Adventure Horse Riding Trip In Mongolia
About this tour
Are you keen on Equestrian activities? How do galloping through immense Mongolian steppe, crossing rivers, passing forested Mountains sound like? Create lovely memories with hospitable nomad families while enjoying an adventurous horse riding trip to the pristine Eight Lakes in Central Mongolia.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Bat-Ulzii - Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall, Bat-Öldziï, Mongolia
The tour group departs from Ulaanbaatar to Orkhon valley. Driving through central Mongolia, we will pay visit to Uurt valley, a picturesque gorge located in Orkhon. Imagine driving through beautiful landscape featuring rivers, lakes, forested mountains, and interesting rock formations( due to volcanic eruption). You will have time to experience and take photos of wild birds, herds of yaks, horses and other cattle in the beautiful valley. Our destination is a lovely family of Tomorsukh's, one of few in the young generation, who chose to continue the legacy and heritage of nomadic lifestyle. This is a great opportunity to have a talk with locals, and learn distinct perspectives of life. Tumursukh will be providing horses and guiding the tour group throughout the horse trekking around the Eight lakes. You will be staying overnight in a ger next to this family.
Day 2: Bat-Ulzii - Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall, Bat-Öldziï, Mongolia to Khuisiin Naiman Lake, Mongolia
After breakfast in the morning, we pack and get ourselves and the horses ready for the epic journey. Ride legendary Mongolian horse, on whose back their ancestor, Chingis Khan, formed the largest empire in the history. We will be riding horses for about 20km to the west to another nomad family in local region called Buurug to spend a night on the way to the Eight lakes.
Day 3: Khuisiin Naiman Lake, Mongolia
The eight lakes consist of Shireet, Khaliut, Bugat, Khaya, Khuis, Shanaa, Doroo and Bayan Uul lakes, all interconnected through underground water panel. These lakes are located in high mountainous area comprising alpine meadows and forests of Siberian pines and larches. Today, the tour group continue riding the horses to reach the nearest of the eight lakes-Khuis. We will be staying with another local nomad family by the Khuis lake.
Day 4: Khuisiin Naiman Lake, Mongolia
Now that we have reached one of the 8 lakes, it is time to explore the rest of the beauty today. the lakes are pretty close to each other that the furthest is about 13-15km. The smallest one is called Duruu lake, and the biggest and the most beautiful one is called the Shireet lake. Bonding with your horses through the adventure ride, you will be amazed by the breath-taking sceneries in the Eight lakes region. The team comes back the family by Khuis lake to stay overnight.
Day 5: Khuisiin Naiman Lake, Mongolia
Today, we head back to Buurug region from the Eight lakes area. The horses are pretty smart that they know they are returning home, so their legs are little lighter & faster than usual. We've got one more chance to feel the glory of the splendid mountains and landscape.
Day 6: Khuisiin Naiman Lake, Mongolia to Bat-Ulzii - Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall, Bat-Öldziï, Mongolia
Today is the last day of our horse-riding adventure. This time, we return back to our lovely host family of Tumursukh. We then visit and explore the Red Waterfall nearby the family. Formed about 20,000 years ago out of volcanic eruption and earthquake, Ulaantsutgalan or the Red-Waterfalll is 24m high, 15m deep. The waterfall is part of the Ulaan river which takes its source from Khangai mountain ranges.
Day 7: Bat-Ulzii - Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall, Bat-Öldziï, Mongolia to Tsenkher Hot Spring Resort, Altan-Ovoo, Mongolia
The best therapy to relieve our muscles after some intense horse riding is hot springs. Today, we will be driving to to the hot springs of Tsenkher. The spring consists of chemical elements such as sodium, calcium and sulfur. Mongolians believe the concentration of this hot spring is good for health especially for skin, bones and nerves. You will be staying at a tourist camp which features outdoor pools.
Day 8: Tsenkher Hot Spring Resort, Altan-Ovoo, Mongolia to Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand Dune Mini Gobi), Högönö-Taranaiin-Hüree, Mongolia
Today, we take off to Khugnu Tarni Natural reserve. On the way, We will pay visit to Erdene-zuu temple, one of the oldest Buddhist temple in Mongolia located in Kharkhorin city which was the ancient capital of the Mongolian Empire. Then, we get to Elsen Tasarkhai, also known as the Mini Gobi, where you will experience camel riding. From there, we will drive to the northern mountain range called the Khugnu-Khan to visit the beautiful family who will host us the very last time for on this trip. You can do hiking, walking in the mountains.
Day 9: Elsen Tasarkhai, Högönö-Taranaiin-Hüree, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Today is the last day of our trip, we will drive 280 km to Ulaanbaatar, drop everyone to their respective hotels and hostels or to airport per request. Thanks for choosing to travel with us!
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Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Bat-Ulzii - Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall, Bat-Öldziï, Mongolia