Altai Tavan Bogd With Horse Trek To Tsaatan Reindeer
About this tour
Holy mountains, eagle hunters, lakes, horse riding, Reindeer herders
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia (called “UB” by locals and visitors alike). Your guide and driver will meet you at the airport after you clear customs and immigration. You will have your Welcome dinner at one of the best restaurants in UB. After having dinner, we will check in hotel. Overnight at hotel. (depends on flight time will change programm).
Day 2: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Ulgii, Ölgii, Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar Ulgii /2 hours. The local guide will meet you at the airport. The Bayan – Ulgii province is famous for the magnificent Altai mountains and nomadic eagle hunters. Drive to the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. Arrive at south of the National Park. Overnight at tent. /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Ulgii, Ölgii, Mongolia to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia
After having breakfast, we will pack all baggage and go up to the base camp. All baggage will be transported by camels, and local herders will support us with their camels and horses. Enjoy your horse trekking. Before the horse ride our guide will explain some instructions of local horses, just to be safe. The Base camp is one of the most beautiful camping sites in Mongolia. Here you have an opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of the Altai Mountains which includes the highest peak and Potanin glacier. /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tent/
Day 4: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia
Leave our vehicle and load our luggage to the horses and trek toward the Altai tavan bogd peaks of 4100-4374m. Arrive at the foot of the high peaks. /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tent/
Day 5: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia to Malchin Peak, Mongolia
The name of Altai Tavan Bogd means “Saint Five Peaks” and Malchin peak is the lowest one. And it is possible to climb up without any special climbing equipment. The mountain is also famous for it is located right on the borderline between Russia and Mongolia. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the surrounding. But, in case of bad weather, we can offer you to explore a Potanin glacier as an alternative option. Back to the base camp. /Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner,Tent/
Day 6: Malchin Peak, Mongolia
This is the north entrance of the national park. All baggage will be transported by camels. Total trekking takes around 4 hours. Arrive at Oigor valley where the vehicles will be waiting for you. Switch to the cars and drive to nomadic eagle hunter’s family. Explore more about eagle hunting cultures and ancient traditions of nomads. Drive further to Olgii and transfer to hotel. Dinner at the restaurant. /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/
Day 7: Ulgii, Ölgii, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
After breakfast take a flight to the Ulaanbaatar. Check in hotel and relax. /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/
Day 8: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Murun, Mongolia
Early in the morning we will drive to Murun that is capital of Khuvsgul province. Today we will have to drive long. /About 700 km/. On the way to Murun you will have a lunch and pass Darkhan city, Erdenet city, Bulgan city, Uran togoo Mountain /Extinct volcano/, Khutag undur town, Mongolian biggest river Selelnge , Strange shaped Ikh Uull mountain etc . /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/
Day 9: Khuvsgul Lake, Mongolia
After breakfast we will drive to Khuvgul lake. It takes 1 hour from Murun city to Kuvsgul lake. You will see panoramic view of frozen Khuvsgul lake from Jankhai mountain. Today you will do horse sledding tour on the blue pearl. /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/
Day 10: Khuvsgul Lake, Mongolia to Gurvansaikhan, Mongolia
After breakfast you will drive to Jarganat cold spring that is never frozen and located in 6 km from the town. After short exploring this amazing pure spring, we will drive to Tsagaan nuur village/60 km/ /It means White Lake/ and Russia and Mongolia’s border line. When you reach town, you will go to White Lake for ice fishing. White lake is located next to the Tsagaan Nuur village. If you are lucky, you have the opportunity to eat Tsagaan fish /It means Whitefish/. Whitefish is nowhere else. /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/
Day 11: Gurvansaikhan, Mongolia
Today you will drive to east Taiga /40 km/ and then stay whole day in east taiga for seeing real shaman’s activity and explore Tsaatan /reindeer herder/ family’s life style . Also you will do reindeer riding tour. In the evening you will attend bonfire with Tsaatans. This day would be unforgettable in your life time.
Day 12: Gurvansaikhan, Mongolia to Tugul, Mongolia
After breakfast at we will drive to Ulaan-Uul town 150 km. On the way you will admire the splendor of nature. /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/
Day 13: Tugul, Mongolia to Murun, Mongolia
After breakfast at the local hotel we will head to Murun city. On the way you will explore Khoridol Saridag national protected area, Delgerkhaan mountain that is highest peak of Khoridol saridag mountain /Above sea level 3093 m/ and beautiful Ar bosgot canyon. And then you will visit 50 100 complex that is A new tourist complex commenced on the intersection of 50 and 100 degrees of longitude and latitude in Erkhel valley in the territory of Alag-Erdene soum of Khuvsgul aimag.The new complex with monuments and outdoor theatre was built by local companies. There are only four points on Earth where 50 and 100 degrees of longitude and latitude intersect, two of which are in the Pacific and Indian oceans and two are found on land. One of the latter is located on the highway in Canada and another one is found in Khuvsgul aimag of Mongolia. The crossing point in Erkhel valley of Alag-Erdene soum is the most accessible one. With the commencement of the complex, it is now possible for tourists to visit the site and spend time in comfortable conditions. Also you will explore uushigiin uvur deer stone that is situated on southern east sunny side of Rocky Mountain Uushig, 17km west from Murun town of Khuvsgul Province and about 3km from northern bank of Delger River in Burentogtokh Soum. You can find mounds, square burials and 14 deer stones in a single area at the same time. This memorial contains the most clearly depicted deer stone in Mongolia. These deer stones were aligned from north to south in a single column. Each stone is 3-20m distant from each other and was made of tetrahedral granite stone colored reddish. A deer, an arch, a shield, a horse, a knife, the moon, the sun and a mirror figured belt were engraved on the stones. These oblong-shaped stone monuments are 1.5-4.8 meters high, 0.4-1 meter wide and 20-50 cm thick. Total of 109 deer figures as well as some human figures were carved on 14 stones. /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/
Day 14: Murun, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Having stayed overnight at the Murun city, we will drive back to UB. Driving time from Murun to UB will be majority of the day. All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your journey. /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/
Day 15: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
After breakfast check out hotel and transfer to airport. Departure. ***END OF SERVICES***
What's included
International airfare
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia