STEP 1 - ULAANBAATAR, CITY TOUR : Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia (called UB). You will be met by your guide and driver and transferred to Dream hotel, a 2 star establishment that’s conveniently located in downtown UB within walking distance from major attractions in the city. Depending on your arrival time, your guide will accompany you around this ‘soviet-esque’ city that offers some rich cultural attractions and museums. You will first head for Gandantegchinlen, a Tibetan-style monastery with 150 monks in residence. This is one of the very few monasteries which escaped the massive destruction during the communist period in the 1930s. The monks in residence usually pray in the morning, a ceremony open to visitors. The Buddhist Centre will be also ready to answer any of your questions. You will then visit a cashmere factory, one of Mongolia’s best known exports. This will be followed by lunch in a local restaurant to work your taste buds on Mongolian cuisine. In the afternoon, you will visit the National History Museum where three floors Mongolia’s rich and glorious past await you - from pre-historical ages to the soviet era without forgetting the glories of Genghis Khan’s period of reign. You will then head for our office to collect details of your trip: the itinerary, advice and to address any doubts or questions. At 6 pm, the Tumen Ekh traditional show will provide an exposé on traditional Mongolian folk arts including folklore dances, contortionism and Khoomi - the famous overtone singing style. During the day if needed we can go to the black market where you can buy some warm clothes for the freezing Mongolian winter. PICK UP AT THE AIPORT LUNCH IN A RESTAURANT, DINNER NOT INCLUDED, OVERNIGHT IN AN HOTEL.

STEP 2 - ULAANBAATAR - KHUVSGUL LAKE : Catch your flight to the provincial capital city of Moron in the province Khuvsgul. After the 1 hour and 15 minutes flight you will be entering another world; the wild northern frontier of wide frozen grasslands and free roaming nomads. A two to three hours rough ride on a dirt track is necessary to reach Hatgal at the southern end of the lake. Imagine 2760 square meters / 29700 square feet of frozen water shimmering in the sun – this is Khuvsgul Lake. As a transitional zone between the Central Asian Steppe and the Siberian Taiga the lake is surrounded by several mountain ranges with peaks above 2000 meters / 6560 feet. The surrounding pine forests and pastures are home to yaks, horses and wildlife such as ibex, wolf, and musk deer. You will spend the night in Hatgal with a local family. BREAKFAST IN HOTEL, LUNCH IN A RESTAURANT IN MORON, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS LOCAL FLIGHT : 1H15 JEEP : 3 HOURS

STEP 3 - 2 DAYS OF NOMADIC LIFE IN KHUVGUL : Day on the bank of Khuvsgul lake, hiking, and meeting with a family we will help in their daily tasks. Enjoy two days in a family to discover daily life, sharing moments of winter with a family of herders living near the lake. You can also go for a hike a few hours with our local guide. 3 MEALS WITH THE FAMILY

STEP 4 - EXCURSION IN TROIKA : This morning you will leave for 4 to 5 hours sledding on a troika pulled by a horse for an extraordinary adventure on the icy lake Khuvsgul. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS

STEP 5 - ICE FESTIVAL IN KHUVSGUL : The Ice Festival of Khuvsgul is a traditional feast that takes place the first weekend after Tsagaan Sar every year. At this occasion the nomads living in the area as well as Russian people are meeting near from the lake to participate in this event and in the different activities organized, such as a horse sledding competition. Ice sculptures are built, as well as other entertainment like ice skating. Spend time with the locals from the area as this event is very important for Mongolians and Russians living nearby. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A GERS CAMP

STEP 6 - KHUVSGUL - ULAANBAATAR : We cover the 90km that separates us from Moron; the province capital where we will take our flight back to Ulaanbaatar. The afternoon will be free; you can rest at the hotel for a while and then you can some more visit of the capital with your guide and car BREAKFAST IN THE CAMP, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER NOT INCLUDED AND OVERNIGHT IN A HOTEL JEEP : 3 HOURS LOCAL FLIGHT : 1H30

STEP 7 - ULAANBAATAR - TERELJ, EAGLE FESTIVAL : Today we are leaving to the Terelj national park where the Eagle festival will be held. Meet with the Kazakh people who usually live in the West of Mongolia. The festival will begin at 11AM with the Eagle parade and showing traditional costumes. The Eagle king will be elected on this day. BREAKFAST IN HOTEL, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 2 HOURS

STEP 8 - TERELJ, HIKING AND NOMADIC LIFE : Discover the national park of Terelj which is situated at an altitude of 1600 meters. Here, horses and gers are parts of the landscape; rock formations sculpted by erosion, rivers and open plains. Discover Turtle Rock, a monastery, and follow the Tuul River for a walk. If you wish you can go for a horse ride in the area. You will discover the nomadic life style while staying there with a local family. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS

STEP 9 - TERELJ - ULAANBAATAR : Come back to Ulaanbaatar for some days for shopping and sightseeing. You can take time to visit the national history museum where three floors of Mongolia’s rich and glorious past await you - from the pre-historical ages to the soviet era without forgetting the glories of Genghis Khan’s period of reign. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER NOT INCLUDED AND OVERNIGHT IN A HOTEL JEEP : 2H30

STEP 10 - DEPARTURE : Breakfast at the hotel. Return transfer can take place at the desired time, depending on your flight time.