Ultimate West Grand Tour
tour overview
An exciting the western Mongolia holiday taking in the diversity of this charming country and you'll get a real feeling for authentic Mongolia on this trip.
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.
The whole covered region is as fascinating as their diverse. 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 Pontunin Glacier.
This trip will give you a real insight into the life and culture of western Mongolia as well as leaving you with some outstanding memories
tour itinerary
DAY 1. ULAANBAATAR
You will be met by your guide at the international airport of UB and transferred to UB Hotel. 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:
D
DAY 2. ULGII TOWN, BAYAN-ULGII
Leave the city behind and fly to the Ulgii town, Bayan-Ulgii Province. 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 3. POTANIN GLACIER, NATIONAL PARK
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 4. CLIMB MALCHIN PEAK
After breakfast we will start slowly walking for about an hour and then start climbing to Malchin Peak (4050 m), which is on the Mongolian side of the Russian border. Malchin Peak is the lowest of the Holy Five Peaks. It takes 6 to 7 hours to climb to the top of Malchin. Most of the climb will be on rocks, then back to camp to relax.
Accommadtion: Tent Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 5. TSAGAAN GOL,BASE CAMP, NATIONAL PARK
Today we will hike back to our camp in the Tsagaan Gol Valley. This evening we will have the opportunity to visit Tuvan families and share their culture and lifestyle.
Accommadtion: Tent Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 6. ULGII TOWN
Today we leave the Base camp and come down to the south gate where we meet our driver(s). We say good bye to guides and drive back to Ulgii. Have Kazakh traditional meal called Besh Barmakh “Fiver fingers”. Overnight in West Mongolia ger camp.
Accommadtion: Tent Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 7. 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 8. 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
- 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 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: $1560
- Accommodation: 2 nights 4 Star hotel, 1 night Ger Camp, 4 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.