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Step into a world where the horizons are endless, and the stories run deep. A land defined by untamed and untouched wilderness, rich traditions, a history unlike anywhere else on the planet and, of course, a wild equestrian heart. Dive into the mesmerizing festivals, revel in the genuine nomadic culture, and ride some of the finest horses in all of Mongolia. Experience this otherworldly,  "through the looking glass" cultural and wilderness experience with your fellow adventurers and  our excellent guides. They are ALL  real Mongolian horsemen carrying the knowledge of the ages in every sure footfall of their horses and in every quiet moment as they care for and keep the horses fit and ready for the ride. ​​ Embrace the spirit of adventure. Embrace Mongolia. Your epic, authentic Mongolian horseback  journey begins now.

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Mongolian horses are native to the steppes of Mongolia. Over many centuries, their position in Mongolian nomads’ daily lives has remained largely unchanged. Mongolia’s horse population outnumbers the human population. Horses live outside all year, in temperatures ranging from 30 degrees Celsius in the summer to-40 degrees Celsius in the winter, and they graze and hunt for food on their own. Horses are used for both riding and transport. They are used by nomads for both everyday work and horse racing. Airag, a common national beverage, is made from mare’s milk. Mongolians have a high regard for their horses, and they are given a higher status. Mongolian horses were crucial to the Mongolian Empire’s conquests in the 13th century. “A Mongol without a horse is like a bird without wings,” as the saying goes.

Mongolia has the world’s longest and most difficult horse race, which is officially recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records. Mongolians compete in horse races almost every year, with the exception of the winter months. The biggest and most exciting one, however, takes place during the Naadam Festival. Horses are divided into six groups based on their age. The distance of the race varies depending on the age group: two-year-old horses race 10-12 kilometers, stallions race 23 kilometers on average, and seven-year-old horses race 25-26 kilometers.

Horse jockeys are children between the ages of 5 and 12. Because of the long distances that horses must travel, jockeys tend to be light, small, and experienced. Horse jockeys are responsible for inspiring, encouraging, and raising the spirits of their horses during races by singing a song called “Giingoo.”

Until Naadam, both horses and jockeys go through months of intensive training. Horses are fed a special diet, cared for with tenderness, and loved.  The first five horses and jockeys in the race are rewarded and revered. Mongolians claim that touching the winning horse’s sweat would bring them good fortune.

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From historical sites like Gunjiin Sum to the Altai Mountains or the Gobi Desert, our Mongolian horseback tours have it all. Ride past gorgeous lakes, rivers, and glaciers, experience cultures such as the Kazakhs and Tubans, and visit national parks like Bogd Khan Uul National Park.

When you book a tour through Horse Tours Club, we will help you find the best horseback riding vacations for you. You’ll travel to Mongolia and get the adventure of a lifetime.

Equestrian History in Mongolia

As you may know, horses have played a pivotal role in Mongolian culture for thousands of years. Historians believe horses were first domesticated in the Mongolian area about 4,000 to 5,000 years ago when nomadic tribes realized the value horses have.

They captured and tamed the animals, revolutionizing transportation. Their nomadic lifestyle adapted to cover large distances more easily.

But horses weren’t only used for transportation. The animals were essential for Mongolian warfare. Chinggis Khan (Genghis Khan), the first leader of the Mongol Empire, created the largest contiguous empire in history largely through the use of horses. Mongol warriors were experts in mounted archery, allowing them to capture huge territories quickly.

Horses are still an important part of Mongolian culture. In fact, it is said there are more horses than people in the country.

Mongolian Horse Breeds

Mongolian horses, also known as Przewalski's horse, the Takhi, the Dzungarian horse, and the Asian wild horse, are native to Mongolia and have remained mostly unchanged since Genghis Khan’s time. The breed has gone extinct in the wild, but efforts are being made to reintroduce it.

This breed is short and stocky, with large heads but short necks. They have fantastic stamina—able to gallop for more than 6 miles (10 km) without a break (most horses can only go about 2 miles without tiring).

The Misaki, Taishu, Kiso, Tokara, Yonaguni, Hokkaido, Noma, and Miyako breeds—all Japanese breeds—are believed to be descendants of distant Mongolian ancestors.

What You Can Do on Horse Riding Holidays in Mongolia

Your Mongolia horse trip will take you all across Mongolia.

You can visit the Princess Temple near a small village called Gunjiin Soum. This temple is dedicated to a Mongolian nobleman and his wife. She was known as the Peaceful Princess, and though she was Chinese, she loved Mongolia and its people. On the journey to the temple, you will cross a large river, trekking through stunning landscapes with rivers, forests, steppe valleys, and mountains. Camp by the river, go for a swim, and relax by the fire.

