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Mongolia

Embark on a dramatic journey through the Altai Mountains.

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$2,600.00

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$2080 / person

Duration

17 Days

Adventure #: BWT01230

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Explore the snow-capped mountains and majestic peaks of the Altai Mountains on this 17-day adventure. Trek through the dramatic steppe valley along the river to beautiful lakes. Enjoy plentiful hospitality from local Tuvans and Kazakhs as you immerse yourself in the beautiful culture of Mongolia.

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1 Details

The Altai Mountains are the highest of three major mountain ranges in Mongolia, straddling the Russian and Chinese frontiers in the Far West. Meet the local nomads, Kazakhs, and Tuvans in these remote regions as you make your way through this wildly fascinating country.

Embark on a dramatic journey and trek to Potanin Glacier with the support of a pack of camels and friendly locals. From here, you'll traverse across the high Altai and trek into the lake regions toward the Chinese frontier. Pitch camp on the shores of Hoton Lake at the foot of Ikh Turgen Uul. Spend an off day exploring the waterfalls up Bear Valley. Trek down to Shiveet Hairhan Mountain, home of the Tuva people, where the biggest petroglyphs from the period of the Huns are located. Experience the rich history of Mongolia, stunning views of Tavanbogd, and awe-inspiring snow-capped peaks on this incredible journey.

Start:

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Finish:

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Price Per Person $2080$2,600.00	Minimum Age 7 Years Old	Duration 17 Days
Activity Level Moderate/Strenuous (4/5) This adventure may include 4 to 6 hours of activities per day. Travelers should be in good physical condition and be prepared for multiple hours of activity for consecutive days. Certain days may have more challenging physical activity due to changes in terrain and elevation.	Passport Required	Accommodations Hotels, Tents, Yurts

Camp

Pitch a tent on the shores of Hoton Lake.
Hike

Trek through larch forests.
Wildlife

See snow leopards and Altai snowcock.

Price Includes

English speaking guide
4x4 car
ULN-ULG-ULN flights
Transfers to and from airport
3 meals per day
Overnights at 4* hotel (2), yurts (4nts) and tents(12nts)
Camping equipment
Horse rangers with pack camels/horses
A visit Kazakh Eagle hunter’s family
Border and national park permits

Price Does Not Include

Flights
Single occupancy $480
Travel insurance
Optional Altai Eagle Festival fee (August 31st departure only, $200)
Laundry
Renting of riding horses
Alcohol
Gratuities

2 Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Ulaanbaatar airport: Arrive at Ulaanbaatar airport where you'll be greeted by Blue Wolf Travels, and transferred to your hotel. Once you're settled, you'll embark on a city tour and explore Gandan Monastery, a Buddhist center in Ulaanbaatar. See the Zanabazar Museum, Chojin Lama temple and have lunch at a typical Mongolian Restaurant: The winter Palace.

Overnight in 4* hotel.
Day 2 Olgii: After an early breakfast, you'll transfer to Ulaanbaatar airport and fly to Olgii. Meet your local Kazakh guide at Olgii airport. Have lunch at the Blue Wolf Restaurant before visiting a local museum in Olgii. Enjoy dinner with Kazakh and a concert from the local singers and musicians.

Overnight in yurt camp.
Lunch & dinner
Day 3 Dayan Lake (7,874 feet, 4-5hrs): Drive to Dayan Lake, near the frontier of China. Drive through the Hargant Valley, below Tsengel Hairhan Uul (9,984 feet). After a picnic lunch, continue driving and reach Dayan lake. Visit Kazakh nomadic families and enjoy their warm hospitality.

Overnight in tent.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Baga Turgen Uul (7,054 to 7,874 feet, 6-7hrs): Load the equipment onto pack-camels and start hiking the nearby western side of Hurgan Nuur and Hoton Nuur, where many Nomadic Kazakh families spend their summer. As you make your way along the lakes, see the beautiful waterfalls, rock printings, and some ancient Trukic stones. Take in the snowcapped mountains that form a natural wall between China and Mongolia.

Overnight in tent.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Days 5-7 Hoton Lake (7,546 to 7,874 feet, 6-8hrs): Spend your full days trekking through the steppe valley along the river that drains from the Altai Tavanbogd massif. The camel caravan comes out to the steppe valleys of the lake area.

Pitch camp on the shores of Hoton Lake. Trek up a valley with patches of Larch forests and have a picnic lunch near Green Lake. After few hours of trekking arrive at Bear Valley, where you will pitch another camp.

Overnight in tents.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 Bear Valley (7,874 feet): Enjoy a well-earned rest day. Go for a day hike along the waterfalls up to Bear Valley before spend the night near the falls.

