This tour offers a horseback journey through the spectacular landscapes of the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, a protected natural complex located in the far western region of Mongolia. Travelers will explore pristine wilderness, visit traditional nomadic herder families, and experience the ancient culture of eagle hunting practiced by the Kazakh people for more than 3,000 years.
During the trip, guests will have the opportunity to stay with Kazakh, Uriankhai, and Tuvan families, learn about their unique traditions and nomadic lifestyle, and ride horses across the vast lands once associated with the era of Genghis Khan. Surrounded by Mongolia’s pure nature and fresh air, this multi-day horseback adventure is designed to create unforgettable memories and a truly authentic cultural experience.
⦁ All meals during the trip
⦁ Guest house
⦁ Kazakh ger
⦁ Eagle hunter family
⦁ Transport with car including gasoline
⦁ English guide
⦁ Local guide horse
⦁ Horse and camel
⦁ Border permits and National park entrance fees
⦁ Visa support including invitation etc.
⦁ International flights
⦁ Domestic flights Ulgii-Ulaanbaatar
⦁ Visa
⦁ Travel insurance
⦁ Charges for excess baggage
⦁ Airport taxes
⦁ Individual equipment
⦁ Drinks and extra charges in hotels and inns
⦁ All alcoholic drinks
⦁ All cost
Pick you up at Ulgii airport. On the day, we will visit to the town sightseeing such as museum, small black market, art shop and Friendship Hill for seeing Ulgii town, and will prepare 10 days horse trekking through Altai Tavan Bogd National Park – we’ll take the border permission from the Military Division. Stay overnight in Grand Altai Guesthouse or Kazakh ger
(Lunch, Dinner)
Today we will head Lake Khoton and Khurgan that is glacial and twin lake connected by a channel in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. Explore archaeological and historical sites along the way. The more west you conquer from here, the more beautiful places you get to see. Meet eagle hunter family and stay overnight in their guest Ger next to them. Take photos of eagle hunter and hold eagles on your arms.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After having breakfast on this day, you will herd sheep with the local nomadic family member. It is a day to get used to your horse, experience the daily life of the nomadic household, and gain hands-on experience. Stay overnight in Kazakh ger.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast on this day, you will pack your travel belongings onto the pack horses and begin your horse trekking from Khurgan and Khoton Lakes toward Baga Turgen Waterfall and Yelikt, accompanied by your horse guide. Stay overnight in tent close to the nature under the stary skies. Daily horse trekking distance: Approximately 30 – 35 km
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
After breakfast on this day, you will begin the second day horse trekking from Baga Turgen Waterfall toward Aral Tolgoi and Tsagaan Us. Stay overnight in tent close to the nature. Horse Trekking distance: Approximately 25 – 30 km
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
After breakfast on this day, you will begin the third day horse trekking from Tsagaan Us toward Zurkh Lake and Nogoon Lake. Stay overnight in tent close to the nature surrounded by forest. Horse Trekking distance: Approximately 25 – 30 km
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
After breakfast on this day, you will begin the fourth day horse trekking from Nogoon Lake toward Bear Valley and Takhilt Mountain-pass. Stay overnight in tent close to the nature. Horse Trekking distance: Approximately 25 – 30 km
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
After breakfast on this day, you will begin the third day horse trekking from Takhilt Mountain-pass toward Khar Salaa. Stay overnight in tent close to the nature. Horse Trekking distance: Approximately 25 – 30 km
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
After breakfast on this day, you will begin the third day horse trekking from Khar Salaa toward White River or Tsagaan River Valley. Stay overnight in Tuva family’s ger. Horse Trekking distance: Approximately 25 – 30 km
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
After breakfast on this day, you will begin the third day horse trekking from Tsagaan River toward the glaciers and Basecamp of Altai Tavan Bogd. Worship Ovoo cairn built top of the peak and enjoy breathtaking bird’s eye view over the Potanian Glacier and other peaks. Stay overnight in tent close to the nature surrounded by forest. Horse Trekking distance: Approximately 21 km
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Today we will trek from mountaineer base to the Malchin Peak; one of the five peaks of Altai Tavan Bogd. Trek uphill gradually and arrive to the point which lead steep hill to Malchin Peak. The trek is challenging and takes about 7-9 hours depending on one’s ability and courage. After the climb, we will gradually descend and arrive back to the basecamp. Stay overnight in your tent.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast on this day, you will begin the eighth day horse trekking from the Basecamp of Altai Tavan Bogd toward Oigor River. Stay overnight in tent or nomadic family’s ger. Horse Trekking distance: Approximately 20 km Your horse trekking will be ended here. Our driver will wait for you, and pick you up.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
After breakfast on this day, we will drive to a Kazakh family with the Eagle close to Sagsai soum, Bayan-Ulgii province.
Afternoon, we will keep driving back to Ulgii town for the city tour such as the central square, souvenir shop and museum. At the evening, there will be mini event or concert of Kazakh Minority. Stay in Kazakh ger or yurt of Grand Altai Guesthiuse.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
We will drop off you in Ulgii Airport.
(Breakfast)
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