Altai Mountains Expedition: Kazakhstan to Mongolia
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
-
- Explorer
- Booking Type Instant Booking
- duration 18 days
- tour type Group
- age requirement 15+ years old
- guiding method Live Guide/Instructor
-
Footprint
- Starts Astana, Kazakhstan
- Ends Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia +9
Tour with Flexible Booking Policy
- Change dates It is free to change your tour start date within 30 days of departure.
- Choose a different tour Select a new tour run by the same tour operator within 30 days of departure.
HIGHLIGHTS
Download trip notes
- It’s unlikely you’ll have many other chances to get this isolated in Central Asia and do the amazing things that you will experience on this expedition. This is a trip of unmatched adventure and is defintiely one to show off about.
- Walk the most spectacular mountain pass into the Chulyshman River Valley with your small group. This road is like nothing you would have encountered before, and you’ll be camping right in its heart.
- On your way to the Karakol Valley, stop by the Anokhin Museum in GornoAltaisk to see the Siberian Ice Maiden – the 2500yearold mummified remains of a Eurasian woman only discovered in the 1990s.
- Take on the mighty Pontanin Glacier – the longest in Mongolia – on a trek through the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. Your expert local guides will get you up close and personal to this beast of nature.
Starting in Astana and ending in Ulaanbaatar, the tour Altai Mountains Expedition: Kazakhstan To Mongolia is a guided explorer trip that takes 18 days. You will be touring through Barnaul, Khustain Nuruu National Park, Ulaanbaatar and 8 other destinations in Mongolia, Russia and Kazakhstan. Altai Mountains Expedition: Kazakhstan To Mongolia is a small group tour which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please check the package includes section for more details.
Go wild – very wild – as you unlock the beauty of the Altai Mountains on an 18-day far-out adventure through Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia. Beginning in Nur-Sultan (Astana), travel to the depths of Russia and the Uch-Enmek National Park, making your way to some of the most isolated and spectacular mountain passes in the world. Weave your way into western Mongolia and discover the secrets of the Ice Age with a glacier trek in the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, and see truly wild Takhi horses in Khustain National Park. If you crave those weird and wonderful places, then this is about as uncharted as you can get. So much so, that our inaugural Intrepid Uncharted Expedition, which this trip is based on, sold out in days. This definitely isn’t the usual itinerary you’ll pick up from your local travel agent.
Go wild – very wild – as you unlock the beauty of the Altai Mountains on an 18-day far-out adventure through Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia. Beginning in Nur-Sultan (Astana), travel to the depths of Russia and the Uch-Enmek National Park, making your way to some of the most isolated and spectacular mountain passes in the world. Weave your way into western Mongolia and discover the secrets of the Ice Age with a glacier trek in the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, and see truly wild Takhi horses in Khustain National Park. If you crave those weird and wonderful places, then this is about as uncharted as you can get. So much so, that our inaugural Intrepid Uncharted Expedition, which this trip is based on, sold out in days. This definitely isn’t the usual itinerary you’ll pick up from your local travel agent.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS ABOUT INTREPID TRAVEL
4.5 - Excellent
Based on 100 reviews
Jennifer's review for another Intrepid Travel tour
4 -
Very Good
“Very Good”
Ismail's review for another Intrepid Travel tour
5 -
Excellent
“Amazing people... Amazing home stay... Everyone must experiment ... Amazing hike .. hows like to do Adventures he have to go to Saps Adventure”
Xiao's review for another Intrepid Travel tour
5 -
Excellent
“Excellent”
ITINERARY
Expand All
-
Day 1:
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
-
Day 2:
Nur-Sultan (Astana) – Overnight train
-
Day 3:
KAZ/RUS Border Crossing – Barnaul
-
Day 4:
Gorno-Altaisk – Uch-Enmek National Park (2821 m)
-
Day 5:
Uch-Enmek National Park
-
Day 6:
Uch-Enmek National Park
-
Day 7:
Chulyshman River Valley (2200 m)
-
Day 8:
Chulyshman River Valley
-
Day 9:
Chibit
-
Day 10:
RUS/MNG Border Crossing - Tsagaannuur (2300 m)
-
Day 11:
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
-
Day 12:
Potanin Glacier Base Camp (3000 m)
-
Day 13:
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
-
Day 14:
Olgii
-
Day 15:
Khustain National Park
-
Day 16:
Khustain National Park
-
Day 17:
Ulaanbaatar
-
Day 18:
Ulaanbaatar
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- Hotel (3 nights), Cabin (4 nights), Overnight Sleeper Train (1 night), Tourist Ger Camp (3 nights), Camping (4 nights), Homestay (2 nights)
Meals
- 16 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches, 13 Dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle , Overnight sleeper train , Furgon (Russian van) , Taxi , Plane
Guide
- An expert tour leader
Included Activities
- Nur-Sultan - City tour
- Gorno-Altaisk - A.V. Anokhin National Museum of Altai
- Lake Teletskoe - Boat trip
- Uch-Enmek NP - Karakol Valley & Altai villages tour
- Uch-Enmek NP - Family lunch
- Chulyshman River Valley - Katu Yarik Pass
- Chulyshman River Valley - Ak-Kurume (Mushroom Stones)
- Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
- Tsagaan Gol River - Tuvan family visit
- Ölgii - Kazakh family visit
- Khustain National Park
- Ulaanbaatar - City tour
- Any international flights to Astana and from Ulaanbaatar are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Altai Mountains Expedition: Kazakhstan to Mongolia tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.
