Living With Nomadic Family Grand Tour
tour overview
This trip is ideal for lovers of wildlife and nature. Come and search for snow leopard and Altai Ibex in the wild!
The Mongol Altai Range has many peaks reaching 4000 meters above sea level and stretches for almost 1000 km from the north-western part of the country to the south and over 20 peaks are capped with eternal snow in the range. The tallest of these, Khuiten Uul, is the highest mountain in Mongolia, at 4,369m (about 14,300 feet).
Despite its remote location, the park and its beautiful scenery make it the premier attraction in western Mongolia. Divided from China by a high wall of snow-capped peaks, the area is a trekker’s paradise.
Four of the peaks require mountaineering equipment and experience climbers, though the shortest, Malchin Uul (“Herder Peak”) at 4025 M, can be hiked by novices. Near the mountains it is possible to hike Pontanin Glacier.
Khoton lake is fed by more than 10 rivers and the average depth is 26 m, the maximum depth is approximately 58 metres. The landscape around the lakes is stunning: with forests and the snow-capped Altai Mountains.
Khoit Tsenkher cave, the longest cave of the Mongol Altai mountain chain. The cave is formed in the limestone of the Proterozoic period. This cave is located 25 km southwest of Mankhan sum Khovd province, at 47°20'50.5" N and 91°57'24.1" E. Khoit Tsenkher cave has two branches. The main passage is 130m and 90m.Khoit Tsenkher cave is famous rock paintings. Rock paintings of the Khoit Tsenkher cave date back to the Upper Palaeolithic period (20,000-15, 000 years ago).
Stunning natural landscapes and friendly nomadic people - this really is the essence of Mongolia.
tour itinerary
day 1. ulaanbaatar
On arrival you will be met by our representative, and then be privately transferred to your hotel in Ulaanbaatar. In the afternoon, after a lunch, you will enjoy a leisurely time of sightseeing around UB and visit to the Gandan Monastery and the National History Museum where presents our history and culture from prehistoric to the present day. Early evening after sightseeing program, we invite you a welcome dinner at a restaurant.
Accommadtion: Hotel
Meals:
L
D
day 2. ulgii town, bayan-ulgii province
Leave the city behind and fly to the Ulgii town, Bayan-Ulgii Province. You stay in a Ger camp near Ulgii town for one night. We'll visit a Kazak family considered as an ethnic minority. It is a possibility to learn how a nomadic family lives, and to personally experience their friendliness and hospitality.
Accommadtion: Ger Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
day 3. altai tavan bogd national park
Next morning, after early breakfast, we'll drive to Tsagaan gol (White river). The White River is one of the many rivers that find its sources in the melting ice of the Tavan Bodg glaciers. Along with Shiveet Mountain, the area of the river is so amazing if you're lucky enough, you'll spot a wild goat named as an ibex.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
day 4. malchin peak, altai tavan bogd
This is time to experience of Altai Tavan Bogd Mountain. We head inland through several rustic villages for a taste of the Altai Tavan Bogd (Five Saints) mountain way of life. We would cross a few rivers as we follow a trail to Altai Tavan Bogd Base camp. In this remote corner where Mongolia, China, and Russia meet, we discover Asia's unspoiled wilderness, topped by the 14,000-foot peaks of Tavan Bogd National Park. We trek for approx 15 km today to the National Park Base camp at the foot of the spectacular Altai Tavan Bogd Glaciers. The glacier is at the foot of Khuiten Peak (4374m) the highest point in Mongolia.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
day 5. south gate national park
Leaving the peaks behind we'll trek out to the south gate of Tavan Bogd NP - White river valley. It's not actually very far, so you could complete the walk quite quickly, or choose to make more of a day of it by following a more circuitous route and taking in the gorgeous scenery. You have a picnic lunch with you so can select a special spot in which to enjoy it. End of the day, we'll set up out tents near herder's family and enjoy their hospitality and learn nomad's culture and way of living. Enjoy dinner on the terrace to the backdrop of stunning mountain views, and take things easy this evening.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
day 6. khoton lake, national park
It's time to Khoton Lake. Following breakfast you are collected for the 5 hour drive to the lake. It lies at the foot of the Altai Mountains near the Chinese border, at an elevation of about 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level. It is fed by the rivers from the north. With an area of 50 square kilometres and has a maximum depth of 8.58 metres (28.1 ft). The lake is home to abundant fish life. Sit back on the terrace and enjoy the fresh lake air and sunshine, cooling off with a swim in the lake or laze in the camp.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
day 7. tolbo lake
After an early breakfast you'll head east travelling along valleys with spectacular views of the rugged mountains on either side. You'll arrive at your Ger camp near the lake by about late afternoon. The lake is a large saline lake about 50km south of the Ulgii city. It features clear and cold water on an elevation of 2080m. You'll be spending one night here, so you can wind and get to know your new surroundings and enjoy the lovely lake views.
Accommadtion: Ger Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 8-9. TSENKHER CAVE, KHOVD PROVINCE
Enjoy breakfast at the Ger camp before setting off with your guide and driver to the Tsenkher cave through Khovd town, Khovd province. Your ger camp is in the village of Mankhan sum (a local administrative unit), known for its amazing Tsenkher cave and friendly people. The drive will take about 6 hours, so you'll have all afternoon to relax and explore the camp’s facilities and nature surroundings. The next day, after early breakfast, we'll drive to the cave and explore it before lunch. After lunch, we'll go to famous ancient rock painting. Rock paintings of the Khoit Tsenkher cave date back to the Upper Palaeolithic period (20,000-15, 000 years ago).
Accommadtion: Ger Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 10. ULAANBAATAR
Having completed breakfast and packed your bags, you'll be collected from the ger camp and driven the short distance to the airport, arriving in time to check in for your flight to Ulaanbaatar. On arrival we will take you to hotel and after your 1-2 hour relaxed time at your hotel, we'll go to Gobi cashmere shop and antique/souvenir shop (optional). Early evening before your attendance of our traditional folk song and dance performance, we'll invite you to a farewell dinner and later on give you a time to prepare for your departure.
Accommadtion: Ger Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 11. DEPARTURE
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight and our service ends.
holiday information
What's included
Full services of guide and driver
- Full services of both guide and driver
- 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners
- Drinking water throughout tour
- All transport ( domestic flights, minibus or 4WD)
- National park/reserves entrance fees
- All nights' accommodation including hotel in UB
- All others indicated in program
What's not included
- Visa
- Hotel refreshments
- Travel insurance
- Airplane ticket and taxes
- Excess baggage charges
- Daily personal expenses
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tour details
- Duration: 8 days
- Price from: $1250
- Accommodation: 2 nights 2 Star hotel, 2 nights Ger Camp, 2 nights tent camp.
- Meal plan: All our tours include full board, but other meals are often not included especially in UB. This allows you to try the cuisine in local restaurants and also to choose what and where to eat and how much to spend. Please ask us before booking if you have any specific requirements.