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18 DAYS
6 DAY TREK
14 NIGHTS CAMPING/GER 3 NIGHTS HOTEL
17 BREAKFASTS, 16 LUNCHES AND 17 DINNERS
IMAGE: The vast Mongolian Steppe | Kate Glastonbury
mongolian panorama
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trek through the culturally rich region of western mongolia
WHEN TO GO
highlights
• Trek through the alpine peaks, river canyons and broad valleys of the Altai Mountains
• Discover the culturally rich region of Western Mongolia
• Trek to the glacier at the foot of the Turgen Mountains
• Camp in the unique landscapes of the Mongolian steppe
• Meet local nomadic families and learn about their traditional way of life
• Explore the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar brief itinerary
day at Uureg lake 9 | Drive Olgii Town 10/11 | Drive Altai Tavan Bogd NP 12/14 | Trekking Mongol Altai Mountain Range (4-5hrs /day) 15 | Rest day at Khoton Lake
16 | Return to Olgii Town, via Mogoin River Gorge 17 | Fly to Ulaanbaatar 18 | In Ulaanbaatar, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 17 breakfasts, 16 lunches and 17 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 3 nights in comfortable hotel accommodation on a twinshare basis • 14 nights camping accommodation on a twinshare tent basis • fully supported camping during trek GUIDES: expert bilingual guide • local doctor to treat trekkers and the nomads in this wild region TRANSPORT: internal flights Ulaanbaatar/Ulaangom and Olgii/Ulaanbaatar valued at US$750 • airport transfers (day 1 and 18 only) • private vehicles • camel support during trek EQUIPMENT: medical kit PLUS: National Park fees • sightseeing and entry fees as listed in itinerary
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TRIP CODE: MGP
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DAY 1 | Join in Ulaanbaatar 2 | Fly to Ulaangom in Western Mongolia, drive to Zurgat pass 3/4 | Trekking in Turgen Mountain (5-7hrs /day) 5 | Descending down the valley, drive to Ulaan Davaa pass (6hrs) 6 | Naadam Festival (during the July departure we spend an additional day
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on the trek) 7 | Naadam Festival, drive Uureg lake 8 | Rest
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