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Horseback Riding Tour
You will enjoy fully supported horseback riding in Mongolia – scenic campsites, good food, quality expedition gear, and your horse matched to your riding level.
Duration15D / 14N
Group size+8
About this trip
Horseback riding tours have several advantages and features for adventure lovers. Our company invites you to visit Mongolia's most attractive sand dunes, ancient city Karakorum, Erdene Zuu Temple, Orkhon River, Tuvkhun Temple and other interesting tour destinations. In addition to this tour you will enjoy 6 days and 5 nights at Mongolia's one of the nine wonders "Khuisiin Naiman Nuur (Lake)". You will have a professional English speaking guide. All camping gear will be provided by the company.
Khuisiin Naiman Nuur or literally Eight Lakes was created by volcanic eruptions centuries ago and is now part of the 11,500 hectare Khuisiin Naiman Nuur natural reserve. The lakes are located 70km south-west of the Orkhon waterfall in Uvurkhangai province.
Highlights
- Elsen Tasarkhai sand dune
- Kharkhorin town, Erdenezuu Monastery
- Orkhon Valley & Waterfall
- Uurtiin Tokhoi
- Khuisiin Naiman Nuur
- Tuvkhun Monastery
- Hustai National Park
- Visit a nomadic family
Day by day
- Day1
Arrival and City Tour
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. You will be welcomed by our guide. Transfer to Hotel. After lunch, we will have a city tour and visit Gandan Monastery (Mongolia's largest functioning Buddhist monastery), Sukhbaatar Square and Zaisan Hill for a panoramic view of the entire city. In the evening we will enjoy the traditional performance of the Tumen Ekh ensemble; where its artists perform all types of Mongolian song, music and dance. Following dinner, we will have a briefing about our journey through Mongolia.
- Day2
Elsen Tasarkhai
In the early morning, we will drive to Elsen Tasarkhai sand dune which is a unique area combining forest and Gobi sand dunes. Considered as a miniature Gobi, it is 80 km long, and the widest part of the sand dune is 9-10 km. Camel-trekking is available here as well.
- Day3
Uurtiin Tokhoi
Staying at Orkhon River, situated on the way to Khujirt spa-resort and 10km southeast from Bat-Ulzii soum, Uvurkhangai aimag. Try your skills with archery, take photos with an eagle and drinking therapeutic spring water that flows out from ground at Uurtiin Tokhoi.
- Day4
Orkhon Waterfall
Drive to Orkhon Waterfall. It is a waterfall on the Ulaan River that cascades from an impressive height of 20 meters. The Orkhon River flows through basalt rocks which were formed along Orkhon valley due to cooling of hot lava from volcanic eruption. The waterfall is a great spot for bird watching and fishing. You can also visit a local horsemen family. There we have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions.
- Day5
Khuisiin Naiman Nuur - Burug /20km/
Once we reach Khuisiin Naiman Nuur Lake, our horseback riding tour begins. Lunch at Hyatruun trap. Horse riding for 20 kms and overnight stay at Bituut River in a tent.
- Day6
Khuisiin Naiman Nuur - Khuis Lake /15km/
Breakfast. Horseback riding continues through the lake area. Lunch at Bodon foreland. Overnight at Khuis Lake - one of most attractive lakes of Naiman Nuur area with rare birds. Overnight in a tent.
- Day7
Khuisiin Naiman Nuur - Shireet Lake /8km/
Breakfast. Horseback riding continues through the lake area. Lunch at the largest Shireet Lake, photo shooting and bonfire.
- Day8
Khuisiin Naiman Nuur - Duruu lake /13km/
Breakfast. Arrival at Duruu Lake. Lunch, dinner and overnight at the lakeside.
- Day9
Khuisiin Naiman Nuur - Hyatruun /18 km/
The tour starts at 11 am from Bodon foreland to Hyatruun foreland. Overnight at ger hotel.
- Day10
Ulaan tsutgalan /10 km/
Today we head back to Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall where the tour begins. End of the horseback riding tour.
- Day11
Tuvkhun Monastery
Drive to Tuvkhun Monastery. Tuvkhun Monastery is located in the High Mountains, marking the north side of the Orkhon Valley. Here lies the ruins of this ancient temple and retreat. Zanabazar who was the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism, founded the site in 1653 and lived, worked and meditated here for 30 years.
- Day12
Kharkhorin Town
Drive to Kharkhorin soum. Kharakhorum was once the ancient city which, for a short time, served as the capital of the Mongol Empire under Ogedei Khan. Another Kharkhorin landmark is Erdene Zuu Monastery and its famous phallic rock. We will have a short visit to the Erdene Zuu Monastery, which is the first Buddhist Monastery in Mongolia. It was established on the ruins of ancient Kharkhorum City in 15th century. The monastery of Erdene Zuu is a focal point in history and culture of Mongolia. Overnight stay at ger tourist camp
- Day13
Hustai National Park
Drive to Khustai National Park. Takhi (wild horse) reintroduction project at Hustai National Park started in 1992. Thanks to the successful implementation of the project, today there are over 220 takhi in the park. It is one of the most well-known and prestigious special protected areas in Mongolia. Visit the museum of NP and watch documentary films of Mongolian wildlife, Khustai NP, takhi reintroduction, khulans, wild camels, marmots, red deer and Gobi bears are available as well. We can go hiking and photograph the wild animals and takhi.
- Day14
Return to UB city
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar City. Take a rest on the last day in the city and have a farewell dinner with the travel group in the evening.
- Day15
Departure
Breakfast. Departure to airport. End of the trip.
Where you'll stay
Bayangol Hotel
Ulaanbaatar
Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar
Terelj Star Resort
Terelj National Park
Munkh Tenger Camp
Kharkhorin Town
Lunoba Camp
Hustai National Park
Terelj Lodge
Terelj National Park
Prices & packages
| Package | Per adult | Child | Single supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 PAX – 4-star hotel and camp | $3,760.00 | ||
| 2 PAX – 5-star hotel and camp | $4,440.00 | ||
| 4 PAX – 4-star hotel and camp | $2,790.00 | ||
| 4 PAX – 5-star hotel and camp | $3,470.00 | ||
| 8 PAX – 4-star hotel and camp | $2,550.00 | ||
| 8 PAX – 5-star hotel and camp | $3,230.00 |
Prices are per adult.
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