{"id":637,"date":"2020-04-09T08:21:25","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T08:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/?p=637"},"modified":"2024-05-10T08:45:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T08:45:36","slug":"altai-hangai-and-gobi-drive-25-days-from-2599","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/altai-hangai-and-gobi-drive-25-days-from-2599\/","title":{"rendered":"Altai, Hangai and Gobi Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Day 1<\/td>\r\nArrive in UB<\/strong>
Arrive UB airport and meet by our Blue Wolf team. Takes approx 45min to transfer to hotel. After a short rest to freshen-up we will do a sight -seeing tour of Ulaanbaatar, focusing on such significant cultural sites as Gandan Buddhist Monastery, the Zanzabar Fine Arts Museum, which holds the finest collection of thangka paintings, carvings and sculptures in Mongolia. The Chojin Lama temple will be visited, the location of which clearly illustrates the great contrast between the old and the new in Mongolia. Lunch will be enjoyed in a nearby Mongolian restaurant with traditional cuisine. In the afternoon, the Winter Palace of the last Bogd Khan will be visited which houses some very interesting cultural and religious artifacts. To get a panoramic overview of the city, we may visit the Great Buddha statue and memorial at Zaisan. In the evening at dinner we will enjoy a typical folkloric Mongol performance (songs and dances). Overnight at a 3*\/4*\/5* hotel.\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 2<\/td>\r\nFly to (Ulgii) West<\/strong>
Transfer to UB airport and fly 3 hrs to Olgii. (one hour time difference). Met by Kazakh crew and transfer to Blue Wolf Restaurant. Visit the local museum of Olgii town with comprehensive information of flora and fauna of Bayan-Olgii aimag as well as it colorful traditional costumes. Dinner with Kazakh Concert. Overnight in Kazakh felt gers. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 3<\/td>\r\n\u00a0Altai Tavan Bogd Nat.Park<\/strong>
Drive the western route along Tsaagan Gol (White River). After (5-6 hrs drive if not stopping) we will arrive at Shiveet Hairhan Mountain, in Altai Tavanbogd National Park, where numerous Tuvan nomads live. Shiveet Hairhan is holy for them, so there is no hunting, and usually possible to see a lot of Siberian Ibex in the early morning. Pitch camp. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 4-5<\/td>\r\nAltai Tavan Bogd<\/strong>
With the support of camels, we will trek for 16 km to the base camp area at the edge of the 20 km long Potanin glacier, that runs down from the highest mountains in Mongolia. We will pitch our camp right here. Tavanbogd means \u201cThe Holy Five” referring to the peaks of Huiten (4374 m and the highest), Naran, \u00d6lgii, Burget and Nairamdal. It is a stunning setting with the awe inspiring massif of high snow capped peaks. Next day, we will remain in the same camp and make a day hike up the non-technical heights of Malchin Uul, where we are likely to trek up through snow. There is also a smaller hill nearby allowing for excellent and stunning views of the mountains, mainly into Russian Altai, but in the distance also China. Overnights in tent. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 6<\/td>\r\nAltai Tavan Bogd<\/strong>
Trek back on the other side of the Tsaagan River (White River) to Shiveet Hairhan Mountain, where the Tuva people live. Here we will now be able to view the biggest petrolgyphs from the period of the Huns (approx 200 B.C.). The Huns were the reason for the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huangdi to build the Great Wall of China. Overnight in tent. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 7<\/td>\r\nTo Big Lakes<\/strong>
Driving towards Big Lakes, we will stay on Snake Valley. There are many Turkic stones with face.\u00a0
Afternoon, drive nearby western side of Hurgan Nuur and Hoton Nuur, where many Nomadic Kazakh families spend summer. Along the lakes, we see the beautiful waterfall, rock printings and some ancient Turkic stones with face. On the right side we see the snow capped mountains with forest,which make the wall between China and Mongolia. Overnight in tent. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 8<\/td>\r\nTo Dayan Lake<\/strong>
A half day drive to Dayan Lake, near the frontier with China. Visit Kazakh Nomadic Families and feel their grade hospitality. Overnight with family. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 9-10<\/td>\r\nTo Eagle hunter’s family<\/strong>
Drive back to Olgii 3-4 hrs. After lunch in Blue Wolf restaurant, continue our road to south. On the way you will go around Lake Doroo-one of most beautiful and crystal clear lakes of Mongolian Altai. Specially good for photos. After one hour drive, we come to Onei’s family-Kazakh Eagle hunter. Overnight with Eagle hunter and his magnificent bird of pray.\u00a0
Next day stay with Eagle hunter and learn some eagle hunting history and skills. Soft hiking. Overnights in tent near family. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 11<\/td>\r\nMeet Throat Singers(260km)<\/strong>
