian White Crane which summers on the reserve’s Ayaga Lake. Have lunch on the way to a local café. Reach Chinggis town, the province center, and take a short tour around. Then drive to Batnorov soum /village/. You can attend and enjoy an evening dance in the small local club, it is optional. Stay overnight at winter camp or the school dormitory due to the shortage of accommodation in the area.
| Distance | 140km |
| Route | Asphalt |
| Drive time | 2 hours |
| Accommodation | Ger camp |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 3 - Winter Horse festival
The day to capture powerful horse images and to show Mongolian horse culture and traditions through your lens. On the first day of the Winter Horse Festival, start your tour to photograph the horse catching competition and horse racing. After having a picnic lunch Official Opening Parade of the Festival starts with the beautiful dressed Mongolians on horseback. Elegant silver saddles, national costumes, people, horses, surrounding sceneries and stimulating horse shows are fully let you know what Mongolian authentic horse culture, nomadic life, and Mongol horsemanship. After the parade, other horse skill shows and competitions are held. In the evening let’s enjoy a folklore performance. Stay overnight at winter camp or the school dormitory due to the shortage of accommodation in the area.
| Distance | N/A |
| Route | N/A |
| Drive time | N/A |
| Accommodation | Ger camp |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 4 - Winter Horse festival
The second day of the festival. You will see a sports competition show of Mongolian steppe dogs /Taiga dog/sports competitions. It is a really exciting event that the dogs compete for the prey. Depending on your interests and needs, we can arrange portrait photo sessions on this day. Stay overnight at the school dormitory or winter camp.
| Distance | N/A |
| Route | N/A |
| Drive time | N/A |
| Accommodation | Ger camp |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 5 - Ulaanbaatar city via Chinggis Khan statue complex
Today we drive back to Ulaanbaatar and on the way stopover at Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex in Tsonjinboldog, the place where Chinggis Khaan had found a golden whip which explained in history. The statue complex is 40m high and built of steel. The main gate and the Statue has a beautiful combination of photographing. Visitors can take an elevator to the viewing deck on the horse’s head and look magnificent Mongolian steppe. When we reach Ulaanbaatar, transfer you to your hotel.
| Distance | 140km |
| Route | Asphalt |
| Drive time | 2 hours |
| Accommodation | Hotel |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6 - Home sweet home
Leave Ulaanbaatar. Our driver drop off to Chinggis Khan international airport. Thank you for visiting our country
| Distance | 70km |
| Route | Highway |
| Drive time | 1 hour |
| Accommodation | n/a |
| Food | Breakfast |
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