Winter Wonders of Mongolia
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duration:
7 Days -
group size:
3-9 persons
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Difficulty Rating
Moderate
Overview
Tour Overview:
Experience the beauty of the Mongolian winter in the far north of the country, where endless white valleys, frozen lakes, and snow-covered mountains and forests create a majestic arctic landscape.
The journey also offers a close insight into the culture of the Tsaatan nomads, who live in deep harmony with nature, herd reindeer, and hunt forest game. Riding reindeer, sleeping in a teepee, and meeting a real shaman will provide you not only with exceptional photography opportunities but also with a deeper understanding of the unique culture of these forest nomads.
The adventure and wild beauty of this remote land are balanced with the luxury of traditional yurts and a 5-star hotel in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. Riding stocky Mongolian horses and dog sledding in Terelj National Park will be a thrilling experience, full of fun and crisp winter memories.
Highlights
- Experience stunning winter landscapes of frozen lakes, forests, and white mountain valleys.
- Visit Tsaatan winter quarters — ride reindeer, visit teepees, and meet a real shaman.
- Enjoy winter adventures such as dog sledding, horse riding, and horse-sledding.
- Witness the magical frost and steam spectacle of the never-freezing Jargant River.
- Experience a winter night sleep in teepees, yurts and a 5-star hotel
- Travel in comfort with full-board meals, expert guides, domestic flights, and 4WD transport.
Itinerary
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Sunday. Arrival in Ulaanbaatar – Terelj National Park
Early morning arrival in Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to Terelj National Park for an exciting introduction to Mongolia’s winter wilderness. Enjoy dog sledding, horse riding, and a visit to the Giant Statue of Chinggis Khan.
Accommodation: Luxury Ger | Meals: Full board -
Monday. Flight to Northern Mongolia – Journey to Darkhad Valley
Catch a short domestic flight to northern Mongolia. Drive through snow-covered mountains and forests to reach the Darkhad Valley. Spend the night in a modest but comfortable guesthouse on the valley’s edge.
Accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Full board -
Tuesday. Visit the Jargant River – Travel to Tsaatan Nomads
Visit the never-freezing Jargant River, where rising mist coats the surrounding trees in glittering ice — a breathtaking spectacle of frost and steam. Continue westward to the winter camp of the Tsaatan reindeer herders. Sleep in a traditional teepee.
Accommodation: Teepee | Meals: Full board -
Wednesday. A Day Among the Tsaatan Nomads
Spend the day with the Tsaatan families — ride reindeer, photograph their daily life, meet a local shaman, and gain insight into their remarkable forest culture.
Accommodation: Teepee | Meals: Full board -
Thursday. Travel to Lake Khuvsgul
Drive to Lake Khuvsgul, known as the “Blue Pearl of Mongolia.” Settle into a cozy lakeside yurt resort and take a horse-sledding excursion across the frozen lake surface.
Accommodation: Yurt | Meals: Full board -
Friday. Return Flight to Ulaanbaatar
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar and conclude your winter adventure with a farewell dinner at a renowned Mongolian cuisine restaurant.
Accommodation: 5-star hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner -
Saturday. International Departure
Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your journey home.
Meals: Breakfast