TREKKING IN ALTAI MOUNTAINS /11 DAYS/
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Located in the remotest corner of the most pristine and wildest country in the world, Tavan Bogd trek or Trekking in Altai mountains Mongolia 9 days offers a rich cultural experience and brings you through green meadows, icy gorges, clear lakes, rushing streams, lush alpine pastures, snow capped peaks, vast glaciers and vast moraines. The area is inhabited by Mongolian nomads and Tuvans and Kazakh hunters whose ways of life have not changed since times unmemorable. Kazakhs have ancient traditions of falconry. The trek will start off Tavan Bogd mountain range. Huiten peak, the highest peak of the Altai range is also Mongolia’s highest peak. The peak overlooks 3 countries: Mongolia, Russia and China. Those mountain peaks face cold glaciated peaks and vast moraines. Depending of your climbing skills we you will climb one or the other peak.
- CATEGORY: CULTURAL AND ADVENTURE TOURS
- AVAILABLE: JULY TO SEPTEMBER
- DURATION: 11 DAYS, 10 NIGHTS
- DESTINATION: WESTERN MONGOLIA
ESSENTIALS
GUIDE
A Chinese, English or Russian speaking Mongolian guide will accompany the group at all times. The guide will be a native Mongolian person with great local knowledge who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.
TRANSPORT
This trip you have a two choice. First one is a highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. And second choice is Russian 4x4 Van. Also with 20 years’ experience drives.
MEALS
In Mongolia, you will be dining at fine American, European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from our cook.
PERSONAL THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a rain jacket, gloves and hiking booth. Don’t forgot first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you). All your camera equipment.
TOUR PACKAGE PRICE
| Group size | Price/Per person |
| 1 pax | 2330USD |
| 2-3 pax | 1680USD |
| 4-6 pax | 1520USD |
| 7-9 pax | 1450USD |
| 10-12 pax | 1360USD |
| 13-15 pax | 1290USD |
| 16< pax | 1130USD |
| No | Include service | Exclude service | Include service of Meals |
| 1 | Vehicle with a driver. | Items of personal nature | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 2 | Fuel for the trip whole time | Beverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundry | Per day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/ |
| 3 | English speaking guide | Travel and insurance | One time Mongolian traditional food /lamb with vegetables/ |
| 4 | Accommodation/Ger camps and Hotel/ | International transportation | |
| 5 | All food, during the trip and at restaurants /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/ | Excess baggage fee in the flight /15kg includes handbag is free of charge/ | |
| 6 | All cooking and camping gears. | Optional activities | |
| 7 | National park and border office permits (area you will go is close to China and Russia border) | Single supplement /For hotel or Ger camp/ | |
| 8 | Airport shuffle | Gratuity for the tour team | |
| 9 | Domestic flight tickets | Taxi | |
| 10 | Other small administration fees Basically, includes everything. |
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 - Ulaanbaatar capital city of Mongolia
Pick you up our driver and guide from Chinggis Khan international airport. Drive to Your hotel. Visit local outdoor market /bazaar/, Gandan Monastery and Mongolia national museum. Evening Leisure day in Ulaanbaatar city. Over night at Hotel
| Distance | n/a |
| Route | n/a |
| Fly time | n/a |
| Accommodation | hotel |
| Food | Dinner |
Day 2 - Ulgii city, Bayan-Ulgii province
Arrive in Ulgii. Visit local outdoor market /bazaar., Islamic mosque and local museum. Prepare for excursion at your Hotel.
| Distance | 1280km |
| Route | Air route |
| Fly time | 2hours |
| Accommodation | Local hotel |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 3 - Ranger station of Oigyr, Altai Tavan Bogd mountain
Early morning we will start driving towards Tavan bogd mountain, Ranger station area. Where many Tuvan nomads spend their summer. Experience differences of nomadic lifestyle. On your way you will stop to see Balbal Stones and ancient Tomb.
| Distance | 200km |
| Route | Off-road |
| Drive time | 5 hours |
| Accommodation | Camping |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 4 - Potanin glacier, Altai Tavan Bogd mountain
Early morning start hiking from Ranger station to 20KM long Potaniin glacier side. After 4 hours of riding you will reach the base camp. We just camping next to the glacier.
| Distance | 20km |
| Route | N/A |
| Hiking time | 4 hours |
| Accommodation | Camping |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 5 - Ranger station of Tsagaan salaa, Altai Tavan Bogd mountain
From the Potanin glacier side start hiking back to the place where Tuvan Nomads are staying another Ranger station area. Have rest. Enjoy healthy meal of your cook. Overnight camping.
| Distance | 20km |
| Route | N/A |
| Hiking time | 4 hours |
| Accommodation | Camping |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6 - Khar Salaa, Altai Tavan Bogd national park
With packed camels you will start hiking to south of Altai Tavan Bogd national park. On your way you will go through historical places and see rock arts from ancient Turkic age. Camping at Khar Salaa.
| Distance | 20km |
| Route | N/A |
| Hiking time | 4 hours |
| Accommodation | Camping |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 7 - Bear valley, Altai Tavan Bogd national park
Early morning you will start hiking up to Altai mountain and pass to Bear Valley which very beautiful place with breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls and white rivers that is flowing from glacier. Camp along the river.
| Distance | 20km |
| Route | N/A |
| Hiking time | 4 hours |
| Accommodation | Camping |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 8 - Akh-Su valley, Altai Tavan Bogd national park
Start hiking to Ak su Valley. Ak su Valley is place where many western Mongolian Kazakh nomads are staying during their summer time. Visit Kazakh families and experience nomadic life, enjoy photographing.
| Distance | 20km |
| Route | N/A |
| Drive time | 4 hours |
| Accommodation | Camping |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 9 - Khoton lake, Altai Tavan Bogd national park
On this day we will pack up and start hiking to Khoton lake area at Altai Tavan Bogd national park. There we will meet our drivers and prepare to back Ulgii city.
| Distance | 20km |
| Route | N/A |
| Hiking time | 4 hours |
| Accommodation | Camping |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 10 - Ulgii city, Bayan-Ulgii province
Drive back to Ulgii on the way stop to visit Eagle hunter’s family. Stay at your Guest house in Ulgii.
| Distance | 200km |
| Route | Off-road |
| Drive time | 4 hours |
| Accommodation | Hotel |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 11 - Ulaanbaatar city capital city of Mongolia
Fly to Ulaanbaatar. Morning our driver drop off you to Ulgii cities airport.
| Distance | 1280km |
| Route | Air route |
| Fly time | 2hours |
| Accommodation | Local hotel |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 12 - Home sweet home
Leave Ulaanbaatar. Our driver drop off to Chinggis Khan international airport. Thank you for visiting our country
| Distance | 70km |
| Route | Highway |
| Drive time | 1 hour |
| Accommodation | n/a |
| Food | Breakfast |
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