Khongryinels Flamingcliffs Altai Peaks Eagle Hunter
About this tour
Taveling through Mongolian legendary Gobi desert ,visiting historical sights and enjoying National holiday Naadam festival.
Mongolia is one of the most interesting and unexplored places on the planet. As the world’s least densely populated country, Mongolia’s untouched landscapes and nomadic culture make it an adventure destination like no other. Located in Northern Asia with China and Russia at its borders, Mongolia has only recently moved past its status as a Soviet-influenced Communist country. Wandering through the districts, you’ll notice an interesting mix of Asian and European influences, from Soviet architecture in the capital to the Buddhist-influenced traditions widely practised. Away from the capital, you’ll understand why the locals lovingly call their country the “land of the eternal blue sky”. Mongolia’s unique beauty promises breathtaking sights at every turn, with rugged mountains, sparkling lakes, and lush plains. Not only is the scenery picture-perfect, the animals are extremely photogenic too! Southern Mongolia (6 days) A chance for you to try riding the 2 humped Bactrian camels amongst the huge sand dunes of Southern Mongolia. Meet the camel herdsman and his family and then go on to see the land of the Dinosaurs, with relics from 60 million years ago.
Central Mongolia (5 days) Visit to a Orkhon Waterfall, Tsenkher Hot Spring, and Beautiful Khar Lake. Visit nomadic horseman family and sample their home made dairy products.
Western Mongolia (7 days) Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is the most stunning view of landscape and is a great place for hiking and exploring through the beautiful scenery on land to explore the flora and fauna. Plus here you will meet Eagle Hunter and explore their lifestyle.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Arrive to Ulaanbaatar city in Mongolia.Welcome to Mongolia.Meet you at the airport .Chingiss Khan.Drive you to the Chengiss Khan Garden.Enjoy the view of city. Stay in Chengiss Khan Resort.
Day 2: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa), Mongolia
Early morning we will start drive to WhiteStupa which is located in UlziitSoum, MIddle Gobi. The name TsagaanSuvarga (White Stupa) is given by local people to the impressive and legendary cliff which is eroded by natural phenomen on. Having 10 million years history, the cliff indicates different times by its colored layers. TsagaanSuvarga is interesting to see the sheer slope, facing east, which from a distance seems to be the ruins of the ancient city. Enjoy hiking around colorful Stupa, feeling like meditation in there. Overnight in tent. ( B L D )
Day 3: Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa), Mongolia to Hongorïn Els, Mongolia
After breakfast we will drive to Khongoriin Els which is called the “Singing Dune” for the sound of the wind howling through the dunes. Its over 180 km long, 3-5 km wide, lowest point 10m high, highest point is 200-300 m high from the earth. Its around 1530-1600 meter a.s.l. This is one of the largest and most spectacular sand dunes and a cold water spring with a river that leads to two small ponds. And we will do camel riding to the Khongor River. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )
Day 4: Hongorïn Els, Mongolia to Flaming Cliffs, Mongolia
Today we will drive to the homeland of Dinosour Fossils to explore it. This is Neolithic site where the large dinosaurs' skeletons on show in Ulaanbaatar Natural History Museum were found. In the west, it is better known as the Flaming Cliffs so named explorer Roy Chapman Andrews. He also discovered petrified forests remain of mammals and in particular the skeleton of hornless rhinoceros, the largest known mammal in the world. Overnight in tent. ( B L D )
Day 5: Flaming Cliffs, Mongolia to Gurvan Sayhan Uul, Mongolia
Today our direction to reach to the Orkhon valley.Long driving day.Enjoy the view of landscape.Today we are going to camping on Gurvan Saykhan mountain.Driving day 350km.Camping day.
