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Lunar New Year or Tsagaan sar 2024 Tour

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  • 5 Hours
  • Max People : 40
  • Wifi Available
  • Jan 18’ - Dec 21'
  • Min Age : 12+
  • Pickup: Airport
What to Expect

Tsagaan Sar is a family festival, which is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar new year to put some cheer in the endless winter months and mark the beginning of spring. This could be any date from late January to early March depending on the Lunar calendar. The celebration happens over several days, with feasting on the night of the new moon. Everyone dresses in their best clothes to visit family members. Throughout the ages the festival has been celebrated traditionally – family ties are renewed and in particular, it is a time to honor the elderly.

As a sign of respect, the younger adults greet their elders in a certain way, with a special arm-hold embrace, which symbolizes both support and esteem. The gesture is accompanied by the exchange of a ceremonial pale blue or white silk scarf. Gifts are usually given and received with both hands. Whole carcasses of a fat lamb are cooked in advance, and there is a lot of food including steamed dumplings, fermented milk, vodka, milk tea, salads, and sweets. Traditionally after long bouts of feasting, the Mongols settle down to hours of storytelling and wisdom sayings, and in this way, oral histories have been passed on from one generation to the next.

Departure & Return Location

Ulaanbaatar, Sukhbaatar Square

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

  • Accommodation: Hotel****,* ger camp, nomadic stay
  • Guiding and interpreting service
  • Full board meals
  • Transport: 4x4 vehicle or minivan
  • Entrance fees to protected areas and national parks
  • Museums and cultural performance
  • Horseback riding /optional/

Price Excludes

  • International airfare
  • Personal equipment
  • Optional activity cost
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Single room supplement
  • Travel Insurance
  • The extra cost for photography in museums
  • Tip for a tour guide, driver, etc
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Itinerary

DAY 1/Jan 31/. Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Short city tour available depending on the flight schedule. Transfer to the hotel and relax. (L/D)

DAY 2/Feb 1/. New Year Eve called BITUUN.

  • Arrive in Mongolian Secret History tourist complex 
  • A trip around the complex:
    • Visit a ger library to learn about nomadic literature along with its heritage and culture 
    • Visit the statue of shaman called “Tev Tenger”, to be introduced with fascinating customs of ancient shamanism, treated by Mongolian traditional drink and skiing
  • Lunch 
  • Traditional music concert & Mongolian traditional dress show
  • Visit herder’s family to take a part in preparing traditional food (buuz) and enjoy local culture on the event of “Lunar New year Eve” 
  • Dinner 
  • Learn traditional knucklebone games and participate in competitions of
    • “Colored turtle” game
    • sheep or goat knuckle bone arranged into a turtle shape                                                                       
    • “Horse racing” game by knuckle bone
    • “Knucklebone snatch” game            
    • “Knucklebone flicking” game

Relax in the traditional ger camp. (B/L/D)

DAY 3/Feb 2/. The first fay of Lunar New Year

  • Walk your first path of the New Year before the sun rises in accordance with a Mongolian custom relating to the individual’s birthday and year
  • Breakfast
  • Visit a herder’s family on the first day of the Lunar New Year
    • Introduction to traditional greeting called “Zolgoh” & customs of Tsagaan Sar
    • Traditional meals
    • See new calves
    • Ride a horse and camel   
  • Lunch
  • Enjoy horse racing & guess the winner
  • Free time (horse and camel riding available on request)
  • Dinner 
  • Photo with traditional costumes
  • Learn Mongolia traditional dance “Zadgai tsagaan”, “Khumuun turlukhtun” 

Relax in the traditional ger camp. (B/L/D)

DAY 4/Feb 3/. Visit Khustai National Park

Drive to Khustai National Park to watch wild horses takhi, widely known as “Przewalski horse ”.

Przewalski horses are the only wild horse to survive in modern times. The species were returned to Mongolia from Zooparks of many Europian Countries and reserves within Hustai National Park is 100 km west of Ulaanbaatar. (B/L/D)

DAY 5/Feb 4/. Explore Terelj NP

Transfer to Terelj National Park. Lying in the valley of the Terelj River 80 km northeast of Ulaanbaatar, Terelj national park has long been a holiday resort for people from the capital and short-stay tourists. It is one of the most visited areas in Mongolia due to its magnificent scenery and its proximity to Ulaanbaatar. There are great opportunities for hiking rock climbing, riding, and visit the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex. Stay in the Nomad family. (B/L/D) 

DAY 6/Feb 5/. City Tour

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Relaxing hours at the hotel. Option to go shopping for souvenirs and cashmere products. Farewell dinner together. (B/L/D)

DAY 7/Feb 6/. Departure Day

Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport or Train station and depart Mongolia. (B)

 
 
 
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FAQ

What is the electrical plug type in Mongolia?

At the ger camps with generators, electricity will be available for a certain amount of time and turn them off during the night. Some ger camps can be connected to the local town’s electricity, so they can also have electricity all night. In Mongolia, electrical plug types vary. Most are Type C and Type E with 2 round holes.

Do ger camps provide toiletries?

Ger camps do not provide toiletries. Please make sure to bring your travel toiletries. For your own comfort and usage, it is good to also bring towels. A travel towel that is compact, very absorbent, and fast-drying is the best.

Do I need to bring a sleeping bag to this tour?

For your own comfort and usage, you can bring sleeping bags, but every accommodation of our trip offers fresh sterilized linen and cover.

What is the domestic flight baggage allowance?

The baggage allowance for a domestic flight in Mongolia is 15kgs in total: 10kg for check-in luggage and 5kg for hand luggage. For extra luggage, you pay 3000-5000 Tugriks (local currency) per extra kilogram.

Will the be internet during my visit to Mongolia?

Internet routers can be quite slow, so you can buy a data sim card. It is the best option to have internet during the trip. It can be purchased after your arrival at the Mongolian International Airport.

What food be provided during this tour?

Water will always be provided, but personal water bottles that keep their temperature are highly recommended and requested. Hot water can be requested from the Ger camps. Your tour guide can request them for you should you require hot water. For the duration of the trip outside Ulaanbaatar city, you will be dining at the ger camp and on a few occasions picnic lunch during stops from driving between destinations.

 
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