This tour offers you a trekking holiday in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. From the snow covered peaks to the rivers running through breathtaking valleys, this journey will immerse you into untouched beautiful nature and rich cultural heritages of western Mongolia. A great opportunity to meet the various ethnic minorities, particularly Kazakh people who practice their unique tradition of training of Golden Eagle is a part of highlights along this journey.
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
Potanin glacier
Khoton lake
experiencing nomadic life - Kazakh ethnic's tradition & custom
Early morning,our driver will pick you up from your accommodation and transfer to the airport. Fly to Olgii town, the center of Bayan-Ulgii province. Meet guide and drivers. Move to the town. Visit local ethnographic museum. Overnight in Ger camp.
Travel to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. On our way we will enjoy ancient dear stones and burial sites. In the evening we will meet our local assistants who will take care for transporting our entire luggage, camping equipments and food provisions by pack animals, rented from local nomads. No vehicle support during 7 days trek. Overnight in tent.
In the morning we will pack our luggage and load on the camels’ back. Trek to the Holy Mounts of Altai. We will reach to base camp on the edge of the Potaniin’s Glacier. Enjoy an extraordinary view of Mongolian highest mountains and glacier. It takes 4-5 hours of moderate walk for 16kms. Overnight in tent.
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Trekking for 18kms along the Tsagaan River through stunning valley. Reach the Shiveet Mountain, is sacred to the Kazakh people and boasts many ibex. Visit to Kazakh family. Overnight in tent.
Trek for 20kms through Khar Salaa valley. Today we will explore hundreds of petroglyphs as dating back to 3000 years. Enjoy beautiful small lakes as home to many water birds and deer stones as remain of ancient nomad civilization. Overnight in tent.
Trekking to mountain pass Takhilt about 7-8kms. Crossing over the pass will require quite much effort when there is snow cover. After crossing we continue the trek about 10kms along to Bear valley. Overnight in tent.
This day we will stay in relaxing. While enjoying scenic area you will have an opportunity to learn how to make traditional Mongolian dish. Overnight in tent.
Trek for 16-18kms to next camping spot where we will have beautiful views of small lakes. Overnight in tent.
On our last day trek we will head to Khoton lake and reach an area as called Aral Tolgoi where a military base locates. We will be registered at the base since travelling through border zone. Overnight in tent.
Morning we will say good bye to our local mountain guides, camp assistants and pack animals. Continue travel by minivan. Drive along the Hoton & Hurgan Lake about 2hours. Travel for 230kms back to Olgii. Overnight in Ger camp.
Take morning flight to Ulaanbaatar. Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, and you will be transferred to your accommodation. End of the tour.
2 Nights in Tourist Ger camps
8 Nights tented stay
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
Camp assistants
Carriage camels
Camping and cooking equipments
Daily water supply
Visa support invitation letter where applicable
Accommodations in Ulaanbaatar
International airfare / train tickets+ tax
Travel insurance / Visa fees
Items for personal use
Sleeping bags
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities for staffs
Single supplements
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