Hiking Tours Altai Tavan Bogd National Park Mongolia
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168 hours
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If you are looking for a short trip through the most popular tourist destinations in Western Mongolia, this particular trip is for you. We offer you the best quality service at the best price. Altai Tavan Bogd is part of the Mongolian Altai Mountain Range special protected area and is the highest point in Mongolia. We included in this tour elements of off-road driving on a 4x4 Russian van or Landcruiser, hiking and camping outdoors, climbing Malchin Peak, the lowest of the 5 peaks, visiting the Tuvaa ethnic group, the Nomad family, and the Kazakh eagle hunter family. Experience all the aspects of wildlife, nature, and hospitability in Mongolia, especially in its westernmost part.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Special protected area permits
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local flight Ulaanbaatar to Ulgii
Visa support
Things other than stated as included
What To Expect
Ulaanbaatar
Accommodations
Overnight at Novatel Hotel
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Ulaanbaatar
Arrival at Ulaan Baatar airport, you will be met by our representative and, after checking in at the hotel, we will take you on a city sightseeing tour and for a welcome dinner. (Hotel/D)
Flight to Ulgii, Bayan Ulgii
Accommodations
Overnight in tent that our company provides for this trip
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Lunch at restaurant in Olgiy
DINNER
Dinner
Dinner at Tsagaan gol valley border pass at campsite
Olgiy
Flight to Ulgii City, Bayan-Ulgii province, Western Mongolia, about 3 hours of flight. The population of this province is mostly Kazakh, with their own culture and language. At the airport you will be met your English-speaking guide, driver and expedition cook. Before lunch you will visit the town of Ulgii, seeing such sites as the local museum, the open-air market, and the mosque. After lunch we will drive to Tavan Bogd (Holy Five Peaks) National Park, Tsagaan Gol Valley. The total trip will take about about 7 hours, with an overnight stay along the way in a tent camp
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
After lunch we will drive to Tavan Bogd (Holy Five Peaks) National Park, Tsagaan Gol Valley. The total trip will take about about 7 hours, with an overnight stay along the way in a tent camp
Hike 16 km to Altai Tavan Bogd Basecamp
Accommodations
Overnight in tent at campsite.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
at the campsite cooked by an expedition cook
LUNCH
Lunch
Cooked by an expedition cook at the campsite
DINNER
Dinner
Cooked by an expedition cook at the campsite
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
Today we will hike 6 hours to the base camp of Tavan Bogd. Our luggage will be transported by camels, handled by the local people, they are friendly and helpful. The base camp is at an elevation of 3000 m. We can also visit Potanina glacier from our camping site.
Potanin glacier is the biggest high-mountain glacier in Mongolia which is as long as 20km and is a source of White river.
Climbing to Malchin Peak
Accommodations
Overnight in tent at the campsite
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
At campsite cooked by an expedition cook
LUNCH
Lunch
On the way to Malchin peak. Packed in Lunchboxes
DINNER
Dinner
At the campside. Cooked by an expedition cook
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
After breakfast we will start slowly walking for about an hour and then start climbing to Malchin Peak (4050 m), which is on the Mongolian side of the Russian border. Malchin Peak is the lowest of the Holy Five Peaks. The peak lays under the 3-rd category of complexity. It takes 6 to 7 hours to climb to the top of Malchin. Most of the climb will be on rocks, then back to camp to relax.
Hike to Oigor river valley
Accommodations
Overnight in a tent if climate is mild, overnight in a Kazakh ger if it's colder outside
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
At the campsite cooked by expedition cook
LUNCH
Lunch
At the campsite. Cooked by an expedition cook
DINNER
Dinner
At the campsite. Cooked by an expedition cook
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
Today we will hike back to the Oigor River valley and meet the drivers. (Tent/B/L/D)
Return to Ulgii
Accommodations
Overnight in Hotel/ger camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
At the campsite. Cooked by expedition cook
LUNCH
Lunch
On the way to Ulgiy city on the riverside. Cooked by expedition cook
DINNER
Dinner
Traditional food and mini concert from our company Guest House.
Olgiy
We will drive 7 hours back to Ulgii. On the way we will visit with the Kazakh Eagle Hunters. Spend the night in your ger camp or hotel.
Return Flight to Ulaanbaatar
Accommodations
Overnight in hotel Novatel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel
LUNCH
Lunch
Lunch at the restaurant
DINNER
Dinner
Dinner at the hotel in Ulaanbaatar.
Ulaanbaatar
This morning we catch the return flight to Ulaanbataar. In arrival, transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon for shopping
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Hiking Tours Altai Tavan Bogd National Park Mongolia
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