Today driving towards Hovd you cross the north-west side of Tsamba-Garav Uul (one of the highest snow capped mountains in Mongolia 4208m). Have a lunch in Hovd town. After lunch,driving to will see the Khar Us Nuur National Park, where WWF Mongolia is very active. The largest of the lakes is Khar Us Nuur (Black Water Lake). We will try local hospitality at Jargalant Hairhan Mountain and hike into Rashantiin Am (Spring Valley), a sacred valley. Here is a sacred spring which is being said to have medicinal properties, including good for eye diseases Jargalant Hairhan (Sacred Happiness) is a snow-capped mountain, which is the back drop of Khar Us Lake. Rashantiin Am is an eerie valley with bolder and poplars. The great lakes basin has the largest reed beds in all of Central Asia, with many bird species as well as Saiga Antelope, the rare Wild Boar (in the reeds!), Snow Leopards, Gazelle, Wolves etc.We will move from the desert steppes to Altai Mountians. We will reach Chandman soum , where they claim throat singing originates. and camp next to some nomads. The nomads live from livestock herding. Overnight in tent. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 12-14<\/td>\r\nTo Huvsugul Lake (850 km)<\/strong>
HANGAI (Northern Mongolia)<\/strong>
Driving from Altai Mountains to Hangai Area, you can see many different wild areas, where mountains and steppe areas are combined. Meeting nomadic families , you can see how they are used to live on these remote wild places. Last day, come to Moron, where you can stay in gercamp or hotel with hot shower. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 15-16<\/strong><\/td>\r\nDrive to Ulaan Uul viilage<\/strong>
After driving about 160 km \/5-6hrs\/ reach village UlaanUul. Visit local family. Meet horse rangers and first introduction to the horses and riding training. Next day you will ride horses to meet reindeer people. Overnights in tent. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 17-18<\/td>\r\nReindeer and Tsaatan Life<\/strong>
One full day stay with Reindeer family to learn their life styles.Life is tough,but natural and authentic. Staying with these people, you will be out of civilization. Overnight with family. Next day ride back to meet our vehicle. Overnight with horse ranger. Last day drive back to Moron. Overnights in gercamp. (B,L,D)\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 18-19<\/td>\r\nTo Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake and Khorgo Volcano<\/strong>
Khorgo Volcano is a dead volcano covered with basalt lying in the east of the Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan (National Park) in Arhangai aimag. Interesting bubbles of solidified lave named \u201cBasalt ger. Possible a visit to yak’s herders. Arhangai aimag, the northeast slope of the Hangai chain, is called \u201cthe Switzerland of Mongolia” for its forests, rivers and wooded hills. Overnight at gercamp. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 20<\/td>\r\nExplore KHARAKHORUM<\/strong>
Today we reach KharKhorum. Overnight in gercamp. Next day after breakfast, we explore KharaKhorum.\u00a0
Mongolian ancient capital, Kharakhorum, Chinggis Khaan’s fabled city, was founded in 1220 in the Orkhon valley, at the crossroads of the Silk Road. It was from there that the Mongol Empire governed, until Khubilai Khaan moved it to Beijing. The symbolic ruins of Kharakhorum (Harhorin), monumental walls (400 m of length) with 108 stupas, surround the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia Erdene Zuu Monastery, built in 1586. In 1792, it housed 62 temples and 10,000 lamas; since 1990, it has become an active monastery again. Turtles carved from the stone marked the boundaries of the complex. Nearby, Turkish monuments and rock inscriptions erected in 8-9th centuries in memory of outstanding fighters for independence. Quite a surprise for the scientists was the discovery of a burial of a Mongolian woman which dates to approximately the 14th century where also two Egyptian masks, a wooden comb and a bronze mirror in a silk case were found. Overnights at gercamp. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 21<\/td>\r\nTo Hongoryn Els<\/strong>
Full day driving by open steppe areas and we reach Khongoryn Dunes, the biggest sand dunes in all Asia.\u00a0
The 800-meter high sand dunes in Sevrei soum, South aimag, are called Khonguryn Els. These dunes are 20 km wide and 180 km long. The Khonguryn River flows along the stand dunes and gives birth to oases.Visit the dunes with camel riding. Visit a local camel breeding family and learn about their breeding programs. Overnight in gercamp. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 22<\/td>\r\nTo Yolyn Am<\/strong>
Driving to east about 150 km (4 hrs), we come to The Valley in the Zuun Saikhan mountain located 45 km from Dalanzadgad, in the center of South Gobi aimag, is called Yolyn Am. The narrow Valley between high rock walls has breathtaking dramatic scenery, and no doubt is one of the beautiful places in the country. In rainy summers hundreds of small waterfalls appear in the rocky walls. Freaking camel and horse riding tours are available to the valley. Overnight at gercamp. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 23<\/td>\r\nTo Baga Gazryn Chuluu<\/strong>