Overnight in tent.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Days 9-10 Altai Mountains crossing (7,874 to 10,827 feet, 6-7hrs): Blue Wolf has allocated two full days for the crossing of the Altai Mountain range. The total distance is about 20 miles. You will pitch camp before the snowy area. Cross the Altai at the highest elevation of 11,811 feet and enjoy the broad views across the Altais near the peak of Tsagaan Hairhan Uul (12,014 feet).

Overnight: in tents.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11 Shiveet Khairkhan (9,186 to 8,202 feet, 5-6hrs): Trek down to Shiveet Hairhan Mountain, where the Tuva people live. View the biggest petrolgyphs from the period of the Huns.

Overnight: in tent.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Days 12-14 Tavanbogd massif (8,202 to 9,843 feet, 6-8hrs): On the first day of this section, you'll trek about 6.5 miles toward the base camp of the snow-capped Tavanbogd massif. Pitch camp next to the Potanina glacier – the biggest of the 20 glaciers in Mongolian Altai. Remain there for two nights.

You'll spend your second day, hiking to the Malchin Uul. These are non-technical climbs.

Third day, trek back to Tsaagan River (White River). The pick-up vehicle(s) will arrive.

Overnights in tent.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 15 Olgii (5-6hrs): Drive via Ulaanhus over desert mountain landscapes with the snow-capped Sogoog Mountain as a powerful backdrop and the Altai Mountain range ahead of you. See petroglyphs and Turkic stones along the Sogoog River basin. After 5-6hrs, you'll arrive back to Sagsay village.

Blue Wolf yurt camp.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 16 Fly to Ulaanbaatar: After breakfast, transfer to Olgii airport to catch a flight for Ulaanbaatar. Meet Blue Wolf guide at the Ulaanbaatar airport and transfer to Kempinskii

Overnight: 4* hotel.
Breakfast
Day 17 Depart Ulaanbaatar: After early breakfast, transfer to Ulaanbaatar airport for your flight out.
Note: August 31st, 2018 departure: This trip includes an optional three-day extension if you wish to attend the Altai Eagle festival, held September 15-16. This is a fantastic opportunity for photographers and adventurers alike to see these magnificent birds up close as eagle hunters from around the region gather to test their finely trained birds in singular contests of speed and agility. The festival also includes traditional horse games and music. Accommodations will be in a local Ger camp, with all meals included. The cost of attending the festival is not included in the price advertised. If you wish to attend the festival an additional $200 can be paid directly to Blue Wolf Travel.

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3 Meet Your Guides

Blue Wolf Travel provides clients with the most comprehensive range of professional eco-travel services in western Mongolia. As the largest tour company in western Mongolia, Blue Wolf offers many advantages that have set them apart and lead to recently being honored by the Mongolian Tourism Board as one of Mongolia's best tour operators.

Testimonials

Love Y.

It is a credible tour operator with a proper base (including yurt camp, office, restaurant) in Ulgi with seemingly a lot of tours arriving and departing. Their staff joining the tour (guide, cook and driver) come with many years of experience and know what matters, which is important for safety but also for a unique experience: A driver who knows his vehicle inside out, able to provide repairs and drive safely in sometimes very difficult (steep slopes, water, stones, gravel) environment. Even though most dishes were red meat based (mostly sheep), we were spoiled by a passionate cook who cooked 30 different meals in 10 days – each of it delicious with fruits, vegetables and sweets. Given the mobile kitchen and the limited availability of ingredients in such remote areas, it is remarkable. Together with the guide, there was a great team spirit to look for the best camping spots, accommodate photo breaks, music for the bumpy ride and options / flexibility for activities.

Kris

I was really pleased with the team, good English speaking guide, he knew the route very well, was patient and had a lot of experience. Excellent cooks on both trips, help cook als really good. Pack animals all good, including the caretakers. Very good food, vehicles in order, really I cannot find anything that did not fulfil the expectacions, I am sure we can work again together in the future!

Doug

I want to thank you for arranging such a great trip for me. It was perfect and exactly what I wanted. Your hospitality was appreciated and hope I can repay you some day. I still will be sending the eagle hunter his pictures by way of you but I don't have them ready yet. Take care and I hope to find a time soon to get back and see more of Mongolia.