Visit the Altai Mountains, deep in Western Mongolia. Here you can see the highest mountains in Mongolia, home to many rivers, glaciers, and glacier lakes. From the top of Malchin Mountain, you can see the Potaina glacier and across the border into Russia and Kazakhstan.

Meet Mongolian and Kazakh nomads and local shamans. The Kazakhs are eagle hunters with a tradition of hunting with trained golden eagles that goes back centuries. These locals will introduce you to their aerial counterparts, and you may just get to see them in action.

In the Tsagaan Gol valley, you’ll meet the Tubans, local shamans who perform authentic rituals to offer guidance and heal the sick. Spend the evening with a Tuban family learning about their beliefs and culture and sharing your own.

Or on your equestrian tour, you can visit Bogd Khan Uul National Park, the oldest national park in the world. Bogd Khan Mountain has been protected as a sacred mountain since the 12th century, and the national park has been protected since 1778. The area is brimming with life with more than 220 plant and animal species. Nearby you’ll find the ruins of the Manzushir Monastery, a former gompa (a Buddhist monastery or temple) that was established in 1733. It was destroyed in 1937 by Mongolian communists.

On your horse riding tour, ride across Mongolia on the vast steppes to Hustai National Park. The park is the natural habitat of the Takhi or Przewalski, famous horses that were the last truly wild horses in the world. Your horse trekking will pay off as you take new paths and meet nomadic families who’ve raised horses, sheep, and yaks for centuries. The lush hills and grasslands here will take your breath away.

Or your riding holiday can take you to the lovely Gorkhi Terelj National Park. Take a trail through the park to see its picturesque views of alpine forests and rocky mountains. The park is near Ulaanbaatar, where you’ll find the incredible statue of Ghenghis Khan atop a noble horse. The stainless steel statue is 130 feet tall (40 m), making it the tallest equestrian statue in the world.

Ride through Khan Khentii, a protected area in the Khentii Mountains. The landscape here is virtually untouched, and you’d be hard-pressed to find any other people. Spend the night marveling at the quiet beauty of the area and sleeping under the stars. Trek through the Khavirga Pass, which reaches an elevation of 6,811 feet (2,076 m), surrounded by astonishing sights.

After spending a few days traveling through mountains, along muddy paths, over grasslands, and among forests, take a day to rest at a gorgeous lake where you can hike in the surrounding area or swim in the freshwater. Camp by the lakeside, enjoying a relaxing fire.

In the summer, you can experience the Naaadam festival, a Mongolian festival that focuses on horseracing, wrestling, and archery. Young jockeys and their horses spend weeks preparing for the competition. During the competition, jockeys chant the Giingoo, a horse song that creates a thrilling atmosphere.

You’ll find all this and more on a tour in Mongolia. Horse Tours Club offers worldwide horse riding expeditions, ensuring quality and safety for our customers. Book your Mongolian horseback riding tour through us today!

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Horses have played a major role in the Mongolian culture and lifestyle from the period of domestication of animals to this day. In this country of 3 million people, half of the population lives in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar while the rest live as nomads in the countryside. Having more than 4.2 million horses in a modern world proves how nomadic lifestyle is still revolving in Mongolia. The horses in Mongolia are used for transportation, herding, hunting, and horse racing. All children in the countryside learn to ride at the age of 4 and become jockeys by age of 7. Even today most Mongolians know how to ride a horse, whether they live in the city or in the countryside. Therefore, taking a horse riding tour in Mongolia is a great opportunity to feel the spirit of this nation.  

Recommended months  for Mongolia Horse Riding Tour are  June, July  and  August . Please  contact us  for more details.

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Day 1. arrival in ulaanbaatar.

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, the Mongolian capital city. At 14:00 we meet our guide at the airport, and head to the city center. The short drive passes through the shanty town inhabited by those who were once nomads, but have neglected their traditional lifestyle in the hope of finding a little fortune in the city, which not too long ago has seen some rapid development. The urban landscape quickly changes into expansive shopping malls and brand new residential complexes, shifting again to the scenes of the city center, where modern high-rises are quickly built amidst soviet-era buildings. After checking into our hotel, and if time permits, we will have an orientation tour of the city center through the central square, which was recently renamed after Ghengis Khan, the nation’s forefather. Right at the heart of the square we see the figure of D. Sukhbaatar, one of the heroes of the communist revolution of 1920s, boldly raising his arm towards the statue of the Great Khan, whose name wasn’t allowed to be mentioned during the 70-year communist reign. We then visit the National History Museum, which holds a permanent exhibition on the different civilizations that have inhabited the territory of Mongolia from prehistoric times to the present. This exhibition includes a significant display of objects from the era of the Great Mongol Empire. From here we take a short walk to the drama theater where we attend an impressive folk concert, featuring some traditional Mongolian art forms. After a welcome dinner, we drive back to our hotel for a good night’s sleep.