Day 6: Orkhon Valley Natural and Historical Reserve, Mongolia to Red Waterfall, Burgaasatayn Hiid, Mongolia
We will visit to Uurt gorge, Orkhon river, and the Red waterfall in Orkhon valley. The red waterfall is situated in historically significant Orkhon valley, whose river flows an incredible 1120 km to the north before it joins the Selenge river. Also called Ulaantsutgalan, the waterfall was formed by unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes about 20000 years ago. Overnight in tent. ( B L D
Day 7: Orkhon Valley, Mongolia to Tsenkher Hot Spring Resort, Altan-Ovoo, Mongolia
After breakfast we will drive to the Tsenher Hot Spring. The SPA is +86C hot. Here you will have opportunities to have bath in the healing spa. The spring consists of elements such as sulphur and calcium.Relax in the hot spa. Overnight in tourist camp ( B L D
Day 8: Khorgo, Mongolia to Khorgo Trekhiin Tsagaan Nuur, Nariin Hüryee, Mongolia
Today our direction to Khorgo Volcanic mountain.Drive 290km. One of the natural highlights of Arkhangai province, the awe-inspiring Khorgo Terkhiin Tsagaan National Park comprises of two famous attractions: Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake or Great White Lake and dormant volcano Khorgo. 77267 hectares of Khorgo Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake area is extremely rich in wildlife and flora, which was designated as a national park to protect the spectacular mountain scenery and endangered species. 2210 m high Khorgo volcano is one of the 10 volcanoes in the national park, became extinct about 8000 years ago. The larch tree forest covers the northern slope of the volcano while its crater is 200 m in diameter, with a depth of 70-80 m. Visitors climb the volcano on stairs and trails, and upon reaching the top, walk along the volcano rim with outstanding views of surrounding areas; a small village can be seen from the volcano as well as a bird’s eye view of Terhkiin Tsagaan Lake. Khorgo Terkhiin Tsagaan mapKhorgo volcanoKhorgo Terkhiin Tsagaan National Park Astonishingly beautiful, the clear water lake Terkhiin Tsagaan formed after lava flows from the volcanoes blocked the north and south water access from the Terkh Rivers. The lake is renowned for its fish and birdlife, including the Ruddy Shellduck and Great Cormorant. There are 8 more inflows to the lake while only the Suman River sources out. The lake is 16 km long, 6-10 km wide, 20m deep, and lies 2060 m above sea level. There are some local family-run guest gers and ger camps (available between early June and late September) along the northern and eastern shores of the lake. It is amazing to see the nomads settled on the slopes of the mountains in the south overlooking the beautifully calm lake. The national park is packed with nomads and their fenceless grazing herds of livestock including countless yaks. Afternoon swimming in the lake, trekking, mountain climbing, fishing (need a permit), bird watching, motor boating, horse trekking, and nomad life experiences are the possibilities in the national park. It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and bring a windbreaker as the weather tends to be inflexible there.Camping day.
Day 9: Khorgo Trekhiin Tsagaan Nuur, Nariin Hüryee, Mongolia to Khyargas Lake, Mongolia
Today’s destination is Khyargas lake. It is one of the largest lakes of Mongolia, lies about 100 km south of lake Uvs in the territory of the Deprission of Great Lakes. The Zavkhan river feeds Airag Lake, which is further connected to Hyargas lake that has not outlet. The salt water lake, stretching from west to east, is 75 km long and 31 km wide. Several of fish including the rare Mongolian grayling lives in Khyargas Lake. Overnight in tent. ( B L D )
Day 10: Khyargas Lake, Mongolia to Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia
Today our direction to center of western part of Mongolia.Drive to 300km.. Travelling To Bayan-Ulgii Glaciers, Diverse Wildlife, Highest Mountains, Longest River And Kazakh Eagle Hunters Bayan-Ulgii is more than a destination – it’s an experience that will take your breath away. The Mongol Altai mountain is the symbol of Bayan-Olgii. The highest peaks, many over 4000m, are permanently covered with glaciers, while the valleys have lush green pastures, which support about two million livestock, as well as bears, foxes and lynxes. These valleys are dotted with small communities of nomadic families enjoying the short but beautiful summer as well as some wonderful alpine lakes. The Nairamdal peak 4374m of the Altai Tavan Bogd mountain is the highest point, Khovd, the biggest river 516 km in length in the country flows through its territory. There are many crystal fresh water lakes in Bayan-Ulgii as Tolbo and Dayan lakes. The province was founded in 1940 and became a refuge for Muslim Kazakhs fleeing separatist fighting in Chinese province. Today, the Kazakhs make up over 90% of the province’s 90 000 populations and its capital Ulgii has very distinct Central Asian spirits. Ulgii is located on the southern bank of Khovd river which has unique atmosphere with solid white and flat roof buildings. Ulgii has bazaar, plus a mosque and Islamic schools. Most popular tourist attractions in Bayan-Ulgii are mountaineering, hiking in the high Altai Mountains, attending Golden Eagle festival, experiencing Kazakh nation's culture, taking part of their everyday nomadic lifestyle and wildlife snow leopard, argali sheep, ibex, bird watching. The must-see event in the province is golden eagle hunting. Usually Kazakh men train the eagle from their young age to hunt from the horseback and they primarily hunt red foxes or small animals. Physically, Kazakhs has slight Caucasian appearance than Asians. Ordinary Kazakh men wear moustache and skullcap and women wear long embroidered dresses and cover their heads by colorful scarves. The cuisine is very different than Mongolian dishes, with a smell of flat oven baked bread and “besbarmak” – a traditional dish consisting of boiled horse or mutton.Enjoy the Bayan Olgii view.Have a great dinner in Turkish restaurand.Stay in Hotel.
