Horseback Tour Mongolia 8 days

Overview

Horseback riding in Mongolia offers a unique way to explore its vast landscapes and nomadic culture. Stay with local families in traditional gers, traverse the Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes, ride through the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley, and visit Kharkhorum, Erdene Zuu Monastery, and the Kharkhorum Museum. Experience freedom and adventure across open steppe, rolling hills, and pristine valleys. The best time for this tour is summer (June–August), though spring and fall provide quieter, cooler conditions.

Excludes:

  • International Airfare and Mongolia visa fee

  • Personal items

  • Alcoholic drinks and snacks

  • Travel insurance

  • Accommodation in UB

  • Gratuities for guides and drivers

Tour price:

  • 2 Pax $1680

  • 3 Pax $1280

  • 4 Pax $1200

Includes:

  • Ger camp 4 nights, Ger Guesthouse 3 nights.

  • English speaking tour guide

  • Driver+ fuel+4WD vehicle / Minivan

  • Camel riding 1h

  • Horse riding

  • Local horse guide

  • Entrance fees for the parks and museums indicated in the program

  • Daily drinking water (1.5 liter per person per day)

Date:

10 June- 10 Sep

We will meet you at 8:30 am. Then our tour will head to the Semi Gobi Elsen Tasarkhai. Elsen Tasarkhai is a stunning semi-desert region located in central Mongolia. The area is often referred to as the “Mini Gobi” due to its resemblance to the larger Gobi Desert. Camel riding 1h.

Accommodation:Ger camp

Meals:Lunch, Dinner

Today, we are heading to the Orkhon Valley. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Orkhon Valley, with its lush fields, winding river, and the impressive Khangai Mountains rising in the background, while you set out on hikes and horseback rides to fully engage with this magnificent landscape.

Accommodation:Ger camp

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A horseback tour in Mongolia to the Eight Lakes offers an opportunity to appreciate stunning landscapes while discovering the region’s history and culture. It’s an excellent spot for explorers who enjoy adventure and the outdoors. These lakes were formed by ancient volcanic activity during the late Neogene period

Accommodation:ger guesthouse

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 4: Continuing the trek

Continue on an exciting Horseback Tour Mongolia to the north through the Eight Lakes. During this adventure, you can expect breathtaking landscapes, cultural immersion, and unforgettable memories in the heart of the Khangai Mountains. Enjoy the panoramic view of the lakes.

Accommodation:ger guesthouse

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner



Day 5: Buurug Valley

Today, we will depart from the beautiful lakes and journey towards the Orkhon Valley. Value each moment while you ride through this amazing area on horseback. Explore the varied plants and animals in the region, and meet local nomadic families to witness their lifestyle

Accommodation:ger guesthouse

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner



Day 6: Orkhon Waterfall



Day 7: Kharkhorum

Continue the horseback tour to Orkhon Waterfall. The landscape changes into a flat and wide valley. Enjoy the waterfall near the Orkhon River and hike alongside the deep canyon. This will be the final day of Horseback riding. Relax at a tourist camp and reflect on the horse trek adventure.

Accommodation:Ger camp

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 3: 8 Lakes

Day 2: Orkhon Valley

Day 1: Elsen Tasarkhai



Day 8: Ulaanbaatar

Kharkhorum served as the capital of the Mongol Empire between 1235 and 1263. Currently, Kharkhorum is a small settlement and one of the key tourist attractions in Mongolia. Visit the Erdene Zuu Monastery, constructed in 1585 on the remnants of the ancient city; it is among the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Mongolia

Accommodation:Ger camp

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Following breakfast, we'll travel from Kharkhorum to Ulaanbaatar and deliver you to your reserved hotel or guesthouse. Experience the Horseback Tour in Mongolia alongside us

Accommodation:None

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch