Day 1. Tsagaan salaa rock painting

Flight to Ulgii, the center of Bayan-Ulgii province.  Drive to Tsagaan salaa valley.

Tsagaan Salaa rock paintings are located in the most western part of Mongolia. In 2011, all the Mongolian Altai’s petroglyphs were inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage. Tsagaan Salaa is one of the sites concerned by this protection. The site is located inside Altai Tavan Bogd National Park and covers 15 square kilometres. We can see about 10000 paintings on the rocks that scatter the southern part of the white river, ”Tsagaan Gol”. This important collection of pictograms dates back to a large period going from Neolithic to Bronze Age, and mainly represents hunting and breeding scenes (with herds or lonely animals). These rock paintings are an important treasure for many reasons: not only because they’re very numerous, but also because the painted subjects and their composition have a big expressiveness and are real historical and artistic witnesses of a period. Relating the transition between a primary society, based on hunting and picking, and a breeding society, they give us precious information about the beginnings of nomadic pastoral economy in Mongolia.

Overnight at tent. /L, D/

Day 2. Altai Tavan Bogd Mountain

Altai Tavan Bogd Mountain is a part of Altai Tavan Bogd National Park and is a dream travel destination for trekkers, mountaineers, wildlife lovers, and nature lovers. Not only nature, but the surrounding area is also home to various ethnic groups and historical sites. The highest peak of the mountain is snowcapped Khuiten Peak (4374 m), the highest point of Mongolia. The main habitats of the mountain are Argali wild sheep, Ibex, and snow leopard.

Overnight at tent. /B. L, D/

Day 3. Khurgan&Khoton lake

Drive to Khoton and Khurgan lake

Khoton & Khurgan are glacial, freshwater lakes, located in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park in Bayan-Ulgii, the westernmost province of Mongolia. Two lakes connected to each other by a short (2 km long) pipeline and the lakes feed the Khovd River. 2 lakes situated at an elevation of around 1900m, which is the lowest point of the Mongol Altai Mountains. The lake's average depth is 26.6 m; the maximum depth reaches approximately 58m.

Overnight at tent. /B, L, D/

Day 4.  Baga Turgen waterfall.

Drive/hike to Baga Turgen waterfall. There are several waterfalls among the outstanding nature of the Turgen Mountains in western Mongolia. One of them is Baga Turgen waterfall in Turgen gorge near the western shore of the picturesque Khoton and Khurgan Lakes. The glacier waterfall falls from 36 m cliff and divided into two waterfalls. The bigger waterfall heights 23 m while the smaller one falls from 13 m. The pristine Turgen valley is an ideal place for hiking and has some historical relicts.

 Overnight at tent. /B, L, D/

Day 5. Dayan lake

Drive to Dayan Nuur lake, one of the crystal lakes of Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. You will have a chance to try fishing for the Altai Grayling, Lenok and others .At 3900m high the snowcapped mountains provided a spectacular view that marks the border between Mongolia and China.

Overnight in the tent. /B, L, D/

Day 6. Eagle hunter’s family

Drive to the Tsengle Khairkhan mount. We will be near the Tsengle Khairhan Uul which is located above sea level 3948 m high, that covered with snow the sight of this impressive mountain for nice views of western Mongolia and Altai mountains. And we have chance to visit one of the local Eagle Hunter’s families near the Tsengel Khairkhan mountain.The Mongolian Kazakhs use female eagles for hunting they are far bigger than male ones and more aggressive. These Eagles are trained to hunt foxes, wolves and rabbit. Overnight at in the tent.

Day 7. Ulgii

Drive to Ulgii. Visit local museum. Farewell dinner. Overnight at tourist camp Altai Lodge. /B, L, D/

Day 8. Departure

Transfer to the airport for departure. /B/

INCLUDED:

• English speaking guide.
• All meals included
• All transportation in Ulgii
• National park fees
• Ger camp fees
• Camping gear, including dinning tent, tables and chairs etc
• Camp crew
• Visa support
• All accommodations during the program
• Cook

EXCLUDED:

• Internal flights
• Alcohol beverages
• visa fee
• travel insurance,
• optional tipping camping crew,
• pre-trip expenses of medical immunizations.
• International flights
• Individual equipments
• Drinks and extra charges in hotels and inns
• All costs not specified in “Included”

Altai mountain camps

The Altai mountains we will be staying expedition style tents The North face.

Transportation

Land transportation is provided by Toyota Land Cruiser jeeps seating 4 passangers per vehicle. Some roads can be bumby and hard but our drivers are some of the most experienced and reliable in the country.