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Our founding guide, Eddie Frank leads you on this extraordinary trek through the "Altai Mountains" that lie on Mongolia's western border with China. This hidden paradise is truly one of the most magnificent mountain habitats on our planet. You can hike the trails, ride a horse with our nomadic horsemen, or accomplish both - as we traverse broad river valleys, mountain passes, lush tundra and open steppe.
On this remarkable trek, you Immerse yourself in the ancient nomadic culture of central Asia that still thrives on 1,000-year old traditions; nomads still hunt with Golden Eagles. On our journey you'll encounter centuries-old hospitality and attend exciting local ceremonies and traditional games on horseback.
And if you've always wanted to ride but don't know how, Eddie will put you in the "rider's seat" with his regular riding clinics.
Itinerary
DAY 1 ~ ULAAN BATAAR
Ulaanbaatar
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free4,429-ft/1,350-m Your Mongolia adventure begins when you land in the nation’s capital, Ulaan Bataar – often referred to simply as UB – and meet your Mongolian guide. Your guide takes you to the Tuushin hotel, where you spend the next two nights.Eddie Frank has already gone out west to set up camp for your arrival in a couple days. Ulaan Bataar is a bustling city of old and new. Once at the hotel, you are free to relax and wander around the city on your own, or with some fellow trek members, exploring everything the capital has to offer.- AccommodationsTuushin hotel showcases traditional Mongolian culture & heritage with a warm & cozy atmosphere with great dining options
DAY 2 ~ ULAAN BATAAR
Ulaanbaatar
10 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday is UB discovery day. Your Mongolian guide shows you the various sights and sounds of the city you can choose to explore, which include numerous restaurants, street food stands, museums and shops, famous for local cashmere clothing. In the evening before dinner your guide accompanies you to the national theater for a captivating cultural show, featuring colorful costumes and enthralling music steeped in ancient Mongolian history.Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the evening before dinner your guide accompanies you to the national theater for a captivating cultural show, featuring colorful costumes and enthralling music steeped in ancient Mongolian history.- AccommodationsTuushin hotel showcases traditional Mongolian culture & heritage with a warm & cozy atmosphere with great dining optionsFood And DrinksBreakfast - In Ulaan Baatar and Ulgii we enjoy the cuisine at local restaurants and at our lodge.Lunch - In Ulaan Baatar and Ulgii we enjoy the cuisine at local restaurants and at our lodge.Dinner - In Ulaan Baatar and Ulgii we enjoy the cuisine at local restaurants and at our lodge.
DAY 3 ~ FLY TO BAYAN ULGII
Bayan-Olgii Province
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free3-hour flight • 5,610-ft/1,710-m A 3-hour flight west takes us to the town of Bayan Ulgii. We drop our gear at our Ger Camp, similar to a traditional nomadic camp, then explore Ulgii's lively outdoor market. We'll try and locate one of the local Kazakh eagle hunters to get an up-close encounter with his magnificent bird of prey. At the end of the day you shift all of your gear and clothing into the waterproof Tusker duffels, which are more easily packed onto our camels for the expedition.Mongolia
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedA short drive takes us to the nearby Ulgii airport for our flight to Ulaan Bataar.- AccommodationsTraditional Mongolian Ger "Yurt" camp, it's a warm & inviting place owned and run by a close friend of Tusker's owner.Food And DrinksBreakfast - In Ulaan Baatar and Ulgii we enjoy the cuisine at local restaurants and at our lodge.Lunch - In Ulaan Baatar and Ulgii we enjoy the cuisine at local restaurants and at our lodge.Dinner - In Ulaan Baatar and Ulgii we enjoy the cuisine at local restaurants and at our lodge.
DAY 4 ~ KHOTON NUUR
Hoton Nuur
8 hoursAdmission Ticket Free7-8 hours • 6,820-ft/2,079-m A full day's drive to the southwest takes us through the small town of Tsengel on our way to Khoton Nuur. After crossing the Khovd River, we set up camp for two days on the magnificent lakeshore. This is where our trek begins and where you meet the nomad trekking crew. We settle in for a fantastic camp dinner.- AccommodationsTusker's Mobile Camp includes a huge communal dining tent, rugged all-weather tents & bush toilets for your private timeFood And DrinksBreakfast - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Lunch - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Dinner - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.
