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Horse Trekking In Altai Mountains

Country:

Mongolia

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Tour id:

145578

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  • Operator:

    BTTC Travel

  • Length:

    10 days

  • Group size:

    9 pax

  • Age:

    20 to 60

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxing
    • Easy
    • Moderate
    • Serious
    • Heart-pumping
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Itinerary

The “HORSE TREKKING IN ALTAI MOUNTAINS” adventure tour, is our new brand in new area of Mongolia, will take a place in Uench sum of Hovd province, which is famous with its 100 km stretching canyon and picturesque high altai mountains scenery. Travelling in Uench canyon for 5 days give an opportunity to see an abundant wildlife and experience horse trekking through the WILD WILD WEST MONGOLIA and interact with ordinary nomad people to learn about their daily life and cultures.

This adventure tour is designed for active and adventure seekers who are looking for staying in the nature far away from touristic destinations. 

Tour program

Day 1

Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrive in Ulaanbaatar (UB), the company guide meets you at the airport/train station and transfers to a hotel in the downtown of UB city. After refreshment and short rest, the tour starts with city tour to the Museum of National History with displays related with Mongolian history and its splendid collection of Mongolian traditional costumes exhibits. If time permits evening tour around of UB - including the World War II Memorial at Zaisan hill with beautiful panoramic view of the city. Welcoming dinner at the restaurant in downtown. Overnight at hotel. (L,D)

Start point

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Day 2

Khovd

Ulaanbaatar/Hovd/Hoid tsenher cave/Rock paintings of Yamaan us. Early in the morning transfer to the airport and fly to Hovd city (3 hrs). The Hovd city is the center of 17 minority nationalities of Mongolia. Sightseeing in Hovd city, visit museum, main square and after lunch before drive to the Yamaan Us where can see ancient rock paintings (250km’s), visit black market for purchase items for your own use. On the way to Yamaan Us visit Hoid Tsenher cave. Hoid Tsenher is one of the largest caves in Mongolia, with a main chamber at least eighty-five feet high. It was reportedly inhabited by Stone Age people during the Upper Paleolithic, 10,000 to 40,000 years old. The cave is famous for its rock paintings, which have been dated to 17,000–22,000 years ago. Late afternoon arrive at Yamaan Us where you will be welcomed by local horsemen and local guides. The Yamaan Us, or Goat Water Rock Drawings, are located in a narrow valley east of Uench. There are several hundred drawings on the cliff dated to the Late Bronze or Early Iron Age. Set up a camp. Overnight in tent. (B,L,D)
Day 3

Khovd

Unech canyon. Morning meet companions for the next days – horses. Today short horse trekking to familiarize and get to know the behavior of Mongolian horses. For the following days we will horse trekking up to the Uench valley and on final day will be rewarded by reaching to the top of mountain and overnight in the bank of fresh water lake. Overnight in tent. (B,L,D)
Day 4

Khovd

Uench canyon. Sunrise and sunset in Altai mountains is a moment that you never should miss. Spend four days with nomads and experience their tradition. Average distance of the horse trekking is 10-15 km’s each day. This trip not only gives you an opportunity to be a part of nomadic life but also horse riding through a scenic landscape and formation is an another gem of the tour. The harsh, dry climate has forced the wild animals of the Altai Mountains to be tough and hardy. In Altai mountains inhabit animals that listed as endangered species like the snow leopard, the argali sheep with its massive curved rams, ibex, lynxes, maral deer, falcons, foxes, golden eagle and the vulture. Many smaller animals have managed to survive in this environment including the snowcock, ringed-neck pheasant, beavers, and marmots. This tour gives you a high opportunity to see and track wild animals. The best time to see them is in the early morning and late evening. (B,L,D)
Day 5

Khovd

Uench canyon. Sunrise and sunset in Altai mountains is a moment that you never should miss. Spend four days with nomads and experience their tradition. Average distance of the horse trekking is 10-15 km’s each day. This trip not only gives you an opportunity to be a part of nomadic life but also horse riding through a scenic landscape and formation is an another gem of the tour. The harsh, dry climate has forced the wild animals of the Altai Mountains to be tough and hardy. In Altai mountains inhabit animals that listed as endangered species like the snow leopard, the argali sheep with its massive curved rams, ibex, lynxes, maral deer, falcons, foxes, golden eagle and the vulture. Many smaller animals have managed to survive in this environment including the snowcock, ringed-neck pheasant, beavers, and marmots. This tour gives you a high opportunity to see and track wild animals. The best time to see them is in the early morning and late evening. (B,L,D)
Day 6

Khovd

Uench canyon. Sunrise and sunset in Altai mountains is a moment that you never should miss. Spend four days with nomads and experience their tradition. Average distance of the horse trekking is 10-15 km’s each day. This trip not only gives you an opportunity to be a part of nomadic life but also horse riding through a scenic landscape and formation is an another gem of the tour. The harsh, dry climate has forced the wild animals of the Altai Mountains to be tough and hardy. In Altai mountains inhabit animals that listed as endangered species like the snow leopard, the argali sheep with its massive curved rams, ibex, lynxes, maral deer, falcons, foxes, golden eagle and the vulture. Many smaller animals have managed to survive in this environment including the snowcock, ringed-neck pheasant, beavers, and marmots. This tour gives you a high opportunity to see and track wild animals. The best time to see them is in the early morning and late evening. (B,L,D)
Day 7

