KHUVSGUL ICE FESTIVAL TOUR

In each March, land of Khuvsgul Lake people celebrate Ice festival.

Overview

In each March, land of Khuvsgul Lake people celebrate Ice festival. The festival involves a great variety of activities and competitions, including Ice Sumo, ice sculptures, ice skating and horse sledge rides on the shore of the beautiful Lake Khuvsgul of Mongolia. This two-day event is also offers shamanistic ceremony of offering and provides a fascinating insight into the Tsaatan people's daily life. What a trip with a difference! 

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Itinerary

Day 1.

• Arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport and transfer to hotel.
• Depending on arrival time: short city tour or rest.
• Dinner at hotel.
Overnight in Ulaanbaatar.

Day 2.

  •  Breakfast at the hotel
  •  Meet with the tour guide and driver at the hotel lobby
  •  Visit the Chinggis Khan Museum of Mongolia to learn about Mongolian history, culture, and traditions
  •  Lunch at a local restaurant
  •  Visit Sükhbaatar Square and take photos at the Government Palace and statue of Chinggis Khaan
  •  Visit Zaisan Memorial Hill for a panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar city
  •  Return to hotel and free time
  • Overnight: Ulaanbaatar

Day 3.

Early morning | Breakfast at the hotel
 Transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Murun
 Flight from Ulaanbaatar to Murun
 Drive from Murun to Khuvsgul Lake (approximately 2–2.5 hours)
 Lunch at a local restaurant or tourist camp near the lake
 Attend the Khuvsgul Ice Festival and enjoy winter activities:
Ice skating on the frozen lake
Ice sculptures exhibition
Traditional Mongolian games
Dog sledding and horse sledding
Cultural performances and local music
Free time for photography
 Transfer to tourist camp / hotel
 Dinner
Overnight: Khuvsgul Lake area

Day 4.

  • Breakfast and transfer to Khuvsgul Ice Festival area.
  • Enjoy Ice Festival activities and events.
  • Evening drive back toward Ulaanbaatar.
  • We will travel from Khuvsgul to Ulaanbaatar by car.
Overnight on the road.

Day 5.

• Breakfast and transfer to airport.
End of tour.

Service included

  • Transportation
  • Professional tour guide
  • Meals according to program
  • Accommodation (hotel & tourist camp)
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing

Service not included

  • Lunch on free days
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Optional activities

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Highlights

  • ice festival at lake Khuvsgul
  • Visit yak herdsman
  • Horseback ride and sledding
  • Mongolian winter nature experience

Tour price

  • Per person USD 840 per person

Tour schedule:

  • February 28 – March 5 2026