Altai Mountain Nomads Altai Face Trip
About this tour
The largest sand dunez in Mongolia.
Wild Horse Takhi Hustai National Park.
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.
Altai mountain.
Altai snow peaks.
The most beautiful lakes Hoton and Hurgan.
Altai Golden Eagle hunters.
Visiting Altai Golden Eagle hunter.
Taste traditional food.
Enjoy the view of galaxy.
Amazing view of Potanin Glacier.
Stay in a traditional yurth.
Adventure Van driving trip.
Activities included
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Arrive to Ulaanbaatar.Meet you at the airport.Have a nice lunch. Drive to Chingiss Khaan Statue.70km.Visiting Chingiss Khaan Statue and Chingiss museum.It is the largest Statue in the world.Stay in a Chingiss Khaan Garden Resort.
Day 2: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Hustai National Park, Mongolia
Today drive to Hustai Nuruu National Park .You can see wild horse.Takhii.The Przewalski’s horse (Equus ferus przewalskii), also known as “takhi” in Mongolian, is considered to be the last and only remaining wild horse species in the world. Once found throughout the steppes of western Europe and Asia, by the early 1960s, Przewalski’s horses were only found in Mongolia’s Gobi region. By 1969, they were declared extinct in the wild. In the early 1900s, however, 53 Przewalski’s horse foals had been shipped to Europe from the Gobi, where they were kept in zoos and privately-held “parks.” Of those, only 12 produced foals. Nevertheless, by the mid-1980s, the captive population grew to over 1,000.In 1992, reintroduction of Przewalski’s horses was begun in Mongolia, China and Kazakhstan. At that time, 16 Przewalski´s horses from the Netherlands were successfully transported to Hustain Nuruu--which later became Hustai National Park (HNP)--in central Mongolia. The reintroduction was accomplished in association with the Foundation for the Preservation and Protection of the Przewalski Horse and the Mongolian Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment. Every two years, beginning in 1992 and continuing into 2000, Przewalski’s horses from European countries were reintroduced into HNP. By 2002, the population of Przewalski’s horses in the park increased from the original 84 to 150. The number is now 380. This includes 34 breeding harems and more than 80 young stallions. Mongolia is the only place in the world where Przewalski’s horses exist within their historic range; HNP is home to the world’s largest number of Przewalski’s horses in the wild.Stay in a ger camp.
Day 3: Khustai Mountains Camp, Mongolia to Bayankhongor, Mongolia
Today drive to Bayankhongor province.Driving on a main pave road.Long driving day.400km.Stay in a town hotel.
Day 4: Bayankhongor, Mongolia to Darvi, Mongolia
Today is driving day to Hovd direction.Long driving day.600km. Drive to Durgun lake and Chandmani Mongol els.Sand dunez.It is the largest sand dunez.It is the highest sand dunez.Amazing view of landscape.You can see the most beautiful Durgun lake.it is salty lake.Surrounded by sand dunez.Sand dunez singing.Stay in a gercamp.
Day 5: Chandmani, Mongolia
Today is more exciting day.Another beautiful day of sand dunez.Mongol Els sand dunez.Mongol dunes, ”Mongol Els”, are the most important sand mass of Gobi Gurvan Saïkhan National Park. Its area is more than 900 square kilometres (347,49 square miles). It’s one of the largest sandy areas of Mongolia. Suddenly standing out from the plains, they are undoubtedly among the most spectacular of the country. The wind continuously blows from North towards West and the dunes can reach breathtaking heights, between 100 and 300 metres (328,08 – 984,25 feet) at their highest points. Mongol dunes are more than 180 km long and can reach 27 kilometres (16,28 miles) wide. The inhabitants name their imposing dunes ”singing dunes” due to the noise made by the wind when it moves the sand. Beyond the dunes, the steppe extends as far as the eye can see. Mongol sand dunes have a particular appeal because they have an impressing combination of colours (the dunes are pale yellow). At the north, they are lined with a green and luxuriant vegetation band, delimited by a river: Lake Durguun lake and River Gol. Supplied by subterranean sources, this little river flows along the dunes on a few kilometres, and forms an oasis in the middle of the dried landscape. This area is also very rich in dinosaurs’ fossils and in mineral deposits.Enjoy the view of sunset on sand dunez.
Day 6: Chandmani, Mongolia to Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia
Today is more exciting day.Drive to center of Western part of Mongolia.Drive to Bayan Ulgii city.Driving day 400km.It has a nice pave road.Bayan Ulgii city is more looks like a Central Asia.You can see colorful culture of Mongolian people,ethnic group of Tuvan,Kyguz,Ozbek,Turkish and Kazakh people.Stay in a hotel.
Day 7: Uujim, Mongolia to Road Sagsai, Ölgii, Mongolia
Today our direction to drive to Sagsai town.28km.dusting road. Visiting Eagle hunter's family. I want to invite you stay with the most youngest Eagle huntress girl Aymoldr.She is 14 years old. Share eagle huntress experience.Share eagle huntress girl's story.Her father Bek also great eagle hunter.Stay with eagle huntress family.See great hospitality of eagle hunters.
Day 8: Road Sagsai, Ölgii, Mongolia to Uujim, Mongolia
Today is horse riding day to the mountain Khuren. On top of mountain you will meet many Eagle hunters. You will see local holiday .You will see traditional dance and music. Traditional instrument dombra. You will meet traditional throat singer.Enjoy the local music day.and meet eagle hunters.Stay with eagle hunter's family.
