Altai mountain shorter trekking tour package
8-Day Altai Mountains Trekking & Cultural Immersion Itinerary
📍 Best Season
June–September — optimal weather for trekking, green valleys, and milder mountain conditions.
🗓️ Day 1 — Arrive in Ulaanbaatar (Capital)
Activities
- Arrive at Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UB).
- Transfer to hotel; meet your guide.
- Explore key city sights (optional):
- Gandan Monastery
- Zaisan Hill panoramic viewpoint
- Welcome dinner with traditional Mongolian cuisine.
Meals: Dinner
Stay: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
✈️ Day 2 — Flight to Ölgii & Local Discovery
Morning
- Fly to Ölgii in western Mongolia (about 3 hrs flight).
Afternoon
- Visit local bazaar & small town culture.
- Brief orientation with your trekking team.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Guesthouse or Ger Camp in Ölgii
🚙 Day 3 — Drive to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
Route
- Overland transfer to the entrance of Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.
Stops
- Halt at ancient Dear Stones (Turkic monuments) and petroglyph sites.
- Camp setup in White River Valley (Akh Gol).
Experience
- Prepare gear for trekking; meet support team (guides, cook, pack animals).
Meals: B, L, D
Stay: Tent camping in the valley
🥾 Day 4 — Trek to Potanin Glacier
Trekking
- Ride or walk into alpine terrain on a horse / pack animal supported trek.
- Hike scenic valleys toward Potanin Glacier (Mongolia’s longest glacier).
Highlights
- Cross meadows, rivers, and womaned hillsides.
- Camp near the glacier — short ice walks if conditions allow.
Meals: B, L, D
Stay: Glacier side camp
🗻 Day 5 — Malchin Peak Vista & Alpine Views
Trekking
- Uphill hike to viewpoints around Malchin Peak (~4,000 m).
Panoramas
- Spectacular vistas of the Altai ranges and neighboring borders.
- Return to Potanin camp for dinner under stars.
Meals: B, L, D
Stay: Tent camp
🐪 Day 6 — Trek Back & Cultural Visit
Trekking
- Retrace part of the route back toward the Khovd side of the park.
Cultural Highlight
- Visit Tuvan nomadic families — experience daily life and handcrafted vodka, customs, and traditions.
Meals: B, L, D
Stay: Mountain valley camp
🌊 Day 7 — Drive back to Olgii & Eagle Hunters
Cultural Encounter
- Drive back to Olgii town.
- Meet a Kazakh eagle hunter family, witness traditional eagle handling and learn about golden eagle hunting customs.
Evening
- Return to Ölgii for a comfortable evening, enjoy Kazakh folk music and dinner.
Meals: B, L, D
Stay: Guesthouse / Ger Camp in Ölgii
✈️ Day 8 — Return to Ulaanbaatar & Departure
Morning
- Optional visit to Ölgii’s local museum or open market.
Flight
- Return flight to Ulaanbaatar.
Afternoon
- Free time in the capital — good chance for souvenir shopping, city stroll, or visiting a cultural show.
Departure
- Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: B, L
🧭 What’s Included (Typical)
✔ Domestic flight Ölgii ↔ Ulaanbaatar
✔ Ground transfers during trek & lakes
✔ Camping & ger stays
✔ All meals and guides
✔ Pack animal support for gear (horses/camels)
✔ Visits with nomadic families & cultural experiences
🎒 What to Bring
- Sturdy hiking boots & trekking gear
- Layered clothing (mountain weather is variable)
- Sun protection & hat
- Water bottle & snacks
- Camera for landscapes & culture
🏞️ Highlights You’ll Experience
🌄 Glacier landscapes & alpine valleys
🗿 Ancient petroglyphs & Turkic stone sites
🏕 Traditional nomadic camps & stays
🦅 Eagle hunting customs with Kazakh families
🚶♂️ Mountain passes, lakes & crossing scenic trails
🇲🇳 Local cultures: Kazakh & Tuvan traditions