DAYS
3
STYLE
Group tour
Overview
The Tsagaan sar or Lunar New Year is one of the biggest holidays of Mongolians that celebrates the beginning of the spring and the ending of the harsh, cold winter. During this trip, you can enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Tsagaan sar with Mongolians and stay with nomadic families. You can learn a lot about Mongolian culture, and be a part of the Mongolian family as well.
| Start | Ulaanbaatar | Code | LNY-01 |
| Finish | Ulaanbaatar | Physical rating | 2 star |
| Destination | Around Ulaanbaatar | Ages | Min 3 |
| Style | Overland | Group size | Min 2, Max 12 |
| Theme | Cultural, Festival |
Highlights
- Enjoy one and only Mongolian Tsagaan sar and soak yourself in a celebration atmosphere.
- Visit nomadic families, learn more about Mongolians history, culture, lifestyle.
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Tour itinerary
On the first day, we will take a tour of the Chinggis khan statue located 70km from the city. Chinggis Khan’s equestrian statue is the tallest in the world. It’s 40 meters tall and has a stainless steel body. Then we will drive to Terelj national park to visit the Ariyapala meditation temple and enjoy a stunning view. Of course, we will visit the famous turtle rock.
Then we will visit nomadic families and enjoy Bituun with family members. Bituun is the Eve of the lunar new year for Mongolians where all the family members gather together and spend the last of the year together.
Accommodation
- Overnight in a ger
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Early in the morning you will join with family members and climb the nearest hill or a mountain to see the first sun of the upcoming year to wish for wealth, good health, and full of success. During Lunar New year Mongolians wear the Deel, Mongolian traditional clothes, so you also can try wearing the Deel. The hostess will make traditional milk tea and offer the first cup to mother nature, then pour it to the shrine, and will serve the tea to the oldest person of the family or host of the family, and then to each member of the family and visitors.
After greeting everyone in the family, we will visit the relatives and greet them. Enjoy a full day of the Lunar new year celebration.
Accommodation
- Overnight in the ger of the nomad family.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
After breakfast, we will bid farewell to the family and drive back to Ulaanbaatar. The hostess will give you a small present as tradition.
Inclusions
Meal
Meals included in the tour itinerary
Transport
Comfortable Japanese, Russian or Korean minivan.
Guide
- Japanese and English speaking professional guide
- Professional tour driver
Accommodation
Accommodations included in the tour itinerary
Included activities
- Horse and camel riding guide
- Activities included in the tour itinerary
Inclusions
- Entrance fees and tickets to the attractions are included in the tour itinerary
- Meals included in the tour itinerary
- Three bottles of water every day (500gr)
Meal
- Meals included in the tour itinerary
Transport
- Comfortable Japanese, Russian or Korean minivan.
Guide
- Japanese and English speaking professional guide
- Professional tour driver
Accommodation
- Accommodations included in the tour itinerary
Included activities
- Horse and camel riding guide
- Activities included in the tour itinerary
Inclusions
- Entrance fees and tickets to the attractions are included in the tour itinerary
- Meals included in the tour itinerary
- Three bottles of water every day (500gr)
Dates & availability
This tour is available every year in February during the Mongolian lunar year.
1.Travelers are required to have proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 either, recovery or a negative COVID-19 test certification or any kind of valid documents. Children aged 6-17 must present.
- Proof of vaccination status (for children who are eligible); or
- Proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or lateral flow) conducted no more than 72 hours before your tour; or
- Proof of recovery from COVID-19 (a medical clearance certificate from a medical professional) dated no more than 9 months before your tour.
3. Upon your arrival in Ulaanbaatar, our driver will pick you up from the airport or train station and take you to your hotel. On this day depending on your arrival time city tour is available. And the last day of your tour our driver will take you to the airport, and a city tour is not included.
4. A single supplement is available if you want to use a room just for yourself. If you want a single supplement please make an inquiry with our booking manager. The single supplement is 70$ per night.
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