Altai Trek Tour In Western Mongolia
About this tour
Join as an individual and make new friends, or come as part of a small group
The beauty of the Altai Mountains, it’s variety of terrain and vegetation and wildlife, is best enjoyed on foot. We have carefully prepared a tour which will allow you to truly become a part of this unique and unknown part of our world. The tour is “sporty”, but experience has shown that anyone, including young teenagers and spirited seniors, with good walking shoes, can enjoy it leisurely. Join as an individual and make new friends, or come as small group, for instance as a family, and have a special experience together.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Upon you arrival in Ulaan Baatar, you will be met by our representatives, and after checking in at your hotel, we will take you on a city sightseeing tour. (Bayangol Hotel)
Day 2: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Ulgii, Mongolia
You will fly to Ulgii City, in the Bayan-Ulgii province of Western Mongolia. The majority of the population of this region is Kazakh, with their own culture and own language. At the local airport, you’ll meet your English-speaking guide, driver and expedition cook. Today we’ll drive to Khoton Lake, stopping for lunch on the way, and spending the night at the camping site on Biluut Hill. Here you will find ancient rock carvings of Turkic origin, 1500-2000 years old. Total driving time about 6-7 hours. (TentB /L/D)
Day 3: Ulgii, Mongolia to Khoton Lake, Mongolia
Hike past Aral Tolgoy to the Tsagaan Us River Valley to the Khoton and Khurgan Lakes. These lakes are second largest and clearest of all lakes in the Mongolia, the average depth is 26 m, and the maximum depth approximately 58 m. The Khoton and Khurgan Lakes are connected by a wide natural channel. The landscape around the lakes is very beautiful and picturesque, with snow-capped mountains. A car will follow. Total hiking time: 6 hours.(Tent /B/L/D)
Day 4: Khoton Lake, Mongolia
Hike up the Tsagaan Us River Valley. Camel support. Total hiking time: 5 hours. Cars go back to Olgii.(Tent /B/L/D)
Day 5: Khoton Lake, Mongolia to Shiveet Uul, Mongolia
Cross the highest pass. Camel support. Total hiking time: 7 hours. (Tent /B/LD)
Day 6: Shiveet Uul, Mongolia
Hike to Shiveet Uul Mountain, with it’s stunningly beautiful blue lakes, 4000 m high snow-capped mountains, a glacier and rich for archaeological sites. Camel support. Total hiking time: 6 hours.(Tent /B/L/D)
Day 7: Shiveet Uul, Mongolia to White River, Mongolia
Hike to White River Valley. We will have a chance to visit Tuvan people, who are a separate ethnic and cultural group within Mongolia, live a nomadic life, and practice Shamanism. Total hiking time: 5 hours ( Tent /B/L/D)
Day 8: White River, Mongolia to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia
Today we will hike 18km to the base camp of the Tavan Bogd. En route, from 5-6 km away we will see Potanin and Alexander Glaciers, as well as ice peaks. Base camp is 3,000 m. Camel support. (Tent /B/L/D)
Day 9: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia
Glacier exploration. (Tent /B/,L/D)
Day 10: Malchin Peak, Mongolia
Climb to Malchin Peak, 4050 m. This peak, the lowest of the Holy Five Peaks, is on the Mongolia and Russian border. The climb takes 6 to 7 hours, all the way to the top of Malchin. Back in camp after the climb, we’ll relax! (Tent /B,L,D)
Day 11: Altai Tavan Bogd, Mongolia
Hike north to Oigor River. Passenger cars arrive from Olgii. Camel support. (Tent /B/L/D)
Day 12: Altai Tavan Bogd, Mongolia to Ulgii, Mongolia
We drive back to Olgii. On the way we’ll visit Eagle Hunters and a nomad family. Afternoon do some arts and crafts shopping. Overnight you can stay either in our own Ger Camp or our small hotel Eagle’s Nest, and take a good hot shower. (Ger or Hotel/B/L/D)
Day 13: Ulgii, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Return flight to Ulaan Baatar, On arrival, transfer to your hotel and farewell dinner. (Hotel/B/L/D)
What's included
All meals during the trip Drinking water All accommodations during the program 2 overnights in 4 star hotel in UB 10 tented overnights Transport with Russian vans (4*4) including gasoline All airport transfers Local guide(s) Cook Pack Camels and camel drivers All sightseeing fees Visa support Local flights (Ulaan Bataar-Ulgii-Ulaan Bataar) Satellite phone for emergencies
Sleeping bag International flights Visa Travel insurance Charges for excess baggage Airport taxes Individual equipment Drinks and extra charges in hotels and inns All alcoholic drinks All costs not specified in “Included”
What to know
Please contact us with any questions you may have about our tours.
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia