Altai Horse Ride
The Mongolian Altai mountains of western Mongolian offer a beautiful landscape coupled with three unique cultures - Mongolians, Kazakhs, and Tuvans. The area is rich in wildlife and provides one of the last refuges for the Altai Argali, the world's largest sheep, as well as the endangered Snow Leopard. In addition, western Mongolia is rich in archeological sites that vary from ancient petroglyphs to stone carvings from early Turkish nomads. To travel in western Mongolia and visit this area's nomadic people between the snow covered peaks of the Altai Mountains means to experience something that cannot be repeated anywhere else in the world. On a trip though this region, one discovers new horizons, will feel the beauty of unexplored wilderness and experience the freedom of nomadic life. A horseback journey across the Altai Mountians is an experience not available elsewhere on Earth.These few days you will be out of civilation and all world problems.
Day 1 To Ulgii
Come to airport to catch the flight to Ulgii city.Fly 4hrs.Half an hour refuel stop in Tosontsengel or Moron.Transfer to the Blue Wolf GerCamp,overnight in Kazakh felt gers.Visit the local museum of Ulgii town with comprenhensive information of flora and fauna of Bayan Ulgii aimag as well as it colourfull traditional costumes. Only 15 kgs of luggage is free,each additional kg will cost USD 2.0
Day 2-5 To Altai
Drive to Chigertei Lake of Altai,where we will meet horserangers and packing horses and camels.Next two days we trek by Jolt Area towards to Dayan Nuur.Jolt is full of lush valleys.After Jolt,we will come to DayanNuur,one of the crystal clear lakes of Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.Two nights by Dayan Nuur.You will have the chance to try the fishing for the Altai grayling,lenok and others.By chance, we will have grade opportunity to stay with Tuvan Shaman.
Days 6-8 Syrgaal Area
The remote area,divided from China by the high snow capped mountains,has the two stunning lakes of Hoton Nuur and Hurgan Nuur.Both of them are the source of the Hovd River.Along the lakes you will see a wooden Kazakh Old Mosque and the chance to visit Nomadic Kazakh and Eaglehunter families and feel their wonderfull hospitalities.There are some fine trekking possibilities on the North West of Hoton Nuur.
Days 9-12 Across Altai Mts
Trekking one and half day,we reach Green Lake,which is small mountain lake with crystal clear water.Good to swim.After Green Lke we go by beautifull valley. Here are dramatic landscapes of small lake and patches of larch forests. This is wild and remote place with many white water springs. We will allocate two days to cross the Altai Mountains range which is a total of 32km. You will be able to see remote and spectacular country from 3600m high. We will pitch camp after the snows or in the snows near the pass. Beautiful and wide views.
Day 13 Tsagaan Gol Valley
Come down approx.16km and put camping next to the small lake on the south-east of Shiveet Hairhan Mountian / sacred mountain for Local Tuvan people , where the vehicles arrive to pick up us. Near you camp, you will see the biggest rock printing(petro-glyphs) belonged to Huns.Huns made Chinese to build The Great Wall of China.
Day 14 To Ulgii
Drive a day to Ulgii town.Stay in ⌠Blue Wolf Gercamp.
Day 15 Fly To UB
Transfer to the airport and fly to UB approx.4 hrs.
Some recommendations: Summer months in Mongolia are from early June to midSeptember.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.
What to bring: Binoculars,sunscreen,a hat,gloves,long underware for travel in the high mountains , comfortable footware,lip balm,sanitary hand wipes ,sunglasses , prescription medications,(if needed),rain gear,flashlight.
Transport: We will select some good riding horses , saddle up, and ride. Our gear will be loaded upon Bactrian Camels, used by the locals.
Western Mongolian families frequently move from one pasture to the other using camels.The services of some herdsmen will be hired by the expedition, and they will provide us with their animals.
Staff: A local guide who speaks English and 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.
Meals: Our cook will prepare the meals.We pride ourselves in having cooks adapt to both western and Mongolian cooking on our trips.There are always vegetables available, and we have no problem accommodating vegetarians on our trips.For breakfast we can usually buy fresh yogurt from the herdsmen in the local area.
Price: Group size: 2-8 Discounts available for groups. Includes: English speaking guide, food(3 times per day), cook,packing horse or camels all overnights in gers and tents, camping equipment and all local transport /UB-Ulgii-UB flight /,all Border and National park permits. Excludes: Drinks, Single room/tent/ger supplement is USD 20 per night. DATES : 2010 Weekly, 25Jun-17Sep
USD 1970 per person (min 2 members)
