I booked the nomad homestay tour because I wanted to learn about Kazakh people and living culture... read more

  I booked the nomad homestay tour because I wanted to learn about Kazakh people and living culture in western Mongolia. This happened fantastically well - but in ways I didn’t... read more expect.

I was the only guest on this tour. Some nights I was with the guide in a tent alongside gers, another night I was in a small house with nine members of the family. I lived on dried curds, various cheeses, horse meat and stews. I joined in taking down the ger for the move from summer to winter locations, saw daily life, and swam in an icy lake. I wasn’t treated as a visitor from another culture, but as a passer-by. My hosts had no concept of the world I came from and assumed I already knew everything about their way of life – partly frustrating (and they didn’t understand when I did not eat more and more meat!), but also much more authentic than being labelled as an outsider. However, the guide did a great job helping me understand all of this. Be aware that this all happened in the middle of nowhere and is a wilder experience. For example, there are only long drop toilets and rough roads. But it is all set in an absolutely stunning natural environment.

Afterwards back in Olgii it got even better. The guide knew I loved music, so set up a performance then lessons with a dombra player and singer. He knew I wanted a local coat, so took me to a made-to-measure tailor. Another night he took me as his guest to a Kazakh wedding. To me this is much more vibrant and interesting than museums – the important thing was that the guide tried to discover what I particularly wanted and adapted the tour to fit.

Thank you so much Bek. You brought your country to life and you are very, very good at what you do. I very highly recommend this tour

  Hi, My name is Ciprian Teodorescu, romanian climber,51 years old, and, at 15 of July, 2022,I... read more

  Hi,

My name is Ciprian Teodorescu, romanian climber,51 years old, and, at 15 of July, 2022,I climbed Malchin peak, being the first romanian person that climbed this peak, în... read more Tavan Bogd National Park,Mongolia.
Me and my greek friend, Stella, started from the Base Camp, 3400 meters and we climbed a very încline path, full of snow
At almost 3900 meters, Stella wait for me and I go alone.
This ascension, up and down, get us 14 hours.

  I met Bek in Ulgii in early May, and he put together a superb 3 day tour to the Altai Tavan Bogd... read more

  I met Bek in Ulgii in early May, and he put together a superb 3 day tour to the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park area. I had a long... read more list of things to see: Argal sheep, ibex, eagle hunters, Stone Age petroglyphs, standing stones and the Lakes area of the National,Park. Each day was about 8 hours driving but with many stops whenever there was something of interest or a spectacular view to photograph. Bek gave a very knowledgeable and comprehensive commentary on the geology, ecology, wildlife and history of the area, and his network of connections in the community meant we stayed with Kazakh friends or family each night, and received a very warm and friendly reception. I strongly recommend Altai Expeditions. I used them a few days later for another excellent tour to the Tsambagarav area, where we saw a wide variety of bird life.

  I went on a 10-day trek to Altai Tavan Bogd with Altai Expeditions. It was a great trip! The... read more

  I went on a 10-day trek to Altai Tavan Bogd with Altai Expeditions. It was a great trip! The mountains, glaciers, rivers and lakes were beautiful and it was great... read more to meet local families along the way. The trip was well organized and the team was great to spend 10 days with. Highly recommend Altai Expeditions for your trip!

  It was the trip of a lifetime! 1. The nature and the culture was amazing. I can’t describe how... read more

  I had a comprehensive trip in Aug 2021 to Altai 5 Bogd, organized by Bek and his team. It was very... read more

  It was the trip of a lifetime!
1. The nature and the culture was amazing. I can’t describe how stunning was the snow capped mountains, green valleys and rivers... read more we passed. We visited few Kazakh families and they were very welcoming and food was amazing.
2. The Altai expeditions also surpassed my expectations. They are very organized and efficient. The chef is like a magician, we ate better than restaurants in the middle of nowhere. Drivers were also professionals, they knew the road like the back of their palms.
In conclusion, I would recommend this tour to anyone. I am very glad that I took a leap of faith and went as I experienced something beautiful and memorable.

  I had a comprehensive trip in Aug 2021 to Altai 5 Bogd, organized by Bek and his team. It was very well planned and organized trip that I have ever had.

  I went with Altai Expeditions on a 10 day trekking trip in Altai Tavan Bogd earlier this month, and it was fantastic. As others have noted, Bek is a wonderful... read more guide - he truly has a wealth of knowledge about the area and is happy to share it; plus he's just a genuinely nice guy to be around. The trip was well organized and I have zero complaints. Plus, the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime trip and highly recommend Altai Expeditions to anyone interested in exploring this area of the world!

  I went with Altai Expeditions on a 10 day trekking trip in Altai Tavan Bogd earlier this month, and... read more

  We always choose Altay Expedition in Mongolia. It has reliable drivers, perfect cooking... read more