Day 11: Altai Mountains, Mongolia
Driving day to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.Driving 200km.Dusting road.Drive to Shiveet Khairkhan Within Mongolia’s Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is one of Mongolia’s five UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Petroglyphic Complexes of the Mongolian Altai include three rock art sites: Tsagaan Salaa-Baga Oigor (Ulaankhus soum), and Upper Tsagaan Gol (Shiveet Khairkhan) and Aral Tolgoi (both in Tsengel soum). These three areas have a large concentrations of petroglyphs and funerary and ritual monuments reflecting the development of human culture over a period of 12,000 years. Read more here. Mongolia’s Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is vast and includes the Tavan Bogd Mountains – Mongolia’s highest mountains – in the northwest and the lakes in the southeast. Mongolia’s Deer Stones The Tavan Bogd Mountains The heart of the Tavan Bogd Mountains are five sister peaks and these permanently snow-capped mountains form a bowl around Mongolia’s longest glacier – the Pontanii Glacier. (The five peaks are named Khuiten Uul, ‘Cold Peak’ – Mongolia’s highest mountain at 4374m. The other peaks are Nairamdal (‘Friendship’, 4180m), Malchin (‘herder, 4050m), Bürged (‘Eagle’, 4068m), and Olgii (‘Cradle’, 4050m).) One of the most popular options for visiting the area remains an extended trek, whether by foot, by horse or by mountain bike (sometimes combined with pack rafting). The trekking route (to the base camp of Khuiten Uul and then on to the lakes or vice versa) can take 5-10 days depending on the final route and whether by foot, bike or horse. Most trekkers base themselves close to the area known as Base Camp which is at about 3100m and has views of all five peaks. To access the Base Camp area you trek 10-15km from the ranger station (length depends on what ranger station you start from). Most groups will use camels to carry supplies and tents to here. Base Camp is close to the Pontanii glacier (the biggest of the glaciers in the Mongolian Altai. It tumbles out of the range from the eastern face of Khuiten and is in the shadow of the ‘Five Holy’ peaks). It is a stunning setting from which to explore. For me, within this incredible region of cold permanently glaciated peaks, alpine lakes and hidden valleys, you feel as if time is standing still – these vast and timeless landscapes will make you think and reconsider your priorities. Mountain. Investigate the intricate petroglyphs in the area near Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain, also known as the sacred mountain Overnight in Kazakh Family near Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain area ( B L D )
Day 12: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia
Today we are hiking to the basecamp.Hiking day is for 18km.We have with us camels.Camels packing all the stuffs.Camel caravan joining our tour. Enjoy this stunning setting with the awe-inspiring massif snow capped peaks. You will reach out the 30km long enormous Potanin’s glacier, 2 million years old, an ancient ice river that was discovered in the 19th century by exploring by Potanin. Within this incredible region of cold permanently glaciated peaks, alpine lakes and hidden valleys, you feel as if time is standing still – these vast and timeless landscapes will make you think and reconsider your priorities. Camping day on basecamp.Enjoy the view of Galaxy every single night. Altai Tavan Bogd National Park Mongolia Altai Tavan Bogd Mongolia
Day 13: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia to Altai Mountains, Mongolia
Today is more exciting day.Today we will hike to Malchin peak.Malchin peak is the one of the highest peak of Mongolia.4050m. You dont need any special equipment for hiking to the Malchin Peak.Or we can just do soft walking on Potanin Glacier.Camping on basecamp. r ,
Day 14: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia to Khoton Lake, Mongolia
