Dog sleddig is one of the best ways to discover Mongolia in winter, to approach wild animals and live an incredible adventure in the heart of Mongolian winter. You will never forget the feeling of sliding on the ice through endless and peaceful landscapes, in a perfect silence under the eternal blue sky while driving your own team of eager huskies. Indeed, that’s your chance to have a magical winter experience.
While dogs have always played a crucial part in traditional Mongolian life, the idea of dog sledding is a relatively new idea. With temperatures reached -40 degrees Celsius in winter, Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital city in the world so making use of dog sleds to get around is both practical and great fun. Guided trips are the best way to experience this method of travel, which is an ideal way to see the landscape and wildlife as well as visit some of the nomadic locals. There is even the chance to cross frozen rivers and lakes to see Mongolia from a unique perspective.
The Husky: intelligent, good-natured – and born to run! Dog sledding is a real adventure – there is quite simply nothing like the sensation of being in control of your own dogsled, putting your trust in your dogs and earning their friendship in return. Don’t be shy to cheer them up or even pad them. They’ll give it to you back. These dogs absolutely live to pull. The pulling instinct is so strong that they need training nearly every day.
A dog ride is a must for all visitors to the “Land of Blue Sky,” and is sure to be one of the highlights of your vacation. Every tour is led and managed by experienced local tour guides. However, no experience is needed. Persons ages 5-75 have enjoyed these trips. Dog sledding trips is also an opportunity to meet with the nomads and relax in a warm ger around traditional meal table. The sky is full of stars on crisp winter evenings.
Visit Mongolia and let those beautiful & affectionate Siberian Husky sled dogs steal your heart and make outdoor adventure, romantic escape or family vacation memories to last a lifetime!
