Tour code: PS-MA10
Gov-Altai is famous for its oasises, and contains some remote sections of several national parks, but most travellers head further west to the more beautiful and interesting aimags in western Mongolia.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 hotel. City tour including a visit to Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist Center of Mongolia, followed by National History Museum , Traditional performance in the evening. (L.D)
Day 2: Gobi-Altai Province
Morning flight to the Gobi-Altai province center , Altai Town (3:00 hours). Drive through the Sharga Gobi, which stretches 120 km long and 90 km wide. Stopover at small saltwater lakes and saxaul forests. (This day journey is 160 km). Overnight in tents. (B.L.D.)
Day 3: Mount Sutai / Khovd Province
It is the highest mountain of the Gobi-Altai Mountains with an elevation of 4,220 metres
with many forests and alpine pastures.Camp near the Mount Sutai. (This day journey is 130 km). (B.L.D.)
Day 4: Khovd Town/ Khovd Province
Drive to Khovd town. On the way explore the caves of Gurvan Tsenkher. The caves have the most remarkable examples of the Stone Age wall paintings. Maroon images of elephants, camels, ibex, wild sheep, gazelles, ostriches and trees . Arrive to Khovd Town. Visit a local Museum of Ethnography and a local open market. Overnight in a tent. (This day journey is 250 km).
(B.L.D.)Day 5: Lake Tolbo / Bayan-Ulgii Province
Camp at the shores of the 185 sq. m. large and 10 m. deep Lake Tolbo. Visit to the Kazakh families. Photo sessions of hunting with trained Golden Eagles. (This day journey is 200 km). Overnight stay in tent. (B.L.D.)
Day 6: Lake Achit/ Bayan-Ulgii Province
Explore the center of the Bayan-Ulgii province, Ulgii Town. Achit Lake is one of the large lake of Mongolia, covering 311 sq.km. It is located in between Kharkhiraa Mountain and Turgen Mountain, at 1,464 meters above sea level.
Camp near the Lake Achit. (This day journey is 180 km). (B.L.D.)
Day 7: Lake Uureg/ Uvs Province
Drive to Uureg Lake which is located in between Tsagaan Shuvuut and Turgen Mountains 1,426 meters above sea level, covering 237 sq.km. It is salt water 42 meters deep border with Russia .Overnight stay in tent. ( this day journey is 100km). (B.L.D.)
Day 8: Kharkhiraa/ Uvs province
The mountains have eternal snow. Kharkhiraa Mountain reaches 4,038 meters above sea level and gorgeous Kharkhiraa valley.Explore the center of the Uvs province, Ulaangom Town. Camp near the Mount Kharkhiraa. ( this day journey is 110 km). (B.L.D.)
Day 9: Ulaanbaatar
Flight back to the capital city. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Visit the Zaisan war memorial, followed by a visit to the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, a home of the last Khaan of Mongolia , Gobi factory store, Department store . (B.LD.)
Day 10. Departure
After breakfast depart to airport.
TRIP DETAILS:
-2 nights in hotels
-7 nights in tents
-UB-Altai-UB travel by air, local transportations by motor coach
-Authentic Mongolian and international cuisines
-Visits to nomadic families
-Hiking, camel and horse riding opportunities
-Excursions to selected museums and traditional performances
