Tour To Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
About this tour
A trip to the Altai Tavan Bogd national park with many transparent lakes, clean air, bright colors of greenery, snow covered mountain peaks, from which the purest rivers flow down, will leave a vivid hormonal impression on all fans of outdoor activities and will be remembered for a long time. A rich active program is waiting for you, which includes hiking and climbing the mountain, accompanied by our experienced team; living in tents in places with beautiful landscapes and in yurts of local nomads, getting acquainted with their customs and traditions, especially with the unique art of the Kazakh people, hunting with golden eagles. During our adventure tour you will learn and explore a lot about the nature of the unique region of the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulgii, Mongolia to Dayan Lake, Mongolia
Early in the morning transfer to the airport. Arrive Olgii, where the our team will meet you at the airport. After breakfast we set off. Our first stop will be through 180 km of Dayan lake. These places are summer camps of nomads. Here a lot of nomads spend the whole summer. There fore, today we visit one local family of Kazakh nomad. He is a Eagle Hunter. While with him, you will learn how to train and hunt with golden eagles. Today you have a chance to get acquainted with the traditions and customs of the Kazakh people and the daily life of a nomads. Try the national tea with milk and natural dairy products. Overnight in the eagle hunter's family. B.L.D.
Day 2: Dayan Lake, Mongolia to Baga turgen khurkheree, Mongolia
Today we set off towards the big lakes of the National Park - Khoton and Khurgan lakes. On the way, we will meet burial mounds, stone men and balbals – magnificent monuments of historical culture. Shar-Bulak memorial and Khulbai mausoleum. This part of the national park is called the Syrgaly valley - it is very beautiful with its unique landscape, many transparent rivers, snow covered mountains, and waterfalls, large clean lakes. The Syrgaly valley is a summer place for Kazakh nomads. Overnight in tents. B.L.D.
Day 3: Baga turgen khurkheree, Mongolia to Khoton Lake, Mongolia
Today, before lunch, we will have a walking tour about 5 km to the Baga Turgen valley and hike to see the beautiful waterfall. After lunch we go to the lake Khoton. If you want to walk barefoot on the sandy shore, then we can continue walking. Camping on the western shore of the lake. Overnight in tents B.L.D.
Day 4: Khoton Lake, Mongolia
Our trip continues along the western shore of the lake. Today we will move to the other side of the lake near a small mountain, which is covered with petroglyphs. Great sandy beach, with a beautiful view of the Mongolian Altai. Overnight in tents. B.L.D.
Day 5: Khoton Lake, Mongolia to Altai Tavan Bogd Ranger, Mongolia
Today, after a long and eventful trip on the eve, we will have a quiet journey along the mountain Shivet Khairkhan. We explore petroglyphs of different times. Shivet Khairkhan a sacred mountain of the Tuvan people. We will have the chance to explore the area. Mountain is famous for its rich wildlife, specifically Siberian ibex. After that we will go to our stop-off point, the ranger station and the border guard checkpoint. Tsagaan gol from the translation means the White River, this is the valley of the summer place of nomadic Tuvan peoples. Stay overnight in tents. B.L.D.
Day 6: Altai Tavan Bogd Ranger, Mongolia
Today we'll load our equipment and food on camels and we will hike the 16 km to the Base Camp. 2900 m above sea level. Here, we'll set up camp at the Base Camp next to Potanin Glacier – the largest glacier in Mongolian Altai. (20 km long). We will camp here for two nights to enjoy the stunning spectacle which is Tavan Bogd. Tavan Bogd means “The Holy Five”. They are the Mongolian highest peak Huiten (4373 m ), Naran, Burged, Nairamdal and Machin peaks. All snowcapped. Overnight in tents. B.L.D.
Day 7: Altai Tavan Bogd Ranger, Mongolia to Malchin Peak, Mongolia
Today we'll climb Malchin Peak (non-technical) 4050 m above sea level and enjoy the beautiful views of majestic mountains Russia and China from a distance. It takes 7- 8 hours to climb up and down from peak. Overnight in tents. B.L.D.
Day 8: Altai Tavan Bogd Ranger, Mongolia
Trek down to the Tsagaan gol valley, which is the summer camps of the Tuvan people. You can visit the Tuvan family and get acquainted with their daily life, traditions and try milk vodka, which is distilled from yaks milk. We will have time, before the sunset, to hike up to the valley where there is a beautiful Green lake. Overnight in tents. B.L.D.
Day 9: Altai Tavan Bogd Ranger, Mongolia to Ulgii, Mongolia
After breakfast we will drive back to Olgii. Vizit to the local Museum and handcraft souvenir shops to make pleasant surprises for your loved ones. Here you can pick up something definitely Mongolian to remember about the journey. Today, you will spend the night in the ger camp, where only you will be left without other tourists. Here you are treated to the national dish “Beshbarmak", which every hospitable Kazakh people treat their most honored guests. After that you will enjoy a national Kazakh etno-follkore concert. B.L.D.
What's included
• 1 overnight in ger camp in Olgii, 1 night Eagle Hunters homestay; • Camping equipments (tent, sleepingbags, matts, toilet and shower tent) Kitchen equipments • Kazakh Eagle Hunter ; • Horse rangers with pack camels; • Border and national park permits; • Toilet paper and antibacterical hand cleancer,masks;
• International and domestic flights; • Viza, extra hotel charges; • Excess baggage costs; • Alcohol drinks; • Personal needs and laundry;
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me. Meals: Our tours will include both Western and Mongolian dishes. We know how to serve vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free diets at no extra cost. The climate: Mongolia has a high elevation, with a cold and dry climate. It has a extreme continental climate with long, cold winters and short summers, during which most precipitation falls. However, in summer, it can even get cold at night. The local people have a saying that there a 4 typically seasons in one day. What to bring: • Waterproof hiking boots; • Waterproof clothing; • Warm clothes,(fleece, long pants, woolen hat, gloves ); • Walking clothes; • Personal medication; • Solar powered light; • Money belt; • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat; • Bug spray; • Ziplock bags;
Route & locations
Ulgii, Mongolia to Dayan Lake, Mongolia