This is an unforgettable journey to the mountain massif of Tavan-Bogdo-Ula - the highest point of the Mongolian Altai - Nairamdal peak (4,180 m). Tavan-Bogdo-Ula is located at the junction of the borders of Mongolia, Russia and China, and has long been considered sacred among the Mongols, Kazakhs and Altai. It consists of five snow-capped peaks, with the largest area of glaciers in the Mongolian Altai. You will have the opportunity, standing on one of the peaks, see three countries simultaneously. For those who likes fishing - good fishing for grayling, osman and belogolovku. Russian Old Believers, in search of the mysterious country Belovode, where all the people are happy and keep the true faith, come to these places in the hope of finding this happiness, and some of them, overcome the most difficult pass Canas, settled on the territory of China.
Leaving Novosibirsk at 8.00 p.m. Place of departure – 65, Sovetskaya street. Leaving Barnaul at 11.50 p.m. Place of departure – “Centralnaya” hotel.
Departure from Gorno-Altaysk – 05.00 to Chibit and Kosh-Agach then. Crossing Russian-Mongolian border. Transfer to Olgiy. There is exotic local market where you can buy souvenirs and handicrafts made of camel wool, sheep wool or yaks wool. You can visit the museum there. Accommodation in yurt camp "Blue Wolf". Dinner at a restaurant with a folklore concert of Kazakh.
Yurt
Dinner
After a long transfer (4-5 hours) we will arrive to Shivet Hairhan mountain in Tavan Bogd Ula National Park, where many Tuvan nomads live. Shivet Hairhan is a sacred mountain for them, so there is no hunting, and, as a rule, you can see a lot of Siberian ibex in the early morning. Hun largest petroglyphs period (around 200 BC) are preserved here. Huns caused the construction of the Great Wall of China for the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang. Accommodation in a camp.
Tents
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we load our gear on camels and horses and go by foot on the Potanin Glacier (16 km). We set the base camp and will spend two nights there. Tavan Bogd Ula means - "five sacred peaks," one of them is Nairamdal (4,180 m) and this is the highest peak in Mongolia. Tavan Bogd Ula is located at the junction of the borders of Mongolia, Russia and China, and has long been considered sacred by the Mongols, Kazakhs and Altai. It consists of five snow-capped peaks, with the largest area of glaciers in the Mongolian Altai.
Tents
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Climbing the Malchin Peak, from the top overlooking the Russia, China and Mongolia. The whole world is on the hands! It is the only of the five peaks, climbing that does not require the use of special equipment.
Tents
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The descent from the base camp down (16 km). Transfer to the Shiveet Hairhan Mountain. Climbing the narrow mountain path to the mountain top, where you can watch the movement surprisingly graceful animals - Siberian ibex.
Tents
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer through Ulaankhus to Mongolian hunter camping ground with a golden eagle (4-5 hours). Familiarity with the culture of hospitable Mongolians nomads. We will have the opportunity to learn the skills of hunting with eagles, or at least just to watch this amazing hunters art. There is a possibility to go fishing for grayling in the Khovd River.
Tents
Breakfast
After an early breakfast transfer to the Mongolian-Russian border. Crossing Russian-Mongolian border. Transfer to Kosh-Agach. Check in into the hotel.
Hotel
Arrival to Gorno-Altaysk 23.00 (approx)
Arrival to Barnaul at 02.30 a.m. Arrival to Novosibirsk at 06.00 a.m.
- fishing gear
- warm clothes
The tour includes:
- 3 meals a day in Mongolia (no meals in Russia).
- accomodation: in yurt - 1 night, hotel (double room)– 1 night, tent - 5 nights.
- folklore program
- excursion program
- support car (driver, guide, cook)
- national park fees
- border admission fees
- group and individual camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mat, backpack)
- transportation during the tour
- insurance
- custom dues
The tour does not include:
- transfer from Novosibirsk to Chibit and back (4000 rubles)., Barnaul - Chibit - Novosibirsk (3300 rubles), Gorno-Altaysk - Chibit - Gorno-Altaysk (2000 rubles)
- camel and horse riding in Mongolia
- meals in Russia
- tips
Altair-tour, Novosibirsk © 2015
Tour operator number:
MT3 000316
