Wild West Mongolia
13 Days
Min 7 max 12
€2395,-
The Trip
Deeply hidden in the hinterland of Mongolia in the border region with China and Russia near Kazakhstan lies the Altaige Mountains. Far, far away from the civilized and developed part of the country centered mainly around the capital Ulaanbaatar. Wild West Mongolia is a fitting description. The landscape and facilities reflect the definition of inhospitable, which according to the thick dictionary is explained as: “providing no good shelter; desolate, deserted.”
In the Tavan Bogd National Park, we are welcomed by the Kazakh nomadic families, the adelaan hunters. Several times a year, these nomads migrate. We will follow in their footsteps and search for Mongolian game roots. After arriving in Olgi in western Mongolia, we disappear into the mountains. On the road with the nomad caravan, we get a glimpse into their unique way of life and immerse ourselves in the ancient traditions and culture. A time-tested concept virtually unchanged since the heyday of Chenghis Kahn based on adaptability, courage and connection with nature. A journey back in time. Once the territory of this Mongol warlord was the largest empire in the world, five times larger than that of the Romans. In this most unpopulated country in the world, these nomads still live with their herds of yaks, sheep and goats in traditional gers scattered across the vast steppes. With an incredible lack of infrastructure, the horse and camel is still the most common means of transportation here.
Along the way, we climb mountains above 3,000 meters, camp in the wild, visit different nomads and take a look at their unique way of life. Shepherding cattle, eagle hunting and an old-fashioned game of Mongolian wrestling using the steppe as an arena: Chenghis Kahn’s way of cultivating mental and physical toughness. After an adventurous trek in the mountains, we return to the eagle-hunting family, where we conclude the trip with local customs and an overnight stay in a Mongolian ger.
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Theme and levels
The theme of this trip is Wild Roots: a journey to a place where nature and culture are inseparable. This trip takes place deep the Western Mongolian pristine Altai region. Amenities are not close at hand during this trip. Good basic fitness and experience hiking in mountainous terrain is desirable for the trip. Experience with (wild) camping, Wild Human is a plus, but not necessary.
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Practical
Cost
€2395,-
What’s included
10/11 nights’ accommodation with nomads in the gerkamp, in tents and in Ulaanbaatar
local cuisine every day
Rewild group camping equipment
Rewild Mountain Leader / wilderness guide
local Mongolian nomad guides
transportation on site
horses and camels
Not included in this price is a flight to Ulaanbaatar, domestic flight to Olgi, personal expenses and mountaineering insurance. We recommend purchasing this from the NKBV.
Logistics
We travel to Mongolia in groups coordinated by Rewild. The
cost for this is outside the package price. Logistics on site is
organized by Rewild and included in the price.
Nutrition
Food is organized by Rewild and included in the
package price. We eat local Mongolian food and during the trek we eat
along with the locals. That includes animal products and bread. Please bring
yourself some snacks for in between and while walking.
Travel guarantee and booking
The departure of this trip is guaranteed from 7 people. A maximum of 12 people can join the trip. This trip is a package tour and to comply with the legally required guarantee on package tours, Rewild uses the guarantee of VZR Garant. You can find the conditions of this guarantee scheme on the website of VZR Garant.
Insurance
To participate in Rewild trips, you must be insured for activities in mountainous areas off the beaten track. You can inquire about this with your current insurance company or purchase travel insurance from the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
Conditions of participation
By participating in a Rewild trip, you accept the general travel conditions, as found at the bottom of the website. The cancellation policy is also explained here.
Packing List
Travel Program
Day 1
Travel Day
Today we fly to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, here we stay one night before traveling on to Olgi in the west of the country.
Day 2
Preparing for the draw
After the follow-up flight to Olgi, we travel to Tavan Bogd National Park and the Altai Mountains, where we make camp, do some initial area reconnaissance and meet our Mongolian companions. We prepare the caravan for the trip in the Altai.
Day 3 through 8
Camping trek in the Altaige Mountains
With an open mind and accompanied by our Mongolian friends, we set out for adventure in the Altai. Daily we hike about 10-15 km with the necessary altimeters and camp in the wild. We will walk through wild valleys, hike to passes of 2800 meters and enjoy the pristine nature. Along the way we will visit the summer homes of Kazakh nomad families where we will be welcomed in their gers and yurts. Here you will be introduced to eagle hunting and their lifestyle. After 6 days in nature we will return to tent camp of the nomads. Once back with the eagle-hunting family, we conclude the trip in Mongolian-Kazakh style with and traditional dinner.
Day 9
Back inhabited world
We say goodbye to our Mongolian friends and travel back to civilization where we recover for a night before flying back to Ulaanbaatar.
Day 10
Travel day to Ulaanbaatar
Today we travel to Olgi airport and take a domestic flight to Ulaanbaatar. Here we will spend one night before traveling back to the Netherlands tomorrow.
Day 11
Travel day to the Netherlands
From Ulaanbataar, we will travel back to the Netherlands.
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