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GOBI AND KHUVSGUL LOOP

This trip is one of the most attractive trips we offer for our customers. During this trip, you will experience the Mongolian Gobi desert,Beauty of Central Mongolia and the Lake Khuvsgul at Northern part of country as well as visiting Mongolian families for experiencing their lifestyle. You will visit, very interesting attractions such as Yoliin Am, Khongoriin Els sand dunes, Byanzag (Flamming Cliffs) Kharkhorin, Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur, Lake Khuvsgul and Amarbayasgalant Monastery. We will stay with the nomads most of the nights.

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This trip is one of the most attractive trips we offer for our customers. During this trip, you will experience the Beauty of Golden Gobi desert, Central and Northern Mongolia.

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We offer you reasonable cheaper price, but at the same time we focus on the highest quality of the tour that you want!

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Our team will be with you when you enter the Mongolian border and until you leave Mongolia. We pre-plan your tour well. We will remain in contact with your guide and driver during your trip to ensure that they are taking care.

  • Route: Ulaan Baatar, Baga Gazriin Chuluu,Tsagaan Suvarga,Yoliin Am,Khongoriin Els sand dunes,Bayanzag, Ongi Monastery,Kharkhorin,Khorgo volcano and Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur,Lake Khuvsgul,Amarbayasgalant Monastery,Ulaan Baatar city. 
  • Duration: 19  Days, 18 Nights
  • Transportation: Adventure off road 4*4 wd
  • Accommodation: Family local ger camp (...  nights), Tourist ger camp (..  night) ,camping possible
  • Number of people:  /2-6 people & Group more than 6 people/
  • Meals include: 

    Breakfast 18

    Lunch 19

    Dinner 18

  • PRICE: START FROM 1,200$ PER.PERSON  

The tour price includes the following services:

  • Accommodation during the trip 
  • Driver + 4WD vehicle + Petrol
  • English speaking tour guide/cook assistant
  • All meals as displayed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water supply for 1.5 l pp for every day
  • Entrance fees for National Parks and Museums
  • Horseback &Camel riding with local guide /Each in 1 hour/
  • Visa support official letter from Company with stamp after would book this tour with us

The tour price does not include the following services:

  • International Airfare
  • Personal items
  • Optional activity costs
  • Alcoholic drinks 
  • Travel insurance
  • Hand gifts for Nomads
  • Accomodations/Hotel in Ulaanbaatar city
  • Gratuity for Service team /Driver & Tour guide/
  • NOTE: /+Cook assistant/ possible to have, if would more than 6 person in tour except TOUR GUIDE./

 

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

– Helen Keller

DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY :

DAY1.LEAVING ULAANBAATAR FOR BAGA GAZRIIN CHULUU

We will start with a full day trip out to the Baga Gazriin Chuluu Ruins. A picturesque Mountain Baga Gazriin Chuluu is one of the most attractive areas of the Gobi desert. With at an elevation of 1.768m, it is located in the granite belt. The ruins of a small monastery are on the south east part of the mountain. The area has got many species of wild animals and birds, such as ibex, argali, vultures, hawks and eagles. At the ruins, there are some mineral water springs and trees a top the many beautiful rocky hills. On the way we will stop for a lunch at Zorgol Khairkhan Mountain, and then we will continue to drive to the first campsite of our trip. Once we get there, we will have free time to wander around the mountains and do some hiking. We will camp overnight in this area. (Lunch and Dinner)

DAY2.DRIVE TO TSAGAAN SUVARGA

After having breakfast at the campsite we will drive to Tsagaan Suvarga /White Stupa/. In the afternoon, we will reach the Tsagaan Suvarga and explore to see white stupa and go for hiking around. Tsagaan Suvarga, an amazing series of cliffs, white and pink limestone rock formations taking the appearance of stalagmites up to 30 meters high. It is an excellent site for taking photography of the beautiful panoramic views. Stay overnight in family ger. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY3. DRIVE TO YOLIIN AM /YOL VALLEY/& GOLDEN EAGLE VALLEY

After having breakfast at the family, we will start driving to Yoliin Am, which is a deep narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains of the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park, covering 70 sq.kms. There is a small natural museum at the entrance of the National park which exhibits a collection of dinosaur eggs, bones, stuffed birds and snow leopard. This place is also very rich by the rare plants.
After we seeing the museum at the entrance we will drive about 10kms to get to the car parking where we leave our car there and walk a head to the ice gorge and stream for a several kms. In the winter time, the stream freezes several kms into the gorge. It remains frozen for most of the year, except late summer. We will see the ice gorge until end of the July. The ice remains usually disappear around early August. 
On the way we get to the Yoliin Am we will stop for a lunch in a huge flat steppe. Once we wandering around the gorge, we will get back to our car and drive to the campsite we will stay there for tonight. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY4. DRIVE TO KHONGORIIN ELS SAND DUNES

