ORKHON VALLEY
HORSE RIDING TOUR

TOUR OVERVIEW

Mongolia is often described as the "Land of the Horse." Indeed, the Mongol nomads' daily life and culture could not be imagined without a horse. Horse riding in beautiful Mongolian landscapes and virgin nature is one of the most exciting and breathtaking experiences once in a lifetime.

This tour gives you a huge opportunity to discover Mongolia by horse as if you were a Mongolian. This tour's unique things combine a luxurious tourist camp and a nomad family. During this tour, you will experience how nomad people live and learn from them how to cook a Traditional Mongolian BBQ, and if you want, you will be able to understand other dishes. On the same day, we will overnight at the nomad family extra ger and the same day at tourist camps.

You will stay at great tourist camps for three nights, a tourist guest house one night, and a nomad family extra ger for four nights. During your trip, we will explore the fantastic Orkhon Valley by horse, registered as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2005.
Many of Mongolia's ancient monuments lie within its basin. Orkhon waterfall, also called Ulaan-Tsutgalan, was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions about 20.000 years ago. Let me stop here; you should discover this beautiful nomadic country yourself. I encourage you to believe your own eyes rather than listen from afar.

Tour Highlights & Destinations

Experience nomadic life
Mongolian Traditional Folk Concert
Chances to take plenty of pictures
City tour
Gandan-Tegchlen Monastery
Mongolian National History Museum
Zaisan Hill memorial
Horse and Camel riding
Elsen-Tasarkhai semi-desert
The 13th-century capital Kharkhorum
ErdeneZuu Monastery
Orkhon river- Orkhon waterfall
Tuvkhun Temple
Ugii lake
Terelj National Park
Chinggis Khan equestrian statue complex

Day 1. Arrival Day & City Tour (L)

On this day, 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 our city tour.

We will visit

- Zaisan hill from the hill, you will be able to see the whole city.

- Gandan-Tegchlen Monastery

- Mongolian National History Museum, and we will have dinner and drop you off at your hotel.

two girls are standing in front of lots of camels

Day 2. Elsen Tasarkhai semi-desert (B/L/D)

Today, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive to the Elsen-Tasarkhai semi-desert. The area is surrounded by sand dunes, hills covered with rare bushes, and a small forest near a river. This presents a unique combination of Mongolian mountains, forests, and Gobi-type landscape in one location.

Once we get there, we will explore the area, walk on sand dunes, and relax in beautifully serene nature. Then ride a camel for 1 hour.

Day 3. The ancient capital KharKhorin & ErdeneZuu Monastery (B/L/D)

We will drive to the ancient capital city of Kharakhorin. In 1220, great Chinggis Khan declared it the capital city of his vast Empire. Today, many exciting sites are left to visit: the legendary turtle rock sculptures, Buddhist stupas, and the ruins of this once-great city, to name a few. Erdenezuu - the 1st Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, was established in 1586.

Today, Erdenezuu monastery still shows glory with collections of priceless religious objects and stunning Mongolian art.

It has a massive square wall, 420 meters long on each side, 108 Stupas, and 17 temples.

Day 4. Horseback riding to Orkhon river basin (B/L/D)

After breakfast, our horseback riding will start at Orkhon Valley, which was registered as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2005.

Many of Mongolia’s ancient monuments lie within its basin. (About 30kms)

Beautiful monastery is located on the mountain

Day 5. Horse riding to Tuvkhun temple (B/L/D)

Horseback trekking to one of the most beautiful monastery complexes is on a forested rocky mountain in the Uvurkhangai province. (About 25 kms)

Day 6. Discover Orkhon waterfall (B/L/D)

Horse riding to Orkhon waterfall. Also called UlaanTsutgalan, it formed by a series of volcanic eruptions about 20.000 years ago. We will visit the Yak herder family. (About 30km)

Day 7. Drive to Ugii Lake (B/L/D)

Today is a free day to explore the area. We will do some hiking and horse riding. Ugii Lake is a freshwater lake located in the center of Mongolia. The lake abounds with various fish and birds, creating an incredible natural beauty. Ugii Lake is enthusiastic about swimming, sunbathing, and horse and camelback riding around the lake.
Remember to wear your swimming costume when you visit Ugii Lake as the water is warm during summer.

Day 8. Drive to Hustai National Park (B/L/D)

This morning, we will drive to Hustai National Park, famous for its successful reintroduction of Przewalski's horse, Equus przewalskii, the only remaining wild horse, since 1992. Also, the Takhi, as Mongolians call them, roamed freely in their homeland once again.

The park and its surrounding area have much to offer to lovers of nature and culture in Asia's heartland.

Day 9. Drive to Terelj National Park (B/L/D)

Today, after breakfast, we will drive to Terelj National Park, considered one of the most beautiful places to visit. Once we get there, we will see the Aryabal Meditation Temple. Terelj National Park looks so lovely and peaceful from the top of the temple, and we will also discover Turtle Rock.

Day 10. Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex (B/L/D)

This morning, after having breakfast, we will drive to Chinggis Khan equestrian statue complex to visit. The equestrian statue of Chinggis Khan was built in 2008 on the eight-hundredth anniversary of the foundation of the Mongolian Empire in honor of its founder, Chinggis Khan.

Afterward, we will drive back to the city, and we can do some shopping and then see the traditional Mongolian Folk concert at 6 pm. It lasts for 1 hour. Farewell Dinner/ Transfer to the hotel****.