Why Book with Bookmundi
- Real-time prices and availability.
- Earn US$ 195+ in travel credits.
- Best price guaranteed.
- No credit card or booking fees.
- 100% financial protection.
- 25,000+ trip reviews, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
- Read more reasons to book with Bookmundiless
What are customers saying about Bookmundi
We made a reservation earlier this year with Bookmundi for our f...
Read more
This is a second trip I arrange via Bookmundi. I like it because...
Read more
Due to COVID, I first rescheduled my trip, which they accommodat...
Read more
William
Emma has been very patient and helpful during these difficult tr...
Read more
Verified Purchase
1 week ago
Elke
I had to ask for a fund return because of Corona cancellations ....
Read more
2 weeks ago
Anonyme
Marie was very helpful, the only “problem” was that ...
Read more
Verified Purchase
3 weeks ago
Anil
Its excellant platform.
1 month ago
Randy
All of my interactions and transactions with Bookmundi have been...
Read more
1 month ago
Mariana
Great. Now that I know how it works will definitely use again.
Verified Purchase
1 month ago
Adel
I really appreciate the ability to see what is available on a gi...
Read more
Verified Purchase
2 months ago
Robin
We arrived in Spain, March 11, on the 13th 2020, we had to fly t...
Read more
Verified Purchase
2 months ago
1906
Good service
2 months ago
Paul
It should have a better search program as I had a hard time find...
Read more
Verified Purchase
3 months ago
Bill
Emma Brown has provided excellent service as we have had our tou...
Read more
Verified Purchase
4 months ago
Verified Purchase
5 months ago
Verified Purchase
5 months ago
John
Response to my request for a refund due to the corona virus was ...
Read more
Verified Purchase
6 months ago
Alasdair
When I cancelled my booking due to Covid 19 Sarah was extremely ...
Read more
Verified Purchase
6 months ago
Leyla
The lady who I spoke to named Sarah on the customer Service team...
Read more
6 months ago
6 months ago
Michelle
We had an overall pleasant experience with this company despite ...
Read more
Verified Purchase
7 months ago
Juan
The process of booking was easy, and they seem to work around yo...
Read more
Verified Purchase
7 months ago
Kally
Always prompt and on point, trying to help the customer get the ...
Read more
Verified Purchase
8 months ago
Jenelle
Due to cancellations with COVID-19 we did not take our trip. Th...
Read more
Verified Purchase
8 months ago
GOOD TO KNOW
Download trip notes
CANCELLATION
COVID-19 Safety Measures
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Altai Mountains Expedition: Kazakhstan to Mongolia tour. You can cancel the tour up to 24 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 23 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 14 February 2021, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 14 February 2021, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 23 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceAltai Mountains Expedition: Kazakhstan to Mongolia tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.
VisaFor this Altai Mountains Expedition: Kazakhstan to Mongolia tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are travelling to, as part of this itinerary.
Is this trip right for you:- A heads up before you book: this trip is new to our range this year. And while we have thoroughly researched every detail of the logistics, new destinations can sometimes throw us some unexpected surprises. More often than not, it’ll be a great surprise. But every now and again there might be a hiccup. We like to think that’s what puts the ‘adventure’ in ‘adventure travel’.
- This trip involves multiple nights of camping, giving you access to more remote destinations at close proximity, and the joy of experiencing the elements. This is a participatory trip – a fancy way of saying you’re not just along for the ride, but you are part of a team! Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and help out with camp activities. It’s all about giving your new travel mates a hand, and everyone knows there’s nothing worse than trying to put up a tent on your own!
- Sometimes you’ve got to rough it to get amongst it. As you’ll be often setting up camp in the remote wilderness, please note that there will be no wi-fi for the majority of the trip, and often no access to showers or electricity. At times, your leaders will make available a traditional Russian banya (bath) to wash in, but embracing the elements is important for this trip.
- Please note that this trip involves a lot of walking, so be sure to bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have at least a moderate level of fitness, as most days involve exploring rugged landscapes on foot.
- This trip includes long driving days spent travelling in a van with your group on rough roads that are often undefined and unmarked. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates. Note that these distances and times are estimated only and are subject to change, and due to the nature of a remote overland adventure trip like this, some travel may take much longer than anticipated, even if it looks close on a map.
- Pack light, as you will be carrying your luggage at different stages of the journey. There is also an included flight in Mongolia which has a luggage weight restriction – please check the limits when you confirm your booking details to avoid paying any excess charges to the airline.
This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Departures will be limited to an average group size of 10 travellers to ensure COVID-19 safety for all travellers.
- Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this tour. Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing, physical distancing is highly encouraged, and frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
- Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
NEED HELP OR HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS TOUR?
If you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We're ready to help.
