Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains Adventure

Key Info

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1

   Day 1

   Arrive in Ulaanbaatar

   Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel. Meet your trekking guide for a gear check and briefing, followed by a welcome dinner.

   Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar

   Meals: Dinner

2. 2

   Day 2

   Day 2

   Fly to Ulgii

   Fly west to Ulgii in Bayan-Ulgii province. Meet your trekking crew and horse handlers, and prepare for the journey into the mountains.

   Accommodation: Guesthouse in Ulgii

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3. 3

   Day 3

   Day 3

   Drive to Tsengel & the Altai Foothills

   Drive south through Kazakh villages to the edge of Tavan Bogd National Park. Camp in the foothills with the snow-capped peaks ahead.

   Accommodation: Wild camp

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4. 4

   Day 4

   Day 4

   Trek to the Potanin Glacier

   Begin trekking with horse support toward the Potanin Glacier, the longest glacier in Mongolia. Camp at the glacier's edge beneath the Tavan Bogd massif.

   Accommodation: Wild camp

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Trekking at altitude, 5-6 hours

5. 5

   Day 5

   Day 5

   Base of Khuiten Peak

   Trek to the base of Khuiten Peak, Mongolia's highest mountain. Spend the afternoon exploring the glacier moraine and photographing the ice.

   Accommodation: Wild camp

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Trekking at altitude, 4-5 hours

6. 6

   Day 6

   Day 6

   Glacier Viewpoint & Rest Day

   A shorter day to acclimatize. Hike to a viewpoint over the glacier and the Chinese border, then rest at camp with your crew.

   Accommodation: Wild camp

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Short hike, rest day

7. 7

   Day 7

   Day 7

   Trek Down the Valley

   Trek back down the valley, following the river through alpine meadows. Camp lower in the valley among wildflowers and grazing yaks.

   Accommodation: Wild camp

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Trekking, 5-6 hours downhill

8. 8

   Day 8

   Day 8

   Tsagaan Salaa Petroglyphs

   Visit the Tsagaan Salaa petroglyph complex, a UNESCO-listed gallery of Bronze Age rock art. Camp nearby and explore the surrounding valleys.

   Accommodation: Wild camp

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Walking among the rock art

9. 9

   Day 9

   Day 9

   Kazakh Eagle Hunter Family

   Trek to a Kazakh eagle hunter's winter camp. Spend the day learning how golden eagles are trained and flown, and share a meal with the family.

   Accommodation: Kazakh ger camp

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Short walks on mountain terrain

10. 10

    Day 10

    Day 10

    Tuvan Villages

    Travel to a Tuvan village to meet Mongolia's smallest ethnic group. Learn about their throat singing and traditional crafts.

    Accommodation: Guesthouse

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

11. 11

    Day 11

    Day 11

    Altai Lakes & Mountain Passes

    Cross a high mountain pass to a remote alpine lake. Camp beside the water and watch the light change over the peaks.

    Accommodation: Wild camp

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Rough 4x4 terrain

12. 12

    Day 12

    Day 12

    Return to Ulgii

    Drive back to Ulgii, stopping at viewpoints along the way. The evening is free to explore the town's market and Kazakh culture.

    Accommodation: Guesthouse in Ulgii

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

13. 13

    Day 13

    Day 13

    Fly to Ulaanbaatar

    Fly back to Ulaanbaatar. The afternoon is free for rest or last-minute sightseeing, followed by a farewell dinner.

    Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

14. 14

    Day 14

    Day 14

    Departure

    Transfer to the airport for your departure flight after a final breakfast in the city.

    Meals: Breakfast

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