Summer · 6 days · $600 per person
Uujim–Yamaat
Six days from Ölgii: family hospitality in Uujim and three nights at Yamaat. Groceries excluded; cooking included.
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- Starts
- Ölgii
- Ends
- Ölgii
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Group
- Up to 8
- Difficulty
- Active
- Accommodation
- Gers, camp
Highlights
- Eagle-hunter family visit in Uujim
- Khar Nuur and Dayan Nuur lakes
- Ger base camp at Yamaat, around 3,000 m
- Horse riding with local guides
Day by day
Open each day to explore the journey.
Day 1 Ölgii to Uujim
Meet your guide in Ölgii and travel to Uujim. Meet your Kazakh hosts and settle into the family guest ger for night 1.
Day 2 Into the Altai
Travel past Khar Nuur and Dayan Nuur to Yamaat. Settle into your shared ger for night 2, the first of three nights here.
Day 3 Explore from Yamaat
Choose a gentle walk or an introductory horse ride with local guides. Visit Kurkireme waterfall if access and the group allow. Return to your Yamaat ger for night 3.
Day 4 Another mountain day
Take one excursion toward Songinot or Örmegeyti, chosen around weather, access and the group. A shorter walk or rest at camp is an alternative. Spend night 4 in your shared ger at Yamaat.
Day 5 Return to Uujim
Travel back to Uujim and reconnect with your hosts. Spend night 5 in the family guest ger.
Day 6 Return to Ölgii
Return to Ölgii, where the tour ends. Discuss onward connections with your guide before booking travel.
Is this trip for me?
Difficulty: Active.
Accommodation: Gers, camp.
Tell us about your experience, fitness, dietary needs and accommodation preferences when you enquire. We can discuss the itinerary and what to prepare before you decide.
Journey film 1
Journey film 2
Overview
Along the route
Six days and five nights: nights one and five in our own family guest ger in Uujim, and nights two to four at Yamaat. Two full camp days include one excursion to Songinot or Örmegeyti. These photographs show places and experiences along the route; outings depend on weather, access and the group.
Uujim (Sagsai)
Khar Nuur
Dayan Nuur
Kurkireme Waterfalls
Yamaat base camp
Örmegeyti (day-trip option)
The trail in
Horseback riding
Camp life
Wildlife
Golden hour
High valleys
Preparation
Before you go
First Steps
- Discuss relevant health, mobility and riding needs privately with us before confirming. Agree what information is needed for your route.
- Check that your insurance covers the planned activities and remote travel, including evacuation where needed. Keep insurer contact details accessible.
- Check current entry, visa and passport requirements for your nationality with the relevant official authorities before arranging travel.
Getting There
- The six-day, five-night tour starts and ends in Ölgii. Travel to and from Ölgii is arranged separately.
- We meet you in Ölgii and drive you to Uujim, then on to base camp.
Money & Comms
- Expect limited connectivity in remote valleys. Confirm communications arrangements before departure.
- The Uujim–Yamaat tour costs USD 600. Groceries are excluded; cooking by our family is included. Guests buy groceries for their own group’s meals. Discuss dietary needs, the food budget and shopping arrangements before departure.
Gear
What to pack
Use this as a starting checklist. We will confirm seasonal clothing, bedding, luggage space and equipment for your dates before you travel.
Layers
- Thermal base layers
- Fleece mid-layer
- Warm down jacket
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
Footwear
- Sturdy, broken-in waterproof hiking boots
- Slip-on camp shoes
Accessories
- Wool socks, hat, gloves
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hat or buff
Sleeping
- Confirm bedding supplied for the ger and Yamaat stays
- Agree any sleeping bag and mat needs for your dates before packing
Gear
- Water-purifier bottle (backup)
- Headlamp
- Power bank
- Daypack with rain cover
Medical
- Personal first-aid items
- Prescription medicines (in hand luggage)
Practical
- Reusable water bottle; confirm safe drinking-water arrangements
- Ask about luggage size and storage before travelling
Etiquette
Cultural notes
Entering a ger
Follow your hosts’ lead
Ask your guide how to enter, sit and move around the ger. Customs and household arrangements can differ between families.
Photography
Ask before taking a photograph
Ask permission before photographing people, their home or daily work. Respect a refusal and check separately before sharing images publicly.
Hospitality
Share your needs politely
Thank your hosts for their hospitality. Explain dietary needs or politely decline food you cannot eat; ask your guide for help.
Daily life
Let your hosts invite you
Ask before joining household work or approaching animals. Family responsibilities and the conditions shape what is possible on the day.
Inclusivity
Muslim-friendly travel
Food
Discuss your dietary needs
Guests purchase groceries for their own group’s meals according to their dietary preferences, and our family prepares the meals. Grocery costs are separate from the tour price; cooking is included. Discuss dietary needs and shopping arrangements before departure so we can confirm what can be accommodated.
Prayer
Discuss prayer arrangements
Tell us about prayer and washing needs when enquiring so we can explain the available camp facilities.
Accommodation
Discuss sleeping arrangements
Tell us your accommodation preferences before booking so we can confirm the arrangements available for your group.
In the field
Health & safety
Discuss medical needs, emergency arrangements and communications with us before booking a remote journey.
Ask about planned sleeping and excursion altitudes before booking. Tell your guide promptly if you feel unwell.
Follow your guide’s advice on horses, water and weather. Walking and riding activities are optional and depend on conditions.
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Questions
What does the tour price cover?
The six-day tour includes your local guide, tour ground transport and fuel, horses for planned rides, planned activities and shared accommodation and cooking by our family. Groceries for your group's meals, travel to and from Ölgii, insurance and personal extras are excluded.
How are meals arranged?
Groceries are excluded; cooking is included. Guests purchase groceries for their own group's meals according to their dietary preferences, and our family prepares the meals. Grocery costs are separate from the tour price. Discuss dietary needs, the food budget and shopping arrangements before departure so we can confirm what can be accommodated. Do not rely on finding restaurants along the remote route.
Do I need riding experience?
Tell us about your riding experience and needs when you enquire. We discuss suitability before booking and plan rides around the group and conditions.
No advance payment required
Request a reservation: Uujim–Yamaat
Tell us your preferred trip, dates, and group size. We will check availability and discuss your itinerary and quote with you. No payment is collected on this website. For a personally confirmed trip, payment is due on arrival in Ölgii before the tour starts.