Drive to north-west about 200 km and reach Middle Gobi and BAGAGAZRYN CHULUU. Visit the stones Valley walking and runes of the Sacred Monastery. The monastery is built on the small island in the middle of Lake Burd Nuur by local Mongolians in 16th century. After picnic lunch, drive to north and reach UB. Transfer to 3* hotel. (B,L,D)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 24<\/td>\r\nFly to UB<\/strong>
Early breakfast and transfer to UB airport. Transfer to 4* hotel. (B) You will have a full day to explore the sprawling city of retro architecture, thrilling nightlife, wild traffic and exciting commerce. There\u2019s plenty to see, do and eat \u2013 your guide will recommend some of the best places to dine at<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 25<\/td>\r\nDepart UB<\/strong>
After early breakfast, transfer to UB airport. Leave Mongolia with full of Memories. (B)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Day 1 Arrive in UBArrive UB airport and meet by our Blue Wolf team. Takes approx 45min to transfer to hotel. After a short rest to freshen-up we will do a sight -seeing tour of Ulaanbaatar, focusing on such significant cultural sites as Gandan Buddhist Monastery, the Zanzabar Fine Arts Museum, which holds the finest […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":643,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,38,24,25,7,41,32,27,33,16,28,34,17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-637","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations-by-country","category-duration","category-halal-tour","category-horse-riding","category-mongolia","category-more-than-8-days","category-northern","category-photo-filming","category-southern","category-theme","category-trekking-hiking-exploration","category-western","category-where"],"acf":{"cover_image":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/d0.jpg","content":"","description":"

Altai<\/strong>
\nThe 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 archaeological sites that vary from ancient petro-glyphs 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.<\/p>\n

Hangai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northern Mongolia has attracted the hearts and minds of many travelers throughout the year. Northern Mongolia is home to the densely forested mountains of Khangai and Sayan, Khuvsgul lake that shimmers like a borderless blue pearl, the Darkad Tsenkher depression (a huge valley of rivers flowing from high mountains), and the mystical deer stones. The Taiga\u2019s nomads, reindeer herders by trade, live here. In the deep forests of the mountains, they worship the sky and nature. The Khotgoid ethnic group live around the fast-flowing Tes River. They\u2019re skilled pathfinders. Khalkh people who worship their colossal mountains and the hard working Darkhad people all live in this area.<\/p>\n

Gobi
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The clay from the former shores, hills, and soil of the Cretaceous period look like they are on fire during the sunrise and sunset. You may feel like you are on a different planet. But it\u2019s actually the southern region of Mongolia or Gobi Desert. Dinosaur fossils from millions of years ago still can be found here. Most are small and often hidden by Saxaul forests, which are ubiquitous with the Gobi, so you may pass them by without noticing. Desert plants look dry and withered but capable to store the rainwater for a long period of time due to their tenacity to survive in arid lands.\u00a0 Even though the footprint you made in a sand dunes can be erased by a wind, but the footprint of the Gobi desert will stay in your heart forever.<\/p>\n","tour_start_date":"","tour_end_date":"","image":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/d1.jpg","intro_text":"

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  • Explore the Mystical Taiga<\/li>\n
  • Visit Reindeer & Khuvsgul Lake<\/li>\n
  • Explore the heart of the Altai & GOBI<\/li>\n
  • Join Groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","price":"$2599","discount":"","why_choose_this_tour":"
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    • Discover the biggest nomadic country in the world – rich diversity of nomadic culture in the regions<\/li>\n
    • Take a ride on a reindeer and have a \u201cSanta Claus\u201d experience. Take breathe taking photos<\/li>\n
    • Have a memorable stop at the Husvgul Lake, where the water is said to be the purest in the world.<\/li>\n
    • Take a refreshing swim in the purest waters in the world. It will be an experience of a lifetime.<\/li>\n
    • Drive across Mongolia & see all the best spots of Mongolia just in 25 days<\/li>\n
    • Enjoy horse riding among the locals and get to learn more about their amazing nomadic life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","theme":"Best seller, Best of Mongolia, Cultural, Authentic","duration":"25 days","group_size":"4-12","price_included":"
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      • Shared accommodation at Ger camps<\/li>\n
      • Private transfers<\/li>\n
      • English speaking guide<\/li>\n
      • All meals as listed<\/li>\n
      • All entrance fee<\/li>\n
      • Horse, camel ride<\/li>\n
      • Mongolian barbecue<\/li>\n
      • Letter of Invitation<\/li>\n
      • Visit Eagle Hunter and his family<\/li>\n
