{"id":675,"date":"2020-04-09T10:53:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T10:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/?p=675"},"modified":"2024-05-10T08:58:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T08:58:20","slug":"altai-mountains-drive-21-days-from-2350-usd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/altai-mountains-drive-21-days-from-2350-usd\/","title":{"rendered":"4×4 Adventure in Mongolian Altai Mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Day 1. Arrive in UB & City tour<\/td>\r\nArrive in Mongolia\u2019s capital, Ulaanbaatar. Take an approximately 45-minute car transfer to your hotel. After short freshen up, we will do city tour starting from Gandan monastery, Sukhbaatar main square, the winter palace of Bogd Jabzan Damba Hutagt VIII, Zaisan Memorial, State department store, Museum of Dinosaurs. Overnight in Kempinskii 5* hotel. (LD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 2 Terelj NP & Chinggis Khan Statue<\/td>\r\nWe will be taking a private bus 2-3hrs (85km) to west through Ulaanbaatar and reach \u201cChinggis Khaan Statue Complex\u201d. Chinggis khan statue complex<\/strong>\u00a0is located 54 km from Ulaanbaatar among beautiful natural scenery on the bank of river Tuul, in the place called \u201cTsonjin Boldog\u201d, memorial place connected with historic events. Drive back to UB.(Capra sibirica).\u00a0<\/em>Overnight in Kempinskii 5* hotel. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 3 Flight to Ulgii city<\/td>\r\nDrive to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park via TsagaanGol (White River) valley and through Altai Mountains that are Mongolia\u2019s largest and highest mountain range at over 3000-4000 meters high. Some ancient Turkic stones can also be seen along the way. We will pitch camp next to parking station. Tavanbogd means \u201cthe Holy Five\u201d referring to the five highest peaks, of which Huiten Uul is the highest in Mongolia, 4374 meters above sea level. Overnight in tent. (BLD)s (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 nomadic style gers. Set up toilet and shower tents. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 4 Explore Altai Mountains<\/td>\r\nTrek to the Altai Tavan Bogd referring to the peak \u201cHuiten ”, the highest- 4374m. Tavan Bogd means “The Holy Five ” and the peaks are named Huiten (4374m the highest), Naran, Malchin, Burged and Nairamdal. Enjoy this stunning setting with the awe-inspiring massif snow-capped peaks. You will reach out the 30km long enormous Potanin\u2019s glacier, 2 million years old, an ancient ice river that was discovered in the 19th century. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 5 Visit Twin Lakes<\/td>\r\nAfter breakfast, we drive towards the Khoton & Khurgan lakes & the steppe valleys of the lake area. We pitch camp on the shores of Hoton Lake, where you will find numerous petroglyphs. The area is below the snow-capped Ikh Turgen Uul. We are now only 15km from the China border. The largest subspecies of Mongolian Grayling (Thymallus arcticus) is easily fished here. The numerous Great Cormorants in the vicinity are a good indicator that there are plentiful fish in the lakes. We will do a soft hiking towards the Baga Turgen water fall & get back to the camping location in the evening. Overnight in tent. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 6 Explore Lakes<\/td>\r\nAfter breakfast, hike along Hurgan Nuur and Hoton Nuur, where many Nomadic Kazakh families spend summer. After the wooden bridge on the water channel between the Lakes, we drive to north along the Hoton Lake about 12kms and reach 3 small Rocky Mountains \u2013 Biluut 1, 2 and 3. Here you can see the many rock printings (petro-glyphs). Overnights in nomadic style or in tents (subject to availability). (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 7 Baga Turgen Waterfall<\/td>\r\nWe will drive 30 mins to the parking station then take horses to the breathe taking water fall located among high mountains. Lunch will be served in a lunch box & get back to the camping location in the evening. Overnight in tent. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 8 Drive to Sagsai village & stay with a nomad family<\/td>\r\nAfter breakfast, we drive to Sagsai village for 3-4 hrs. We will visit a Eagle hunter family. Learn about their daily lives and have a Western Mongolian traditional meal for the dinner with the family. Overnight in Nomad\u2019s ger. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 9 Drive back to Ulgii city<\/td>\r\nAfter breakfast, we drive back to Ulgii & check in to local hotel. In the afternoon, we will explore local museum, bazaar & souvenir shops around the city. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 10 Flight back to UB<\/td>\r\nAfter early breakfast, transfer to Ulgii airport and take a flight (2 hours) to UB. Meet our guide and transfer to hotel. Today you will have a free day to do shopping and exploring the capital of Mongolia. After checking in, venture out and explore the sprawling city of retro architecture, thrilling nightlife, wild traffic and exciting commerce. There\u2019s plenty to see, do and eat. Overnight in hotel. (B)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 11 International Departure<\/td>\r\nEarly breakfast and transfer to UB airport. Take a flight back to home. (B)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Leave only foot prints & take only memories from your Mongolian adventure.<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Day 1. Arrive in UB & City tour Arrive in Mongolia\u2019s capital, Ulaanbaatar. Take an approximately 45-minute car transfer to your hotel. After short freshen up, we will do city tour starting from Gandan monastery, Sukhbaatar main square, the winter palace of Bogd Jabzan Damba Hutagt VIII, Zaisan Memorial, State department store, Museum of Dinosaurs. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":681,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,38,22,24,7,41,27,16,34,17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-675","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations-by-country","category-duration","category-family-suitable","category-halal-tour","category-mongolia","category-more-than-8-days","category-photo-filming","category-theme","category-western","category-where"],"acf":{"cover_image":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC06260.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

Take a fascinating adventure to Western Mongolia-an untouched heaven of big lakes, high mountains, gorgeous landscapes and the largest diversity of both wild life and ethnicities in Mongolia. The Altai mountain range, with snow-capped peaks of over 3000 meters, waterfalls, ancient burial sites, mountaintop lakes and its nomadic based communities is a great place to explore Mongolia.<\/p>\n","tour_start_date":"","tour_end_date":"","image":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/d3.jpg","intro_text":"

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  • Trek to crystal clear lakes<\/li>\n
  • Meet Kazakh ethnic group<\/li>\n
  • Amazing nature & hospitality of Mongolians<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","price":"$2799","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
    • Trek to Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains<\/li>\n
    • Designed for off-road lovers<\/li>\n
    • To see rare\/endangered animals<\/li>\n
    • Amazing nature and unique people of the Western Mongolia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","theme":"Best seller, Moderate, Hiking","duration":"12 days","group_size":"2-12","price_included":"
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      • Private 4×4 transfers<\/li>\n
      • Private transfers<\/li>\n
      • English speaking guide<\/li>\n
      • All meals as listed<\/li>\n
      • All entrance fee<\/li>\n
      • Letter of Invitation<\/li>\n
      • Mongolian barbecue<\/li>\n
      • Letter of Invitation<\/li>\n
      • Camping equipment (sleeping tent with mattress and bag)<\/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 $180
          \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 $380(subject to availability)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","status":"","erxes_form_id":"bAMyDQ"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/675","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=675"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/675\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1094,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/675\/revisions\/1094"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=675"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=675"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=675"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}