Day 1. Arrival in Ulaanbaatar & city tour
After arrival, you will start Ulaanbaatar city tour. Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia and it is the largest city in the country with a population of around 1.3 million. First, visit Sukhbaatar square where you will be informed about mongolian rich history and latest updates. Then you will be taken to the national museum of Mongolian history. The museum was established in 1924 and it displays over 50000 archeological, historical and ethnological artifacts from prehistoric times to the present.
Day 2. Flight to ulgii, western Mongolia
Ulgii is the capital of Bayan-ulgii province and home place of Kazakhs who have their own unique culture and language. Kazakhs are well known with their eagle training and hunting. Start the great adventure to Altai Tavan Bogd national park. The park is well known with snow-capped gorgeous mountains, particularly five highest mountain peaks in Mongolia. Drive through spectacular valleys and gorgeous mountains will keep you amazed and impressed. We will be traveling at the altitude of 2500-3000 m.
Day 3. Altai Tavan Bogd peak & Potanin glacier
Start hiking or horseback riding to reach the potanine glacier, 3500 metres above sea level right in the heart of the national park. Admire the amazing natural beauty during the hike before we arrive at the foot of the high peaks and set our camp.
Day 4. Climb to Malchin peak
In the morning start climbing to Malchin peak, one of the highest five peaks, which towers at the elevation of 4050m. During the climb of 4-5 hours, you will admire the amazing snow-capped mountain peaks and the biggest & longest glacier Potanin.
Days 5. White river
Head to White River, also known as Milky River among locals – final destination of the day and camp for a night.
Days 6. Khoton and Khurgan lakes
Continue the adventure towards Khoton and Khurgan lakes. The lakes are located in the middle of impressive mountains and fed by crystal clear rivers originating from the Altai mountains. We will visit eagle hunting Kazakh family where you will be warmly welcomed to true nomadic culture. Enjoy learning more about eagle training and hunting while helping the family produce dairy products such as cheese.
Day 7. Short hike to Baga Turgen waterfall
We start hiking in a valley full of edelweisses and wild flowers to reach Baga Turgen waterfall which falls from 23 m height. The view from the waterfall and surrounding snow-capped peaks are a great source of inspiration.
Day 8. Drive to Ulgii.
Drive back to Ulgii. You may explore the city or take a moment to relax after a long great adventure.
Day 9. Flight to Ulaanbaatar
After landing in Ulaanbaatar, visit beautiful Gandan buddhist monastery. The monastery is gigantic and it displays great arts and sculptures in buddhism. You will also see eye-catching architecture and huge 27 meters high gold plated buddha statue.
Day 10 Departure.
Take you to airport.
This itinerary is not fixed, can be modified.
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Me and my friend just came back from the MOST WONDERFUL trip in Mongolia - from the 26 th of july until the 5 of aug 2018. We travelled with... read more True Mongolia Travel and the manager Nyamko was our tourguide - from day one. He is professional, english speaking and so NICE, cool and easy going. Write him on this adress: freelance.guide.mongolia@gmail.com - and I'm sure you will be able to plan an extraordinary trip with him. I wrote mails with him before I arrived in Mongolia, and then we met when we arrived in Ulan Bator.
Best regard from Ingrid, Denmark
Ingrid E
August 17, 2018
The guide (Yamka) was extremely helpful and kind.He speaks very good english and he organized everything excellent.The driver was also very kind and you feel safe when he drives.The experience... read more at the gers was amazing.It is the true meaning of the life
AlexandrosG108
June 3, 2018
Booked a 7 day gobi tour. Bagage came a day after, so we had to reschedule. That was no problem, solved our problems. Baaska (guide) and Munkhuu (driver) did not... read more only took us to the beautifull landscapes in Mongolia, but also were great company, all day long. We played cards, did karaoke, sung all day after the radio broke down. We even had the luck to experience a real mongolian birthday in one of the Gerstays! Thanks to them we had the full experience!
Geert040
May 22, 2019
Availability:
Available from June – October
PRICE:
2000$ per person for 2 – 4 pax
IT INCLUDES:
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Local flights
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Private transportation
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English speaking guide
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Accommodation
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Meals
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Bottled water supply
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Entrance tickets to national parks and sightseeing
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Visit to eagle hunting family
IT EXCLUDES:
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Travel insurance
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Optional activities
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Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
