Trekking Tour in Altai Mountains, West Mongolia
HIGHLIGHTS:
Explore Altai mountains in this multi-day trek
⭐ Trek Tavan Bogd National Park
⭐ Trek Altai Mountains
⭐ Visit Potanian Glacier
⭐ Climb Malchin Peak (4,000m)
⭐ Cross Dakilbay “Death Pass”
⭐ Explore Bear Valley, Waterfalls
⭐ Walk among snow-capped peaks
⭐ Wilderness camping
⭐ Stay with a Kazakh nomadic family
⭐ Traditional “Five Fingers Feast”
⭐ Visit an Eagle Hunter’s family
⭐ See a golden eagle up close
⭐ Farewell dinner at Bek’s Hotel
… and more
Tour Dates
Private Tours & Flexible Dates available.
Our group tour dates in 2026 below:
June 1 - June 10
June 10 - June 19
June 20 -June 29
June 29 - July 08
July 8 - July 17
July 18 - July 27
July 27 - Aug 05
Aug 5 - Aug 14
Aug 15 - Aug 24
Aug 24 - Sep 2
Sep 2 - Sep 11
Tour Prices
Displayed Price is per person for a 2 person group. Domestic flights included.
Solo packages are extra. Group discounts available.
Contact us for details.
Meeting Point
👋 We will meet you at the Ölgii Airport.
✈️ You'll fly from Ulaanbattar to Ölgii. We'll book your domestic flights.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01 — Fly to Olgii & Drive to Tavan Bogd Ranger Station
Fly from Ulaanbaatar to Olgii in the morning.
Short town introduction and brunch.
Drive 5–6 hours to the Tavan Bogd Ranger Station (3,000m).
Overnight in gers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 02 — Ride to Base Camp & Potanian Glacier
Ride horses with camels carrying equipment.
Arrive at Tavan Bogd Base Camp after 5–6 hours.
Set up tents and explore the Potanian Glacier.
Overnight in tents.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 03 — Climb Malchin Peak (4,000m)
Early morning ascent of Malchin Peak (approx. 3 hours up).
Descend back to Base Camp (approx. 3 hours).
Overnight in tents.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 04 — Horseback ride Down to Ranger Station
Horseback ride 5–6 hours back to the Ranger Station.
Overnight in gers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 05 — Trek to Khar Ayrag Valley via Dakilbay “Death Pass”
Begin trekking from Ranger Station toward Bear Valley.
Cross Dakilbay Pass, the only trail linking Tavan Bogd to the lakes district.
Overnight in Khar Ayrag Valley in tents.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 06 — Trek Through Bear Valley
Continue trekking through Bear Valley surrounded by waterfalls and snow peaks.
Overnight in tents.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 07 — Trek to Uyshik
Trek down the valley and arrive in Uyshik.
Overnight in tents.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 08 — Trek to Aksu River Junction & Visit Kazakh Family
Trek downhill to the Aksu River junction.
Meet driving team; wranglers return home.
Drive to a Kazakh nomadic family for a cultural evening.
Enjoy the traditional “Five Fingers Feast” with neighbors and songs.
Overnight in yurts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 09 — Waterfall Hike & Eagle Hunter Visit
Optional morning hike to Baga Turgen Waterfall.
After lunch, drive back to Olgii (5 hours).
Visit a Kazakh eagle hunter’s family for a cultural experience.
Farewell party at Bek’s Hotel & Restaurant.
Overnight in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 10 — Fly Back to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, fly back to Ulaanbaatar.
Meals: Breakfast provided
What's Included?
What’s Included
✔ Round-trip domestic flight tickets (UB–Olgii–UB)
✔ All meals in Western Mongolia
✔ 4×4 van with driver
✔ Fuel for the entire trip
✔ English-speaking guide
✔ Cook & full trekking crew
✔ Wranglers, camels & horses
✔ All accommodations (gers, tents, yurts, hotels)
✔ Border zone permits & National Park taxes
✔ All camping and cooking equipment
✔ Drinks (water, juice) + toilet paper
✔ Eagle hunter entertainment fees (photos, traditional clothing, eagle handling)
✔ Vegetarian & gluten-free options at no extra charge
✔ All administrative costs
Not Included
✘ Anything in Ulaanbaatar
✘ Luggage storage & domestic airline weight limits
✘ Extra baggage fees (approx. $2 per kg over 15 kg)
Note: Extra luggage can be stored securely at Bek’s storage in Olgii.Camels carry main luggage; you will only access items at the end of each day. A daypack is required for daily essentials (camera, water, sunscreen, etc.).
What to Pack?
Passport – Bek Travel needs your passport copies before your arrival in Mongolia as they are needed to get border area patrol permits which we will prepare in advance. We will also need them to book the domestic flights.
Waterproof, well worn-in walking boots - Good quality, comfortable footwear is essential. Whatever you wear on your feet the most important thing is comfort. It is vital to ensure your boots are well worn in and lightweight. Ankle support and waterproof material is recommended but if you already have something comfortable with good grip on rocks then don’t go rushing out to buy new boots – you are better off with your well worn in pair!
Waterproof clothing - A plastic poncho or any kind of waterproof trousers and jackets are recommended. However a poncho will usually be sufficient if it covers your bag, body and most of your legs.
Plastic bags - to keep your belongings and clothes dry (wrap everything in plastic bags).
Small towel and basic personal toiletries - there would be opportunities for cold showers at the campsite so bring travel size shampoo and shower gel if you would like to use it, wet wipes for the rest of the trek is also recommended. You can of course get them in Olgii easily.
Warm cloth for night time - Fleece, long pants, woolen hat, gloves
Walking cloth in layers – e.g. zip off trousers, fleece, T-shirts
Personal medication and basic first aid kit - Bandaids, Imodium, Panadol, rehydration sachets, Just to know, our trek leader would bring first aid kid.
Torch (flash-light) - (Very Important) and spare batteries.
Sunscreen, sunglasses and sunhat
Mosquito repellent, Antiseptic hand gel
FAQs
Are there any additional costs?
No, There are no extra costs. We cover everything in the itinerary including meals, transportation, entertainment fees.
I am looking for different dates, Is it possible?
Yes we can plan a private tour for you. Please contact us to work it out.
Will there be vegetarian meal options?
Yes. We can provide vegetarian and vegan meals. Let us know your diet requirements and we ll plan it out for you.
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