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Extreme Horsebackriding Tour in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
(12 days)

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Detailed description

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Bayan-Olgii

This journey will take you to a place that only a few people have visited. Mongolia’s western regions are a linguistic mash-up of Muslim and Mongolian customs. Trekking through this wild landscape can include a variety of encounters as well as a thrilling journey of discovery.

We will be flying to Olgii, the capital of Bayan Olgii province, today. Unlike the rest of Mongolia, which is ruled by Khalkh Mongolians, Bayan-Olgii has a Kazakh majority, almost all of whom are Muslims. Olgii also has its own small mosque. When you arrive, our local team will greet you and take you west into the National Park. We will visit Kazakh families in their traditional Ger bigger than Mongolian Gers and brightly decorated with hand-made rugs. We will enjoy a cup of tea, share with our hosts delicious Kazakh dishes such as Kuz “salted and smoked horse meat” Bisbarmak while chatting and deepening our knowledge of rich Kazakh culture and custom. Afternoon we will go trekking in a nearby mountain valley and riding on horseback together with hunters through the scenic landscape. Kazakh people are known with their warm hospitality so prepare to feel greatly welcome in their home.

(Overnight in Ger L, D) 

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Chihertei lake nomad summer camp

Today we will start riding approximately 30 km heading to Chihertei lake. Chihertei is a nomad summer camp where we will stay in a tent near a lake. Fishing is possible; you might try your luck for dinner.

(Tented camp B, L, D) 

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Yolt National Park

Today we will set off to Yolt national park. The trails become more obstacles and the landscape changes into a forested area in a beautiful valley. We will see a waterfall and more balbal stones. The National park is established to protect the wildlife such as brown bear, deer and ibex. If we are lucky, we might see some wild animals.

(Tented Camp B, L, D) 

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Yolt National Park

Today we will ride along the Mongolia and Chinese border area. The landscape will be forested with a river. The view is breathtaking and picturesque with a view of snow-capped Altai Mountain Chain. 

(Tented Camp B, L, D)

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Back to Chikhertei Lake

We will ride back to Chihertei nomads’ summer camp area.

(Tented camp B, L, D) 

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Dayan, Khurgan & Khoton Lakes

Today we will be driving on a rough but scenic road into the Dayan, Khurgan and Khoton Lakes. Dayan, Khurgan and Khoton Lakes are pretty lakes at an altitude slightly over 2.000 meters’ altitude. On the way, we can stop at Tsengel sum, a world heritage site inscribed by UNESCO, to see the large and beautiful deer stones located 15 kilometers to the south.

Khurgan and Khoton lakes are Mongolia’s second largest and clearest lakes, with an average depth of 26 meters and a maximum depth of 58 meters.

Fun fact: A deep natural channel connects the Khoton and Khurgan Lakes. The scenery surrounding the lakes is stunning, with snow-capped mountains in the background.

(Tented Camp B, L, D)

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Khurgan and Khoton Lakes

We will spend a full day relaxing or trekking around lakes. Truly breathtaking scenery and one of the fine trekking destinations.

(Tented Camp B, L, D)

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Tsagaan Gol /White River

The Altai Tavan Bogd is a 636,161-hectare pristine landscape that runs along the western frontier of the Bayan-Olgii aimag’s Ulaan Khus, Tsengel, Sagsai, and Altai soums. In Mongolia’s far west, the national park contains extremely high peaks with perpetual snow and glaciers. The peak of Khuiten Uul on the Altai Tvan Bogd range, which rises to 4374 meters above sea level, is the highest point. The park extends for over 200 kilometers from Russia to China, following the Altai Mountain Range that separates China, Russia, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan.

The park contains tens of thousands of petroglyphs that are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Numerous Turkic Stone Men and stone burial mounds can be found. The White River is one of many rivers that originate from the Tavan Bogd glaciers’ melting ice.

This is a common place for nomadic people to camp in summertime and where Tuvan people live, practicing their Shaman religion. Here we will meet our horse guide to prepare for the next day’s horse riding adventure.

(Tented camp B, L, D)

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Tsagaan Gol/Potanin Glacier

Today we will ride 18 km to the Potanin Glacier. On our way, we will see the ice peaks of Potanin and Alexander Glaciers. Our destination is located at an elevation of 3000 m. Total riding time will take about 4 to 6 hours. The glaciers are located at 3,500 -4,000 m. The largest are Potanin, Alexander, Greny Glaciers. They stretch 16 km in length and are the source of Tsagaan River. The longest one is Potanin 20 km. The landscape is spectacular. 

(Tented camp B, L, D)

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Tsagaan Gol

Today we will ride back to Tsagaan Gol.

(Tented Camp B, L, D)

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Olgii

Today we will meet our vehicles and drive back to Olgii. In the evening we will meet with Tuvan shaman and learn more about this fascinating custom.

(Hotel B, L, D)

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Flight back to Ulaanbaatar

The time has come to leave and fly back to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital. You can use your free afternoon to see as you fit. You could always go see the lovely cultural show and admire the contortionists while watching colorful and rhythmic Mongolian dances.

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FIXED DEPARTURES

June 2024

  • 15 June - 23 June

INCLUDED

  • Land transportation
  • 1 night Ger camp stay
  • 9 night tented camp stay
  • Meals 11B, 11L, 11D
  • Tour guides
  • Camping and kitchen equipment
  • National park entrance fees
  • 1 night hotel
  • Local flight
  • Local airport transfer
  • Horses to ride & Pack horses

NOT INCLUDED

  • Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
  • City touring
  • Medical, trip insurance and evacuation costs
  • Local flight excess baggage charge
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • International airport transfer
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