After having breakfast, we will drive to the sand dunes called Khongoriin Els. The Khongoriin Els sand dunes lie north of the Baruunsaikhan Mountain in the northern part of the Sevrei and Zuulun Mountains. The Khongoriin Els is one of the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia and they are up to 200m high, 12km wide and about 100km long. The largest dunes are at the northwest corner of the range. You can climb to the top of the sand dunes and then slide back down on the plastic bags. The views of the desert from the top are wonderful. Climbing to the top of the dunes during the sunset gives you an amazing panoramic view of the surrounding desert, to the north lies the Khongoriin River. We will stay overnight in a family ger. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY5. CLIMBING TO THE SAND DUNES

Today after breakfast, we can possibly arrange some optional camelback riding around the sand dunes before the lunch time. After having lunch at the family we will climb and hike to the top of the biggest sand dunes. We will stay overnight in a family ger tonight. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY6. DRIVING TO THE BAYANZAG /FLAMING CLIFFS/

After having breakfast this morning, we will drive to the Bayanzag which is an important fossil finds have been made. It was given name by American paleontologist Roy Chapman who visited there in the 1920s. The area is the most famous place for finding the first discovery of dinosaur fossils. There is a picturesque saxaul forest the place is named after and colorful rocks which is brilliantly colorful. We will visit Mongolian family there and will staying overnight with their ger. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY7. DRIVING TO ONGIIN KHIID

After having breakfast in the family at the Bayanzag, we will head off to Saikhan Ovoo which is a small village in the Middle Gobi province. The bend in the river marks, the remains of two ruined monasteries, the Barlim Khiid on the north bank and the Khutagt Khiid on the south. The monastery used to have about 500 monks and built in the late 18th century for dedicating the first visit to Mongolia by a Dalai Lama. The monastery was reopened in 1990 and current Dalai Lama visited in 1992. After we explore the ruins of the Ongiin Khiid we will drive to the campsite for staying overnight tonight. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY8. DRIVE TO THE ANCIENT CAPITAL CITY KHARKHORIN

After breakfast, we will drive to Kharkhorin which was a capital city of Mongolia in 13th century for about 30 years, located in northwestern part of Uvurkhangai province of Mongolia. On the way to get to the Kharkhorin we will have a lunch on the open space of Mongolian countryside. We will drive forward to Kharkhorin after the lunch. 
One of the Mongolian most attractive monasteries Erdenezuu locates in Kharkhorin City. The Erdenezuu monastery is the most ancient survived Buddist monastery in Kharkhorin, Mongolia. The Erdenezuu monastery was built in 1585 by Abtai Sain Khan and the monastery was allowed to exist as a museum, the only functioning monastery was Gandan monastery in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. However after the fall of communism in Mongolia in 1990, the monastery was turned over the lamas and Erdenezuu again became a place of worship. 
Once we get there, we will accommodate in a town ger hostel. After having dinner in a hostel, we will have a free time hiking or wandering around the town. (Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner)

DAY9. DRIVE TO TSENKHER HOT SPRING

We drive to Tsenkher hot spring, a sulphur spring that emerges from the ground at a sizzing 89C. Facilities include outdoor and indoor baths, showers and accommodations. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY10. DRIVE TO WHITE LAKE AND KHORGO VOLCANO

After having breakfast at the family we stayed, we will drive to Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (White lake) and Khorgo volcano. The Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur is also known as White Lake in the Khangai Mountain range in central Mongolia with relatively pure fresh water. The lake is 16 km wide, about 4-10m deep with its deepest point at 28m and over 20kms in a length. It is flooded 61sq.km and the lake has pike and other fishes. Rare birds are found here as well. This volcanic lake was created thousands of years ago by lava flows from the nearby Khorgo Mountain volcano. Khorgo Mountain is an extinct volcano, which lies east of the White lake. This area has been protected since 1965, fully in 1997. Once we arrive to the White Lake, we will visiting nomadic family there and walk around the lake. We can go for fishing and swimming before the dinner. We are going to staying in a Mongolian family ger. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY11. CLIMBING TO THE KHORGO VOLCANO

Today after breakfast, we possibly arrange an optional horseback riding trek to the Khorgo volcano. Once we get there we will climb to a volcanic crater, the Khorgo at 2100m. From the summit there opens a splendid views over the landscape and the lake. We will ride back to the same family and stay overnight there. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY12. DRIVE TO SHINE IDER

We will do a full day of driving to the Shine ider village of Khuvsgul province. Further north our route lies through the wooded slopes of Khangai Mountain range and we will see beautiful landscapes of Mongolia. Having lunch in a open nature and sleeping overnight in a Mongolian family ger. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY13. REACHING THE LAKE KHUVSGUL

