/Combination of mountain trekking and horse riding adventure/ We dedicate this 2-week trekking trip to the devoted trekkers and mountaineers. The trip takes you to the most western point of Mongolia, the majestic Mongol Altai mountains – country’s largest and highest mountain range with glacier topped peaks over 3000 meters, crystal clean mountain rivers and glistening streams where inhabit world’s largest wild sheeps -argali, ibex, snow leopard, wolves, eagles and many other bird species. The name Altai Tavan Bogd (Five Holy Peaks of Altai) was given to a cluster of 5 dramatic peaks that tower this extensive Mongol Altai mountain range. The climate is extreme with very little vegetation, giving the surrounding landscape a barren appearance. Trekking session leads us to the holy 5 peaks where the highest is Khuiten peak at 4374m. We trek through the snowy mountains, cross the longest glaciers of the country. After a fascinating trek we will make 3 day horsetrekking through the colorful valleys towards the most beautiful lakes of the area. On this way long we will constantly visit local families of Kazakh, Tuva and Khoton minority groups to make short breaks while exploring their lifestyle and customs as well as exchanging our friendly talks with them. Duration: 14 days/ 13 nights • 3 nights in hotel • 10 nights in tented camp Highlights: • Altai Tavan Bogd National Park • 3 days horse riding • Relax at the beautiful lakes • Eagle hunting family • Snow-capped mountains

Altai Tavan Bogd Camel Caravan Tsagaan gol

ITINERARY:

Day 1. Arrive in ULaanbaatar. Transfer to hotel. Have a relax for while. During the dunner in restaurant make short breifing on upcoming trip to Altai. Prepare for the trip. Hotel.

Day 2. Flight to Olgii- the center of Bayan-olgii province where 90% of population is Kazakhs who have their own language and unique culture. Kazakhs are famous for its Eagle hunging game tradition. Meet our vehicle and and the local team. Transfer to Sagsay river. Settle our camp and overnight in tent.

Day 3. We are entering Altai high mountain area and arrive at Shiveet Khairkhan mountain- the closest place to the Altai peaks reachable by the car. We are travelling at the altitude of 2500-3000 m.
We will visit local kazakh family to explore their life as well as rent horses for our further trip. Prepare our luggage for the next 3 day-trekking trip to Altai peaks.

Day 4. 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. Tent

Day 5. Start our trekking towards Potanin Glacier and Mount Altai Tavan Bogd. The Tavan Bogd (means Holy Five Peaks) highest peaks in Mongolia - Khuiten Uul- 4374m, Peak Malchin, Peak Naran, Peak Burged and Peak Olgii. Meaning the 5 Kings it comprises of five neighboring peaks. While trekking we will cross glaciers which connect those five peaks. Trekking distance 20km appr. Arrive at the camp. Overnight in tent.

Day 6. Arrive at Tsagaan gol to change our horses. Tsagaan Gol, or White river, owes its color to glacial milk, the suspended powder of rock eroded be the high glaciers. Tent near nomad family. Talking with nomads and sharing our experiences.

Day 7-9. Start 3- day horseriding towards Khoton and Khurgan lakes. The lakes are resource of Mongolian second largest Lake khar Us (Black Water) and have crystal-clear water and are fed by many rivers and streams originating in the Altai Mountains. The landscape around the lakes is very beautiful and picturesque with the snow-capped mountains surrounding them, green meadows at their foothills and larch forests in the middle and sand dunes. This is nice place to hiking, swimming, birdwatching. On the way we will constantly visit local families.

Day 10. Meet our vehicle team. Relax day at the beautiful lakes. Optional hiking and trekking activity. Overnight in tent.
Day 11. Drive towards Khovd town. Visit local family. Overnight near Tolbo lake in tent.

Day 12. Continue our driving and arrive in Khovd town. Short touring in the town. Overnight in local hotel.

Day 13.Flight back to UB. Free activities in the city. Hotel.

Day 14. Depart Ulaanbaatar.

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