14 days tour

13+ Days Altay Tavan Bogd Trekking

13+ Days Altay Tavan Bogd Trekking

This tour includes:

Guide

English, Spanish, German and French speaking guides included

Meals

All meals included

Accommodation

All accommodation included

Transport

All transportation included

Flights

Domestic flights included

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Itinerary of your trip 13+ Days Altay Tavan Bogd Trekking

  • Day 1 Day 1
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1

      Fly from Ulaanbaatar to Olgii, arrive in the morning, short town introduction (small town) go to a Restaurant ( Turkish restaurant) and have brunch. After the brunch, we will drive out of Olgii heading towards to Ranger station of Tavan Bogd mountain. 3000 meters height from sea level. While heading to west you will see a lot of high mountain ranges, cross rivers and enjoy the landscape. Arrive at the Ranger station after 5-6 hours of drive where Tuvan Shaman people live. Interact with the families there and overnight in gers that are prepared for you.

  • Day 2 Day 2
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2

      After the breakfast, start riding on horses, having camels loaded by food and equipment and after 5-6 hours of riding arrive at the base camp of Tavan Bogd mountain. You will see small pristine lakes of fresh water from the snow capped mountains which are all sacred places for Tuvan Shaman people. Set up our tents and start the camping. See Potanian glacier around the base camp. Overnight in tents.

  • Day 3 Day 3
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3

      Climb to Malchin peak on this day which is 4050 meters high from the sea level. Climbing to the peak is optional. Some who have altitude problem can stay behind around the base camp and see Potanian glacier instead. Then climb down to the base camp and overnight.

  • Day 4 Day 4
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4

      After our breakfast, we will Ride back to the ranger station on horseback. Arrive at the Ranger station and overnight in gers.

  • Day 5 Day 5
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5

      Start trekking from Ranger station heading to Bear valley thru Dakilbay Pass ( Also called Death pass) ( This is the only pass that connects Tavan Bogd mountain area with the lakes area through Aksu River Valley). Overnight in Khar Ayrag Valley before the pass.

  • Day 6 Day 6
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6

      We will continue the trekking and pass the Death Pass today, see the green lake and overnight at Bear Valley.

  • Day 7 Day 7
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7

      Continue trekking through Aksu valley where we will see the complete white river flowing next to us and arrive at the Uyshik ( means hut for animals) and overnight in our tents.

  • Day 8 Day 8
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8

      We will continue to trek down the valley and arrive at the Aksu Valley and Overnight in tents.

  • Day 9 Day 9
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9

      Continue trekking down to the 3 rivers junction at the end of Aksu Valley. Overnight and meet with the driving team. Overnight in tents.

  • Day 10 Day 10
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10

      We will drive to Khairakhti Valley, swim in the lakes, see Archeological site from bronze age and see rock arts of deer, mountain goats, snow leopard, mountain sheep etc and overnight there in tents.

  • Day 11 Day 11
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11

      Today we will drive to a Kazakh nomadic family where we will organize a small nomadic ceremony by Inviting all neighbors and slaughtering a sheep and have โ€œ Five fingersโ€ feast. Sing songs and enjoy your time with nomads.

  • Day 12 Day 12
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12

      We ride on horses, we will go to Ikh Turgen valley waterfall on this day and on the way back, we will stop by Kazakh Golden Eagle falconerโ€™s family. And see golden eagle, the amazing bird and have traditional clothes and take pictures of your life. We will ride back to the Kazakh nomadic family. Overnight.

  • Day 13 Day 13
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13

      We will drive back to Olgii today. And on the way back, stop in Tsengel and listen to Tuvan Shaman throat singer. Continue driving to Olgii, arrive at our Ger ger camp. See Kazakh family concert. Overnight in gers.

  • Day 14 Day 14
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14

      Fly out of Olgii to UB.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 7 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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