The Mongolian Altai mountains of western Mongolian offer a beautiful landscape coupled with three unique cultures - Mongols, Kazakhs, and Tuvas. The area is rich in wildlife and provides one of the last refuges for the Altai Argali, the world's largest sheep, as well as the endangered Snow Leopard. In addition, western Mongolia is rich in archeological sites that vary from ancient petroglyphs to stone carvings from early Turkish nomads. To travel in western Mongolia and visit this area's nomadic people between the snow covered peaks of the Altai Mountains means to experience something that cannot be repeated anywhere else in the world. On a trip though this region, one discovers new horizons, will feel the beauty of unexplored wilderness and experience the freedom of nomadic life.
A horseback journey across the Altai Mountians is an experience not available elsewhere on Earth. These few days you will be out of civilation and all world problems.
We will drive back to Ulgii and visit the local Mosque, open air market, museum, and shop for local art and handicrafts. You will have the choice to stay overnight in our ger camp or our guest house and have the luxury of a hot shower!
Twin share accommodation, domestic flight tickets, support camels, horses, nomad guide for every 2-4 riders, transfers by private 4WD vehicle, meals as indicated, daily supply of bottled water.
International flight, travel insurances, gratuities, personal spending.