🏔️ 6-Day Altai Tavan Bogd & Eagle hunter Adventure Tour
📍 Western Mongolia | Altai Mountains | Khoton Lake | Eagle Hunter Family
🏔️ Altai Tavan Bogd & Eagle hunter Adventure Tour
Experience the untouched wilderness of Western Mongolia’s Altai Mountains, Mongolia’s highest peaks, ancient petroglyphs, glacier viewpoints, and authentic Kazakh nomadic life. This journey blends off-road adventure, light hiking, cultural encounters, and stunning alpine landscapes.
🌟 Tour Highlights
- 🏔️ Explore Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, home to Mongolia’s highest peaks
- ❄️ View the majestic Potanin Glacier and Khuiten Peak (4,373 m)
- 🐎 Horse-trail hiking through pristine alpine valleys
- 🌊 Relax at the crystal-clear Khoton Lake
- 💦 Hike to the scenic Baga Turgen Waterfall
- 🪨 Discover ancient petroglyphs and Turkic stone monuments
- 🦅 Stay with a Kazakh eagle hunter family and learn traditional hunting culture
- 📸 Outstanding landscape, wildlife, and cultural photography opportunities
- ⛺ Authentic stays in nomadic ger camps, tents, and local homestays
- 🍽️ Fully supported adventure with a professional cook and full meals
Itinerary:
📍 Ölgii City → Altai Tavan Bogd National Park Gate
🚙 Distance: ~200 km | ⏱️ Driving time: ~5 hours
Upon arrival in Ölgii City, meet your guide and driver before beginning an unforgettable journey into the Altai Mountains. The drive takes you through vast valleys, rocky mountain passes, and remote steppe landscapes rich in wildlife and nomadic herder camps.
You’ll reach the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park gate, where Mongolia’s highest mountains rise dramatically on the horizon.
🏕️ Accommodation: Nomadic ger camp / yurt stay / camping
🍽️ Meals: Dinner
✨ Highlights: Scenic Altai landscapes, first taste of remote wilderness
📍 Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
🚙 Distance: ~15 km (off-road) | ⏱️ ~2 hours one way
After breakfast, travel by 4WD off-road vehicle to one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in Mongolia. From here, enjoy spectacular views of:
- 🏔️ Khuiten Peak (4,373 m) – Mongolia’s highest mountain
- ❄️ Potanin Glacier – the country’s largest glacier
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by high-altitude scenery, then return to camp in the afternoon.
🏕️ Accommodation: Nomadic ger camp / yurt stay / camping
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
✨ Highlights: Glacier views, Khuiten Peak, alpine photography
📍 Altai Tavan Bogd Gate → Khoton Lake
🚙 Distance: ~160 km | ⏱️ Driving time: ~4 hours
Today you journey to the stunning Khoton Lake, one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in western Mongolia. Along the way, stop to explore:
- 🪨 Turkic stone monuments
- ⚱️ Ancient burial mounds and tombs
Upon arrival, relax by the crystal-clear waters of Khoton Lake, explore nearby petroglyph sites, and enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere.
🏕️ Accommodation: Nomadic ger camp / yurt stay / camping near the lake
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
✨ Highlights: Khoton Lake, petroglyphs, ancient history
🍳 After breakfast, take a short drive to the Baga Turgen Waterfall trailhead, followed by a scenic hike through forested valleys.
- 🚶 Hiking time: ~1.5 hours (one way)
🌊 Reach the powerful Baga Turgen Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Altai region.
🦅 Lunch with a Kazakh eagle hunter family, where you will:
- Learn about traditional golden eagle hunting
- Experience nomadic hospitality
- Enjoy photo sessions with hunters and eagles
🚙 In the afternoon, drive back to Ölgii City.
- 🛣️ Distance: ~200 km
- ⏱️ Driving time: ~5 hours
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel in Ölgii City
🍽️ Meals:
- 🍳 Breakfast – At camp
- 🍽️ Lunch – With eagle hunter family
- 🍲 Dinner – Restaurant or hotel dinner in Ölgii
📍 Eagle hunter family → Ölgii City
🚙 Distance: ~200 km | ⏱️ Driving time: ~5 hours
Enjoy breakfast with your eagle hunter host family, learning about traditional golden eagle training, daily nomadic life, and Kazakh customs. There will be time for photography sessions with eagles, horses, and traditional clothing.
In the afternoon, drive back to Ölgii City.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel in Ölgii City
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
✨ Highlights: Eagle hunting culture, portraits, farewell Altai views
✈️ Ölgii → Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, transfer to Ölgii Airport for your domestic flight back to Ulaanbaatar, marking the end of your Altai adventure.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast
ℹ️ Important Notes: Altai Tavan Bogd national park 6 days tour
- 🚿 Portable shower & toilet provided upon request
- 👨🍳 Professional cook travels with the group and prepares all meals
- 🏔️ No hotels or restaurants exist inside Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
- 🛻 Travel is by 4WD vehicles on rough and off-road terrain
❤️ Why Choose This Tour: Altai Tavan Bogd national park 6 days tour
- See Mongolia’s highest mountains and largest glaciers
- Experience real Kazakh nomadic life and eagle hunting traditions
- Small-group, non-commercial adventure
- Fully supported with cook, driver, guide, and camping logistics
- Ideal balance of nature, culture, and adventure
This tour offers an authentic Altai experience, far from crowds, in one of Mongolia’s most spectacular regions.
❓ FAQs: Altai Tavan Bogd national park 6 days tour
- Do I need trekking experience?
- No. The hikes are non-technical and paced comfortably.
- Is this tour suitable for beginners?
- Yes, for travelers with average fitness and a sense of adventure.
- What is the accommodation like?
- Traditional ger camps, tents, and one night with an eagle hunter family.
- Are showers and toilets available?
- Portable shower and toilet are provided upon request.
- What kind of food is served?
- Freshly cooked Mongolian and international meals prepared by a professional cook.
- Is this tour good for photography?
- Absolutely. Landscapes, wildlife, nomads, eagles, and glaciers offer outstanding photo opportunities.