STEP 1 - ULAANBAATAR, CITY TOUR : Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia (called UB). You will be met by your guide and driver and transferred to Dream hotel, a 2 star establishment that’s conveniently located in downtown UB within walking distance from major attractions in the city. Depending on your arrival time, your guide will accompany you around this ‘soviet-esque’ city that offers some rich cultural attractions and museums. You will first head for Gandantegchinlen, a Tibetan-style monastery with 150 monks in residence. This is one of the very few monasteries which escaped the massive destruction during the communist period in the 1930s. The monks in residence usually pray in the morning, a ceremony open to visitors. The Buddhist Centre will be also ready to answer any of your questions. You will then visit a cashmere factory, one of Mongolia’s best known exports. This will be followed by lunch in a local restaurant to work your taste buds on Mongolian cuisine. In the afternoon, you will visit the National History Museum where three floors Mongolia’s rich and glorious past await you - from pre-historical ages to the soviet era without forgetting the glories of Genghis Khan’s period of reign. You will then head for our office to collect details of your trip: the itinerary, advice and to address any doubts or questions. At 6 pm, the Tumen Ekh traditional show will provide an exposé on traditional Mongolian folk arts including folklore dances, contortionism and Khoomi - the famous overtone singing style. PICK UP AT THE AIPORT LUNCH IN A RESTAURANT, DINNER NOT INCLUDED, OVERNIGHT IN AN HOTEL.

STEP 2 - ULAANBAATAR - OLGII - SHIVEET KHAIKHAN : Early in the morning, we take our flight to west of Mongolia. We fly over the lakes and the central mountains of western Mongolia and reach the town of Olgii. Olgii is the capital of the aimag, at 1636 km from Ulaanbaatar, it is 1710 m above sea level. It is mainly inhabited by Kazakhs and its atmosphere is strongly influenced by Central Asia: many signs written in Arabic. We drive to the starting point of your trek. We cross mountains scenery and many lakes. We reach Shiveet hairkhan, a sacred mountain for the Tuvan people living in the area. We settle our camp near a lake. BREAKFAST IN HOTEL, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT JEEP : 7 HOURS LOCAL FLIGHT : 3 HOURS

STEP 3 - SHIVEET KHAIRKHAN - TSAGAAN RIVER : We begin our hike in a valley dotted with edelweiss and wild flowers. We arrive close to an old cemetery where we discover Kazakh sculptures with human forms. We cross the Tsagaan river to reach our camping spot located near the Tavan Bogd (the five saints). WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HIKE : 5H30

STEP 4 - TSAGAAN GOL - GLACIER OF POTANINE : We leave our camping spot to reach the glacier of Potonia which is located at 3500 meters in the National Park where we can observe the high peaks, with glaciers and snow. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HIKE : 5 HOURS

STEP 5 - CLIMBING OF MALCHIN MOUNT : We stay in the same camp to climb the summit of Malchin. There we have a great view of the valley and the snowy peaks of Tavan Bogd and Potanine. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HIKE : 6 HOURS

STEP 6 - POTANINE - TSAGAAN GOL VALLEY : We go towards Shiveet Hairhan on he other side of the Tsagaan river. We meet families of Tuvan where we stop to taste the fresh cheese they prepared. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HIKE : 6H30

STEP 7 - CROSSING OF ALTAI MOUNTS : First day: on morning we walk to reach the mountain. We set up our camp on a hill overlooking a river with crystal clear water. Day Two: we hike through the hill. We begin the difficult ascent of the mountain by a little snowy track going through the rocks. We camp near a river in a valley called the valley of the Bear. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HIKE : 5 OR 6 HOURS

STEP 8 - THE GREEN LAKE : We descend through the valley to reach the Green Lake, a small mountain lake with crystal clear waters. The landscape is made of lakes, forests and many rocks. This wild and remote region is dotted with many natural sources. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HIKE : 5 HOURS

STEP 9 - AREA OF SYRGAAL : This region, very remote and separated from China by high snowy peaks, has two beautiful lakes: Khoton and Khurgan from where the river of Khovd begins. We hike for 2 days through the valleys and forests of the region. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HIKE : 4 HOURS A DAY

STEP 10 - KHOTON NUUR - OLGII : Long day driving to reach the city of Olgii where we visit the museum. We spend the night in a kazakh gers camp. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A KAZAKH GERS CAMP JEEP : 6 HOURS

STEP 11 - OLGII - ULAANBAATAR : We leave in the morning to Olgii where we will embark aboard our return flight to Ulaanbaatar. Arrived in town and transfer at Hotel where you can rest. Then free afternoon in town with your guide. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER NOT INCLUDED AND OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL LOCAL FLIGHT : 3 HOURS

STEP 12 - ULAANBAATAR : Flights between Ulaanbaatar and Olgii are not everyday, this day is used in plug and can take place at the end or the beginning of the journey. It is possible we will pass this day in Altai and not in Ulaanbaatar. If we spend it at Ulaanbaatar, we shall have the possibility of continue our city tour and going to visit Bogd Khan winter palace and the natural history museum. If we have spend this day in Altai, you will take advantage then of one additional day to be defined according to the schedules of the flights.

STEP 13 - DEPARTURE : Breakfast at the hotel. Return transfer can take place at the desired time, depending on your flight time.