🏔️ Altai Mountains Adventure – 7-Day Hiking & Eagle Hunter Experience
📍 Western Mongolia | Altai Mountains | Khoton Lake | Eagle Hunter Family
🏔️ Altai Mountains Adventure – 7-Day Hiking & Eagle Hunter Experience
Embark on an unforgettable 7-day journey through Mongolia’s Altai Mountains, exploring the highest peaks, pristine lakes, waterfalls, and nomadic culture of western Mongolia. This immersive tour combines adventure, nature, and cultural experiences, including hiking to Khuiten Peak, visiting Potanin Glacier, Khoton Lake, Baga Turgen Waterfall, and spending time with local Kazakh eagle hunter families. Enjoy authentic ger stays, traditional meals, and stunning landscapes in one of the most remote regions of Mongolia.
⭐ Highlights
- 🏔️ View Khuiten Peak, Mongolia’s highest mountain
- ❄️ See the massive Potanin Glacier in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
- 🌊 Relax by the crystal-clear Khoton Lake
- 💧 Hike to Baga Turgen Waterfall, one of the most scenic waterfalls in the Altai
- 🪨 Explore ancient Turkic stones and petroglyphs
- 🦅 Visit a Kazakh eagle hunter family and experience their lifestyle
- 🏕️ Sleep under the stars in remote, untouched landscapes
- 📸 Incredible photography opportunities in wild Altai scenery
Itinerary:
🚙 Distance: 200 km | ⏱️ Driving: ~5 hours
🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Upon arrival in Ulgii city, meet your guide and start the scenic drive to the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park gate. Enjoy vast steppe landscapes, rugged mountains, and untouched nature along the way.
Lunch is served en route. Upon arrival, settle into your camp and enjoy dinner under the stars.
🏕️ Accommodation: Nomadic ger camp / yurt stay / tent camping
🥾 Hiking: 12 km (one way) | ⏱️ ~3 hours
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, begin a horse-assisted trail hike to the Altai Tavan Bogd viewpoint. Enjoy breathtaking views of Potanin Glacier and Khuiten Peak (4,374 m), Mongolia’s highest mountain.
A picnic lunch is served in the mountains before hiking back to camp. Dinner is prepared by your cook in the evening.
🏕️ Accommodation: Nomadic ger camp / yurt stay / tent camping
🚙 Distance: ~160 km | ⏱️ Driving: ~4 hours
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive to the stunning Khoton Lake, passing ancient Turkic stone monuments and burial sites along the way.
Lunch is served en route. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the lake, walking along the shore, and enjoying the alpine scenery. Dinner at camp near the lake.
🏕️ Accommodation: Nomadic ger camp / yurt stay / tent camping
🥾 Hiking: ~1.5 hours
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, take a short drive to the Baga Turgen Waterfall trailhead. Hike through forested valleys to reach the waterfall.
Lunch is shared with a local Kazakh nomadic family, offering insight into traditional lifestyle and customs. In the afternoon, explore ancient petroglyphs around Khoton Lake. Dinner at camp.
🏕️ Accommodation: Nomadic ger camp / yurt stay / tent camping
🚙 Distance: ~60 km | ⏱️ Driving: ~2 hours
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive to a Kazakh eagle hunter family. Learn about the ancient art of golden eagle hunting, observe daily life, and enjoy memorable photo sessions.
Lunch is prepared upon arrival. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner with the eagle hunter family.
🏠 Accommodation: Eagle hunter family homestay
🚙 Distance: ~160 km | ⏱️ Driving: ~4 hours
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, drive back to Ulgii city. Lunch is served upon arrival.
Free time in the afternoon to visit the local bazaar, souvenir shops, or the Bayan-Ulgii Provincial Museum. Dinner is on your own.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel in Ulgii city
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Ulgii Airport for your domestic flight to Ulaanbaatar.
End of your unforgettable Altai adventure.
ℹ️ Tour Notes
- 👨🍳 Professional cook prepares all included meals during the tour
- 🚿 Portable shower & portable toilet provided upon request
- 🏔️ No hotels or restaurants inside Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
- 🦅 Authentic cultural experience with local Kazakh nomads & eagle hunters
⭐ Why Choose This Tour
- 👣 Small-group experience with flexible pace and personalized service
- 🏔️ Visit Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, home to Mongolia’s highest mountains
- ❄️ View the Potanin Glacier and Khuiten Peak without technical climbing
- 🏞️ Explore pristine alpine lakes, waterfalls, and untouched wilderness
- 🪨 Discover ancient petroglyphs and Turkic monuments
- 🦅 Experience authentic Kazakh eagle hunter culture with a family stay
- 🍽️ Enjoy full-board meals prepared by a dedicated professional cook
- 🚙 Travel comfortably in 4WD vehicles designed for rugged terrain
❓ FAQs
- Is this tour suitable for beginners?
- Yes. No technical hiking or mountaineering is required. The tour is designed for travelers with normal fitness levels.
- What kind of accommodation should I expect?
- Accommodation includes traditional nomadic ger camps, local family stays, and camping in remote areas. A hotel stay is included in Ölgii city.
- Are meals provided during the tour?
- Yes. A professional cook travels with the group and prepares fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the countryside portion of the tour.
- Are showers and toilets available?
- There are no permanent facilities inside Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. Portable shower and sitting toilet are provided upon request.
- What should I pack?
- Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, hiking shoes, sun protection, personal medicines, power bank, and camera gear.
- When is the best time to visit?
- The best season is June to September, when mountain passes are accessible and weather conditions are most stable.
- Can this tour be customized?
- Yes. The itinerary, activities, and accommodation can be tailored to private groups.