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Trekking in the Altai

 

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Trip Details
 Trek across the wild territory of Western Mongolia through green mountain pastures

 Experience the unique traditions of the Kazakh people including hunting with eagles

 Explore the lifestyle of Uriankhai families, an ethnic minority of Western Mongolia

 Experience nomadic hospitality and traditions
Trip Details
 Active adventure with jeep support

 16 days/15 nights

 3 nights in hotel

 12 nights in tents while trekking

 Average trekking elevation: 9000 to 12000 feet

 Trek 9-15 miles per day
 
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Trek in the Altai Mountains, one of the three main mountain ranges in Mongolia. The highest peaks in Mongolia are all situated in this range.  Western Mongolian landscapes, snow-covered mountains, and the nomadic lifestyles of some of Mongolia's ethnic groups such as the Kazakh and Uriankhai people will create unforgettable memories for the active traveler.


Day 1-2 Arrival/Ulaanbaatar
Arive Ulaanbaatar and tour the city • Visit museums, Buddhist centers and enjoy a cultural performance.

Day 3 Ulaanbaatar/Bayan Olgii
Flight to Olgii • Transfer to Altai village on the crystal clear Chihertei river • On-site orientation.

Day 4-13 Trekking in the Altai Mountain Range
Trek in the spectacular beauty of the snow-capped Altai range • Trek through wild territory across green mountain pastures and spectacular passes • Explore the lifestyle of an Uriankhai family, an important ethnic minority of Mongolia • Observe many species of birds and mammals that make their homes in the Altai Mountains.

Day 14 Olgii Town
Leisure lime or reserve day for optional local Naadam festival • Visit local Kazakh families, who tame and train Golden Eagles for winter hunting • Enjoy Kazakh cultural performance • Tour the Ethnography Museum in Olgii town or small markets • Trek celebration dinner with Mongolian specialties.

Day 15-16 Ulaanbaatar/Departure
Fly to Ulaanbaatar and depart for home.




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Dinosaur fossil
Dinosaur fossil
Mountain range of Altai
Mountain range of Altai
Kazakh family
Kazakh family
Hunting with the eagles
Hunting with the eagles
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Dinosaur fossil
 

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