Tour Overview
- ReferenceOL2022
- Start Date05/10/2023
- TypeMeet Eagle Hunters, Meet Horse Herders, Mongolia Group Departures 2024, Mongolia Horse Riding Tours, Mongolia Tours, Mongolia Tours for Solo Travel, Special Interest Tours
- LocationTours in Northern Mongolia / Tours in Central Mongolia / Tours in Western Mongolia
- Departure CityUlaanbaatar
- End CityUlaanbaatar
- Contact nameAaki
- Contact phone(+976) 89509393
- StatusTravel Solo / Backpacking
- Group TypeAdult groups, Special needs groups, Sports groups, Student groups
- Durations 18 days 17 nights
- LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Tour Description
This Mongolia 4×4 package tour is getting famous among adventure travelers. Traveling through western part of Mongolia where popular destination for world-famous photography locations with a few of travelers encounter through the way. It must be one of the best choice for nature wanderlust.
You will experience beautiful sand dunes, rolling grasslands, forests and rocky mountains. Also this would be a great chance to explore Mongolian famous lakes, which is home to many migratory birds. Terkhiin Tsagaan and Khyargas lakes are the important areas for birds, so you can see many different Globally Threatened species of birds and can enjoy small- scale commercial fishing and sport- fishing. In the last days of this trip you will visit Kazakh family, who lives western most province of Mongolia. Relaxing in the wild nature and learn about the Kazakh people’s unique lifestyle, including ‘Training Eagles for Hunting’.
Tour Includes
- Accommodation
- Camping equipment
- Domestic flight ticket
- Entrance fees
- Full board meals
- Pick-up and drop off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Special activities
- Transport by air-conditioned
General FAQs
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Can you help arrange my travel visas?
Visas can be arranged either online or by submitting the appropriate documentation in person at the country's consulate or embassy. Some countries will require you to apply for the visa before you travel, while other countries will let you apply for the visa once you arrive.
Tour Program
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ULAANBAATAR CITY
Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar city, our driver and English-speaking guide will pick you up from the airport and be transferred to your hotel in downtown. After you settled in, we will start a sightseeing tour including visit Sukhbaatar’s square. The Square is in the centre of Ulaanbaatar, in front of the Mongolian Parliament House. Across from the central square, we will visit to the National Museum of Mongolia, the biggest museum with over 54000 exhibitions from the prehistoric period till the 21st century. Our next stop will be Gandan Monastery. Which is the biggest Buddhist pilgrimage center in Mongolia. If time permits, we will walk up to Zaisan Hill Memorial. This hill provides a panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar. In the evening we will go to Mongolian folk concert. Overnight in a hotel.
DAY 2: HEAD TO MONGOL ELS SAND DUNES
After breakfast at the hotel, our team will pick you up from your hotel, and begin our Mongolian 4×4 Journey. Today we will visit to Mongol els in central Mongolia. It is a unique place with three different forms of natural landscape; combination of a Gobi sand dunes, green steppe, and rocky mountains. Here we will visit to a camel breeder family for learn to milk and ride Bactrian camel. Bactrian camels have two humps which makes them very comfortable to ride than Arabian camels. After the camel breeder family, you have some time to explore the sand dunes in the middle of Mongolian green steppe. Overnight in a ger camp near the sand dunes.
DAY 3: TSENKHER HOT SPRING
This morning, we will have a breakfast at the ger camp, and continue our journey to Tsenkher hot spring. En route to the hot spring, we will visit to a town named Kharkhorin, once was the capital city of the Mongolian Empire in 13th century. In the town, we will visit to a Kharkhorin city museum in order to get acquainted with its legendary history, and will visit to Erdene Zuu, an old buddhist temple with 300 years history. Then head to Tsenkher hot spring. The hot spring is the 2nd hottest spring in Mongolia. Water from this geological spectacle emerges to the ground at 87°C with flow rate of 101/sec. Composition of sodium carbonate, hydro-carbonate, sulphur and other chemical ingredients have healing property for some ailments. Facilities include outdoor pools (separately for men and women), showers, and both cozy gers and houses. In the afternoon, we will drive to a village for visit to Zayan Gegeen Monastery, founded in the 17th century, housed over 1000 monks before its closing in 1930s. Overnight in a ger camp.
DAY 4: TERKHIIN TSAGAAN LAKE
On this day we will drive to Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake also called “White Lake, which is elevated at 2,060 m above sea level, and surrounded by extinct volcano named Khorgo, which contains spectacular combinations of ebony forest covered mountain scenery and rocky formations formed by volcanic eruptions. The Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake is registered in Ramsar’s Convention because many of rare species of birds including whooper swan, shelduck, common heron, great white egret, and bar-headed goose gather here. Once we arrive in Khorgo – Terkh National Park, we will climb up to the extinct volcano, and saunter on the shore of the lake for bird watching. Overnight in a ger camp.
DAY 5: DRIVE TO KHAR LAKE
This morning, we will head to Khar lake, surrounded by sand dunes and mountain, Khar lake is a one of the most beautiful lakes in Mongolia. Around 13 different species of birds migrate to Khar nuur. The lake is 48 meters deep, 30 km long. Free time for hiking by the lake shore and relaxing in the quiet beauty of nature.
