Trekking Tour in Altai Mountains, West Mongolia - 13 days (extended edition)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Challenge yourself
⭐ Multi-day Trek in Tavan Bogd National Park
⭐ Climb Malchin Peak (4,050m)
⭐ Real Eagle Hunting with Eagle Hunters
⭐ Ride into the mountains with the hunters
⭐ Trek in open valleys, mountains, riverside
⭐ Horse treks in the vast open steppes
⭐ Camp under the stars
Explore incredible locations
⭐ Altai Mountains
⭐ See Potanian Glacier up close
⭐ Dakilbay “Death Pass”
⭐ Bear Valley, Heart Lake
⭐ Remote Uyshik valley
⭐ Aksu Valley
⭐ Three river junction
⭐ Khairakhti valley
⭐ See Bronze age artwork, Balbals
⭐ Khoton, Khurgan lakes
⭐ Baga Turgen Waterfall
⭐ Scenic off-road drives
Experience local nomadic culture
⭐ Stay with Eagle hunter families
⭐ Listen to Tuvan Throat Singing
⭐ Enjoy Five Fingers Feast
⭐ Photos with Eagle, Eagle Hunter clothing
⭐ Stay in Traditional Yurts, Gers
⭐ Kazakh wedding ceremony (if available)
All our tours are 100% customisable. We also combine tours across Mongolia. Contact Us.
Day by Day Itinerary
This is suitable for those seeking an active adventure with all day trekking, horse-riding.
PS: All our itineraries are customisable & days are flexible. Contact us & we’ll design an adventure tailored just for you.
Day 01 — Fly to Ölgii & Drive to Tavan Bogd Ranger Station
Take a morning flight from Ulaanbaatar to Ölgii in West Mongolia (flights included in the tour). We'll pick you up at Ölgii airport. We take care of everything after you land in Ölgii. We start with brunch at a halal restaurant.
Next, we'll drive west for 5–6 hours to the Tavan Bogd Ranger Station. Experience stunning off-road drives in specially equipped 4WD Land-cruisers. You'll drive across mountain ranges & rivers. The station is at an altitude of 3,000 metres.
Reach the area where the Tuvan tribe lives. You'll visit Tuvan families and experience their culture. Settle into comfortable Traditional Gers for the night.
Accommodation: Traditional Gers (Mongolian style Gers)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Offroad Drive to Tavan Bogd Ranger Station
Day 02 — Horseback Ride to Tavan Bogd Base Camp
Today we begin horse riding. The mongolian horse is the ultimate off-road transport. You are exploring Mongolia the way nomads do - on horseback!
You don't need any horse riding experience. Our horse wranglers will provide you a suitable horse & guide you. If you are an experienced rider you can ride on your own as well.
It is a 5–6 hrs relaxed horse ride to Tavan Bogd Base Camp. We'll stop plenty of times on the way. Camels will carry all your gear.
You'll pass pristine alpine lakes fed by sacred snowmelt. Explore the Potanin Glacier and the surrounding high-altitude scenery.
Accommodation: Camping Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Horseback Riding to Tavan Bogd Base Camp. Explore the Potanin Glacier.
Day 03 — Climb Malchin Peak (4,050 meters)
Climb Malchin Peak today. Malchin Peak rises to about 4,050 meters (13,287 feet). It is one of the five peaks of the Tavan Bogd massif.
Malachin Peak is an relaxed climb that almost anyone can enjoy. Enjoy sweeping panoramic mountain views at the top. Descend back to Base Camp.
Accommodation: Camping Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Climb Malchin Peak (4,050 meters)
Day 04 — Ride Back to Ranger Station
Ride horses back from Base Camp to the Ranger Station. Ride on horseback from base camp to the ranger station through the Milky River Valley. The river rushes beside you, loud and wild. The trail is easy. You can ride or walk, as you like.
Accommodation: Traditional Gers (Mongolian style Gers)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Horseback Ride to Ranger Station
Day 05 — Trekking in Dakilbay (Death) Pass
Begin trekking from the Ranger Station toward Bear Valley, crossing Dakilbay Pass (Death Pass). This is the only route linking the high mountain zone to the lake region. Continue into the remote valley landscape. Set up tents and stay overnight at Khar Ayrag Valley.
Accommodation: Camping Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trekking in Dakilbay (Death) Pass
Day 06 — Cross Death Pass to Bear Valley
Continue trekking today and cross Dakilbay Pass (Death Pass). We'll stop by at the stunning Heart Lake. Then we begin to descend into Bear Valley. Experience the wide open landscapes along the route. Set up tents and stay overnight in the valley.
Accommodation: Camping Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trekking in Bear Valley. Visit Heart Lake.
Day 07 — Trek in remote Uyshik valley
Continue trekking deeper into Aksu Valley. We move through remote mountain scenery. Arrive in Uyshik valley by afternoon.
Accommodation: Camping Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trekking in the remote Uyshik Valley
Day 08 — Trek to Lower Aksu Valley
Continue trekking down the Aksu valley toward its end point. You'll trek following the river. The valley is gorgeous for trekking with its vast open steppe terrain.
