New Year's Day Sunrise Train & Terelj Winter Tour

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ID: GYG1473173-2248973
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Country: Mongolia

Duration: 15:00 hours


Description

Celebrate Mongolia’s first New Year sunrise on a special January 1 tour featuring the Sunrise Train, Terelj, dog sledding, horse sleigh rides, a nomadic lunch, and the Chinggis Khaan Statue.
Start the New Year with one of Mongolia's most unique winter experiences.
Your day begins early in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to Ulaanbaatar Railway Station and board the special New Year's Day Sunrise Train.
Travel out of the city toward Khongor Station as the winter landscape gradually appears outside the train windows.
After arriving at Khongor, head to the New Year's sunrise celebration area and wait for the first sunrise of the year. Experience the special atmosphere as the sun rises over Mongolia's vast, snow-covered landscape.
After the sunrise celebration, board the train again and return to Ulaanbaatar. The train normally arrives back in the city at approximately 11:00 AM.
From Ulaanbaatar, continue by vehicle toward Terelj National Park.
Visit a local nomadic family, where you will have lunch and experience a glimpse of traditional Mongolian winter life.
After lunch, enjoy two classic Mongolian winter activities: dog sledding and a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Experience the crisp winter air and snowy scenery while enjoying activities that are only possible during Mongolia's cold season.
On the return journey to Ulaanbaatar, visit the Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue, one of Mongolia's most recognizable landmarks. Explore the statue complex and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding winter landscape.
After the visit, return to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel.
This is a special seasonal experience operated only once a year, on January 1.

Highlights

  • Celebrate the first sunrise of the New Year in the Mongolian countryside
  • Ride the special New Year's Day Sunrise Train from Ulaanbaatar to Khongor
  • Experience dog sledding through the snowy landscape of Terelj
  • Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn sleigh ride
  • Visit a local nomadic family and enjoy a warm lunch

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour operates only on January 1.
January is one of the coldest periods of the year in Mongolia. Morning temperatures can be extremely low.
Please wear very warm winter clothing.
The departure and return times of the Sunrise Train are determined by the railway operator and may change from year to year.
The order and timing of activities may be adjusted depending on the railway schedule, weather, road conditions, and daylight hours.
INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ulaanbaatar
  • Transportation by shared vehicle
  • New Year's Day Sunrise Train ticket
  • English-speaking guide
  • Sunrise celebration at Khongor
  • Lunch at a nomadic family's home
  • Nomadic family visit
  • Dog sledding experience
  • Horse-drawn sleigh ride
  • Entrance fee to the Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue
  • Transportation to Terelj and the Chinggis Khaan Statue
NOT INCLUDED
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.