Another day of driving will finally bring us to the Lake Khuvsgul, the right place to enjoy the well deserved rest after several days of driving. The Lake Khuvsgul located in the northwest of Mongolia near the border to Russia. It is about 1100m above the sea level, 136 km long and 262 m deep. It is the second most freshwater lake in Asia. The town of Khatgal is at the southern end of the Lake. The lake is surrounded by several mountain ranges. The surface of the lake freezes over completely in winter and the ice festival organized annually in early February which becoming quite attractive event in winter tourism in Mongolia. Taiga, Tsaatan families, reindeer herders are the main attractions for tourists. Once we get to the lake we have free time to wander around the lake and hiking around before the dinner will be served. We will stay overnight in a Mongolian ger. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY14. WANDERING AROUND THE LAKE

Today we may do various activities such as swimming, hiking horseback riding. You may as well as laze around by the vast blue expanse of the lake. We will stay overnight in a Mongolian ger. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY15. VISITING REINDEER FAMILY AND FREE AFTERNOON

Early in the morning we will drive to Tsaatan (reindeer) family for experiencing the lifestyle of taiga forest people and get back in the evening. If you want to hiking around the mountains, you will see the brilliant view of the lake. In the evening we will have free time for taking photos and do some fishing there. We will stay overnight in a Mongolian ger. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY16. DRIVE TO NEXT PLACE FOR CAMPING

After having breakfast early in the morning we will start driving to Ikh Uul town of Khuvsgul province. We will drive forward and pass Ikh uul town for getting closer to our next destination. We will have a picnic lunch in the nature and drive continuously to get to our next family to stay with. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY17. DRIVE TO URANTOGOO MOUNTAIN

After having breakfast, we will drive to the mountain called Uran Togoo which is an extinct volcano which is another attractive destination of Northern Mongolia which located about 60kms from Bulgan city. The area is situated in the Khutag-Undur district of Bulgan province. We will stay overnight in a Mongolian ger. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY18. DRIVE TO AMARBAYASGALANT MONASTERY

After having breakfast, we will drive to Amarbayasgalant monastery, which is the second largest monastery in Mongolia, is located in the beautiful Iven Gol river valley on the foot of Burenkhaan mountain in Baruunburen town of Selenge province. This is one of the few monasteries in Mongolia, which survived mostly intact the purges of the 1930s. The beauty, decorations and construction of the monastery have made it one of the most magnificent architectural monuments in Mongolia. 1990 was the time when the circumstances came for Amarbayasgalant to be restored. Communism had fallen and the people were eager to revive their religious tradition. Amarbayasgalant was reestablished now and nowadays stands strong on its remarkable construction, as on its 300 years of history. We will stay overnight with a Mongolian traditional accommodation ger for tonight. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY19. DRIVING BACK TO ULAANBAATAR CITY

After setting up at the family we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar. When we arrive to Ulaanbaatar, we will be transferred to a hostel or hotel for tonight. (Breakfast and Lunch)

 

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  • Gina Passini

    GREAT tour with Altai Nomadic Expedition!!I did a 5 night/6 day tour with Tamirra, my guide, and Gamba, my driver, and I loved it! Tamirra and Gamba were great company, and I really enjoyed spending time with them and learning about Mongolia from Mongolians. Delicious meals were prepared and had a nice, comfortable car while driving to the White Stupa, Yol Valley, Khongor sand dunes, Flaming Cliffs, and Baga Gazriin Chuluu. I really enjoyed meeting Mongolian families, staying in gers, seeing camels and livestock in their natural environment, and doing some great hikes and seeing beautiful scenery. I LOVED riding a camel in the Gobi Desert and a horse in the Yol Valley.

    Gina Passini USA
  • Alexey Sivakov Farber

    Our family had a week long trip in July 2016 in Central Mongolia with Tamiraa as our guide and Nyamaa as our driver. Tamiraa is very professional, friendly and helpful person. She provided us with unique experience of beautiful Mongolia and nomadic life. The driver Nyamaa is highly professional too and is very responsible person. Safety and comport of passengers is his top priority.Our children enjoyed the trip very much too. I highly recommend to travel with this Altai Nomadic and especially with Tamiraa and Nyamaa. We will surely come again to Mongolia and choose Tamiraa again as our guide.

    Alexey Sivakov Farber Tel Aviv, Israel
  • Soumya Halder

    Our trip was so perfectly organised and planned by Altai Nomadic. We had no idea what a wonderful trip this would turn out to be. Right from pickup at the airport to drop, we were always helped with a smile which made us feel we were spending time with family in a new and unknown place.Since we were travelling in winter and with the temperatures not familiar to us (being from Calcutta, India where temperatures are never sub zero), Tamiraa made sure we were comfortable at all times. She never rushed us in the trip even when we were taking up too much time at a particular spot. She was also very patient with us being very noisy people.

    Soumya Halder Calcutta, India

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