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13 DAYS ADVENTURE 18 DAYS TOURING 3 DAY TREK
2 DAY WALKS
2 NIGHTS HOTEL 4 NIGHTS GER OR BASIC HOTEL 11 NIGHTS CAMPING
17 BREAKFASTS, 16 LUNCHES AND 17 DINNERS
6 DAYS TREKKING
10 DAYS CANOEING
6 DAYS ADVENTURE TOURING
23 BREAKFASTS, 22 LUNCHES,
23 DINNERS
Tim Cope
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mongolia nomad explorer and eagle hunters festival with tim cope
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discover the ancient nomadic cultures of western mongolia on this unique journey with tim cope
to steppe with tim cope
highlights
• Discover the culturally rich region of Western Mongolia
• Experience the renowned Eagle Festival, the largest gathering of its kind anywhere in the world
• Travel through spectacular and diverse scenery: remote desert landscapes; high glacier capped peaks; one of the most isolated yet vibrant towns of Central Asia
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Ulaanbaatar 2/3 | Fly to Olgii, journey through the stunning Bayan Olgii province 4/6 | Trek in the Mongol Altai Mountain Range 7/8 | Explore Khorton and Khurgan Lakes 9 | Return to Olgii 10/11 | Eagle Festival 12 | Drive to Uureg Nuur 13 | To Bayan lake 14/15 | Explore Boorog Del Sand 16 | Drive to
Ulaangom 17 | Fly to Ulaanbaatar 18 | Trip concludes in Ulaanbaatar
inclusions
MEALS: 17 breakfasts, 16 lunches and 17 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 2 nights 5 star hotel accommodation in Ulaanbaatar •
4 nights ger accommodation on a multi share basis or basic hotel • 11 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare basis GUIDES: trip accompanied by Tim Cope, Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year • expert bilingual local guide TRANSPORT: airport transfers (day 1
and 18 only) • private transportation in quality 4WD vehicles • internal flights Ulaanbaatar/Olgii and Ulaangom/ Ulaanbaatar EQUIPMENT: medical kit
WHEN TO GO
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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highlights
• Travel with author and adventurer Tim Cope from summit to steppe on a unique exploratory‐style journey by foot, horse and
canoe among the diverse nomad communities of Western Mongolia
• Ride Mongolian horses for a day with herdsmen and the camel caravan
• Canoe the Khovd River – West Mongolia’s longest river
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Ulaanbaatar 2/3 Fly to Western Mongolia and 4WD transport towards the trailhead in Tavan Bogd 4/8 Trekking in the vicinity of the Tavan Bogd massif, with highlights including the Potanin Glacier, Malchin Peak (4050m), Tsaagan Gol (river), Shiveet Mountain (petroglyph site) and the Takhilt pass (3,300m) 9/10 Trek downstream along the White River valley, canoe familiarisation and canoe along the White River 11/13 Canoe across Khoton Nuur lake, Khoton lake and rest/contingency day on
Khurgan Lake island 14/17 Canoeing Khurgan Lake, Khovd River and through spectacular mountain landscape to Tsengel village 18/19 Canoe through gorge and steppe, gorge exploration on foot/ contingency day 20 Full day canoeing
to Olgii 21 In Olgii 22 Fly from Olgii to Ulaanbaatar 23 Ulaanbaatar/contingency day 24 Trip concludes in Ulaanbaatar
WHEN TO GO
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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IMAGE: A local eagle hunter, Mongolia | Cam Cope
24 DAYS
3 NIGHTS HOTEL 2 NIGHTS IMAGE: Mongolia Five Gods Summit
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• fully supported camping during trek • pack animal support during trek • satellite phone PLUS: sightseeing and entry fees as listed in itinerary
• AUD$100 donation to the Down Syndrome Association of Mongolia
For competitive airfares to Ulaanbaatar and stop-over ideas contact our expert staff today for a detailed quote
comfortable hotel, twin share
• 2 nights ger • 18 nights camping GUIDES: Tim Cope • expert bilingual local guide • minimum 1 experienced local canoe guide TRANSPORT: airport transfers first & last day • private transportation in Russian 4WDs • internal flights: Ulaanbaatar ‐ Olgii return EQUIPMENT: fully supported camping during trek • pack animal support during trek • satellite phone • Canadian canoes, watertight barrels, safety vests, throw lines, helmets
• medical kit PLUS: drinking water during trek & canoeing • specialised Cook while trekking • entry fees as listed in itinerary • AUD$100 donation to Autism Mongolia
Olgii
Russia
Ulaangom
Mongolia
China
Ulaanbaatar
Olgii Khoton Lake
Khovd
Russia
Mongolia
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GER 18 NIGHTS CAMPING to Steppe trip mongolia five gods summit
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a unique exploratory journey by foot and canoe through western mongolia's altai mountains
inclusions China
MEALS: 23 breakfasts & dinners, 22 lunches ACCOMMODATION: 3 nights
Ulaanbaatar