Horse Trekking Days Trip - 8 Days
About this tour
We will visit the ancient capital of KharaKhorum city of the Great Mongolian Empire Period and Erdenezuu monastery. We smoothly begin that trip in the steppe by the Orkhon waterfall, we walk by the waterfall and we can also learn horse-riding. After, four days, we go to the Khuisiin Naiman Lake by a real traveling trekking with horses of packsaddle. Naiman Nuur with its surrounded by the beautiful nature of the middle part of Mongolia.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Erdene Zuu Monastery, Kharkhorin, Mongolia
In the morning, our guide and driver will pick up from your hotel or guesthouse and start our tour. Before we leave the city, we will pass some shops. After shops directly driving towards to Erdenezuu monastery. Have lunch with some local canteen and then toward our next destination. The most prominent historical site in Orkhon Valley is the Karakorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol empire. The Karakorum, founded in 1220 by Genghis khan, was not only the capital of the vast Mongolian Empire but the epic center of trade along Silk Road. However, the Karakorum of today is a small settlement with little focus on tourism. Upon arrival in the village, we will visit the museum of Karakorum and learn about the beautiful ancient Karakorum. Then we will visit the magnificent and the oldest Buddhist Monastery complex of Erdenezuu, built in the 16th century, with 108 stupas. After returning to the vehicle, head to tonight’s Ger guesthouse.
Day 2: Erdene Zuu Monastery, Kharkhorin, Mongolia to Orkhon Waterfall, Mongolia
After breakfast, we will drive to Orkhon waterfall. The waterfall formed by combination volcanic eruption and earthquakes some 20000 years ago cascades down from an h 27 meters. Many bigger and smaller rivers flow into the Orkhon waterfall. The Orkhon river has many species of fish like the pike, Siberian grayling, roach, Siberian dace, siluris, carp, and lake layer. After returning to the vehicle, head to tonight’s Ger guesthouse /nomad family/.
Day 3: Orkhon Waterfall, Mongolia to Khuisiin 8 Lake, Mongolia
After breakfast, stay in the family horse guide will prepare horses for us, and we will only ride horses while there. Only horse riding is possible in this valley. We will load our luggage on horses. And then the ride begins! Starting at the magnificent Orkhon waterfall, an exhilarating start to the adventure. We will stop picnic lunch and photos on the way. We can have ride horses total 4-5 hours a day. First stay at night at Buurug, tents on the edge of the forest.
Day 4: Khuisiin 8 Lake, Mongolia to Khuisiin Naiman Lake, Mongolia
We start our horse trekking from Buurug. After having breakfast, we will pack our staff on some packing horse. And then the ride begins! We will stop picnic lunch and photos on the way. We can have a riding horse totally of 4-5 hours a day afterward will arrive at Eight Lakes. These include 8 freshwater lakes which were created by volcanic explosion and tectonic faults namely: Shireet, Khaliut, Bugat, Shanaa, Khaya, Baga, Duruu, Shanaga. These lakes are connected to each other by underground channels. Called NAIMAN NUUR (Eight Lakes). We will stay overnight in our tents Shireet lakeside. The Shireet Lake is perfect for photo-shooting, a really picturesque area.
Day 5: Khuisiin Naiman Lake, Mongolia
We start our horse trekking from Buurug. After having breakfast, we will pack our staff on some packing horse. And then the ride begins! We will stop picnic lunch and photos on the way. We can have a riding horse total of 4-5 hours a day afterward will arrive at Eight Lakes. These include 8 freshwater lakes which were created by volcanic explosion and tectonic faults namely: Shireet, Khaliut, Bugat, Shanaa, Khaya, Baga, Duruu, Shanaga. These lakes are connected to each other by underground channels. Called NAIMAN NUUR (Eight Lakes). We will stay overnight in our tents Shireet lakeside. Shireet Lake is perfect for photo-shooting, a really picturesque area.
Day 6: Khuisiin Naiman Lake, Mongolia to Orkhon Waterfall, Mongolia
Today we ride back to Orkhon waterfall. After having breakfast, we will pack our staff on some packing horse. And then the ride begins! We can have ride horses for a total of 4-6 hours. We will stop picnic lunch and photos on the way. And then arrive in Orkhon waterfall, stay in the horse guide’s family.
Day 7: Orkhon Waterfall, Mongolia to Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand Dune Mini Gobi), Mongolia
After breakfast, drive towards Elsen Tasarhai know as well Mongolian Sand Dune for 70 km. On the way, lunch served. The area is surrounded by sand dunes, hills covered with rare bushes, and a small forest near a river. Together this presents a unique combination of Mongolian mountains, forests, and Gobi-type landscape in one location. Overnight Ger guesthouse /nomad family/. Tonight special dinner (Khorkhog is a barbecue dish in Mongolian cuisine).
Day 8: Elsen Tasarkhai, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
After breakfast, we will head to Ulaanbaatar for 280 km. On the way, lunch served. In the evening we will attend the amazing performance at 18:00 pm of Mongolian traditional music and dance. Overnight hotel or guesthouse.
What's included
Camel and horse riding Complimentary drinks water during the tour Visa invitation letter, if required
Check-in and late check-out Ulaanbaatar Tipping and other personal services Camera or video fees Other services not mentioned in it
What to know
FOOD AND COOKING SERVICE GUIDE AND DRIVE SERVICE AIRPORT AND TRAIN STATION PICK UP AND DROP OFF MONGOLIAN VISA SUPPORT LETTER CAMPING EQUIPMENT CAR RENTAL DOMESTIC FLIGHT BOOKING SERVICES HOTEL OR GER CAMP BOOKING SERVICES
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Erdene Zuu Monastery, Kharkhorin, Mongolia