Reception at the airport then transfer to the hotel. Free visit of the city.

Tsambagarav Mountains

We will stay with a local family for two nights to experience the lifestyle of Mongolian nomads for the first time.

Night—with a nomadic family in a yurt

Possibility of going for a walk.

Possibility of horse riding.

Possibility of participating in the daily activities of nomads: milking yaks, cooking, etc.

Overnight stay with the same family.

Arrival in Olgii, the westernmost provincial capital of Mongolia, which is also the most remote place in the world from any ocean. Olgii is located 1,636 km from Ulaanbaatar, at an altitude of 1,710 meters. It is mainly populated by Kazakhs, and its atmosphere is heavily influenced by Central Asia: there are numerous signs written in Arabic, and mosques with domes pointing skyward. Golden Eagle Festival

The impressive Golden Eagle Festival begins with a parade of eagle hunters dressed in traditional costumes, mounted on horses and holding their eagles in their right arms. Up to 60 eagle hunters take part in the festival. This is a two-day event to discover the eagle hunting festival, competitions, hunting techniques, the agility and abilities of eagles, as well as some nomadic customs.

Overnight at the hotel

Participating in festivals

Night at the hotel

Today, you will visit a Kazakh family who practice eagle hunting to observe the hunters' way of life and interact with the eagles and hunters in person.

Overnight stay at a hotel.

The Shiveet Khairkhan Range - Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, the “five sacred mountains of Altai,” covers an area of 6,362 km² in the extreme southwest of Mongolia, bordering China and Russia. Mount Khuiten is the highest peak in the range, and also in Mongolia, at 4,374 meters above sea level. It was first climbed by a Mongolian expedition in 1956.

Altai Tavan Bogd is a high mountain area with numerous glaciers. Ninety-six percent of Mongolia's glacial rivers are located in Altai Tavan Bogd. The most accessible glacier is Potanine, which can be climbed without technical equipment, but requires physical fitness, as part of a hike in the park. Mountaineering enthusiasts will also find what they are looking for with the ascent of Malchin, “the herder's mountain” (4,037 meters), Nairamdal, “the mountain of friendship” (4,082 meters), and Khuiten, “the cold mountain” (4,374 meters). The other two peaks forming the Tavan Bogd are Burged (4,068 meters) and Ölgii (4,050 meters). South of these high mountains, the park extends over a medium-altitude area between 2,000 and 3,000 meters, accessible to hikers in good physical condition who are used to walking in the mountains.There are forests of Siberian pine and larch, as well as numerous lakes: Khoton, Khurgan, Dayan, Khovd, Khar Salaa, Tsagaan Salaa, Songinot and Lake Yolt. The national park is home to many animal species such as argali sheep, Siberian ibex, red deer, martens, elk, black grouse, and golden eagles.

Overnight stay with a nomadic family in a Kazakh yurt.

Visit to the Potanine Glacier, 24 km

Overnight stay with a nomadic family in a yurt

After crossing a very rustic wooden bridge, we cross several rivers before hiking through valleys dotted with peat bogs. We pass close to the Chinese border military barracks and camp near Lake Khoton, from where we have a view of very arid mountains contrasting with the lake shore where we are staying.

Overnight stay with a nomadic family in a Kazakh yurt.

Il existe plusieurs cascades parmi les sites naturels exceptionnels des montagnes Turgen, dans l'ouest de la Mongolie. L'une d'entre elles est la cascade Baga Turgen, située dans la gorge Turgen, près de la rive occidentale des pittoresques lacs Khoton et Khurgan. La cascade glaciaire tombe d'une falaise de 36 mètres et se divise en deux cascades. La plus grande cascade mesure 23 m de haut, tandis que la plus petite tombe de 13 m. La vallée vierge de Turgen est un endroit idéal pour la randonnée et abrite quelques vestiges historiques.

L'emplacement isolé de la cascade, le long de la frontière du pays, et les routes accidentées ont contribué à préserver le caractère sauvage de ses environs.

Arrival in Olgii

Visit to the municipal museum

Overnight stay at a hotel

Shopping, visit to the cashmere factory, free day

Overnight stay at the hotel

Equestrian statues of Genghis Khan 130km

Built in 2008, the 40-meter-high complex of equestrian statues of Genghis Khan (Chinggis Khan) in Tsonjun Boldog has quickly become one of Mongolia's must-see attractions. The imposing statue on the banks of the Tuul River, with Terelj National Park in the background, offers a majestic setting and a sight not to be missed.

Genghis Khan on horseback currently holds the record for the tallest equestrian statue in the world. Visitors can climb to the top of the horse's head to get a closer look at the khan himself and admire the beautiful landscape of Tsonjin Boldog and the Tuul River.

At the foot of the statue, you will find the visitor center, which houses a huge two-story traditional Mongolian boot, a 5-meter sword, an archaeological museum, a small souvenir shop, and a restaurant.

Overnight at the hotel.

Last day

Transfer to the airport