Mongolia presents a captivating landscape for those seeking dramatic and adventurous travel destinations. Renowned as one of the leading countries for trekking, hiking, and horse riding tours, Mongolia offers unparalleled opportunities to immerse oneself in exhilarating outdoor activities. Prepare to be captivated by the raw beauty and untamed wilderness that this remarkable country has to offer.
Trekking, hiking, or riding horses
For many travelers, the allure of horse riding holds a special fascination. And what could be more breathtaking and adventurous than embarking on a horse trekking experience? In Mongolia, horse trekking offers a unique and awe-inspiring adventure. As you ride and revel in the beauty of the Mongolian horses, your belongings and supplies will be transported by camels, creating a charming little caravan that follows along. This extraordinary journey combines the thrill of horseback riding with the spirit of bravery and adventure that walking trekking brings. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable and exhilarating experience.
What is the weather in these places where people do trekking?
In winter, Mongolia experiences the arrival of an expansive, frigid air mass originating from Siberia. This cold, dense air filters into river valleys and low basins, resulting in intensely cold temperatures. However, a fascinating contrast emerges as mountain slopes enjoy relatively warmer climates due to the phenomenon known as temperature inversion. The Siberian Anticyclone asserts its influence over the entire country during wintertime, firmly establishing Mongolia’s climate as notably continental. Summers are characterized by warmth, while winters are long, dry, and exceptionally cold. Consequently, for optimal trekking adventures, the season begins in late May and extends until early September, when the weather becomes more conducive to such activities. Prepare for an awe-inspiring journey through Mongolia’s dramatic and ever-changing landscapes during this time frame.
The detailed tour program and itinerary bellow:
1st day – Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
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Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and our team will meet you up at the airport and drive directly to your hotel. After few hours you will meet your guide again and do city tour in Ulaanbaatar. Visit Zaisan hill where you will have the best view of Ulaanbaatar city. Visit Gandan monastery and local museum.
2nd day – Take a flight to Ulgii and meet your team
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Take a flight to Ulgii. Our team will meet you up at the local Ulgii’s airport drive to Ulgii town. We will do short walk around. Depending on your arrival time you can visit local market and museum to meet history and culture of Bayan-Olgii’s Kazakh nomads. Have dinner at one of the best restaurant in Ulgii. Stay at Local Ger camp or Hotel.
3rd day – Drive to white river valley (Tsagaan Gol)
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Drive to white river valley. Aq Gol Basy (White river) means “Beginning of White river”. This is the most beautiful valley where many local Tuvan families spend their summer.
4th day – Trekking to the Potaninii glacier
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After a good breakfast of the Morning. You will chill around while local Tuvans will come with their camels. Your baggage will be carried by camels and you will go trekking towards Potanini glacier side. After lunch, you will have time to hike on the glacier as well.
5th day – Hiking up to Malchin peak
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Tavan Bogd means 5 kings or 5 holly peaks of Altai Mountains. Malchin peak is one of those 5 peaks. Malchin Uul is one of easy accessible peaks so you will have a chance to be on the top of high mountains of Mongolia. Top of Malchin Uul is over 4,000Meters from sea level. Today you will spend time hiking on Malchin uul.
6th day – Trekking back to white river valley
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After two nights near the glacier and Malchin Uul you will trek back to the same camping spot as on the first day near Tuvan nomads. You can visit Tuvan nomads, meet their lifestyle, learn more about nomadic tradition.
7th day – Trekking to Khar salaa valley
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In the morning you will take a different direction for trekking. Khar Salaa valley is another beautiful camp with nomadic life around and Altai mountain background.
8th day – Trekking to the Bear valley
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Today you will pass “Tahiltiin Davaa”. This is the peak of adventure with a high mountain pass and many waterfalls around. This is a long and most beautiful part of the whole itinerary. You will camp next to a huge river.
9th day – Trekking to Aq su valley
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You will come out of the valley on your way by passing some beautiful lakes. At the end of the day you will reach Kazakh nomads that spending summer there. You can visit some of those families and compare Kazakh nomadic lifestyle differences to Tuvan nomadic lifestyle.
10th day – Driving back to Ulgii town
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Today morning after you will have a breakfast you will drive back to Ulgii town. On your way you will stop to visit Eagle hunter’s family. Meet eagle hunter. See his already trained Golden Eagle, hold on your arm, you can be busy with photographing. Later that day you will arrive in Ulgii, stay at local Ger camp or Hotel enjoy your dinner.
11th day – Take a flight to Ulaanbaatar
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Your driver and guide will meet you up at the airport and drive to your hotel in Ulaanbaatar
12th day – Departure from Mongolia
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Drive to Chinggiss khan international airport where you can depart from Mongolia.
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What to prepare when you go trekking
Secondly, Travelers have to take a Map, GPS, sunscreen, mosquito spray, hat, good water resistance hiking boots, and raincoat. Also, people should take medicine such as toothache pills, and if some travelers have an illness they should take their provided medicine as well. Of course, don’t forget your camera and spare batteries as there is no place for charging your camera. And as you are going to outdoor tours you need to pack your light-weight but the warmest clothing as well as rainproof ones too.
Travels should take:
Tent, A good warm & light but the thin Sleeping bag, Mattress, warm clothes, Camping cooking stuff, Knife or multi-tool, Tent Lights, Candles, Waterproof document keeper wallet, light hiking boots (2 boots), Jumper, Raincoat, sunscreen, Water & wind resistance trousers, Wet tissues, Camera, and it will be great if you got one Mongolian clothes such as Deel.
Best places to go hiking and trekking in Mongolia
The top adventure and beautiful places are
The Altai Mountain
The khuvsgul Lake
8 Lake
Khagiin Har Nuur
Zavhan
Gobi desert
Hentii Mountain
Khangai Mountain