CLIMBING TOUR AT Mt. KHUITEN PEAK/4374m/,
ALTAI TAVAN BOGD MOUNTAIN /12 DAYS/
Short description
The Mongolian Altai Mountains, straddling the Russian and Chinese borders, are the tallest of the three major mountain ranges of Mongolia. Riddled with eternally snow-capped peaks and glaciers, they provide some of the most beautiful sights in Mongolia.
The Altai’s highest peak, Khuiten/4,374m/, and four neighboring peaks along the massive Potanin glacier are collectively known-as TavanBogd, /The Five Saints/ The four other mountains are Nairamdal/4,082m/, Snow church /4,071m/, Ulgii/4,113m/, and Malchin /4050m/.
The Altais are home to a variety of wildlife including argali sheep, ibex, elk, brown beers, marmots, foxes, and wolves as well as the endangered snow leopard and lynx. Birds in the area include Saker falcons, Altai snow cocks, and the famed golden eagles used by Kazakh eagle-hunters. The Altais also boast numerous archaeological sights, including petroglyphs, deer stones, Turkic stone men, and ancient burial sites.
- Category: Cultural and Adventure tours
- Available: June to September
- Duration: 12 days, 11 nights
- Destination: Western Mongolia
Tour itinerary
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Day 1 - Ulaanbaatar capital city of MongoliaPick you up our driver and guide from Chinggis Khan international airport. Drive to Your hotel. Visit local outdoor market /bazaar/, Gandan Monastery and Mongolia national museum. Evening Leisure day in Ulaanbaatar city. Over night at Hotel
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Day 2 - Ulgii city, Bayan-Ulgii provinceArrive in Ulgii. Visit local outdoor market /bazaar., Islamic mosque and local museum. Prepare for excursion at nearby ger camp.
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Day 3 - Altai Tavan Bogd mountain, Ranger stationDrive to the White River Valley, the Ranger station to the Altai Tavan Bogd mountain. The valley is dominated by the sacred Shiveet Mountain, around which lie hundreds of ancient burial mounds and petroglyphs.Meet up with local Tuvan herders who will provide us with horses and camels for the trek. Overnight camping.
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Day 4 - Altai Tavan Bogd mountain, Base campHike up through a mountainous terrain of rock outcroppings to the Tavanbogd base camp. Perhaps catch sights of local wildlife including marmots, hares, and a number of birds (golden eagles, vultures, and falcons). All luggage and equipment will be transported by camels handled by Tuvan herders. Campsite elevation is 2,900m. Overnight camping.
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Day 5 - Acclimatization Ascent of Mt. Malchin/4050m/At 4,050m Malchin is the smallest of the 5 peaks. Hike along the Potanin glacier for an hour and then start climbing Malchin. It’s ridge line straddles the Russian border and provides spectacular views of the Potanin glacier, snow-capped peaks, and sights into Russia. Looking west you will see the massif of Mt. Belukha /4,500m/ in Russia, the absolute top of the Altai mountain range. Overnight camping.
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Day 6–9 - Climb Mt. Khuiten/4374m/The next four days (including one leeway day) will be spent climbing Khuiten. An advanced base camp will be established below the eastern face of Khuiten. A number of crevasses need to be traversed before reaching Khuiten’s foot hill. The actual ascent, although technically moderate, takes four hours. The summit offers tremendous views into China, Russia, and the neighboring snow-capped ridges. Overnight camping.
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Day 10 - Altai Tavan Bogd mountain, Ranger stationHike back to our camp in the White River Valley. The river is fed by the Potanin glacier. This gradual descent will give you a chance to witness how the initial stream of glacial dust transforms into the mighty White River. Overnight camping.
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Day 11 - Ulgii city, Bayan-Ulgii provinceDrive back to Ulgii on the way stop to visit Eagle hunter’s family. Stay at local Hotel in Ulgii.
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Day 12 - Ulaanbaatar cityFly to Ulanbator. Morning our driver drop off you to Ulgii cities airport.
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Day 13 - Home sweet homeLeave Ulaanbaatar. Our driver drop off to Chinggis Khan international airport. Thank you for visiting our country
Essentials
TRANSPORT
This trip you have a two choice. First one is a highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. And second choice is Russian 4x4 Van. Also with 20 years’ experience drives.
GUIDE
A Chinese, English or Russian 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.
MEALS
In Ulgii, you will be dining at fine Turkish and Mongolian 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 our cook.
PERSONAL THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a rain jacket, gloves and hiking booth. Don’t forgot first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you). All your camera equipment.
Tour route
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Day 1 - UlaanbaatarDistance: n/a
Time: n/a -
Day 2 - Ulaanbaatar > UlgiiDistance: 1200km
Time: 3 hours -
Day 3 - Ulgii > Ranger stationDistance: 210km
Time: 6 hours -
Day 4 - Ranger station > Base campDistance: 20km
Time: 5 hours -
Day 5 - Base camp > Mt. MalchinDistance: 12km
Time: 6 hours -
Day 6-9 - Climbing Mt. KhuitenDistance: n/a
Time: n/a -
Day 10 - Base camp > Ranger stationDistance: 20km
Time: 5 hours -
Day 11 - Ranger station > Ulgii cityDistance: 210km
Time: 6 hours -
Day 12 - Ulgii > UlaanbaatarDistance: 1200km
Time: 3 hours -
Day 13 - Home sweet homeDistance: n/a
Time: n/a
Tour Package Price
Including package
Excluding package
Include service of Meals
Including package
- A Van 4×4 with a driver
- Fuel for the trip for whole time
- English speaking guide
- Accommodation
- All food, during the trip and at restaurants /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/
- All cooking and camping gears
- National park and border office permits (area you will go is close to China border)
- Pick up, Drop of to Airports
- Domestic flight tickets
- Other small administration fees Basically, includes everything
Excluding package
- Items of personal nature
- Beverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundry
- Travel and insurance
- International transportation
- Excess baggage fee in the flight /15kg includes handbag is free of charge/
- Optional activities
- Single supplement /Hotel room/
- Gratuity for the tour team
- Taxi
Include service of Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Per day 1 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/
- 1 bottle wine during trip /0.75L/
- 24 can of beer/0.5L/ during trip
- One time Mongolian traditional food /lamb with vegetables/
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