DAY 5 ~ KHOTON NUUR
Khoton Lake
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free6,820-ft/2,079-m After a great breakfast on the shores of Khoton Nuur Lake, Eddie gives you some basics on how to ride a Mongolian horse, using our Australian saddles, and we take a slow ride in the forested area above the lake. We visit the local Kazakh nomads in their Gers (tents), learn about their age-old traditions and attend exciting nomadic horse games, which has become a Tusker tradition, called the "Tusker Nadaam." After the games, the local women bring out some of their beautiful handmade crafts which make great gifts back at home.- AccommodationsTusker's Mobile Camp includes a huge communal dining tent, rugged all-weather tents & bush toilets for your private timeFood And DrinksBreakfast - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Lunch - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Dinner - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.
DAY 6 ~ UPPER KHOTON NUUR • (Elikti)
Hoton Nuur
6 hoursAdmission Ticket Free5-6 Hours • 13-mi/22-km • 6,845-ft/2,086-m Our crew loads up the camels, and we start trekking through the alpine forest, heading north. The glacial depression that contains Khoton Lake is marked by horizontal benches that reveal ancient lake levels; probably the result of glacial dams that periodically built up and broke away. The Tsagaan Us River is one of three tributaries to Khoton Lake, flowing south from the Tavn Bogd glaciers through the heart of the Altai Mountains.- AccommodationsTusker's Mobile Camp includes a huge communal dining tent, rugged all-weather tents & bush toilets for your private timeFood And DrinksBreakfast - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Lunch - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Dinner - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.
DAY 7 ~ CHEBEN MOUNTAIN • (Baydin Sazi)
Hoton Nuur
5 hoursAdmission Ticket Free4-5 Hours • 9-mi/15-km • 7,050ft/2,149-m We cross over to the east side of the Tsagaan Gol River, and continue up through the river valley, setting up camp on Cheben Hill overlooking the beautiful river-fed grassy plains below, populated by a few Ger camps and their goats. It is very cool and tranquil up here on the hill.- AccommodationsTusker's Mobile Camp includes a huge communal dining tent, rugged all-weather tents & bush toilets for your private timeFood And DrinksBreakfast - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Lunch - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Dinner - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.
DAY 8 ~ YAK MILK VALLEY • (Ak Su)
Hoton Nuur
8 hoursAdmission Ticket Free7-8 Hours • 12-mi/20-km • 7,190-ft/2,192-m Descending Cheben Hill toward the mouth of the river gorge, we trek up the gorge on the eastern bank of the Tsagaan Gol River, surrounded by the towering canyon walls. Hikers go high, as the river floods in places, and riders continue along the banks of the river. Spectacularly located in a wide valley, shouldered by high snow-capped mountains, the white Tsagaan River flows right in front of our camp.- AccommodationsTusker's Mobile Camp includes a huge communal dining tent, rugged all-weather tents & bush toilets for your private timeFood And DrinksBreakfast - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Lunch - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Dinner - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.
DAY 9 ~ SHEVEET UUL GORGE • (Hara Ayrik)
Tsagaan Gol
9 hoursAdmission Ticket Free8-9 Hours • 7-mi/11-km • 8,643-ft/2,634-m Ready for the mountain pass ahead, we trek out of the river gorge, and ascend up to the 10,350 ft. mountain pass, with spectacular views of the Sheveet Uul gorge on the other side. If there has been any precipitation, we might be hiking part of the day through snow, and will have to dig a path through. We set up camp at Sheveed Uul Gorge after descending a steep incline on foot.- AccommodationsTusker's Mobile Camp includes a huge communal dining tent, rugged all-weather tents & bush toilets for your private timeFood And DrinksBreakfast - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Lunch - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Dinner - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.
