English-speaking guidePrivate tour · Minimum 2 travellers
2 nights in a lakeside gerPlus 5 hotel/resort nights
WINTER IN NORTHERN MONGOLIA
A winter celebration on Mongolia’s frozen lake
Travel north by private vehicle, stay at a ger camp beside Khuvsgul Lake and experience the annual Ice Festival. Complete the journey with monasteries, museums and cultural sights in Ulaanbaatar.
A festival on the frozen lake
Discover ice competitions and traditional Mongolian performances at Khuvsgul Lake.
Private travel through the north
Travel from the capital via Bulgan to the lake, staying in a resort, ger camp and hotels.
Nature meets culture
Combine two nights at a lakeside ger camp with Ulaanbaatar’s monasteries, museums and city sights.
What’s included
Dedicated English-speaking guide service (minimum 2 travellers)
Private city and countryside transport as listed in the itinerary
Round-trip Ulaanbaatar airport transfers
7 nights on a twin-sharing basis: 3 nights in a Ulaanbaatar 4-star hotel, 1 night at Seven Nuga Resort, 2 nights at Toilogt ger camp and 1 night in a Murun hotel
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners marked in the itinerary; first and last day arrangements depend on arrival/departure times
Entrance fees for the museums, monasteries and national parks listed in the itinerary
Two 0.5-litre bottles of drinking water per person per day
What’s not included
International flights
Driver and guide tips, and personal expenses not mentioned
Travel insurance and visa fees
The starting price is per person based on four travellers. Please contact us for two travellers, other group sizes, single rooms or individual requirements.
A CLOSER LOOK
From ice sculptures to the capital’s heritage
Khuvsgul Lake Ice FestivalGandan MonasteryBogd Khan Palace Museum
Reference destination photographs. Ice sculptures and events vary by year; city scenery changes with the seasons. Select a photo to view it in full.
EXPLORE YOUR JOURNEY
See the route. Then explore each day.
Follow the daily itinerary through Mongolia’s cities and landscapes.
Ulaanbaatar → Bulgan → Khuvsgul Lake → Moron → Ulaanbaatar
Open when you want · Read the itinerary as usual
MONGOLIA · 8 DAYS
Fly through your Mongolia journey
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Blue dashed line: domestic flight connection.
Place connections, not driving directions. Camp locations depend on arrangements.
8-DAY ITINERARY
Your 8-day, 7-night itinerary
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar on 28 February 2027; depart on 7 March.
Day 1
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and meet your private airport transfer to the city hotel. Settle in and enjoy time to rest before your winter journey into northern Mongolia.
Airport transfer approx. 55 km · AlphardOvernight: Bayangol Hotel 4★
Day 2
Ulaanbaatar → Bulgan
Leave the capital by private vehicle and travel through Mongolia’s winter landscapes towards Bulgan. After the long drive, settle into Seven Nuga Resort and unwind.
Approx. 460 km · Land Cruiser 200Overnight: Seven Nuga Resort
Day 3
Bulgan → Khuvsgul Lake
Continue north to Khuvsgul Lake, surrounded by snow-covered scenery and a frozen lake. Check into Toilogt Tourist Camp and prepare for the festival activities ahead.
Approx. 470 km · Land Cruiser 200Overnight: Toilogt Tourist Camp
Day 4
Khuvsgul Lake Ice Festival
Experience the atmosphere of the Khuvsgul Lake Ice Festival, with activities such as ice-skating competitions, ice wrestling and traditional Mongolian ankle-bone shooting. The daily programme follows the organiser’s arrangements.
Lake-area activities · Land Cruiser 200Overnight: Toilogt Tourist Camp
Day 5
Festival experiences → Murun
Enjoy more festival experiences, including traditional Mongolian dance and music, plus animal and sleigh displays on the ice, subject to the organiser’s programme. Afterwards, travel from the lake to Murun for your hotel stay.
Approx. 135 km · Land Cruiser 200Overnight: 50/100 Hotel
Day 6
Murun → Ulaanbaatar
Transfer to Murun Airport for a domestic flight to Ulaanbaatar. On arrival, meet your private transfer to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Flight times are subject to the airline’s final confirmation.
Discover Gandan Monastery, the National History Museum, Zaisan Monument and Bogd Khan Palace Museum. Explore the capital’s religious architecture, city views and historical collections.
City touring approx. 30 km · Land Cruiser 200Overnight: Bayangol Hotel 4★
Day 8
Ulaanbaatar → Airport departure
Your private transfer takes you to the airport according to your departure flight time, concluding your eight-day, seven-night Ice Festival journey.
Airport transfer approx. 55 km · AlphardNo overnight stay
7 NIGHTS · FOUR STAYS
Where you’ll stay
Seven nights on a twin-sharing basis. Reference properties are listed below; room categories and availability are subject to confirmation.
ULAANBAATAR · 3 NIGHTS
Bayangol Hotel 4★
28 February, 5 and 6 March
BULGAN · 1 NIGHT
Seven Nuga Resort
1 March
KHUVSGUL · 2 NIGHTS
Toilogt Tourist Camp
2 and 3 March
MURUN · 1 NIGHT
50/100 Hotel
4 March
Before you travel
Daily festival events, ice activities and driving routes may change according to the organiser, weather and road conditions.
Reference vehicles are Land Cruiser 200 for countryside travel and Alphard for airport transfers; allocation is confirmed according to group size.
Please confirm the fare inclusion, baggage allowance and schedule for the Murun–Ulaanbaatar domestic flight when requesting your quotation.
Bring clothing suitable for Mongolia’s winter, non-slip footwear and personal essentials.
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Enquire about the 2027 Mongolia Ice Festival tour
Tell us your group size and accommodation requirements. Our team will confirm arrangements and prepare your quotation.