Western Mongolia tour

TOUR OVERVIEW

This trip covers the Western Part of Mongolia and is especially suitable to those, who want to face new challenges and different experiences! There are about 10 different ethnic nomadic groups live in the area including Kazakhs. You will travel in the landscape of eternally snow-capped peaks of the Altai Mountain as much as rivers, streams, lakes and the forest zone of Khovd, Uvs, and Bayan-Olgii provinces. A wonderful tour which will fulfill all your hopes and desires.

category:

Discovery tours


AVAILAble:

June -September


Duration:

11 Days / 10 Nights


Destination:

Western Mongolia

Tour grade:

Challenging


Distance:

Fly / Drive-1400kms


Highlights:

Altai Tavanbogd National Park

Potanin glacier

Uvs Lake

Buurug del sand dune

Altai mountains

Tsenkher cave, Khar Us Lake

visit to Kazakh Eagle hunter nomad family

horse and camel ride


DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1. Flight to Khovd town Western Mongolia and drive to Tsenkher cave
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FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
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Tsenkher cave

FACILTIES: Standard Gers: 23 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers: 0 Restaurant: 1 Sanitary: Western style hot shower &am...

Our driver  will pick you up from your accommodation early morning and transfer to the airport for your flight to Khovd town, the capital of Khovd province. Wild & Vast Tour's team will be waiting for you at the local airport. Drive to Khoid tsenkher cave. The rock paintings of the cave dating back 20,000-15,000 years ago are rightfully considered as world class evidence of the Upper Paleolithic period. Overnight tented stay

DAY 2. Drive back to Khovd and Khar - Us lake
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FACILITIES: Ensuite Gers: 24 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers: 2 Restaurant: 1 Sanitary: Western style hot shower &am...
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Drive back to Khovd province via Khar Us Lake. There are we have good opportunity to see varieties of birds and beaver. You can rest, hearing sound of various waterfowls gathered in the lake. Visit local museum in Khovd town and stay overnight in the local hotel.

DAY 3. Drive to Bayan - Ulgii province via Tolbo Lake
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FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
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Drive to Bayan-Ulgii province via Lake Tolbo. Admire the attractive view of majestic mountains on the way. Break the trip near the sheer Tolbo Lake and free hiking there. Visit the Zahchin or Urianhai ethnic nomad family. Stay overnight in tourist camp in Ulgii town.

DAY 4. Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
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FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
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Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

FACILTIES: Standard Gers: 23 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers: 0 Restaurant: 1 Sanitary: Western style hot shower &am...

Today we will have full day drive to Altai Tavanbogd National Park  via Tsagaan Gol (White river) valley and through Altai Mountains that are Mongolia's largest and highest mountain range more than 3000-4000 meters high. One famous spot is "Shiveet Hairhan" Sacred Mountain, where we will see the largest rock painting site from the period of the Huns (approx 200 B.C.) Overnight tented stay.

DAY 5. Altai Tavan Bogd horse trek and Potanian Glacier
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FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
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Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

FACILTIES: Standard Gers: 23 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers: 0 Restaurant: 1 Sanitary: Western style hot shower &am...

Today we will ride horse (11km - you can hike also) to Altai Tavanbogd referring to the peaks of Huiten - 4374m and the highest. It is a stunning setting with the awe inspiring massif of high snowcapped peaks. We will reach the 20km long Potanin glacier, which is ice river starts from Altai Tavan Bogd Snow Peaks. Back to base camp and overnight in tent.

DAY 6. Drive back to Bayan - Ulgii province
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FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
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Drive back to Ulgii. On the way visit Kazakh Nomadic family and feel their great hospitalities. Meet Kazakh Eagle hunter and see his magnificent bird. See how Kazakh women are making felt and other handy crafts. Stay overnight in tourist camp.

DAY 7. Drive to Uureg lake
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FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
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Today's destination is Uureg Lake, We will spend rest of day leisure at the lake, walking, bird watching, and swimming. Stay overnight in tourist camp from 15 km from the lake.

DAY 8. Drive Uvs Lake and Sand dune "Buurug del"
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FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
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Uvs Lake basin-Strictly protected area

FACILTIES: Standard Gers: 23 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers: 0 Restaurant: 1 Sanitary: Western style hot shower &am...

Drive to Sand dune "Buurug del" via Ulaangom capital town of Uvs province. On the way we will see Uvs Lake, a gigantic inland sea in the middle of the desert. Then drive to Buurug del sand dunes which are direct continues of Gobi desert and surrounding mountains are designated wilderness; this is a great place to enjoy unspoiled natural beauty in a variety of ways. Here you can climb up to the dunes. Overnight  tented stay.

DAY 9. Free day and visit nomad family, camel ride
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FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
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Today is a relaxing day. We will visit a local nomad family. There we have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions and ride 2 humped Bactrian camel. Back to base camp and overnight in tent.

DAY 10. Drive back to Uvs.
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FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
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After breakfast drive back to Ulaangom for your departure flight to Ulaanbaatar. Take a small city tour including local museum and market. Stay overnight in local hotel.

DAY 11. Fly back to Ulaanbaatar.
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FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
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After breakfast you will have a flight back to Ulaanbaatar.  Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, and you will be transferred to your accommodation. End of the tour.

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Tour price

group size
price/per person
2 pax
2590$
3-5 pax
2190$
6-8 pax
1990$
Deposit
20% of tour price

Inclusion & Exclusion

Include

2 Nights in the local hotel

3 Nights in the Tourist Ger camps

5 Nights tented camps

Domestic flights

4 WD Vehicle in the countryside

Airport transfers for arrival / departure

Meals as listed (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)

Sightseeing and Entrance fees according to the itinerary

English speaking guide

Daily water supply

Camel and Horse riding with

Support of local guide

Visa support invitation letter where applicable

not include

Accommodations in Ulaanbaatar

International airfare / train tickets+ tax

Travel insurance / Visa fees

Items for personal use

Alcoholic drinks

Gratuities & Tips for staffs

Single supplements