6 days
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English
There are thousands of mountains in the world but none is like Altai. This super gigantic mountain has a rough and void face, but when you get closer, when you start climbing, you will find out how rich and alive this mountain is. The Altai Mountains is the highest of three major mountain ranges in Mongolia, straddling the Russian and Chinese frontiers in the Far West.
We praise The Altai Mountain as father, because it’s home to thousands of animals, as well as nomadic people. More than 14 different ethnic groups live in this area.
The majority are Kazakhs, muslims who speak an ancient Kazakh language. Mongols and Tuvan people are very similar, Buddhist and shamanistic. This spectacular journey will bring you to the heart of Altai mountain and enormous Potanin’s glacier.
Get ready to experience true wild nature and meet with exotic nomads with golden eagles next to their yurts.
Ulgii’s population is mostly Kazakhs (93%), descendants of kok-turk nomads of central asia. We differ a lot even though Mongols and Kazakhs stand united under Mongolian flag. Upon arrival in Ulgii, our driver and guide will pick you up and start the tour to lake Hoton and Hurgan.During the drive, Altai mountain will never make you bored of it’s magnificent and enormous view.While you drive through Ulaankhus village, you will have a chance to visit Kazakh Eagle hunter’s family and feel their grade hospitalities.
Overnight in Kazakh Ger L+D) (200km; 7hours)
The lakes 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.
Overnight in a tent. (B+L+D) (60km)
Today we will have a full day drive following Tsagaan Gol Valley (White River) to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park (a.k.a The Holy Five). Altai Mountain range is Mongolia’s largest and highest mountain range with high peaks over 4000 meters above sea level.“Shiveet Hairhan” Sacred Mountain is a famous spot, where you will see the largest petroglyph galleries date back from the period of bronze age to Huns (approx. 200-1000 B.C.).
Overnight in local ger. (B+L+D)
Take a horseback trek to the Altai Tavan Bogd referring to the peak “Huiten '', the highest- 4374m. 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 explorer Potanin.
Back to camp and overnight in local ger. (B+L+D)
After early breakfast, drive via Ulaankhus soum through desert-mountain plateau. Meanwhile, snow-capped beautiful Sogoog Mountain will make your eyes happy. Enjoy photographing the charming landscape.
Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D) (200km, 7hr)
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAX 1 USD | 1 | 1 | % |
| 2 | PAX 2 USD | 2 | 2 | 8% |
| 3 | PAX 3 USD | 3 | 3 | 20% |
| 4 | PAX 4 OR MORE | 4 | 100 | 40% |
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