Winter Horse festival tour /5 days/
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Experience the thrill of the Mongolian Winter Horse Festival on the vast steppes, where a unique and captivating event unfolds every winter. While equestrian festivals are celebrated worldwide, the Mongolian Winter Horse Festival stands out with its distinctive charm and imagery. Picture countless horses galloping across the snowy steppe, festival participants adorned in traditional costumes, skillfully saddling elegantly equipped horses, all set against the backdrop of the breathtaking winter landscape. This festival promises uncommon, unique, and vibrant scenes that are a delight for photographers. As part of our photo tour, we also offer a private equine photography workshop, providing ample opportunities to capture the essence of winter horses from various perspectives.
- 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 throughout the trip. The guide, a native Mongolian with extensive local knowledge, will cater to any requests, ensuring your holiday becomes an unforgettable experience.
TRANSPORT
For this trip, you have two options. The first is a high-level, latest model, air-conditioned private 4WD vehicle for maximum comfort during your touring days. The second option is a Russian 4x4 Van, operated by a driver with 20 years of experience.
MEALS
In Mongolia, dining will take place at fine American, European, and Asian cuisine restaurants. The Mongolian diet primarily consists of mutton, beef, rice, and noodles, forming the basis of your meals. Trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese, and occasionally yak! Some days will feature lunchboxes prepared by our cook.
TOUR PACKAGE PRICE
| Group size | 1 pax | 2-3 pax | 4-6 pax | 7-9 pax | 10-12 pax | 13-15 pax | More than 16 pax |
| Price/Per person | 2330$ | 1920$ | 1850$ | 1780$ | 1690$ | 1500$ | 1400$ |
| No | Include service | Exclude service | Include service of Meals |
| 1 | Vehicle with a driver. | Items of personal nature | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 2 | English speaking guide | Beverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundry | Per day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/ |
| 3 | Accommodation/Ger camps and Hotel/ | Travel and insurance | One time Mongolian traditional food /lamb with vegetables/ |
| 4 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | International transportation | |
| 5 | All cooking and camping gears. | Taxi | |
| 6 | Airport shuttle | Optional activities | |
| 7 | National park and border office permits | Single supplement /For hotel or Ger camp/ | |
| 8 | Gratuity for the tour team |
TOUR ITINERARY
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