Hiking and Riding in the Altai Mountains

15 Days

An active tour in Altai Mountain Range with hiking and riding through the national park Altai Tavan Bogd

Day 1 :
Day 1: Departure

Departure from Europe to Ulaanbaatar/Chinggis Khan Airport.

Day 2 :
Day 2: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

Morning arrival at Chinggis Khan Airport in Ulaanbaatar, transfer to the hotel, after breakfast short break, city tour including Gandan Monastery and the National Museum of Mongolia. After lunch in the city we will visit the Choijin Lama Temple Museum, dinner at the hotel.

Day 3 :
Day 3: Flight to Ulgii

Early morning we fly to Ulgii, the provincial town of Bayan-Ulgii Aimak. This area is the basin of numerous picturesque lakes and rivers. Transfer to our ger camp close to the town.

Day 4 :
Day 4: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

In the morning, we drive west to the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, on the way the village Tsengel, in the afternoon we arrive at the National Park ranger post, overnight in ger of the nomads or in tent. Our bus/jeep drive back to Ulgii.

Day 5-7 :
Day 5-7: Hiking or Riding Tour

Today we begin our hiking or riding tour with the pack horses to the Mongolian Altai Mountain Range along the river Tsagaan Gol with the accompaniment of local horseman. We will continue our journey sometimes by foot sometimes on horseback about 10 - 15 km daily. Overnight in tent.

Day 8 :
Day 8: Valley of Tsagaan Shiveet Mountain

In the afternoon, we reach the valley of Tsagaan Shiveet Uul, where our driver will be waiting for us, farewell dinner with our horseman, stay overnight in tent.

Day 9 :
Day 9: Lakes Khoton and Khurgan Nuur

Today we drive south-west to the beautiful mountain lakes Khoton and Khurgan Nuur in the National Park Altai Tavan Bogd. In the afternoon we walk along the southern shore of the lake and visit to the local nomads (approx. 20 km). Stay overnight in tent north of the Lake Khurgan.

Day 10-11 :
Day 10-11: Hiking day to Khoton Lake

Today we have a hiking day to Khoton Lake, afternoon back to our campsite (approx. 20 km). In the evening campfire is possible.

Day 12 :
Day 12: Provincial town Ulgii

In the morning we will drive to Ulgii, after arriving in the provincial town visit to the local market and museum, buying the local handmade products is possible. Stay overnight at ger camp of the Kazakhs.

Day 13 :
Day 13: Flight to Ulaanbaatar

At midday flight back to Ulaanbaatar, in the evening farewell dinner with folklore. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 :
Day 14: National Park Gorkhi Terelj

In the morning drive to the national park Gorkhi Terelj, check-in in ger camp, hiking to the Turtle Rock and to the Temple Aryaval. In the afternoon visit to a nomadic family, horse riding is possible. Stay overnight in Mongolian ger at camp. On the way visit the 40m high Chinggis Khan Complex

Day 15 :
Day 15: Departure

Early in the morning transfer to the airport and departure.

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