Mongolian Horse Riding Tour 12 Days
Overview
This horseback adventure offers an authentic experience of Mongolia’s nomadic culture, riding the same resilient horses that powered Genghis Khaan’s 13th-century empire. The journey leads you through the hilly steppes of Central Mongolia and into the remote Naiman Nuur—Eight Lakes—set 2,400 meters high in the Khangai Mountains. Here, you’ll ride or hike between the lakes of Shireet, Mukhar, Khaliut, Bugat, Khaya, Duruu, Khuis, and Onon, surrounded by untouched forests and mountains.
Excludes:
Items of personal use
Alcoholic drinks, beverages and bar bills
Travel and Medical Insurance
Visa Fee
International transportation
Optional activities and additional services
Single supplements
Gratiuty for the guides and drivers
Tour price:
2 Pax $2950
3 Pax $2600
4 Pax $2300
Group tour $ 2250
Includes:
2 nights in a 3* hotel (Double/twin share)
3 nights in ger camps (Double/twin share)
6 nights in the tent
Luggage and riding horses
English speaking guide
Support vehicle and transfer services
Arrival and departure transfe
Daily bottled water
Travel shower
Entry fees to the museums and the national parks
Camping gears and cooking equipment Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Date:
16 to 27 Jul,
12 to 23 Aug,
27 Aug to 7Sep
Upon arrival at the airport, our driver will welcome you and transfer you to your centrally located hotel in Ulaanbaatar. The rest of the day is free for you to relax after your journey or explore the city at your own pace, discovering local cafés, shops, and nearby attractions.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Drive to Elsen Tasarkhai, the “Mini Gobi,” where sand dunes meet grasslands and mountain steppes. Enjoy a traditional Mongolian barbecue, learn about local horse culture, and take a 2–3-hour horseback ride through the scenic semi-desert. Continue to Kharkhorin and settle into a ger camp for the night.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Explore Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, in the scenic Orkhon River Valley. Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery and the local museum to discover Mongolia’s rich history. After lunch, enjoy a horseback ride through the beautiful valley before settling into camp for the night.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Orkhon River Valley
Explore Kharkhorin, the former capital of the Mongol Empire, and visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, built using stones from the ancient city. Discover historical artefacts at Kharkhorin Museum, then enjoy a horseback ride through the scenic Orkhon River Valley after lunch.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Ulaantsutgalan waterfall
Ride through rugged mountain trails and forested paths toward Mongolia’s beautiful Eight Lakes region. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and untouched wilderness before setting up camp beside Khuis Lake for a peaceful night surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Naiman Lake
Travel through the beautiful Orkhon Valley, crossing volcanic landscapes, rivers, and streams dotted with grazing yaks. Arrive at Ulaantsutgalan Waterfall, a spectacular 24-meter cascade flowing over ancient lava cliffs. Enjoy the scenery before setting up camp for the night.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Ride between the lakes
Enjoy a relaxing day in Mongolia’s scenic Eight Lakes region. Take a peaceful walk or an optional horseback ride around the lakes, surrounded by mountain views, wildflowers, and local birdlife. Unwind and soak in the tranquility of this remote wilderness.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Erdenezuu Monastery
Day 2: Meeting Nomads
Day 1: Arrive in UB
Day 8: Ride back from the mountain
Ride back through the scenic Buureg Valley to meet your support vehicle, then continue on horseback to a ger camp about 5 km beyond Ulaantsutgalan Waterfall. After days of riding through Mongolia’s wilderness, unwind and enjoy a comfortable evening in the countryside.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 9: Shiveet Ulaan Mountain
Ride through the scenic Orkhon Valley, crossing wide grasslands and rolling hills toward the forested slopes of Shiveet Ulaan Mountain. Enjoy the peaceful mountain scenery along the way before setting up camp at the foot of the mountain for a quiet evening in nature.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: B, L, D
Day 10: Tovkhon Monastery
Hike or ride up forested Shiveet Ulaan Mountain to visit Tövkhön Monastery, perched at 2,312 meters above sea level. Explore its historic temples and meditation caves while enjoying panoramic mountain views. Return to camp for lunch, bid farewell to your horses and riding team, then drive to beautiful Ugii Lake. Relax at a ger camp overlooking the lake and surrounding steppe.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 11: Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar around midday and check in to your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the capital at your leisure, browsing local shops, visiting nearby attractions, or relaxing at a café before the end of your Mongolian adventure.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: B, L
Day 12: Departure
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure, bringing your unforgettable journey through Mongolia to a close. We wish you a safe flight and hope to welcome you back to Mongolia someday.
Accommodation: None
Meals: B
Address:
Bayangol District, 1st Khoroo
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 16050
Contacts:
WhatsApp :+976 60192233
Email: info@horizonmongol.com
Blue Horizon Travel LLC
Company registration No: 8408505
Licensed Tour Operator
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
