Mongolia · East Asia

Mongolia: Ice & Eagles

Frozen Khövsgöl and the eagle hunters

4.9 · 14 reviews 7 days / 6 nights
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Group
up to 8 guests
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
February — March

Mongolia in deep winter: the frozen Lake Khövsgöl, its ice festival and a day with eagle hunters.

What you'll see

  • Lake Khövsgöl frozen solid
  • Ice festival with horse sledges
  • Nights in heated gers
  • Meeting eagle hunters

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1. Ulaanbaatar

    Arrival and Gandan monastery.

  2. 2
    Day 2. Ulaanbaatar — Mörön

    Flight north and drive to Khövsgöl.

  3. 3
    Day 3. Khövsgöl

    Ice festival and horse sledges.

  4. 4
    Day 4. Khövsgöl

    Walk on the ice and visit reindeer herders.

  5. 5
    Day 5. Eagle hunters

    Day with a family of eagle hunters.

  6. 6
    Day 6. Return to Ulaanbaatar

    Flight back and farewell dinner.

  7. 7
    Day 7. Departure

    Transfer to the airport.

Included

  • Hotels and heated gers
  • Domestic flights
  • Guide
  • All meals outside Ulaanbaatar

Not included

  • International flights
  • Winter clothing
  • Travel insurance

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