Horse Trekking 10 Days Tour in Central Mongolia

Type: Special tour

Destination: Central Mongolia
Lengths: 9 nights/10 days
Adventure level: Moderate
Transportation: Russian van, Japan jeep
Trip dates: From May to end of September
Group size: 1-15 people

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. You’ll be greeted at the airport and transferred to hotel. Take a city tour to Gandan monastery where is one of Mongolia’s most important monasteries, and also one of its biggest tourist attractions. We will visit to National Museum of Mongolian History. Exhibits of the museum show the history and culture of Mongols from ages as early as the Stone Age and up to the modern day.

Day 2. Khugnu Khaan Natural Reserve

After breakfast drive to Khugnu Khaan Natural Reserve which is mountains, forests, steppes, Gobi desert and mineral water sources all in one location represents three different natural zones. Around area is nice place to hiking, climbing. We will visit local herders and experience the hospitality of the nomadis. You will ride camel to sand dunes.

Day 3. Orkhon valley

In the morning drive to Orkhon valley. We will see Red waterfall and Mongolian the longest river which is named Orkhon by Mongolia. The waterfall was formed by a unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes about 20,000 years ago. The waterfall cascades from an impressive height of 20 meters and its width is 10 meters. There is nice chance to photograph yak herds

Day 4. Eight lakes

Today we will start our four days trek through the Eight lakes. Here we will leave our vehicles and load our luggage and food on pack horses. Before horse trekking your guide will explain how to ride Mongolian horse. Then start horse riding to Bodongiin am valley. It is high mountainous area and in the pineapple tree forest, This is very attractive and much fun to explore the nature beauty and wildlife. Picnic Lunch in the forest. We will find nice spot for build tents.

Day 5. Eight lakes

Eight lakes were created by volcanic activities. It is locked between several extinct volcanoes and high mountain peaks. The lakes connected by underground. The lakes are supplied with fresh water running from the mountains. After breakfast we will pack luggage on the horse. We will ride horse to Khuist lake. This lake is dotted with a large rock island. We will pass high mountain and see two lakes. We will stay nomadic family. Explore the yak herder family’s lifestyle. You can help to family. For example to bring animals, chop wood, clean animal cottage, and make dairy products.

Day 6. Eight lakes

Ride horse to Shireet lake which is the biggest lake in the valley. On the way we can see four lakes. Explore flora and fauna of the valley.

Day 7. Orkhon valley

Horseback trekking back to Bodongiin Am, on the way picnic lunch. Our vans will be waiting for us near the Buureg tourist camp. Drive to waterfall’s family. Have Mongolian traditional BBQ.

Day 8. Kharakorum

In the morning drive to Kharakorum which was ancient capital of Mongolian Empire in 13th century. In 1220 Genghis Khan chose to move his capital from Khentii to Karakorum. Though the city was not completed until after his death it was, for a time, the political, economic and cultural center of the vast Mongol Empire, housing great palaces, mosques, churches and monasteries representing many of the world’s religions. We will visit the largest monastery, named “Erdene Zuu” by Mongolian and local museum where see the Great Mongol Empire, Stone Age, Bronze Age. Also we will see phallic and turtle rocks.

Day 9. Ulaanbaatar

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Farewell dinner in a restaurant

Day 10. Departure

In the morning transfer to the airport or train station for your international departure.