DAY 10 ~ TSAGAAN GOL
Tsagaan Gol
7 hoursAdmission Ticket Free6-7 Hours • 7-mi/12-km • 7,870-ft/2,399-m Heading downhill, we stop at a small Ger community to visit some of the local Tuvan people, who follow traditional shamanistic beliefs. At our lunchspot we make a fascinating discovery - ancient petroglyphs. The Petroglyphs of the Mongolian Altai are some of the largest, oldest and most pristine concentrations of rock art in North Asia. The earliest images date from 11,000 years ago, extending into the 9th century. The petroglyphs are highly evocative and represent ancient cultural landscapes. After a steep descent into the Tsagaan Gol river valley, we spend two nights camping here with an extraordinary view of the magnificent glaciers and peaks in the distance.- AccommodationsTusker's Mobile Camp includes a huge communal dining tent, rugged all-weather tents & bush toilets for your private timeFood And DrinksBreakfast - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Lunch - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Dinner - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.
DAY 11 ~ TSAGAAN GOL
Tsagaan Gol
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free7,870-ft/2,399-m Today's a rest day. We take a scenic hike to a beautiful azure lake hidden up on a plateau, a few miles from our camp. There’s also time to do a little laundry and relax.- AccommodationsTusker's Mobile Camp includes a huge communal dining tent, rugged all-weather tents & bush toilets for your private timeFood And DrinksBreakfast - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Lunch - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Dinner - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.
DAY 12 ~ TAVN BOGD • (Moson Gol)
Potanin Glacier
7 hoursAdmission Ticket Free6-7 Hours • 9-mi/15-km • 10,100-ft/3,078-m Today's a challenging trek over the frost-heave, uphill to the magnificent Potanin Glacier of the Altai Tavn Bogd. The glacier lies at the foot of Khuiten Peak (14,350 ft.), the highest point in Mongolia. Nairamdal Peak (13,392 ft.) marks the triple border point common to Mongolia, Russia and China. Very few animal species have adapted to the harsh conditions in this area above the treeline. The area is characterized by tundra, lichen-covered rocks, alpine meadows and high mountain swamps.- AccommodationsTusker's Mobile Camp includes a huge communal dining tent, rugged all-weather tents & bush toilets for your private timeFood And DrinksBreakfast - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Lunch - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Dinner - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.
DAY 13 ~ BAYAN ULGII
Tavan Bogd
7 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDrive 6-7 hours • 5,610-ft/1,710-m Leaving the Tavn Bogd peaks behind us, our last day on the trail takes us north and east to the Ranger station gate to the national park. This is our final day trekking, and your last chance to give your horse its head and have a nice run. We unload the camels, and meet our vehicles, heading back to Bayan Ulgii, overnighting at the Ger camp.- AccommodationsTraditional Mongolian Ger "Yurt" camp, it's a warm & inviting place owned and run by a close friend of Tusker's owner.Food And DrinksBreakfast - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Lunch - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.Dinner - Our adventure chef, trained by the Culinary Institute of America, prepares a variety of nutritious, mouthwatering meals.
DAY 14 ~ FLY ULAAN BATAAR
Ulaanbaatar
24 hoursAdmission Ticket Free3-hour flight • 4,429-ft/1,350-m A short drive takes us to the nearby Ulgii airport for our flight to Ulaan Bataar. We overnight at the Tuushin Hotel, enjoying a night out on the town.Mongolia
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedA short drive takes us to the nearby Ulgii airport for our flight to Ulaan Bataar.- AccommodationsTuushin hotel showcases traditional Mongolian culture & heritage with a warm & cozy atmosphere with great dining optionsFood And DrinksBreakfast - In Ulaan Baatar and Ulgii we enjoy the cuisine at local restaurants and at our lodge.Lunch - In Ulaan Baatar and Ulgii we enjoy the cuisine at local restaurants and at our lodge.Dinner - In Ulaan Baatar and Ulgii we enjoy the cuisine at local restaurants and at our lodge.
DAY 15 ~ DEPART MONGOLIA
Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)
6 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOnward plans. A transfer to the airport, and a sad goodbye to your Mongolian guide.
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Dinner (13)
Breakfast (13)
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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