The Altai Mountains have the highest peaks in Mongolia, mostly covered with glaciers; it is an isolated and dry environment. However, along the rivers it is surprisingly green, with tree forests. Also there are big lakes, one of which is the biggest of the country, the Uvs Nuur. The Kazakhs also live in Altai, the biggest minority living in Mongolia, they are still nomads but they live totally differently from the Mongolians. They are Muslims (but not strictly taught), and have different lifestyle, characterized for example by hunting with golden eagles, and they speak a different language. Here we organize often trekkings, but jeeptours are also possible.

Because of the distance between Ulaan Baatar and Altai, it is mostly required to fly two inland flights, to save time.

• Fly to Ulaangom, and go trekking with camels, yaks or other pack animals, through pristine country side with mountains and glaciers, alongside wild rivers and clear mountain lakes.
• Visit the Kazakhs during the Eagle festival in October, or go with them on an eagle hunt for wolves.