In the far western corner of Mongolia lie the Altai Mountains, a stunningly beautiful region of snow capped peaks, immense glaciers and large alpine lakes. We explore the region on foot, on horse and by 4-wheel drive Russian vans. Spend 7 days in the National Park. Visiting an eagle hunter, The highest mountain of Mongolia Altai Tavan Bogd (Khuiten peak), pristine Khoton Khurgan lakes and the nomadic culture, horse trek and trekking are the highlights of the tour. Our guide and local crew would serve the best to make your holiday as the most memorable time of your life! In addition, you have chance to customize your itinerary to meet your specific interests.
Altai Tavan Bogd Mixed Tour
ABOUT TRIP
Days 1-2
Ulgii city & Altai Tavan Bogd Ranger Station
Come to Ulgii city and meet our guide and driver. Depending on your arrival time we would have breakfast, then we would drive out to countryside to visit a very friendly eagle hunter family, to explore, to learn the culture.
Far western corner of Mongolia lie the Altai Mountains, a stunningly beautiful region of snow capped peaks, immense glaciers and large alpine lakes. We would start our trip heading West by 4×4 jeeps. On the way you have chance to see remote mountain country, when crossing big passes. Along the way we marvel at the Yamaat petroglyphs, a recently uncovered site in remote terrain featuring more than 1O thousand images of hunting and combat scenes, mythological figures, and symbolic sacred art. In the evening we would visit a kazakh Eaglehunter and get in to the Eagle hunting world. Overnight in tent.
Day 3
Altai Tavan Bogd Base Camp
This is where our trek begins. After a big western style breakfast, you will get prepared for the trek while our camel crew loads up our camels. We would cross a few rivers as we follow a trail to Altai Tavan Bogd (ATB) Base camp. In this remote corner where Mongolia, China, and Russia meet, we discover a beautiful swath of untouched wilderness, topped by the 14,000-foot peaks of Tavan Bogd National Park. We trek for 12 km today to the National Park Base camp at the foot of the magnificent Altai Tavan Bogd Glaciers. The glacier is at the foot of Khuiten Peak (4374m) the highest point in Mongolia. Nearby, Nairamdal Peak marks the triple border point common to Mongolia, Russia and China. Overnight in tent
Days 4-5
Tsagaan Gol, Khoton & Khurgan Lake
Heading downhill we will trek to Tsagaan gol valley following the white glacier river and beautiful deep canyons, Near the tuvan gers we will cross the glacier Tsagaan gol river trough bridge. Until 2011, we had to cross the river by horse; Actually that was an exciting river crossing with horses and camels. We then head downriver and set up camp in a lush green pasture at the foot of glacial bowls. In the evening we would visit a local Tuvan family. This very little population of Tuvan people are keeping their old tradition as it was. They believe on Shamanism.
We are going to drive to the southern part of Altai Tavan Bogd National park which is one of the most beautiful place in Western Mongolia. This is the region where the Khoton and Khurgan lakes are. On the way to the destination we would stop in Mogoit valley to see the ancient stone man, balbals. We would pass trough some high passes where you have chance to landscaping. We would set up our camp on lake shore of Khoton lake, on the back a beautiful snow caped mountain range which has the border line on top. By evening we would visit local Kazakh family and observe the local nomadic life. Overnight in tent.
Days 6-7
Horse Riding day & Ulgii Camp
Riding horse! We are gonna ride horse, after a little riding lesson you would saddle up on your horses. Comparing to the western or Australian horses, Mongolian horses are very easy to control. We would ride 16km along lake shore, on some places trough forest. We would cross some smaller and a bigger river on horse back. Our crew would set up the camp for us on a beautiful spot facing to the lake. This is going to be the last camping night of our tour in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.
Today we will be heading to Ulgii following the Khovd river downhill. On the way we will stop in Tsengel Soum which is a small village center. After driving a full day we will get to Ulgii camp.The first thing which you want would be the hot showers. In the evening we will make a small celebration at the camp.
Day 8
Departure to the Ulaanbaatar or the Options
- On Early morning after breakfast we would be ready for Departure. Transfer to the airport and fly 4hrs to Ulaanbaatar.
- We could support by transport to go to Khovd or to UVS (Ulaangom)
- Or you can choose another tour from our tour package list
- Get arranged your airfare or public transportation tickets
Altai Mount Travel can change the tour itinerary of Altai Mixed Tour at the last minute for your comfort according to weather conditions and local limitations
For about domestic air ticket Altai Mixed Tour: We can arrange domestic air tickets if requested.
Tour cost includes:
English speaking local guide
Accommodations (including ger camps and tents)
All meals included
Military permit & National Park fees
All camping gear, including Dinning tent, Camping tents, tables and chairs etc.
Horses for riding.
Transport including pack horses and camels to carry gear
Airport transfers to and from group flights
Camp Crew
Tour cost doesn’t include:
International airfare, domestic airfare, airport departure taxes, any meals not specified in full itinerary, optional tipping or gratuities to camp crew and leader, any additional hotel/ ger camp nights that may be necessary due to domestic airline schedule changes or other factors, pre-trip expenses of medical immunizations, visa fees, travel insurance, and other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc)
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