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Steppe Rider Horseback Tour 12 days

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Overview

Traveling Mongolia on horseback is a real taste of Mongolia. The strong Mongol horses with a shoulder height of 1.6 m may look like ponies. Even though, the horses played a significant role when Genghis Khaan and his successors conquered half of the world in the 13th century. On this horse riding tour, we will head to Naiman Nuur/Eight Lakes lie 2400 m above sea level in the Khangai Mountain Range. This scenic place is accessible on horseback or hiking from the northern side. The Eight Lakes are called Shireet, Mukhar, Khaliut, Bugat, Khaya, Duruu, Khuis, and Onon located 500 m to 3 km to each other. A volcanic eruption created the lakes. 11,500 hectares area of the Eight Lakes has been protected under state protection since 1992 and being kept well due to its remoteness. The first half of our riding will take place in hilly steppes while the last days will be in mountainous and forested areas. Visiting and learning about the distinctive way of nomadic life is an inseparable part of our horseback adventures. Moreover, you visit and see the top attractions of central Mongolia except for the horseback tour. The attractions are Elsentasarkhai semi-desert, Kharkhorin & Edenezuu Monastery in the Orkhon Valley, Tovkhon Monastery, Ulaantsutgalan waterfall, Tsenkher hot spa, and Ugii Lake.

Itinerary Day by Day

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Day 1   Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and city tour

Our guide and driver will welcome you at the airport/railway station and transfer to a hotel. After being refreshed, you will be taken on a city sightseeing tour if the time permits. First, we will visit the Gandantegchilen monastery. The monastery is a favored place for locals as well as foreigners due to its interesting religious artifacts and peacefulness. A 26 m gilded statue of a Buddha is another thing of interest. Next, visit the National Museum of Mongolia followed by a drive to Central Square and Zaisan Hill to see the panoramic views of Ulaanbaatar.

Meals:None

Accommodation:3* Hotel

Day 2  Leave Ulaanbaatar, meet horse herding nomads and get accustomed to your horses

Our countryside tour will start heading Elsentasarhai. Elsentasarhai is a unique place represents features of the Gobi desert, mountain steppes, and grasslands in an area. Arrive at Elsentasarkhai by lunchtime and have an authentic Mongolian barbeque for lunch. Next, we will see how the equestrians catch the horses, get instruction about local riding techniques, the best way to treat Mongol horses, their character, and have a 2-3 accustom riding in the semi-desert area of Elsentasarkhai. Continue the journey to Kharkhorin and stay overnight in a ger camp.

Meals:None

Accommodation:Ger camp

Day 3  Visit Erdenezuu Monastery and the riding starts heading Naiman Nuur/Eight Lakes

In the Orkhon River Valley, the stunning monastery Erdenezuu coexists with Kharkhorin town. The monastery was built on the ruins of Mongolian ancient capital Kharkhorum using old materials of the destroyed city. Erdenezuu is the first and the largest monastery in Mongolia has a history of over 400 years. See some valuable religious items in the temple museum and view its stunning architecture. Seeing some remains of the ancient city and visiting the Kharkhorin Museum is a part of our today’s tour. After lunch, we mount on the horses and ride along the Orkhon River Valley.

Meals:None

Accommodation:Camping

Day 4  The landscape changes into the mountainous area and riding along the Orkhon River Valley

The riding continues along the Orkhon River. The valley is picturesque, full of nomads and their countless animals. If you like, you visit as many nomad families as you wish. Overnight in a tent in the Orkhon River Valley.

Meals:None

Accommodation:Camping

Day 5  Riding to Ulaantsutgalan waterfall

Ulaantsutgalan is the biggest waterfall in central Mongolia falls from a 24 m lava cliff. From today, we will see more yaks than we saw flocks of sheep, goats, and horses on past days. The riding takes place along basalt covered valleys crossing some rivers and streams. Arrival at Ulaantsutgalan late afternoon and discover the beautiful area and lava cliffs. If you are a good swimmer, why not challenge yourself swimming through and around the waterfall. Overnight in a tent near the waterfall.

Meals:None

Accommodation:Camping

Day 6  Reach the main destination Eight Lakes/Naiman Nuur

The riding becomes more challenging as we will ride through more obstacle areas and narrow trails of forested mountains into more remoteness. Even though, nature will be pristine and untouched. We will reach our main destination Eight Lakes. Overnight in the tent on the shore of Khuis Lake.

Meals:None

Accommodation:Camping

Day 7  Ride between the lakes and relax

It is a day to relax or optional activities such as ride/walk between the beautiful lakes, walk around, watch birds and flowers, etc.

Meals:None

Accommodation:Camping

Day 8  Ride back from the mountain

We will meet our support vehicle at Buurug and drive short to a ger camp. It is time to say goodbye to the equestrians and the horses. Being refreshed and have an overnight at a Ger camp.

Meals:None

Accommodation:Ger camp

Day 9  Tovhon Monastery and Tsenkher Hot Spa

Tovhon Monastery was established on the rocky top (2312 m) of forest-covered Shiveet Ulaan Mountain. To reach the monastery, we will walk about 5 km up and down the mountain in the two ways, but not steep. Visit the monastery and the meditation caves. Vistas are amazing from the top of the mountain. Continue the driving to Tsenher Hot Spa Ger Camp. Have a rest at the hot spa camp and hike 500 m to the source of the hot spa.

Meals:None

Accommodation:Ger camp

Day 10  Drive to Ugii Lake

Sacred Ugii Lake is home to water birds. Enjoy your relaxing time by the lake. Have some hiking and bird watching. Boating and fishing are available based on private payment.

Meals:None

Accommodation:Ger Camp

Day 11  Drive back Ulaanbaatar

We will arrive in Ulaanbaatar at lunchtime. Have lunch and check-in a hotel. Free afternoon.

Meals:None

Accommodation:3* Hotel

Day 12  Transfer to the airport/railway station.

We will transfer you to the airport/railway station.

Meals:None

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We will send you our quotation after we confirm the itinerary with you. The quotation will include experienced English-speaking (or your preferred languages) tour guides, entrance fee to the tourist attractions, accommodation, city transfers with private car and driver, domestic flights or trains, and insurance. The quotation varies in different tourist seasons.

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