Khovd

Uench canyon. Sunrise and sunset in Altai mountains is a moment that you never should miss. Spend four days with nomads and experience their tradition. Average distance of the horse trekking is 10-15 km’s each day. This trip not only gives you an opportunity to be a part of nomadic life but also horse riding through a scenic landscape and formation is an another gem of the tour. The harsh, dry climate has forced the wild animals of the Altai Mountains to be tough and hardy. In Altai mountains inhabit animals that listed as endangered species like the snow leopard, the argali sheep with its massive curved rams, ibex, lynxes, maral deer, falcons, foxes, golden eagle and the vulture. Many smaller animals have managed to survive in this environment including the snowcock, ringed-neck pheasant, beavers, and marmots. This tour gives you a high opportunity to see and track wild animals. The best time to see them is in the early morning and late evening. (B,L,D)
Day 8

Ulaanbaatar

Drive back to Khovd city, fly to Ulaanbaatar. Relax at the hotel and free time at leisure. (B,L,D)
Day 9

Ulaanbaatar

City tour with visit to Gandan Monastery, Fine Art Museum, State Department store and cultural performance show - followed by farewell dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 10

Ulaanbaatar

End of the tour: Pick-up from the hotel and transfer to the aiprort or train station. Departure. Check-in starts 2 hours before the flight.

End point

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

General Terms and Conditions

Booking:

Bookings and enquiries must be in writing


Late Bookings:

Last-minute bookings (within 30 days prior to start of tour) are subject to availability.  Bookings made 16-30 days prior to the start of the tour will be assessed at a $25 per person surcharge. Bookings made 30 or less days prior to the start of the tour will be assessed at a $50 per person surcharge.


Tour price:

All tour prices are in US dollars and are based on tariffs and rates of currency exchange in effect at the time of printing.


Payment: 

The client shall pay 30% of the total amount to confirm the trip. And 100% for the tour at least 30 days prior to the starting date of the services. The payments shall be made in US dollars or in Euros. The Parties may choose other payment methods. But the agreement should be made in written form. 


Cancellations by traveler: 

Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations.  The date of trip cancellations is the date on which the written cancellations are received by BTTC TRAVEL.  The loss of monies paid is as follows per person:

  • 45-more days prior to tour start- 10% of total package price.
  • 31-45 days prior to tour start- 30% of total package price
  • 30 days prior to tour start- 80% of total package price
  • 15-arrival day- 100% of total package price

No refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has begun.  Refunds will be at the discretion of BTTC TRAVEL if you are forced to involuntarily leave a trip for any reason.  No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.


Cancellations by BTTC TRAVEL:

BTTC TRAVEL reserves the right to cancel any trip before it is guaranteed to run but will not cancel a tour less than 60 days prior to departure.  BTTC TRAVEL reserves the right to cancel any trip, including a guaranteed trip, at any time prior to departure due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events which make it unviable for intrepid to operate our planned schedule.  If BTTC TRAVEL cancels a group adventure trip which is guaranteed you may choose between an alternative trip or a full refund.  The company is not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred because of your booking such as visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or loss of enjoyment, etc.  If an alternative trip chosen is of lower value than the originally booked, then you are entitled to a refund of the price difference.  If the alternative tour chosen is of a higher value, then you will pay a difference in price.


No Show:

In the event a client is a “no show”, no refund in full or in part will be given for services in the program not utilized.


Refunds:

After star of tour, no refund, in full or in part, will be given for services included in the program that are not utilized.

BTTC TRAVEL will not be responsible for any additional expenses incurred by the client/s because of the foregoing causes over which it has no control, such as war, civil disturbance, fire, floods, unusually severe weather, acts of government.

BTTC TRAVEL will not compensate for program changes caused by delayed air or train services, airline timetable changes or force majeure (acts of war, strikes, catastrophes, pandemic...)


Hotel accommodations:

Based on two adults sharing one twin-bedded room, double occupancy.  A customer who travels alone is required to pay a single supplement rate.  A single room is subject to availability based on prior request at an additional cost.  When the hotel listed in the brochure is not available, the similar category hotel will be substituted without prior notice.


Baggage:

Baggage is at owner’s risk throughout.  Excess baggage charge and insurance is the owner’s responsibility.  When travelling outside of Ulaanbaatar, 1 carry-on luggage per person is allowed, the excess baggage will be stored in the hotel.


Shopping:

BTTC TRAVEL does not accept any responsibility for the value, validity, quality or authenticity of any goods purchased on the tour or for any mailing, freight or shipping arrangements. Any after-sales correspondence must be between the customer and the shops.  


Local Laws:

All participants in tours operated by BTTC TRAVEL are expected to obey the laws and regulations of Mongolia and any failure to do so will relieve BTTC TRAVEL of all obligations that it may otherwise have under the contract.


Complaints:

If a client has a complaint about any of the tour arrangements, the client must bring it to the attention of the tour leader or other representative at the time so they may use their reasonable endeavors to rectify the situation. Failure to complain at the time will affect the Client’s ability to claim compensation from BTTC TRAVEL.  Should the problem remain unsolved a complaint must be made in writing to BTTC TRAVEL within 28 days of the completion of the tour.  BTTC TRAVEL will not pay any compensation if there has been no fault on the part of the company or its partners and the reason for the failure in the tour was the client’s fault, or due to the actions of someone unconnected with the tour arrangements, or if the circumstances could not have been reasonable foreseen or avoided by the company or its partners.



Tour Details

Accommodation

Transport

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Optional

International airfare or train tickets - We offer cheap international airfares and train tickets for our clients upon request 

Mongolia entry visa fee

Travel insurance

Our clients are recommended to get travel insurance coverage from their local insurance companies before traveling.

Single supplemen

Flights

Additional Services

TIPS AND GIFTS TO LOCAL PEOPLE,  ALCOHOLIC DRINKS AND BEVERAGES FOR YOUR OWN USE THAT IS NOT INCLUDED, INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT/TRAIN TICKET, INSURANCE

Meals

Guide

Good to know

Currency

MNT

Tugrik

Mongolia

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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