The towering Altai Mountain range, stands majestically in western Mongolia, offers stunning mountain sceneries. Most of the peaks in this mountain range are above 4000 metres and are permanently covered with glaciers and snow, while the valleys are carpeted with green pastures and colourful wild flora. The natural beauty of western Mongolia is becoming popular with travellers, especially with professional climbers to scale the highest peak in Mongolia - the Tavanbogd. You will experience the unique nomadic Kazakh culture as western Mongolia is primarily dominated by Kazakhs.

We have designed a 12-day western Altai circuit that allows you to immense in the Kazakh culture and be awed by the beauty of the scenic western Mongolia.

Day 1 - Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar with airport transfer to hotel. City sightseeing tour. Overnight in Ulaanbaatar.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Not inclusive

Day 2 – Bayan Ölgii
Depart for Bayan-Ölgii which involves a four-hour domestic flight from Ulaanbaatar. The bird eye view of the Mongolian landscape is simply breathtaking. Arrive in Bayan-Ölgii and transfer to the local hotel. Free and easy in the provincial capital city.

Accommodation: Hotel in Bayan Ölgii
Meals: Not inclusive
 

Day 3 and 4 – Mt Tsengel Kharkhyan
A six-hour drive will bring you to Mt Tsengel Kharkhyan which stands at 3943 metres above sea level and is literally covered with snow throughout the year. Scaling the mountain will take about six to ten hours depending on the condition of the climber and the weather. Ice axe and crampons are necessary to get to the top. The view from the peak is truly magnificent!
Camp at the foot of the mountain on Day 3 and the ascent takes place early morning on Day 4.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Full Board

Day 5 – Khovd River
Khovd River, flows from the Tavanbogd Mountain to the Khovd Lake, provides excellent scenery and camping grounds. Spend a relax day by the river. You may try fishing from the river, but do not be surprise with the size of your catch.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Full board

Day 6 – Bayan Uul
A long drive on Day 6 to get from Khovd River to Bayan Uul. You will camp near the Altai Mountain range. Weather can be chilly in the evening.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Full board

Day 7 – Tavanbogd
An eight-hour horse riding experience awaits you on Day 7. Riding through the mountainous terrain to the Tavanbogd lookout is definitely an interesting yet non-touristy experience. The scenery is definitely awesome. You, too, will get to meet some friendly Kazakh nomads along the way.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Full Board

Day 8 – Bayan-Ölgii
Transit back to Bayan-Ölgii. On the return journey, you will stop over at some ancient rock cravings that were created hundreds of years ago.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Not inclusive

Day 9 - Ulaanbaatar
Depart Bayan-Ölgii for Ulaanbaatar on a four-hour exhilarating flight. Check into hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Free and easy in the capital city.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Not inclusive

Day 10 and 11 - Terelj
Situated on the southern tip of the Khentii Nuruu (Khentii is believed to be the burial ground for Chinggis Khan), Terelj offers excellent hiking opportunities and horse riding through cooling alpine scenery. Swimming in icy water is definitely worth a try! Free and easy in Terelj.

Accommodation: Terelj Ger Resort
Meals: Full board

Day 12 - Ulaanbaatar
Last minute souvenir shopping in Ulaanbaatar, checking emails, doing laundry, dining in restaurants are some of the things you can engage before heading home. Free and easy in the capital city.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Not inclusive

Accommodation

1. Hotel: 3 nights
2. Ger camp resort: 2 nights
3. Camping: 5 nights

Meals

1. Full board in most days unless otherwise stated.
   (Please take note that late meals are often a norm in some days due to long travelling distances between ger resorts.  Do expect to have your dinner late evening!)

Paid activities

1. Museum entrance fee in Ulaanbaatar
2. Horse-riding
3. National Park entrance fees (Tavanbogd National Park)

Mode of transport

1. Russian van
2. Domestic flight

Prices

1. Subjected to change. For prices of land tour, please email to pj@mxpadventure.com
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