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.
ABOUT TRIP
Day 3
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 6-7
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.
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)