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Altai Tavan Bogd National park, horse riding to Potanine glacier, Malchin peak climbing, exploring petroglyphs, visiting nomadic eagle hunter’s family, hiking to Baga Turgen waterfall, driving to Khoton and Khurgan lake, get acquaint Kazakh and Mongolian culture. Our tours are always concentrated on wild nature and on the traditional culture of local people, but they may also include such active components as hiking, horseback riding, and driving, even you can customize your tours.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
This trip includes free airport pick-up and drop-off. Guests will need to provide their international arrival details to Mongolia, and we will arrange the pick-up accordingly. to that we will pick them up.
Itinerary
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1Olgiy
Olgii is the highest Mongolian aimag (province). For the most part it is located in the Mongolian Altai mountain region. The aimag is famous for the traditional hunting method using trained golden eagles. An estimated 80% of the world`s eagle hunters live here. At the local airport you will be met by one of our representatives: driver, English speaking tour guide, and cook. We will drive from the airport to the entrance of the “Altai Tavan Bogd National Park”. (180km drive from Olgii). Overnight accommodation: tent.
Admission ticket free -
2Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
After breakfast you will start horse riding from the entrance of the national park to the base camp. On this day we will be joined with our team of camels and horses with guides. Baggage and all equipment will be transferred by camel. After 16km riding you will reach one of the longest Potanine glacier which is surrounded with snow-capped peaks of Altai Tavan Bogd mountains. Overnight accommodation at base camp
10 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
This day we will climb the Malchin peak 4050 meter high which is located on the Mongolia and Russian border. It’s not a technical climbing. You can easily be on the top. You’ll have the best view of the whole Altai Tavan Bogd national park and the longest Potanin glacier from the top of the Malchin peak
10 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
After breakfast you will be riding to the Tsagaan gol ( white river) valley. Have a rest, relax. There will be time for an evening hike to the beautiful two lakes. You will have a chance to ride two humped Mongolian camels
10 hours • Admission ticket included -
5
We will leave Altai Tavan Bogd National Park and drive to Sirgaly. Sirgalia is a beautiful spot where the twin pristine lakes of Khoton and Khurgan meet.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
The Khoton and Khurgan lakes offer the traveler an adventure in a spectacular landscape of stunning natural beauty with almost endless opportunities for fishing. Endless snow-capped mountains with larch forests and crystal clear lakes makes the area one of the most beautiful parts of the trip. It is also a good place for fishing and bird-watching.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Olgiy
Hike to the beautiful Baga Turgen Valley where there are three waterfalls. Visit Kazakh nomadic families and learn about their lives. This will give you an opportunity to note the differences between Mongolian and Kazakh gers, which tend to be much larger and decorated with colorful tapestries and carpets.
Admission ticket free -
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After 100 kilometer drive you’ll arrive in small Sagsai village which is situated in a picturesque place on the bank of the Khovd river. Visit nomadic eagle hunter’s family where you will see demonstrations with the eagle, have the chance to talk with the eagle hunter and take photographs with the golden eagle. Furthermore you will enjoy tasting milk products and hospitality of local Kazakh nomads.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
9Olgiy
This day we’ll drive back to Olgii city. Upon your arrival in Olgii you will visit the central museum of Olgii province and the local Bazaar(outdoor market) for shopping for local art and souvenirs. At the end of the trip, “Nomadic Hospitality of Mongolia” team organize for you a short concert including Kazakh folk song and Kazakh traditional dance. Also you can listen to the amazing “dombra” sound made from the Kazakh main traditional musical instrument . You will enjoy having a Kazakh traditional meal Beshbarmak.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Bayan-Olgii Province
After breakfast you will be driven to the local airport with your guide for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Flight to Olgii
Horse riding toward Tavan Bogd massif
To climb “Malchin” peak ( Mongolia and Russian border )
Explore White River Valley
Drive to Sirgaly Area
Khoton and Khurgan lake visit
Baga Turgen Waterfall
Visit eagle hunter’s family at Sagsai village
Drive to Olgii City
Farewell to Bayan-Olgii province
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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