Mongolian Altai Trekking
Fly from Ulaanbaatar to Olgii and drive into Tavan Bogd National Park. Trek through the heart of the park, where solitude takes on a new meaning. The Kazakhs in this region also practice an ancient tradition passed down from their Turkic ancestors: the art of hunting with trained golden eagles. We'll encounter these nomadic eagle hunters, catching a glimpse of a proud and thrilling tradition.
Spend three days at the Naadam Festival in Olgii. A spectacle of Horsemen and Nomads coming together to take part in horse races and wrestling. Mongol horse-racing is part of a living cultural Heritage, similar to the equestrian tradition that brought the Mongol armies to faraway places during medieval times. A full itinerary can be found in the information document.
Group Tour Dates
Sunday 27th June - Wednesday 14th July
Group Tour Cost
From £3995 per person, Twin Sharing
Group Tour Outline
Days 1 to 2:
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, check into group hotel. Further day exploring the Capital. Includes city tour and Monastery visit.
Day 3:
Transfer to the Airport, fly to Olgii, visit the Kazakh Culture Museum. Continue to Tavanbogd National Park, overnight in ger camp.
Day 4:
Meet crew and pack animals. Start trekking, approximately 10 miles to tented camp overlooking the Potanin Glacier.
Day 5:
Acclimatisation walks, great opportunities to spot wildlife. Return to camp.
Day 6:
Optional summit attempt on Malchin Uul, weather permitting.
Days 7 to 8:
Two day trek, by horse or on foot to the foothills of the Khairkhan Mountains.
Days 9 to 10:
Trek into the heart of the Tavanbogd National Park. Overnight camp. Rest day to explore the valley.
Days 11 to 12:
Final Day of trekking. Drive to camp at Khoton Nuur. Further day to explore the lakeside landscape.
Day 13:
Drive to traditional summer ger camp famous for its inhabitants who hunt with eagles. Continue to camp next to the Khovd river.
Days 14 to 16:
Drive to Olgii. Spend three days at the Naadam festival.
Day 17:
Fly from Olgii to Ulaanbaatar, overnight in centrally located hotel. Farewell dinner.
Day 18:
Depart Ulaanbaatar
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