DAY 6: 4x4 ADVENTURE RIDE TO KHYARGAS LAKE
Continue driving to Khyargas Lake along the Bor Khyariin Els Sand Dunes. Khyargas Lake is one of the largest lakes in Mongolia and is located in the Great Lakes Depression that is a globally important wetland area for migratory birds and is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Khyargas Lake is a huge inland sea 75 km long, 31 km wide and 80 meters deep. The water is brackish and has rare fish such as Mongolian grayling. The surrounding atmosphere of the lake area makes you feel that you are really separated from bustling outside world. Enjoy relaxing and bird watching and fishing.
DAY 7: KHARKHIRAA VALLEY
Kharkhiraa Valley – a beautiful river valley surrounded by dense fine forests meadows carpeted colorful wild flowers. Twin peaks of Kharkhiraa mountain (4037m) and Turgen mountain (3978) dominate the area. People of Khoton ethnic group inhabit in this area. Arrive in Uureg lake which lies at the borders od Uvs and Bayan-Olgii provinces. The lake is surrounded by peaks with 3.000m height and more such as Tsagaan Shuvuut mountain (3.496m) and is a great place for trekking, hiking and fishing.
DAY 8: DRIVE TO ULGII TOWN
Unlike to other provinces its population is dominated by Turkic Kazakhs, which have their own language, customs and Muslim religion. On the way visit Kazakh family, living in slightly larger and colorful gers. They train eagles, falcons hawks to collect marmots, small foxes and wolves and return to the ger, where the Kazakhs use them for food.
DAY 9: 4X4 RIDE TO EAGLE TRAINERS' FAMILY
See how Eagle Hunter makes ready his bird for hunting (how he trains etc.). See his hunting outfit. Learn how to hold the bird on your arm during the hunting. Learn how to carry the bird on the horse.
DAY 10: A DAY WITH EAGLE TRAINERS' FAMILY
After breakfast we’re going to head out into the valley to hunt with the Eagle Hunters. Mongolian Kazakhs use female eagles for hunting, as they are far bigger than the males and more aggressive. These eagles are trained to hunt foxes, wolves, rabbit and wildcat.
DAY 11: HORSEBACK RIDE TO ALTAI 5 BOGD NP
fter breakfast, will put our all stuff on camel and start riding to base camp of Altai Tavan Bogd mountains about 17 km, where we will see glaciers and adorable views of the nature. Altai Tavan Bogd is the highest mountains in Mongolia. It means holy five, like human’s five fingers. There are different 5 peaks and highest peak is the Khuiten is 4374 meter and Malchin is 4054 meter. There are 3 big glaciers, which are the Potanina, Aleksandre, Grane e.t.c and largest of them Potanina is 20km long, 5km wide. Overnight in tent.
DAY 12: POTANIN GLACIER AND PEAK OF ALTAI 5 BOGD
Early morning, we’ll be walking to climb Malchin peak about 4-5 hours. Malchin is the only peak among the Holy Five which can be scaled without specialist climbing equipment. Also will see glaciers closer on the way to the Malchin peak. Nonetheless, it is a challenging and rewarding hike. We will remain in the same camp and make a day hike up the non-technical heights of Malchin Peak. Going to have your packed lunches from your backpack on the way for having more energy, then will steep back to camp through the way that we came. Overnight in tents like last night.
DAY 13: RIDE DOWN TO THE "WHITE RIVER VALLEY"
After breakfast, we will leave base camp and ride down to another valley called “White river” about 4-5 hours, which is also ranger station of the national park and we are going to be camping there in our tents. Overnight.
DAY 14: HEAD DOWN TO THE "BEAR VALLEY" NEAR THE NP
Bear valley is very fascinating valley with wild forests, milk river and beautiful blue lake(but small), which is located top on the hill. We will ride in this day through this valley. End of the day, we will meet our driving team and going to be traveling with them until the end of the trip. We will stay end of the valley in tents.
DAY 15: HEAD BACK TO THE EAGLE TRAINER FAMILY
Our morning drive takes us to eagle hunter local family, who lives in the region called “Syrgal” and will see ancient 3000-4000 years old Turkic petroglyphs along the way. We will have couple days for experience Kazakh people’s traditions and cultures. Overnight, spend a night in “Kazakh ger”
DAY 16: DRIVE BACK TO ULGII TOWN
After breakfast, we’ll take a drive to the Olgii town. Will have our lunch along the way like last days. Overnight in tourist ger camp with hot shower, electricity and wifi.
DAY 17: FLIGHT BACK TO ULAANBAATAR
Farewell to the tour staffs and we catch morning flight to Ulaanbaatar today. Arrive and transfer to the hotel for check in. Optional souvenir and cashmere shopping if you wish. Enjoy traditional folklore concert by the magical Tumen Ekh ensemble. Farewell dinner.
DAY 18: DEPARTURE
Today is the end of the Mongolian 4x4 Adventure tour. Our team will transfer you to the airport in time for your international flight. Have a nice trip back to your home and thank you for choosing Expedics Travel Mongolia.
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Our tour was so great! Aaki organized everything very well. The best highlight of this tour was visiting the nomad family on the steppe. You would probably enjoy this tour. Good luck to Aaki’s small team!