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ALTAI TAVAN BOGD MOUNTAIN TOUR
ALTAI TAVAN BOGD MOUNTAIN TOUR
• Tour Code: CT02
• Destination: Ulaanbaatar, Ulgii
• Duration: 10 Days 9 Nights
• Length of trip: 560 km
• Tour Type: Extreme tour
• Best time to go: May-September
• Price: from 1890$

ALTAI TAVAN BOGD MOUNTAIN TOUR

Traveling with us you will experience unforgettable adventure at charming snow-capped mountain of Mongolia. Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is situated on the Western most point of Mongolia. The snow-capped the Cold Peak, 4374 m (14,201 ft), is the highest of the five peaks of Tavan Bogd Mountains. It covers an area of 630,000 hectares and is home to three large freshwater lakes and 34 glaciers, plus several waterfalls. Tours offer some of Asia’s most beautiful and unspoiled wilderness, where the snow-capped Altai Mountains tower above remote forests, lakes, and rivers. Teeming with wildlife, including many endangered species at the park including Argali (wild sheep), Beech marten, Ibex, Grey wolves, Red deer, Black Vulture, Elk, Snow Leopards, Altai snow cock, Golden Eagles and many other local wild animals.

Booking

Itinerary

Day 1. ULAANBAATAR

 

Pick up at the airport with the driver and guide. Hotel check-in. After lunch overview at Sukhbaatar square, Nature Historical Museum, Gandan monastery- Choijin lama temple museum.

Day 2. Ulgii Province

 

Arrive at Bayan Ulgii province after Ulgii city in the morning. Transfer to local hotel. After breakfast head to local museum for short excursion and the Main Islamic Mosque, and other local famous landmarks.

 

Day 3. Tsagaan Salaa river, Baga Oigor’s mountain art

 

Excursion by car from city to TsagaanSalaa’s river until 5th century АD. Turkic stone, which is discovered by Russian scientist in 2009.  Overview of bronze arm’s art complex. At Altai Tavan Bogd’s smallest subrange Tsagaansalaa’s river valley that is stretches from 15 km wide to 500m you will experience about 10000 cave paintings, ancient cultural remains and artifacts. Overnight in tents.(B, L, D)

Day 4. Altai Tavan Bogd

 

Horse traveling to Altai Tavan Bogd mountain /20km/.Visiting an eagle hunter.Lunch at Zagastnuur Camp.Overnight at Black lake in tents. Hike up the Mongolia’s highest peak, the Cold Peak.4374 m (14,201 ft) /20km/.  Overnight in tents. (B, L, D)

Day 5. Potanin Glacier

 

Drive to Mongolia’s largest Potanin Glacier /53.5 square km / and other Alexander, Granegglaciers. You will experience unforgettable excursion to largest Potanin Glacier. It covers 53.5 sq.km and ice river starts from Altai TavanBogd Snow peaks. Riding on horse-back along the river you will have a great opportunity to observe the beautiful wild untouched countryside, fresh air and fresh water. 

Day 6.Bituut valley, Baavgaisalaa’s valley,Tsagaan river

 

Drive 70km to Altai’s most scenic beautiful mountain Bituut, Baavgaikhundii/Bear valley.

Meeting nomadic Kazakh families. Overnight in tents at KhotonNuur lake.   

Day 7. Khoton lake

 

Enjoying beautiful scenery at Khoton lake, which is situated in Bayan Ulgii province. Then drive to Tsengel soum where Khovd river flows.

Overnight at Kazakh herder`s home and try Kazakh national food.

Day 8. Khurgan Lake

 

Drive from Khoton lake to Khurgan lake. After enjoying lake scenery we will drive to Ulgii province. Stay at Ulgii province local hotel. Overview of Ulgii province shop and sightseeing.

Day 9. Ulaanbaatar city

 

Flight from Bayan-Ulgii‘s Airport to Ulaanbaatar city. Transfer to hotel.

Day 10. End of tour

 

Departure from Chinggis Khan International Airport 

 

PRICE

TOUR PRICE PER PERSON

2 PAX - 2490$

3-4 PAX - 2390$

5-8 PAX - 2190$

9-12 PAX - 1990$

 

DISCOUNTS

One free space for every 12 pax

Low season discount: 5-10% (May, September)

Please contact us for more trip details.

 

INCLUDED

  • Hotels and Accommodation
  • English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, Germany, Dutch speaking guide at all times.
  • In the countryside all lodging will be in ger camps and nomadic family’s Ger.
  • Driver and car services
  • Domestic flights
  • All meals
  • Park entrance fees
  • Horse ride
  • 1.5 liter of drinking water per day per person

NOT INCLUDED

  • Hotel extras, such as telephone calls, bar bills and laundry services
  • Travel insurance, medical insurance
  • Visa application fees
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses such as IDD call, internet, laundry, items of a personal nature
  • Gratuity to local guides and drivers
  • Airfare or train ticket
  • Airport taxes, excess baggage charges (over 44pound / 20kilo)
  • Changes of arrival/departure flights
  • Additional services
  • Any charges of major force beyond our control (e.g. imposition, quarantine restrictions, etc…)

 

Packing list

This is a suggested packing list, which you should feel free to adjust to suit your needs. Please refer to our travel guide for more detailed information

  • backpack or soft bag
  • day pack
  • head lamp/flashlight
  • spare batteries/bulb
  • personal medications
  • hiking boots/shoes
  • rain jacket with hood
  • fleece jacket or wool jumper
  • cotton t-shirts
  • long sleeve shirts

 

  • lightweight trousers
  • shorts
  • warm hat
  • socks
  • underwear
  • sun hat
  • sandals
  • sun glasses
  • sun cream
  • spare glasses
  • insect repellent

 

  • plastic bags
  • binoculars/camera
  • wet tissues
  • watch/ alarm clock
  • money belt/ pouch
  • insurance confirmation copy
  • emergency contact number

 

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