Khuiten Peak - 4374m

Day 01: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

We arrive in the capital of Mongolia and transfer to a centrally located hotel. Afternoon guided walking city tour will introduce you to the highlights of the city: The central city square with a grand statue of Genghis Khan and Sukhbaatar statue placed at the center as well. Museum of National History is located right next to the square will introducing Mongolia's history from early humans to modern era. Then choose to visit one of two museums from the following: 1. Choijin Lama or State Oracle Residence-museum displaying best samples of Buddhist artwork and religious masks. 2 The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum displays old arts including Buddhist arts, painting, folk arts and crafts, sculptures, carvings and embroideries. Overnight in hotel

Day 02: Ulaanbaatar to Olgy

Today we take a flight to Ulgy town in Western Mongolia. The Kazakhs living in the area are the largest national minority and practice Sunni Islam. A number of other ethnic groups also reside in the province in the region. We meet the support staff here head westward to Tavan Bogd national park. At the end of a 3 hours travel across mountainous desert we camp in the valley of Sogoot river.

Day 03: Olgy to Oigor

Travel further west and by early afternoon reach the Oigor river valley, the gateway to the Tavan Bogd peaks.

Day 04: Oigor Camp to Tavan Bogd peaks base camp

Trek for 15km to Tavan Bogd peaks base camp (BC). 2 thirds of the way is a gradual but continuous ascent across high mountain terrain with some marshes and a couple of streams to cross. We stop briefly to examine and photograph ancient petroglyphs—remarkable rock art drawings that date back some 12,000 years and illustrate the development of culture in Mongolia over time. Bactrian Camels carry our loads to the base camp.

Day 05 - 9:Acclimatisation treks and climb Mount Khuiten

Over the following days, we will rest and acclimatise, plus trek/climb Malchin Peak 4,051m from Base Camp, returning along the Russian border and down through a tiny valley full of flowers. After some rest, we will pack up one or two nights of food and move to an advance camp on the glacier beneath Khuiten Peak. From there, we will climb the highest mountain in Mongolia and stand on the borders of China, Russia and Mongolia, a dramatic vista. If the weather is favourable and the conditions good we may be able to climb another King of the Altai on our last day or use that day as a buffer.

Day 10: Base Camp - Lower Gate Tavan Bogd National Park

Trek out to lower gate of Tavan Bogd NP - White river valley. This time it is an easy stroll downhill although interrupted by a couple of bogs and a slightly longer route than the way up. Again loads are carried by camels.

Day 11: Lower Gate Tavan Bogd National Park - Ulgy

7 hour return drive to Ulgy town. En-route we stop to visit a local Kazakh family and see their golden eagles which are kept for hunting purposes. In Ulgy we check in to a hotel.

Day 12: Ulgy - Ulaanbaatar
Breakfast and transfer to Ulgy airport for flight to Ulaanbaatar. Arrival in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own disposal.

Day 13: Transfer to the airport. Trip ends!