Khuiten peak climbing tour

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Meet your guide at the airport and drive to your Hotel. After few hours resting do city tour in Ulaanbaatar wher you can visit Zaisan hill, Gandan monastery and local museaum.

Arrive in Ulgii and same day drive to the gate of Altai Tavan Bogd national park and on your way stop to see “Dear Stones” from ancient Turkic period and through snake valley reach the gate of Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. Do camping along white river valley (Akh Gol basi).

Live your vihicle around the gate there and start horse riding towards Tavan Bogd massif (five holly peaks of Mongolia which is more than 4000m higher) next to that mountains you will see 20km long Potanina Glacier. You can even walk on the glacier. Camp just next to that glacier. You will have two humped camels for your luggage transportations to Glacier side.

After breakfast your guide will guide you to 4th highest peak of Mongolia “Malchin peak” which is more than 4000 meters higher from sea level. You can get easily on the top of that peak. From the top of Malchin you will have full view to Russian territory and long and breathtaking views to Kazakhstan’s and Chinese snow capped Altai mountains. Same day you will come back to your same camping spot.

We put 4 days for Khuiten climbing activities as we may need spare days in case if we will expect bad weather during mountain climbing days. We need start hiking from base camp through Potaniin glacier and reach east-north bottom of Khuiten peak as camping base. All the way on glacier will be hiking but the actual technically moderate may take 4 hours up to Khuiten peak. From the summit you will have bird eye views to Chinese, Kazakhstan’s and Russian Altai mountain white snow tops. If the activity is done earlier than planned time you are able to hike back to white river valley and spend rest of your time for other cultural experiences with local nomads.

Start trekking back to the same gate of Altai Tavan Bogd national park. Have rest, relax and camp over there. Visit local tuvan nomadic families.

Start driving back to Ulgii town. On your way stop to see “Dear Stones” (rocks with face of human) or Bal-Bals. arrive in Ulgii. Have hot shower at your Hotel room. Dinner at one of local restaurant. During the dinner time you will be enjoying Kazakh traditional folk concert (live music).

Fly to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and meet your guide. Same day drive to Terelj national park. Visit Turtle rock and hike in Arabal temple (meditation center). Stay at local Ger camp resort.

Drive to Chinggiss Khan’s statue in Sonjin boldog. Visit small museum inside. Hike up to Chinggiss khan’s horse head. At the same day drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Stay at your hotel.

Drive to Chinggiss Khan international airport and take flight to depart from Mongolia.