Accommodation: Camping Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trekking in the lower Aksu Valley
Day 09 — Trek to the 3 Rivers Junction
Continue trekking to the junction of three river systems. An incredible location to setup camp - the landscapes open up dramatically.
We say goodbye to our camels carrying our luggage. We'll meet the driving support team here.
Accommodation: Camping Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek to the 3 Rivers Junction
Day 10 — Drive to Khairakhti Valley. See Bronze Age Rock Art. Visit Khoton and Khurgan lakes.
Drive to Khairakhti Valley to see ancient rock art and archaeological sites. The rock artwork is here is from the Bronze Age - that's 3000+ years old! Our ancestral artists depicted animals. hunters, archers. You'll also see Balbals. Balbals are ancient stone statues usually carved as human figures, often holding a cup or weapon.
You'll visit the pristine Khoton and Khurgan lakes. Spend time by the lakes. You can also enjoy a refreshing swim.
Continue on to a Kazakh nomadic camp. Meet a local eagle hunter and take part in a traditional “five fingers” feast ceremony. Stay overnight in yurts.
Khairakhti Valley. Swim in the lakes. See Bronze Age Rock Arts.
Accommodation: Traditional Yurts (Kazakh style Yurts)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 11 — Real Eagle Hunting Experience
Experience authentic golden eagle hunting. You'll ride to nearby mountains with the eagle hunters. Take photos with the eagle in traditional clothing.
You can also stretch your legs with a hike to Baga Turgen Waterfall. Enjoy the surrounding scenery with your group.
Return to the yurt camp for showers and rest. Stay overnight in yurts.
Accommodation: Traditional Yurts (Kazakh style Yurts)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Real Eagle Hunting. Waterfall hike.
Day 12 — Return to Olgii. Listen to Tuvan Throat Singing
Drive back to Ölgii, with a stop in Tsengel to enjoy Tuvan throat singing. Continue to Olgii and check in at the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a Kazakh family concert. Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ölgii
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Tuvan Throat Singing. Farewell Dinner.
Day 13 — Fly Back to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, we'll drop you back to the airport. Fly from Olgii back to Ulaanbaatar. The flight tickets are included.
Meals: Breakfast
More Tours
All our tours are 100% customisable. We also combine tours across Mongolia. Contact Us.
Tour Dates
💬 Contact us with your travel dates to plan your private tour.
👥 Minimum group size of 2. For solo travel please contact us.
Tour Prices
👥 Minimum group size is 2. Price is per person for a 2 person group.
🎁 Price is all inclusive for everything in West Mongolia. Domestic flights included.
💬 For Group discounts -or- Solo travel please contact us.
Meeting Point
👋 We will meet you at the Ölgii Airport.
✈️ You'll fly from Ulaanbattar to Ölgii. Domestic flights are included in the tour package.
What's Included?
✅ What's Included?
✈️ Domestic Flights included
Return tickets between Ulaanbaatar & Olgii
🚙 Transport included
Airport transfer in West Mongolia
4x4 Land Cruiser
Driver
Fuel
🏠 Accommodations included
All accommodations in Western Mongolia
All camping & cooking equipment
Other necessary items
🍽️ Meals included
All meals in Western Mongolia
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free meals available
🙋🏼♂️Support Team included
English speaking guide
Cook
Logistics team
📄 Permits, Activity Fees included
All Entertainment & Event fees
Horses, Wrangler fee
Eagle Hunter’s fees
Wearing traditional clothes and holding eagles on arms taking photos etc
Border area permits
National Park taxes
Other administrative costs
❌ What's NOT included?
Everything in Ulaanbaatar is NOT included
Airport transfers in Ulaanbaatar is NOT included
What to Pack?
🧥 Clothing
Look to dress in layers. Weather can be unpredictable. In addition to your regular clothing, we recommend the following:
Waterproof, Windproof Jacket
Fleece or Down insulated Jacket
Hiking pants
Hat
Sunglasses
Gloves
Wool socks
Water-resistant Hiking shoes/boots
Camp shoes/sandals
🎒 Travel & Field Gear
Daypack to carry water, snacks
Main backpack / luggage. You don't need to carry this.
Water bottle
Headlamp
Extra batteries (batteries drain faster in colder weather)
Optional: Trekking poles
Note: Sleeping bag, Blankets are provided by Bek Travel. All activity related gear is provided by Bek Travel.
📸 Photography (if bringing gear)
Recommended Lenses – wide (24–70mm), telephoto (70–200mm)
Tripod
Extra batteries (batteries drain faster in colder weather)
Extra memory cards
🧼 Personal & Health
Moisturiser
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Personal meds
Hand Sanitizer
Wet wipes
Toiletries
📄 Documents & Money
Passport
Visa (if required).
Cash (USD or MNT)
Backup copies
✅ Pro Tips for Mongolia
Plan to dress in layers. That way you can add or remove layers.
Quick-dry clothing performs better than cotton.
FAQs
I have not ridden horses before? Can I ride in Mongolia?
Yes. We select horses suitable for your riding experience. You don't need any prior riding experience. If you have never ridden before our horse wrangler will guide your horse as well. Many of our guests have never ridden horses before. They loved the experience of riding in the open steppes.
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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