Explore Western Mongolia Tour

Explore Western Mongolia in 13 days. This tour gives lifetime experience of Western Mongolian Nature and Nomadic culture of different ethnic groups living in Western Mongolia. Visit majestic Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains and Harhiraa Mountains. Visit local Eagle Hunter and experience nomadic culture. See beauties of Western Mongolia snowcapped mountains, long glaciers and different landscapes of Mongol Altai Region. An ideal tour for people who are looking for adventure, wildlife and nomadic culture.

  • TOUR PRICE

2 PAX $1560 per person
4 PAX $ 1316 per person
6 PAX $ 1225 per person

  • TOUR DURATION: 13 Days
  • TRAVEL TIME: July 05 - July 17
  • DESTINATION: Harhiraa Mountains, Tavan Bogd Mountains, Khoton Khurgan Lakes of Western Mongolia.
  • DIFFICULTY: Moderate
  • GROUP SIZE: 2-8

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • See the highest peaks of Mongolia
  • Experience genuine wilderness
  • Immerse yourself in authentic nomadic culture
  • Experience Golden eagle and visit eagle hunter
  • Cultural & Nomadic Life
  • Adventure
  • Explore All Great Mountains of Mongolia
  • Trekking
  • Horse Ride


Day 1. Harhiraa Valley

Fly from Ulaanbaatar to Ulaangom and drive to Harhira Valley. 

Overnight in a tent ( Lunch+Breakfast)



Day 2. Harhiraa Valley Trekking

Spend whole day trekking in the Harhiraa Valley and enjoy the nature of Harhiraa Mountains. In the evening arrive to the same camp spot and rest.

Overnight in a tent ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)



Day 4. Devliin Aral Natural Reserve and Tsambagarav Mountain

Driving to Devliin Aral Natural Reserve. Do hiking in the Reserve and wonder around the area. Later drive to Tsambagarav Mountain.

Pitch camp near Eagle Hunter family

(Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)



Day 5. Tsambagarav Mountain and Eagle hunter family.

Today you will visit Tsambagarav Mountain. Visit Kazakh family and experience their lifestyle. You will be seeing eagle hunters and golden eagles. You will be dressed in Kazakh traditional hunting dresses and holding the Golden Eagle. In general, you will have very close relationship with an eagle as well as an eagle hunter. Explore the area and soft hiking.

In the evening arrive to Bayan Ulgii city and stay in the hotel. Go to the local restaurant to have a dinner.

Overnight in a tent ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)



Day 6. Sagsai Village and Khok khotol village

Today you will drive to Khok Khotol village via Ulaanhus Village.

Overnight in a tent

(Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)



Day 7. Tsagaan Salaa and Zagast Nuur

After early breakfast you will drive about 90km to Tsagaan Salaa petroglyphs. In the afternoon start driving to Zagast Nuur area where you will do birdwatching and pitch camp.

Overnight in a tent ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)



Day 8. White River Valley

After breakfast, we will get to the White River Valley Ranger Station. Visit petroglyphs of Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain, wonder around mountain and some soft hiking. Visit local Tuvan families and experience their nomadic life. Learn about their Shamanic belief and have a talk to people to have more understanding of their culture.

Overnight in a tent ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)



Day 9. Horse riding and Snake Valley

In the morning, horse riding to a panoramic point of the Potanine Glacier and majestic Tavan Bogd Mountains. Ride back to Ranger Station and start driving to Snake Valley. On the way visit Balbal stones of Turkish civilaztion time.

Overnight in a tent ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)



Day 10. Khoton Lake and Turgen Waterfall

In the morning have a breakfast and drive to Khoton and Khurgan Lakes area. You will be visiting Turgen Valley, hiking towards Turgen waterfall and enjoy the lansdcape. After the hike drive to about 1.5 or 2 km to Khoton Lake and camp by the lake.

Overnight in a tent ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)



Day 11. Hiking day

After yout delicious breakfast, today you will have a hiking day along the Khoton Lake. Visit Kazakh nomadic families and experience their nomadic lifestyle.

Overnight in a tent ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)



Day 12. Throat singer, Ulgii city and hot shower

Today you will drive to Tsengel Village to meet Tuvan throat singer. Batsukh is one of the professional and unique throat singer in Western Mongolia. Spend an hour with him and enjoy the throat singing. In the evening arrive to Bayan Ulgii city and stay in the hotel.

Overnight in a hotel in Ulgii ( Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)



Day 13. Fly to Ulaanbaatar

Early morning, drive to the airport to take the domestic flight to Ulaanbaat



TOUR INCLUDES

  • Airport transfers
  • English speaking guide
  • Van 4x4, driver
  • Fuel
  • Meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Cook
  • Camel and camelman (for transporting travel gears)
  • National Park permits and border area permits
  • Camping equipment (tent, mattress)

TOUR EXCLUDES

  • International flight and domestic flight
  • Optional tipping of crew members
  • Visa Fees
  • Travel Insurance
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Medical immunization

UGGESTED PACKING LIST 

  • Sleeping bag (-10 Celsius or below)
  • Comfortable, waterproof boots
  • Trekking poles 
  • Personal medication and basic first aid kit
  • Water bottle
  • Water purifying tablets optional ( we supply bottled water)
  • Basic personal toiletries
  • Flashlight 
  • Power bank and spare batteries
  • Sun cream, sun hat and sunglasses
  • Nice camera is suggested
  • Mosquito repellent