Tour code: AD-AA14
Amazing snow-capped peaks, vast green pastures, salt water lakes and creamy deserts unfolding in front of your eyes waiting you during our driving by rugged 4X4 vehicle in majestic Mountains Altai. This trip will transport you to the relatively unexplored parts of Western Mongolia, across several provinces, and acquaint you with the lives of Kazakh people who, hunt with masterfully trained Golden Eagles. The trip is sure to offer thrilling adventures and unforgettable experience to a dedicated traveler. Our drivers and cooks equipped with outdoor equipment that is made for the type of adventure .
TRIP ITINERARY:
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the hotel. City tour including a visit to Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist Center of Mongolia, followed by a visit to the National History Museum . Traditional performance in the evening. (L,D)
Day 2: Lake Tolbo / Bayan-Ulgii Province
Morning take flight to province Bayan-Ulgii (3:00 hours). The group is divided into subgroups of 5-6 people and each subgroup is provided a 4×4 vehicle manned by a friendly experienced driver. The expedition heads for the first camping site on the shore of the 185 sq. m. large and 10 m. deep saltwater Lake Tolbo. ( this day journey is 80 km). Overnight in tents. (B.L.D)
Day 3: Khovd Province
Drive to Khovd Town. Picnic on the way view of the Mount Tsambagarav, one of the highest peaks of the Mountain Altai Range (4,165 m.). Arrive in Khovd Town. Visit a local Museum of Ethnography. (this day journey is 160 km.). Overnight in a ger camp. (B.L.D)
Day 4: Mount Sutai/ Gobi Altai province
Drive in the direction of the Mount Sutai passing by the caves of Gurvan Tsenkher. The caves contain the most remarkable examples of the Stone Age wall paintings. Maroon images of elephants, camels, ibex, wild sheep, gazelles, ostriches and trees cover the creamy walls of the two caves that extend 130 m. and 40 m. long . Camp near the 4,090 m. high Mount Sutai. Stay in tent. (this day journey is 230 km). (B,L,D)
Day 5: Khaliun / Gobi-Altai Province
Drive through the Sharga Gobi, which stretches 120 km. long and 90 km. wide. Stopover at small saltwater lakes and saxaul forests. You can view many kind of birds in Sharga Zagaan lake . Overnight at tent. (this day journey is 240 km.). (B.L.D)
Day 6: Eej Khairkhan / Gobi-Altai Province
Camp on the territory of the Mount Eej Khairkhan National Reserve with a beautiful view of the 2,275 m. high mountain. The most famous natural feature of this mountain is a series of nine cascading polls of water know as the Pots , unique rock formations and near by caves. Overnight at tent. (this day journey is 210 km.). (B.L.D)
Day 7: Bigher / Gobi-Altai Province
Drive to Bigher Gobi, densely inhabited by wild Gobi animals such as Argali wild sheep, ibex, saiga antelopes and wild ass. On the we visit in Zogt sum’s Fruit planting farm you have opportunity to taste . Overnight at tent. (this day journey is 200 km.). (B.L.D)
Day 8: Lake Buun Tsagaan / Bayankhongor Province
Drive to Lake Buun Tsagaan, one of the largest 5 Gobi’s Lakes. The lake is a paradise on earth for water birds. Overnight stay in tent in lake shore. (this day journey is 180 km.). (B.L.D)
Day 9: Shargaljuut Hot Springs/ Bayankhongor Province
Camp near the Shargaljuut hot springs (90C). There are over 100 hot springs and geysers . Quick stopover at Bayankhongor Town , visit in local museum . Overnight stay in tent (this day journey is 180 km). (B.L.D)
Day 10: Province Uvurkhangai
Explore the province with the highest number of cattle in the country. We will visit nomadic herdsman family, introduce traditional life style. (this day journey is 200 km.).
Overnight at tent near Uvurkhangai Province. (B.L.D)
Day 11: Ruins of Kharakhorum / Uvur Khangai province
Explore the ruins of Kharakhorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit the magnificent Erdene Zuu Buddhist Monastery built in 1586 and archeological excavation sites of Kharakhorum ruins. Visit in Kharakhorum museum . On the we visit in Shanhi Monastery . Overnight stay in ger camp. (this day journey is 140 km.) (B.L.D)
Day 12: Khustain Nuruu / Tuv province
Explore the National Park of “Khustain Nuruu” to observe reintroduced takhi (Przevalski’s horse) wild horses. The Park lies in the foothills of southern Khentii Mountain range and there are 46 types of mammals , 223 types of birds , archaeological and cultural sites as slab burials , deer stones . On the way we stop in Elsen Tsasarhai which is sand dunes . Overnight stay in ger camp. (this day journey is 270 km). ( B.L.D )
Day 13: Ulaanbaatar
Final day of the adventurous journey. Visit to Zaisan Hill – War Memorial Statue ,you can view hole city, then Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, a home of the last Khaan of Mongolia. Visit to Gobi factory store then Department store. Overnight stay in a hotel. (this day journey is 110 km). ( B.L.D )
Day 14: Departure
After breakfast depart to airport.
TRIP DETAILS:
-2 nights in hotels
-3 nights in ger camps
-8 nights in tents
-Authentic Mongolian and international cuisines
-Visits to nomadic families
-Hiking, camel and horse riding opportunities
-Excursions to selected museums and traditional performances