Day 9: Road Sagsai, Ölgii, Mongolia to Altai Mountains, Mongolia
Today is driving day to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.Drive to 200km.Dusting road.Altai-Tavan- Bogd national park Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, “the five sacred mounts of Altai”, extends on 662 square kilometres at the extreme southwest of Mongolia, and has borders with China and Russia. Khuiten Mount is the highest peak of the range and also of Mongolia, with its altitude of 4374 metres (2,72 miles). It was climbed up for the first time by a Mongolian expedition in 1956. Altain Tavan Bogd is a high mountains area where we can find many glaciers. 96 % of the glacial rivers of Mongolia are located in the Altai Tavan Bogd. The most accessible glacier is Potanine, that we can climb up after a trek in the park. Climbing is not technical, but physical. The persons who are very keen on alpinism will also be very glad to climb up Malchin Mount, “breeder’s mount” (4037 metres, 2,51 miles), Nairamdal Mount, “friendship’s mount” (4082 metres, 2,54 miles), and Khuiten Mount, ”cold mount” (4374 metres, 2,72 miles). The two other summits that compose the Tavan Bogd are Burged (4068 metres, 2,53 miles) and Ölgii (4050 mètres, 2,51 miles). At the south of these high mountains, the park extends on a medium mountains area, located between 2000 and 3000 metres (1,24 – 1,86 miles) above sea level, where the hikers and trekkers who’re in good condition and who’re accustomed to walking in the mountains can go. We can find here some Siberian pines and larches forests and many lakes: Khoton, Khurgan, Dayan, Khovd, Khar Salaa, Tsagaan Salaa, Songinot, and Yolt. The national park provides a habitat for many species of animals, like argalis, Siberian ibex, red deers, beech martens, black grouses, or golden eagles. The Mongolian Altai’s petroglyphs are also located in the National Park. They’re inscribed on UNESCO world heritage list. There are three sites, composed of many thousands of rock paintings, included Tsagaan Salaa rock paintings, where we can see more than 10000 paintings in a valley that is 15 km (9,32 miles) long. From Ölgii, you must reckon on it taking about six hours riding on a hard track, to enter .Stay with Tuvan Nomads.
Day 10: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia to Altai Mountains, Mongolia
Today is hiking day to SheeveetKhayirkhan mountain.Amazing view of Five Peaks.Amazing view of Poranin Glacier.You will see many yaks .Tuvan people herd many yaks.You will see milking yaks.Stay with nomads.
Day 11: Khoton Lake, Mongolia
Today drive to Hoton and Khurgan lakes.It is the most beautifulHoton & Hurgan Lake HOME » WESTERN MONGOLIA » HOTON & HURGAN LAKE Hoton & Hurgan Lake Located in the northern part of the Altai mountain range, near the Chinese border, in Bayan-Ölgii, the westernmost of the provinces of Mongolia, Khurgan and Khoton are 2 lakes situated at an elevation of more than 2.000m. The road to the lakes, located in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, is gravel. It’s narrow, steep, and impassable in winters. Do not travel this pass in severe weather conditions. Avalanches, heavy snowfalls and landslides can occur anytime, being extremely dangerous due to frequent patches of ice. From October the surface of the lakes starts to freeze, creating then 1.3-1.6 m ice thickness. Khurgan Lake lies at an elevation of 2,072m above the sea level, and Khoton Lake at 2,084m. It has a well-deserved reputation for being dangerous because of unpredictable snowstorms and blizzards, and driving under these conditions, can be extremely challenging. One of the most challenging parts of the route is a small wooden bridge over the lakes, with a length of 100m. This bridge tests the skill, and courage, of any driver. It’s definitely not for anyone suffering from vertigo and there’s little room for error on this section.Bridge is broken. Stay with Altai Nomads.
Day 12: Khoton Lake, Mongolia
Today is visiting Altai nomads around Hoton lakes.Taste traditional food.Learn how to make fresh cheese.Meet local woman to see their beautiful handcraft.Drive to see art rocks,petroglyhps,stone script.Enjoy the view of nature gallery under blue sky. Drive to see waterfall,river Baga Turgun.Stay in a traditional yurth.
Day 13: Khoton Lake, Mongolia to Tolbo Lake, Mongolia
Today is drive back to Bayan Ulgii city.200km.Dusting road.tolbo lake 50 kilometres (31,07 miles) towards South of Ölgii, in the centre of the province of Bayan-Ölgii, there is Tolbo Lake, ”stain lake”. It extends on 185 square kilometres (71,43 miles) in the heart of the Altai range, at more than 2000 metres (1,24 mile) above the sea level. Tolbo Lake’s water is particularly clear. The road that leads there passes along glaciers and, in Winter, it’s possible to move on the iced lake. The lake was the witness of the battle of Tolbo lake (1921) during the Russian civil war, when the Bolsheviks allied to the Mongolians defeated a White Russians army. You can spot by the lake a couple of memorial plaques.Enjoy the sunset around Tolbo lake.Stay in a yurt.
Day 14: Tolbo Lake, Mongolia to Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia
Today drive to Bayan Ulgii.Have a nice city tour.Visiting local baazar.Stay in a hotel.
Day 15: Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Today is your flight to Ulaanbaatar.
What's included
Breakfast lunch dinner. Driver. Petrol. Guide. Cook. Permits National Park. Sleepingbags. Ger to stay. Hotel in Hovd ,Ulgii town. Horse to rent. Camel to rent. Kitchen equipments. Tour organizing.
I exclude here .Personal insurance. Personal private stuffs. In Ulaanbaatar city hotels,restaurants. Domestic flight tickets.
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia