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mongolian panorama
IMAGE: A well earned rest after a challenging day's trekking in western Mongolia. | Tessa Chan
18 DAYS 14 NIGHTS CAMPING/ 17 BREAKFASTS, GER 3 NIGHTS HOTEL 16 LUNCHES
AND 17 DINNERS
• Trek through the alpine peaks, river canyons and broad valleys of the Altai Mountains
flowers and festivals of mongolia with mary moody
IMAGE: Fields on flowers for as far as the eye can see | Mary Moody
• 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
• Learn about the botany of Mongolia from Mary Moody and an expert local botanist from the Mongolian National University
• Walk through fields of diverse and attractive Mongolian wildflowers
• Exhibitions of archery, wrestling & horse-riding at the Nadaam Festival • Explore the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar
• Visit a local nomadic family
• Trek in the stunning Eight Lakes area of Central Mongolia
• Camping in the Mongolian steppe
• Overnight in traditional ger camps
• See the wild 'Takhi' horses in Khustain Nuruu National Park
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join in Ulaanbaatar 2 | Fly to Ulaangom in Western Mongolia, drive to Khokh Lake 3/4/5 | Trekking in Turgen Mountain (6-7hrs/day) 6 | Descend down the valley, drive to Uureg Lake 7 | Contingency day 8 | Uureg Lake to Olgiy 9/10 | Olgiy to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park 11 | Visit Nomad family 12/13/14 | Trekking Mongol Altai Mountain Range (4-5hrs/day) 15 | Khoton Lake 16 | Return to Olgii Town, via Mogoin River Gorge 17 | Fly
to Ulaanbaatar 18 | In Ulaanbaatar, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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GRADE |
INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Arrive in Ulaanbaatar 2 | In Ulaanbaatar 3 | Drive to Khogno Khan mountain 4 | To Shireet Pass 5 | Commence Trek to Shireet Lake 6 | Trek through the valley of Eight Lakes 7 | Rest and exploration day 8 | Trek to Khorgoi Khurem via Uliin Pass 9 | Drive to Tuvkhun Monastery via Orkhon Waterfall 10 | Tsenkheriin Hot Springs 11 | Nadaam Festival 12 | To Harhorin 13 | Khustain Nuruu National Park 14 | To Ulaanbaatar 15 | Trip concludes
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Ulaanbaatar Tuvkhun Monastery
Mongolia China
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
Russia
Ulaangom
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GRADE | INTRODUCTORY
WHEN TO GO
Olgii
Altai Tavan Bogd NP
Ulaanbaatar
Khogno Khan
Mongolia China
WHEN TO GO
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6 DAY TREK
15 6 NIGHTS CAMPING DAYS 5 NIGHTS GER CAMP
3 NIGHTS HOTELS
14 BREAKFASTS, 11 LUNCHES AND 14 DINNERS
TREKKING BOTANICAL DISCOVERY ADVENTURE TOURING NADAAM FESTIVAL