      • Domestic Flights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","good_to_know":"
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        • Prices: As we\u2019ll customize your journey based on your preferences and needs, please note that this indicative price is just a rough estimate. Prices may vary depending on season, type of accommodation and activities\/experiences chosen (private vs. shared) etc.<\/li>\n
        • This journey outline is by no means conclusive. It is just a guideline and can be tailored according to your comfort level, interests and preferences for every detail from accommodation to activities.<\/li>\n
        • Health: Travellers to Mongolia should ensure that they are up-to-date with routine vaccination courses and it may be advised that further vaccines are sought. Please talk to a health professional 4 – 6 weeks before travelling. It is recommended that most travellers are vaccinated for Hepatitis A and Tetanus but it is also worth discussing Hep B, Typhoid, Meningitis, Tuberculosis, Tick-borne Encephalitis and Rabies.<\/li>\n
        • Long bumpy rides: Be prepared for some epic long car rides in some old school furgons (Russian UAZ vans). As few of the vans have speakers or a method of playing music, you might like to bring along your own portable speakers and an MP3 player (but bear in mind others may like to enjoy the serenity!) It is not unheard of for people to feel a little travel sick, so if you are prone to this, remember to bring your tablets and feel free to ask your guide\/driver to stop as frequently as you wish.<\/li>\n
        • Guide:
          \nAn English speaking Mongolian guide will accompany the group at all times. The guide will be a native Mongolian person with great local knowledge who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.<\/li>\n
        • Occupancy: Single $480
          \nYou can stay in a single, twin or double room\/ger\/tent (where applicable). Single occupancy may not be possible during the Naadam festival (July 5th -15th) at ger camps. At community-based camps and ger homestays, single occupancy is subject to availability. Single and twin\/double occupancy at ger camps require an extra supplement.<\/li>\n
        • The best time to make this trip
          \nMay to September is the best season, with the peak season in July for the Naadam Festival. July and August are also the wettest months of the year, but be assured, our climate is such that you will still have many sunny days at this time.<\/li>\n
        • Accommodation:
          \nWe believe that comfortable, welcoming accommodation is vital to the enjoyment of your trip. You will be stay in a standard 3-4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar and a tourist ger camp (traditional dwelling) with currency (220V), shower and other useful services (2 to 4 people per ger) in the countryside. All accommodation offered by Blue Wolf is personally checked by our staff to ensure high standards.\u200bMeals:
          \nIn Ulaanbaatar, you will be dining at fine European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from tourist camps. It is good food and our experience has been that guests are happy with this arrangement. Please let us know in advance if you are a vegetarian. Alcohol is not provided on the trip but tourists are free to bring their own.<\/li>\n
        • Transport:
          \nWe use the highest level, most comfortable, air-conditioned private vans or 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. A day’s drive in the countryside will be approx 200-250km.<\/li>\n
        • \u200bPersonal things to bring with you:
          \nBinoculars, sunscreen, a hat, gloves, long underwear for travel in the high mountains, comfortable footwear, lip balm, sanitary hand wipes, sunglasses, prescription medications (if needed),pills for motion sickness, rain gear, flashlight, universal plugins for charger<\/li>\n
        • Alternative connections to Olgyi: Entering or exiting across the land border with Russia, we can pick you up or leave you at Gorno-Altaisk or Barnaul, in southern Siberia (Russia).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","not_include":"
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          • Personal expenses<\/li>\n
          • Optional activities<\/li>\n
          • Camera fee for museum & monastery<\/li>\n
          • Travel Insurance www.WorldNomads.com<\/li>\n
          • Single supplement<\/li>\n
          • Personal needs<\/li>\n
          • Laundry and alcoholic drinks.<\/li>\n
          • Single occupancy USD $480.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","status":"","erxes_form_id":"wRjTzm"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/637","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=637"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/637\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1084,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/637\/revisions\/1084"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/643"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=637"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=637"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=637"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}