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Altay mountain tour in Western Mongolia

Altay mountain tour in Western Mongolia
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  • 7 days, 6 nights
  • 1–12 travellers
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About this tour

Hiking, camping, horse riding, visit to Eagle Hunter family, cultural trip, wild nature

Route, day by day

  1. 1
    Day 1

    Fly from UB to Ulgii and drive to Altay Tavan Bogd National Park(2500 meters)

    After arrival airport at Ulgii you will meet by team. From there we will start our trip. We will drivw Altay Tavan Bogd National Park via Tsagaan Gol /White river/. We will drive between the high mountains at 3000-4000m elevatiom. Late afternoon, we will come to Tsagaan Gol Valley. There are live Tuvan people. We will visit to them to see their lifestyle and learn way of living. We will pitch our tent next to White river. Overnight in tent. /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Hike to Altay TavanBogd National Park base camp (3300 meters)

    After breakfast we get ready for hiking and horseman pack our staff on camel and we will begin trekking with camel caravan to the 20 km trek to the base camp of the snow-capped Altay Tavan Bogd Mountain. On our way to the base camp you will be able see the surrounding Altay Mountains and the beautiful wild nature of the area. This picturesque places with snowcapped high mountains and Greenland for photographing. We will pitch our tent next to the 20 km long glacier where we will stay in tent. /Breakfast, Lunch, dinner /

  3. 3
    Day 3

    Climb Malchin peak (4050meters)

    In the early morning we will start up the trail to Malchin Peak, which is about 6 km from the base camp. After reaching the top of Malchin Peak you can see the most beautiful view of the Altay Mountains. The AltayTavan Bogd Mountain range stretches over Mongolia and Russia. We will come back to the base camp in the late afternoon and spend the night in the tent. Every day of your trip will be different view of wild nature and at the night you can take photo of the thousands of stars. /Breakfast, Lunch, dinner /

  4. 4
    Day 4

    Trek back to White river valley

    In the morning, we will ride a horse about 3 hours back to Tsagaan gol (White River Valley) and meet with driver. We will camp along the white river. /Breakfast, lunch, dinner/

  5. 5
    Day 5

    Drive Hoton Hurgan lakes (2300 meters)

    After driving about 150 km we will reach the Hoton and Hurgan twin lakes where many Nomadic Kazakh families spend the summer. This beautiful place is bordered by a forested mountain which forms a wall between China and Mongolia. There is also a big waterfall on this mountain. After crossing the wooden bridge over the water channel between Hoton and Hurgan Lakes, we will drive north along Hoton Lake for about 12 km and reach Biluut Mountain. Lakes surrounded by snowcapped high mountains with the full of forest. Here you can see many petro-glyphs. The Kazakh people who live here are very kind and hospitable. They live in gers (yurts) which they make by hand. We will stop to visit to them and you will be introduce with their lifestyle and experience their hospitality. This place is the summer pasture for their livestock. We will pitch our tent for the night next to Hoton Lake. Stay in tent along the lake. /Breakfast, Lunch, dinner /

  6. 6
    Day 6

    Hike to waterfall and Drive to Eagle hunter family in Sagsai town

    After breakfast we will drive until the car stop about 15km and do soft hiking about 3km one side between the forests to the waterfall. It takes about 40minutes in one way. There are spectacular view of the nature with snowcapped mountain, the green land and forest. Mongolians used to call this place Switzerland of Mongolia. Afternoon, we will drive about 4-5 hours to visit to Kazakh eagle hunter’s family, who live in Sagsai town which is mother land of eagle hunters. We will visit to Kazakh nomadic family, experience their great hospitality, and see the eagle hunter’s magnificent bird. The Mongolian Kazakhs use for hunting female eagles as far they are bigger than male once and more aggressive. These eagles are trained to hunt foxes, wolves, rabbit and wild cat. Khazak ger is more colorful and decorated it by handmade crafts wall hanging and other things. Overnight in Kazakh ger /yurt/. /Breakfast,Lunch, dinner/

  7. 7
    Day 7

    Drive to Ulgii /40km/

    We will stay with nomads until afternoon and have experience of their everyday life. After lunch, we will drive to Ulgii about an hour and city sightseeing tour in Ulgii. Overnight local apartment. /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/

  8. 8
    Day 8

    Fly to UB city

    Fly to UB city. our driver will drive to Ulgii airport. /B/

What’s included

  • Included: Shared accommodation
  • Included: Private 4x4 transfers
  • Included: English speaking guide
  • Included: 3 meals a day
  • Included: All entrance fees
  • Included: Visit Eagle Hunters and his family
  • Included: Stay in ger /yurt/
  • Included: Water
  • Included: Camping equipment \sleeping bag, tents and mats\
  • Included: Camels for packing staff with horseman
  • Included: Horse riding
  • Included: Nat. park permits
  • Included: Apartment stay in Ulgii 1 night
  • Included: Personal expenses
  • Included: Optional activities
  • Included: Travel insurance
  • Included: Single supplement
  • Included: Personal needs
  • Included: Laundry and alcoholic drinks
  • Included: Domestic flight /I can help you to get ticket/

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