Culture tour in western Mongolia
TEAM
An English or Russian-speaking Mongolian or Kazakh guide will accompany you during the tour. Additionally, an exceptional cook and a skilled driver (without using GPS) will be part of your adventure. Our horse guide, equipped with packing camels, will join you for the trekking portion of your tour.
TRANSPORTATION
We offer two different transportation options for this tour. The first is a high-level, latest model, air-conditioned private 4WD vehicle for your comfort. The second option is a 4×4 Russian van.
MEAL
During your trip, we will serve meals based on the Mongolian diet, which consists of mutton, beef, rice, and noodles. Vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, and cheese are also available. Our cooks will provide lunchboxes as well.
PERSONAL TRAVEL SUPPLIES
For your trip to western Mongolia, we recommend bringing warm clothing, such as rain jackets, waterproof trekking boots, gloves, and hats. Don’t forget to prepare a first aid kit and bring your camera equipment.
TOUR PRICE
| GROUP SIZE | PRICE/PER PERSON |
| 1 pax | 1340USD |
| 2-3 pax | 700USD |
| 4-6 pax | 600USD |
Itinerary
| Culture tour in western Mongolia | |||
| Day 1 | Arrive in UB and city tour. Overnight in UB. Hotel and Lunch & Dinner are provided | ||
| Day 2 | Arrive in Ulgii town. Meet your tour team and a city tour for 2 hours in Ulgii town. Drive about 2 hours to Khairakhti mountain of Sogog village and overnight with local Eagle Hunters’ family. Lunch & Dinner | ||
| Day 3 | One more day at Eagle Hunter’s family and learn more about the culture and lifestyle of nomadic people. | ||
| Day 4 | Arrive at Oigyr Ranger station and drive to Brown Hill to see the Glacier and Altai Tavan bogd. Trek closer to Glacier. Drive back to Ranger Station and overnight in a tent. | ||
| Day 5 | Drive to Zagast Nuur Village and overnight at Ger camp by the village by the White River Valley. Learn more about Tuvan culture and visit the small Tuvan ger museum. | ||
| Day 6 | Drive to Khoton & Khurgan Lake through Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. After more than 7 hours of driving, you will arrive at Khoton Khurgan Lake. Lunch boxes will be served on the way to the lake, and your dinner will be served by the lake. | ||
| Day 7 | You will have your personal time until lunch. After lunch, you will walk to see ancient petroglyphs. You will over night at the same place. | ||
| Day 8 | Drive back to Ulgii and arrive in the evening and have lunch at the restaurants in the city center. | ||
| Day9 | Fly back to UB. | ||
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IncludedVehicle with a driverFuel for the tripEnglish Speaking guideAccommodation/ger camps & hotel/Breakfast B, Lunch L, Dinner D, during the tripAll cooking and camping gearsBorder permits for National Parks and bordersAirport shuttleOther administration fees
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Not IncludedInternational flightsBeverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundryTravel and insuranceExcess baggage fee in the flight /15kg includes handbag is free of charge/Optional activitiesGratuity for the tour teamTaxi
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