GUNJIIN SUM HORSE RIDING SHORT TOUR

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2 Nights in a nomadic family's ger camp

Full board

3 star hotel for 1 night

Tour grade: Easy & Moderate

5 Nights / 6 Days

2 Nights in a tourist ger camp

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Travel with us for an adventure horse trek to Gunjiin Sum "Princess Temple". This remote village is difficult to reach by vehicle, and we will travel in total autonomy on horseback, with packhorses to carry the equipment.

Gunjiin soum hosts the Princess Temple dedicated to a Mongolian nobleman, Dondovdorj, and his Chinese wife. She was a peaceful princess who loved her adopted country and people. Sustainable travel

Your trek will start at the end of the paved road in Terelj National Park, cross a large river, and continue through a beautiful landscape of rivers, forests, steppe valleys, and mountains with rich flora. Sustainable travel

The further you ride, the fewer nomadic families you will meet. This will be an incredible immersion in Mongolia's quiet nature. However, don't be surprised if you hear wolves during the night! The road can be difficult, especially after rainfall, as it can turn into large, swampy areas. We therefore recommend it to people accustomed to challenging treks and conditions, and who are comfortable around horses. Sustainable travel

Learn and experience the traditional nomadic lifestyle
Explore Gunjiin Sum (Princess Temple)
Enjoy a horse-riding adventure on the open steppe
Visit the Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex (sustainable travel)
Discover the natural beauty of Terelj National Park
Visit the peaceful Aryabal Meditation Temple
See the famous Turtle Rock formation

Tour Includes

A private transportation
English-speaking tour guide
Professional driver
Fuel
All applicable taxes and entrance fees
Sightseeing and activity costs are listed in the itinerary
Accommodation throughout the tour
Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as specified in the itinerary

Tour Excludes

Snacks and sweets
Alcoholic drinks and beverages other than traditional Mongolian milk tea, Lipton tea, hot water, and instant coffee
Tips and gratuities (optional)

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TOUR ITINERARY

lots of modern buildings and a horseman statue

Day 1. Arrival day / City Tour (L)

Today, we will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel***.
If you want, you can rest for a while, and then we will start a city tour.
We will visit Sustainable Travel
- Mongolian National History Museum and Chinggis Khan main square

- Chinggis Khan museum Sustainable travel
- Gandan-Tegchlen Monastery Sustainable travel
- Zaisan Hill memorial, from which you can see the whole city. After that, we will see a Mongolian traditional folk concert at 6 pm, then have dinner and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2. Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex & Terelj National Park (B/L/D)

This morning, after having breakfast, we will drive to the Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex, built in 2008, on the eight-hundredth anniversary of the Mongolian Empire's foundation, in honor of its founder, Chinggis Khan. This giant stainless steel statue weighs 250 tons and is 40 meters (131 feet) high; it's the tallest statue representing a man on horseback in the world. After exploring the complex, we will drive to Terelj National Park,

considered one of the most beautiful places worth visiting because it combines sharp mountains with granite cliffs, forests, and rivers. Once we get there, we will see the Aryabal Buddhist meditation temple. The park looks so beautiful and peaceful from the top of the temple. Overnight at a tourist camp. Sustainable travel

Day 3. Galloping through vast steppe and valleys (B/L/D)

As you continue your journey, you'll notice a decrease in the number of nomadic families you encounter. Your path will take you across rivers, allowing you to gallop through tall grass and admire herds of magnificent horses.

You'll set up camp next to a river, offering you the opportunity to take a refreshing swim and unwind by the campfire. Sustainable travel

Day 4. Discover Gunjiin Sum "Princess Temple" (B/L/D)

On the fourth day, we will visit Gunjin Sum "Princess Temple". Along the way, you'll need to navigate through additional river crossings, which can turn into swamps depending on the weather.

This section of the trek is among the most challenging. Eventually, you'll reach Gunjin Sum, where you'll set up camp for the night. Sustainable travel

Aryabal Terelj National Park and mountains

Day 5. Returning to Terelj National Park (B/L/D)

Your journey continues as you ride through pristine landscapes, making your way back to Terelj National Park. In the evening, you'll have the pleasure of meeting a nomadic family that you meet on your first day, where you'll enjoy a delightful dinner and spend your final night in the comfort of a traditional Ger. Sustainable travel