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Jul 20th, 2018 – Aug 5th, 2018 ($2,080.00)
Aug 3rd, 2018 – Aug 19th, 2018 ($2,080.00)
Aug 17th, 2018 – Sep 2nd, 2018 ($2,080.00)
Aug 31st, 2018 – Sep 19th, 2018 ($2,080.00)

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5 FAQ

Is my departure guaranteed?: Blue Wolf Travel needs a minimum of 2 people for the departure to be guaranteed.
Is the Eagle Festival included in the trip?: To attend the Eagle Festival, an additional $200 will be due to Blue Wolf Travel at the time of booking. This will extend your trip an additional 3 days. This is a fantastic opportunity for photographers and adventurers alike to see these magnificent birds up close as eagle hunters from around the region gather to test their finely trained birds in singular contests of speed and agility.
What are the accommodations like?: 4-star hotel for 2 nights, yurts for 4 nights, and tents for 12 nights.
What is the average group size?: The average group size can range from 2 to 18 people.
What if I'm a solo traveler, is there a single supplement fee?: The single supplement fee is $480.
Should I purchase travel insurance? If so, do you have a recommended provider?: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for all trips. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling. For travel insurance, we recommend World Nomads as a provider.
What is the weather like?: Summer months in Mongolia are from early June to mid-September. Although the Mongolian summers are hot and dry with occasional rain, the temperature can fluctuate as much 20 degrees centigrade between day and night. So be prepared for all weather conditions.
Will there be transportation during the trip?: Western Mongolian families frequently move from one pasture to another using camels.The services of some herdsmen will be hired by the expedition, and they will provide us with their animals.
What should I pack?: Binoculars
Warm hat and gloves
Long underwear for travel in the high mountains, comfortable footwear
Prescription medications (if needed)
Money belt and small padlocks
Small first-aid kit
Daypack for use on day or overnight excursions
Watch/alarm clock and torch/flashlight (and spare batteries)
Electrical adapter plug
Toiletries/roll of toilet paper/travel wipes
Insect repellent
Sunscreen, lip balm, sunhat and sunglasses
Earplugs and eye mask (for light sleepers)
Extra pair of prescription glasses (if required)
2 strong plastic garbage bags (for laundry and in case of rain)
Refillable water bottle
Phrase book
Warm clothes - when travelling in cooler climates
Wind and waterproof jacket
Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes with good walking socks
Camera and spare film (or recharge for digital cameras)
What are the guides like?: A local guide who speaks English and Kazakh, Mongolian will accompany the group at all times. A cook will follow, with an assistant. In addition, the services of the local herdsmen will be hired along with their animals. The horsemen follow a traditional lifestyle in the areas where we will be riding.
What is the food like?: The cook will prepare the meals. They pride themselves in having cooks adapt to both western and Mongolian cooking on the trips. There are always vegetables available, and we have no problem accommodating vegetarians on our trips. For breakfast you can buy fresh yogurt from the herdsmen in the local area sometimes.
What if I want to make alternative connections to Olgii?: If interested in entering or exiting across the land border with Russia, Blue Wolf Travels can pick you up or leave you at Barnaul, in southern Siberia (Russia).
Are there special requirements for entry into the destination I am visiting?: We recommend you visit the local government websites where you plan to travel and review the required documentation for entry, current restrictions, and general recommendations for travel within the area. We encourage you to also visit your home country's embassy website if you are traveling to a foreign country. Requirements can change rapidly. Please be sure you stay abreast of the requirements and restrictions for anywhere you plan to visit. You can also enroll in the U.S. government’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and you will be sent updates if the situation in your destination changes. You can find the program link at https://step.state.gov/.
Can I cancel the trip?: Book confidently with Free Cancellations within 72 hours of booking. After 72 hours, cancellation fees will apply. For more information on our Travel Cancellation Policy please Click Here.

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Embark on a dramatic journey through the Altai Mountains.

Duration

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Details

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Ulaanbaatar airport

Day 2 Olgii

Day 3 Dayan Lake (7,874 feet, 4-5hrs)

Day 4 Baga Turgen Uul (7,054 to 7,874 feet, 6-7hrs)

Days 5-7 Hoton Lake (7,546 to 7,874 feet, 6-8hrs)

Day 8 Bear Valley (7,874 feet)

Days 9-10 Altai Mountains crossing (7,874 to 10,827 feet, 6-7hrs)

Day 11 Shiveet Khairkhan (9,186 to 8,202 feet, 5-6hrs)

Days 12-14 Tavanbogd massif (8,202 to 9,843 feet, 6-8hrs)

Day 15 Olgii (5-6hrs)

Day 16 Fly to Ulaanbaatar

Day 17 Depart Ulaanbaatar

Note: August 31st, 2018 departure

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Testimonials

Love Y.

Kris

Doug

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FAQ

Is my departure guaranteed?

Is the Eagle Festival included in the trip?

What are the accommodations like?

What is the average group size?

What if I'm a solo traveler, is there a single supplement fee?

Should I purchase travel insurance? If so, do you have a recommended provider?

What is the weather like?

Will there be transportation during the trip?

What should I pack?

What are the guides like?

What is the food like?

What if I want to make alternative connections to Olgii?

Are there special requirements for entry into the destination I am visiting?

Can I cancel the trip?

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