Mongolian Tavan Bogd Trek

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11 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

12 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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Highlights

Enjoy a fully supported trek in Mongolia's remote west with comfortable wilderness camps, fresh cooked meals, and nights under skies filled with stars

Visit Tuvan herders in their summer pastures and meet Kazakh eagle hunters, keepers of an ancient tradition

Explore the Tsagaan Salaa rock art site (UNESCO), with thousands of Bronze and Iron Age carvings

Trek deep into Tavan Bogd National Park, where glaciers carve through the valleys below Mongolia's highest peaks

Summit Malchin Peak (4,051m / 13,287ft) for commanding views across glaciers and into neighbouring Russia

Itinerary

Venture into Mongolia’s untouched wilderness on the Mongolian Tavan Bogd Trek, an 11-day adventure tailor-made for experienced and senior travelers with a taste for challenge. This trekking tour journeys from Ulaanbaatar into the remote Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, home to Mongolia’s tallest peaks—the revered “Five Holy” mountains. Traverse glacier fields, cross fast-flowing rivers, and camp in lush alpine pastures where nomads herd yaks and sheep. Along the way, uncover ancient burial sites and intricate rock art, gaining insight into a culture that has thrived in isolation for centuries. The trip’s unique selling point is the rare opportunity to trek through Mongolia’s remotest region, experiencing pristine nature, authentic nomadic traditions, and a true sense of adventure far from the crowds.

day 1Join Ulaanbaatar, free day

On arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital, you will be met by our representative and transferred to a centrally located 4-star hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax and recover from your international flight. This evening is at leisure.
Activity: Transfers only (30–40 mins)
Accommodation: Bayangol Hotel, or similar

day 2Guided tour of Ulaanbaatar, welcome dinner

day 3Fly to Olgii, Drive to Tsagaan Salaa Rock Art Site

day 4Travel to Tavan Bogd National Park

day 5Trek to Tavan Bogd Base Camp, 3,000m / 9,843ft (10km / 6.2mi, 4–5hrs)

day 6Climb Malchin Peak, 4,051m / 13,287ft (12–14km / 7–9mi, 7–9hrs)

day 7Trek to the Lower Gate of Tavan Bogd National Park (10km / 6mi, 4–5hrs)

day 8Trek to Holy Shiveet Mountain & Visit Tuvan Family (8–10km / 5–6mi, 4–5hrs)

day 9Return drive to Olgii, Kazakh dinner

day 10Fly to Ulaanbaatar & Farewell Dinner

day 11In Ulaanbaatar, trip concludes

What's Included

Accommodation

4 nights hotel on twinshare basis

Meals

10 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle transportation

Guide

English speaking guide

Others

Flights Ulaanbaatar/Olgi and Olgi/Ulaanbaatar (5kg + 15kg)Airport transfers on day 1 & day 116 nights fully supported tented camping on a twinshare basis, with foam sleeping matsLocal guides, expedition cook, expedition pack animals and handlersPotable drinking water on trekMedical kitSightseeing and entry fees as listed in itinerary

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