Altai Tavan Bogd Base Camp Adventure

10 days 9 nights
Mongolia
Photo Aldarkhishig S.
Aldarkhishig S.
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Difficulty
Challenging
Comfort
Basic
Basic+
Premium
Group size
2-12 tourists,
over 16 y.o.

The Altai Mountains rise where Mongolia meets Russia and China — sharp ridges, wide valleys, silent glaciers, and lakes that mirror the sky. This journey begins among alpine waters and leads deep into one of the wildest corners of Central Asia, where snow peaks glow at sunrise and ancient trails still guide nomads across the land.

Over days of trekking, you walk beside glacial rivers, through flower-filled meadows, across icy gorges, and past stone burial mounds left by forgotten tribes. Camels carry your gear as you move lightly through the landscape, reaching the foot of the mighty Tavan Bogd range and climbing Malchin Peak at 4,051 meters for sweeping views of the Potanin Glacier and distant summits. Along the way, you meet Kazakh eagle hunters and Tuvan families, share milk tea, and step into traditions unchanged for generations.

Nights are spent in remote camps beneath vast mountain skies and beside crystal-clear lakes rich with ancient petroglyphs. With experienced guides, local support, and a route shaped by both nature and culture, this trek offers real immersion into Mongolia’s high-altitude wilderness. Join the journey and walk through a world where mountains rule, history whispers from stone, and every horizon feels endless!

2 pax: 2,695 USD
3 pax: 2,510 USD
4-5 pax: 2,280 USD
6-9 pax: 2,060 USD
10-12 pax: 1,900 USD

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Aldarkhishig S. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English, Mongolian
Aldarkhishig Sukhee is an leader, mountain guide, and Managing Director of our company. He specializes in adventure travel across Mongolia, leading and designing cycling, trekking, ski touring, climbing, and multi-activity expeditions in regions such as the Altai, Khangai, Gobi, and Khuvsgul. With decades of field experience, he is known for building logistics-focused, culturally rich itineraries and supporting international teams, climbers, and explorers in remote environments.

Tour highlights

Altai Tavan Bogd Base Camp Trek
Malchin Peak Summit View
Climb to 4,051 m for wide-open panoramas of Potanin Glacier, Mt. Khuiten, and the remote Ukok Plateau
Altai Tavan Bogd Base Camp Trek
Nomads of the Altai
Meet Kazakh eagle hunters and Tuvan herders, sharing tea, stories, and mountain life along the trail
Altai Tavan Bogd Base Camp Trek
Lakes Written in Stone
Camp by Khoton and Khurgan Lakes, home to striking petroglyphs and ancient burial grounds carved into the mountainsides

Route details

Day 1
Welcome to Ulaanbaatar

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital, and transfer to a centrally located 4-star hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour covering the city’s main sights, including the central square with the statues of Genghis Khan and Sukhbaatar. Next to the square, visit the National History Museum, which presents Mongolia’s story from early humans to the modern period.

You may also choose one or two additional museums: the Choijin Lama Temple Museum, known for its Buddhist art and ritual masks, or the Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum, displaying paintings, sculptures, folk crafts, and religious artwork. At 6:00 pm, attend a traditional performance featuring throat singing, music, and contortion, followed by a welcome dinner.

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Day 2
Flight West and Camp in the Oigor River Valley
Day 3
Trek to Tavan Bogd Base Camp
Day 4
Summit Day on Malchin Peak
Day 5
Descent Through the White River Valley
Day 6
Arrival at Khoton Lake and Ancient Rock Art
Day 7
Leisure Day at Khoton and Khurgan Lakes
Day 8
Return to Ulgii and Eagle Hunter Visit
Day 9
Fly Back to Ulaanbaatar
Day 10
Departure from Mongolia
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape
Tour provider's comments

MODERATE - this grade is suitable for most hikers and generally involves shorter days at moderate altitude, on good paths and tracks. However, a reasonable level of fitness is required as these treks can involve certain amounts of ascent and descent and the occasional long days.

Total distance: 50 km.

Accommodation

Comfort
Basic
Basic+
Premium
Hotel
3 nights
Tent
6 nights

Single supplement: 270 USD

3 nights
Hotel
6 nights
Tent

Conditions

Included
  • all accommodation (twin shared);
  • all transfers including arrival & departure;
  • internal flights;
  • indicated meals (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner);
  • visits & national park fees;
  • camping equipment;
  • english speaking guide;
  • expedition cook;
  • local guides;
  • horse & camel hire.
Extras
  • travel insurance;
  • excess luggage fees on internal flights;
  • meals not indicated;
  • sleeping bags and pads;
  • drinks;
  • gratuities.

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Confirmation deposit payment

Your travel booking is confirmed by us upon receipt of a deposit of US$500 per person and 10% deposit paid via the Hiking Trekking Club platform. Deposit should be paid by a bank transfer to our bank account.

Balance payment

You must ensure that you forward the balance of your payment to us 6 weeks prior to trip commencement. 7 weeks prior to trip commencement a final invoice will be sent to you by email attachment stating the due amount depending on the total number of participants who will have booked the tour by then.

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