West 5.00 (1)
Altai 5 Mountain
5 days
From $700 /person$70 to book
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Run by Aisana Tour
- 7 days, 6 nights
- 1–12 travellersPrivate for your group
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About this tour
This Altai adventure blends culture and nature in one unforgettable journey. Starting in Ulgii, you’ll meet Kazakh eagle hunters, experience nomadic hospitality, and explore the stunning Syrgaly valley with its rivers, lakes, and the impressive Baga Turgen Waterfall. You’ll also visit Tuvan families in the Tsagaan Gol valley, gaining insight into their traditions while surrounded by dramatic glacial landscapes.
The expedition continues to Tavan Bogd Base Camp, where camels and horses carry supplies to the Potanin Glacier. Camp beneath Mongolia’s highest peaks and climb Malchin Peak for sweeping views into Russia and China. Returning via Tsagaan Gol and the serene Green Lake, the tour concludes in Ulgii with handicraft shopping, panoramic city views, and a Kazakh folklore concert—a perfect finale of adventure and culture.
Route, day by day
- 1Day 1
After arrivingin Ulgii city you will meet our team at the airport. Have a breakfast. Drive to Dayan Lake. 150 km, 4-5 hours drive. These places are summer camps of nomads. Therefore, today you visit one local family of Kazakh nomad. He is a Eagle Hunter. While with him, you will learn how to train and hunt with golden eagles. Today you have a chance to get acquainted with the traditions and customs of the Kazakh people and the daily life of a nomads. Try the national tea with milk and natural dairy products. Experience nomadic lifestyle. Overnight in the eagle hunter's family. B.L.D.
- 2Day 2
Today you set off towards the big lakes of the National Park - Khoton and Khurgan lakes. This part of the national park is called the Syrgaly valley - it is very beautiful with its unique landscape, many transparent rivers, snow covered mountains, and waterfalls, large clean lakes. The Syrgaly valley is a summer place for Kazakh nomads. Today you will drive to the Baga Turgen valley and will have a walking tour of about 5 km to the Baga Turgen valley. You will see a beautiful waterfall. Baga Turgen Waterfall is 36 meters high waterfall located in Turgen Uul mountain range. It is two-stage waterfall flowing from glacial snowmelt mountain. There is a hiking trail to the waterfall through forest and hills and it is moderate hike. After you will visit nomadic family. Overnight in the Kazakh yurt. B.L.D
- 3Day 3
Today you will drive to the Tsagaan gol valley. 180 km, 5-6 hours drive. Tsagaan-gol in translation means the White River, sometimes it is called a Milky river, which originates from a glacier, and why the river is milky is due to natural factors. Tsagaan gol is a summer pasture valley of nomadic Tuvan peoples. Visit Tuvan family. Get to know about their traditions and lifestyle. Overnight in the Mongolian ger. B.L.D.
- 4Day 4
Today you'll load your equipment and food on camels and you will hike or ride a horse about 16 km to the Base Camp. 2900 m above sea level. Here, you'll set up camp at the Base Camp next to Potanin Glacier – the largest glacier in Mongolian Altai. (20 km long). You will camp here for two nights to enjoy the stunning spectacle which is Tavan Bogd. Tavan Bogd means “The Holy Five”. They are the Mongolian highest peak Huiten (4373 m ), Naran, Burged, Nairamdal and Machin peaks. All snowcapped. Overnight in tents. B.L.D.
- 5Day 5
Today you'll climb Malchin Peak (non-technical) 4050 m above sea level and enjoy the beautiful views of majestic mountains Russia and China from a distance. It takes 7- 8 hours to climb up and down from peak. Overnight in tents. B.L.D.
- 6Day 6
Trek or horse riding down to the Tsagaan gol valley.16 km. You will have time, before the sunset, to hike up to the valley where there is a beautiful Green lake. Overnight in the Mongolian ger. B.L.D.
- 7Day 7
After breakfast you will drive back to Ulgii. 180 km, 5-6 hours drive. Visit to the local handcraft souvenir shops to make pleasant surprises for your loved ones. Visit Friendship hill. Where you can see panoramic view of the Ulgii city and Khovd river. After final dinner you will enjoy a national Kazakh etno-follkore concert. Overnight in our service apartment. B.L.D
- 8Day 8
After breakfasttransfer to the airport Ulgii. Fly to Ulaanbaatar.
What’s included
- Included: English speaking guide;
- Included: Driver;
- Included: Cook;
- Included: Transport 4×4+ petrol
- Included: 3 meals per day;
- Included: Drinking water;
- Included: 1 night in our serviced apartment in Ulgii;
- Included: Camping equipment (tents, sleepingbags, matts, kitchen equipment, outdoor toilet and shower tens);
- Included: Eagle hunters family;
- Included: Mini concert with national musical instrument Dombira;
- Included: Horse ranges with pack camels;
- Included: Border and national park permits;
- Included: International and domestic flights;
- Included: Travel insurance;
- Included: Visa, extra hotel charges;
- Included: Excess baggage costs;
- Included: Tips and gratuities;
- Included: Alcohol drinks;
- Included: Personal needs and laundry;
- Included: Waterproof hiking boots;
- Included: Waterproof clothes;
- Included: Warm clothes (fleece, long pants, woolen hat, gloves)
- Included: Walking clothes;
- Included: Personal medication;
- Included: Flashlight;
- Included: Power bank;
- Included: Sleeping bag liner ( we provide you warm camel woolen sleeping bag but for your personal hygiene we recommend you bring sleeping bag liner).
- Included: Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat;
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