Today our direction to drive to Khoton and Khurgan lakes.Drive to 200km.Dusting road.The lakes Khoton and Khurgan are situated in the heart of Altai mountains, near the borders between China and Mongolia. Even though the Lakes are super isolated from any human civilization, many Nomadic Kazakh families still spend their summer here. Along the lakes, we see the beautiful waterfall, rock paintings, and some ancient Turkic stone figures of humans. On the right side of the lake, we see the snow capped mountains with forests, standing like a wall between China and Mongolia. Altai Tavan Bogd Mountain in Tsengel soum, Bayan-Ulgii province in western Mongolia. The lakes are part of Altai Tavan Bogd National . The picturesque twin Lake Khoton and Khurgan are the freshest water lakes in Mongolia and interconnected by 2 km channels to each other. KHOTON LAKE: 22 km long, 4 km wide, surface area 50 км², altitude 2084 m above the sea level, average depth 26.8 m and 58 m at its deepest. KHURGAN LAKE: 23.3 km long, 6 km wide, surface area 71 км², altitude 2072 m above the sea level, average depth 7.8 m and 28 m at its deepest. The lakes are rich in fishes and some of them are endemic to western Mongolia. The glacial lakes are a source of the Khovd River. The lakes surrounded by plains, forest-covered mountains, rugged mountains, and snow-capped mountains. Along the way from Ulgii town to Khoton Khurgan Lake, you can travel through the awe-inspiring Khovd River Valley, visit local nomads including the Eagle hunter Kazakhs, explore ancient Turkic era balbal stones, tombs, burial mounds, and rock drawings. Far western part of Mongolia is the most beautiful. It is home to the world rare wild species, numerous ethnic groups and snow capped majestic mountains. The Altai Mountains are the highest among Mongolian mountains and the rich in wild animals.You will visit Kazakh Nomads around lake.Share authentic experiences of Kazakh Nomads.Stay with Kazakh Nomads family.You will live like nomad.It is a great chance to stay with nomads.
Day 15: Khoton Lake, Mongolia
Taking a rest and experiencing nomad life with Kazakhs. Help them to bringing and milking livestocks — and we might discover a natural nomadic herder among us! Today one of the most exciting day.Today you will ride a horse with nomads.Horse riding day around lake.Share life time experiences. Birdwatching spot.Stay with nomads.
Day 16: Hoton Nuur, Mongolia to Khoton Lake, Mongolia
Today we drive to one of the most beautiful waterfall .Nice hiking day.7km.Visiting nature gallery.Art rocks.See petroglyhps. Stay in a traditional ger. -
Day 17: Khoton Lake, Mongolia to Road Sagsai, Ulgii, Mongolia
Drive to Sagsai Village, 20km west of Bayan-Olgii and home to a large number of eagle hunters. Experience staying with an eagle hunter family for the night and observe and learn the authentic way of the nomadic life from them. Overnight in a big ,traditional Kazakh Ger. ( B L D)
Day 18: Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia
The Eriin Gurvan Naadam /three manly games/ is our biggest holiday in Mongolia, a symbol of our freedom and unity. It is such a great chance to experience our culture and people’s lifestyle. The festival has its roots in the Mongol army’s unified practice, competition and celebration that date back more than two thousand years. Stay around the Naadam court and enjoy wrestling, horse racing, archery and ankle bone shooting. Get soaked into the holiday atmosphere, grab food and enjoy around our traditional culture. Overnight in Hotel/Guesthouse ( B L D)
Day 19: Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia
The most impressive spectacle is surely the horse racing .The horses cover different distances according to their ages.Azarga(stallions)26km.Ikh nas (horses more than 5 years old)28km. Khyazaalan (4years old)20km. Daaga (2years)15km. There are no limits on the number of horses participating. Enjoy the wrestling and archery. Stay in Ger camp .
Day 20: Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Today is transfering day to the airport in Bayan Olgii.
What's included
I include here 3 meals per day.Petrol,Car,Russian Van,Driver,Guide.Sleeping bags,tent,Horse riding,Camel riding,Camel packing stuffs,Guest house,Hotel in Bayan Olgii,Hovd city.
I exlcude here: Domestic flight tickets. Ulaanbaatar big city tour.Hotel in Ulaanbaatar,Restaurants in Hotel.
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia