Orkhon Valley & Eight Lakes Horse Trek 8 Days
About this tour
Experience the true heart of Mongolia on this 8-day journey through the legendary Orkhon Valley and the breathtaking Eight Lakes region.
This tour combines stunning landscapes, nomadic culture, and an unforgettable multi-day horse trek to the remote Eight Lakes area. You will stay with local families, ride through forests and volcanic landscapes, and disconnect from modern life.
🐎 2–3 day horse trekking to Eight Lakes
• 🏞 Explore the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley
• 🌊 Visit the beautiful Orkhon Waterfall
• 🔥 Stay with authentic nomadic families
• 🌋 Discover volcanic landscapes and forests
• ♨️ Relax at natural hot springs
• 🐫 Optional camel riding
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand Dune Mini Gobi), Högönö-Taranaiin-Hüree, Mongolia
pick up from hotel drive to Semi Gobi & Khogno khaan mountain camel riding to dune hiking Stay Nomadic family extra Ger
Day 2: Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand Dune Mini Gobi), Högönö-Taranaiin-Hüree, Mongolia to Orkhon, Mongolia
Drive to Orkhon Valley Visit Nomadic family
Day 3: Orkhon, Mongolia to Khuisiin Naiman Lake, Mongolia
• Begin horse riding through forest & mountains • Picnic lunch in nature • Stay near by Lake
Day 4: Khuisiin Naiman Lake, Mongolia to Khuisiin 8 Lake, Mongolia
Ride between lakes • Enjoy peaceful remote nature • Overnight camping
Day 5: Khuisiin Naiman Lake, Mongolia to Orkhon, Mongolia
• breakfast • Ride back toward Orkhon Valley • have lunch on the way • Relax and enjoy scenery
Day 6: Orkhon, Mongolia
Relax hiking see the waterfall Helping the Nomadic family make dairy products
Day 7: Orkhon, Mongolia to Kharkhorin, Mongolia
• Drive to Kharkhorin ancient capital city • Visit Erdenezuu monastery • Kharkhorin museum • Stay in Ger camp
Day 8: Kharkhorin, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
• Drive to Khustai National Park • see the wild horses • visit museum • Drive To Ulaanbaatar city
What's included
• snacks • drinks • personal items • tip for guide driver & Horse guide
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand Dune Mini Gobi), Högönö-Taranaiin-Hüree, Mongolia