An uncommon adventure will take you through the wilderness of Western Altai, the Mongolia’s highest mountains…
Length: 12nights / 13daysaaaaaaaaaaa
Tour starting: 04th of June
Price: start from 3520$ per person
Tour starting: 04th of June
Price: start from 3520$ per person
HIGHLIGHT
• Category: Trekking tour Mongolia
• Places to visit: Ulaanbaatar – Ulgii – Altai Tavan Bogd – Shiveet Khairkhan – Takhilt – Khoton – Ulgii – Ulaanbaatar
• Duration: 12nights / 13days
• Activities: Trekking, exploring archaeological sites, cultural visits
• Covering distance: 3980kms
• Number of participants: Min-3, max-12
• Season: June – mid September An uncommon adventure will take you through the wilderness of Western Altai, the Mongolia’s highest mountains. 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 like Muslim Kazakh people who practice their unique tradition of training of Golden Eagle is a part of highlights along this journey.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Welcoming day
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar the capital city of Mongolia. Transfer to your hotel. Evening enjoy traditional art performance and Welcome dinner. Stay overnight in the hotel.*** D
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar the capital city of Mongolia. Transfer to your hotel. Evening enjoy traditional art performance and Welcome dinner. Stay overnight in the hotel.*** D
Day 2 Flight to UlgiiTransfer to airport. Flight to Ulgii town, the center of Bayan-Ulgii province. Meet guide and drivers. Move to the town. Visit local ethnographic museum. Stay overnight in Ger camp. BLD
Day 3 Travel to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
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. Stay overnight in tent. BLD
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. Stay overnight in tent. BLD
Day 4 Star trek
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. Stay overnight in tent. BLD
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. Stay overnight in tent. BLD
Day 5 Trek to Shiveet Khairkhan
Trekking for 18kms along the Tsagaan River through stunning valley. Reach the Shiveet Mountain, is sacred to the Tuvan people and boasts many ibex. Visit to Tuvan family. Overnight stay in tent. BLD
Trekking for 18kms along the Tsagaan River through stunning valley. Reach the Shiveet Mountain, is sacred to the Tuvan people and boasts many ibex. Visit to Tuvan family. Overnight stay in tent. BLD
Day 6 Exploring petroglyphsTrek 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 dear stones as remain of ancient nomad civilization. Stay overnight in tent. BLD
Day 7 Trek to mountain pass Takhilt
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. Stay overnight in tent.BLD
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. Stay overnight in tent.BLD
Day 8 RelaxingThis day we will stay in relaxing. While enjoying scenic area you will have an opportunity to learn how to make traditional Mongolian dish. Stay overnight in tent. BLD
Day 9 Trek to small lakesTrek for 16-18kms to next camping spot where we will have beautiful views of small lakes. Stay overnight in tent. BLD
Day 10 Trek to Hoton lake
On our last day trek we will head to Hoton 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. Stay overnight in tent. BLD
Day 11 Travel back to Ulgii town
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 Ulgii. Stay overnight in Ger camp. BLD
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 Ulgii. Stay overnight in Ger camp. BLD
Day 12 Flight to Ulaanbaatar
Take morning flight to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel. Shopping. Farewell dinner. Stay overnight in the hotel. BLD
Take morning flight to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel. Shopping. Farewell dinner. Stay overnight in the hotel. BLD
Day 13 Departure
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PRICE & DATE
• Tour starting (start in Ulaanbaatar):
2015:
MA01 04 Jun
MA02 25 Jun
MA03 16 Jul
MA04 06 Aug
MA01 04 Jun
MA02 25 Jun
MA03 16 Jul
MA04 06 Aug
Price from:
USD 3520 per person
USD 3520 per person
Included: All activities described in the itinerary, twin/double basis hotel*** accommodation (2 nights) in Ulaanbaatar, Ger camp stay (2 nights) and tent stay (8 nights) in countryside, English speaking guide service, field cook, local guides and pack animals, RT domestic flight, all camping equipments, entrance fees to Protected Areas, all transfers by minibus in the city and by 4WD Russian minivan in the countryside. Meals of breakfast, lunch /picnic during the trekking in countryside/ and dinner as mentioned per day itinerary.
Excluded: International transportation to and from Mongolia, travel insurance, mineral (bottled) water and alcoholic drinks, sleeping bag, tips and gratuities, laundry and items of a personal nature.
TOUR INFO
Our Trekking Trips
The style of our trekking:
Trekkers are modern nomads. This is why our main concept “The Nomad Way of Trekking” is based on tradition and technology of nomadic life. Nomadic movements of Mongol herders are not conducted randomly, but according to precisely-defined traditions. Nomads have exploited the bio-physical system and in order to prevent depletion of the pasture lands, which are their natural resources, they managed the landscape in a really sustainable way… Mongolian nomadic life has developed one main purpose: to keep the natural resources (soil, water and vegetation) in their “original” condition and to use these resources in straight ways so to avoid all harm. This leading principle is already set on our programs with quality of sustainability.
Trekkers are modern nomads. This is why our main concept “The Nomad Way of Trekking” is based on tradition and technology of nomadic life. Nomadic movements of Mongol herders are not conducted randomly, but according to precisely-defined traditions. Nomads have exploited the bio-physical system and in order to prevent depletion of the pasture lands, which are their natural resources, they managed the landscape in a really sustainable way… Mongolian nomadic life has developed one main purpose: to keep the natural resources (soil, water and vegetation) in their “original” condition and to use these resources in straight ways so to avoid all harm. This leading principle is already set on our programs with quality of sustainability.
Typical Trekking Days:
The best way to experience Mongolia’s unbeatable combination of natural beauty, cultural riches and unique nomadic lifestyle, is to walk. Trekking in Mongolia is not only a wilderness expedition, but also an authentic cultural experience. Most of days begin with stunning steppe sunrise when the crew brings around hot cup of tea and a warm bowl of washing water. After hearty breakfast cooked we generally walk for 3 to 4 hours. You are encouraged to walk at your own pace, stopping frequently for photographs or to meet local nomads. There is a lot of leisured time, which will allow you to write your travel diary, relax in a magnificent landscape or walk around to discover the area surrounding the camp.
The best way to experience Mongolia’s unbeatable combination of natural beauty, cultural riches and unique nomadic lifestyle, is to walk. Trekking in Mongolia is not only a wilderness expedition, but also an authentic cultural experience. Most of days begin with stunning steppe sunrise when the crew brings around hot cup of tea and a warm bowl of washing water. After hearty breakfast cooked we generally walk for 3 to 4 hours. You are encouraged to walk at your own pace, stopping frequently for photographs or to meet local nomads. There is a lot of leisured time, which will allow you to write your travel diary, relax in a magnificent landscape or walk around to discover the area surrounding the camp.
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