Day 2. Ulaanbaatar – Mongol Nomadic – Elsen Tasarkhai

Today we drive back in time, to a place that recreates the lives of Mongolian nomads at the beginning of the 20th century. This was when Mongolia gained its independence from the Qing Dynasty and established itself as a reemerging nation under a living god-king. Here we shall attend a demonstration of how the nomads lived their lives during this era, and learn about some traditions that are carried on to this very day. After lunch we continue driving west for another four hours. Marking the northern edge of the great Gobi Desert, Elsen Tasarkhai stretches over 130 km north into the heart of Central Mongolia. We take a hike for a marvelous view over the dune, that seems as if it’s locked between two mighty mountain ranges. If weather permit, we witness the sun sets over the huge dune. This is also where we encounter the famous two-humped Bactrian camel, the sturdy Central Asian desert ship. Overnight in a ger camp- the cozy yet simple, Mongolian version of a lodge, consisting of traditional felt-made dwellings the nomads of Central Asia often refer to as yurt .

Day 3. Elsen Tasarkhai – The Red Waterfall

From the Khangai Mountain Range, the Orkhon River runs all the way to Lake Baikal in Siberia. A UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape, the valley has been the center of several kingdoms and empires that have ruled much of Central Asia. The UNESCO committee states: “Collectively the remains in the site reflect the symbiotic links between nomadic, pastoral societies and their administrative and religious centres, and the importance of the Orkhon valley in the history of central Asia.” ( UNESCO website ). Today we head south, driving along the river valley. Late in the afternoon we arrive to the beautiful volcanic canyon through which the Orkhon River flows. Here we will take an easy hike along the canyon floor, and end up at the pool at the bottom of the Red Waterfall. For the brave at heart, a cool swim awaits! Not far from the waterfall, we break camp and spend our first night bush camping.

Day 4. The Red Waterfall – Uliastai River

Today our Mongolia Horse Riding Tour commences. In the morning we load our luggage on the pack horses, and mount our horses. As this is our first day with our horses, we will take a rather easy ride up the Orkhon Valley. The landscape today would vary- from wide open steppes to rolling hills, and all the way to the rising Khangai Mountain range- Mongolia’s second largest mountain range. Early in the evening we reach the confluence of the Orkhon and Uliastai Rivers where we set camp for the night. Overnight bush camping.

Day 5. Uliasti River – Amgalan Lake

Our day begins with a ride along the hills running along the Uliastai River valley. We then climb up out of the valley to a mountain pass rising to some 2230 meter above sea level, for a beautiful vista over the valleys of the eastern Khangai. En route we pass and pause by the camps of nomadic families, as we stop for a cup of (salty) tea, and a friendly chat. Our destination today is the shores of Amgalan Lake, a seasonal lake that usually over summer is filled with water. We again set camp, and spend the night bush camping.

Day 6. Amgalan Lake - Huis Lake

For most of the day we shall be riding through the fertile lands of the Khangai Mountains. Khangai literally means in Mongolian- fertile, and indeed this region is known to Mongolians as the ‘the paradise of the horse herders’ because of its lush grass and open valleys. At the afternoon we start climbing into the Eight Lake Nature Reserve, reaching in the afternoon at the shores of Huis Lake, where we stay the night, bush camping.

Day 7. Huis Lake – Shireet Lake – Huis Lake

Today we cross the Eight Lakes Protected Area, lying at some 2500 meters above sea level. On the way we walk past several small lakes and in the afternoon we reach Shireet Lake, probably the most beautiful of all the lakes in this nature reserve. After a picnic lunch on the lake’s shores, we continue our ride through the southern part of the nature reserve. We pause by the beautiful Galuut and Shana Lakes, and late in the afternoon we reach back to our camp by Huis Lake, where we spend our last night of bush camping.

Day 8. Huis Lake – Borog – The Orkhon Valley

On our last riding day, we ride out of the Eight Lakes Nature Reserve. Passing by large volcanic basalt fields, and through thick forests, at time the descent would turn so steep, we would have to dismount our horses and walk beside them. At the afternoon we reach Borog, where we once again meet our vehicles. We load our luggage on to our vehicles, say farewell to the local support team which have accompanied us over the last 5 days, and take the four-hours’ drive back to the Orkhon Valley. Here we check in into a ger camp overlooking a beautiful canyon, and enjoy a much needed warm shower, and solid bed for the night. Overnight in a ger camp.

Day 9. The Orkhon Valley - Tuvkhon Monastery - Kharkhorin

Driving north along the Orkhon River, we will visit one of Mongolia’s most impressive monasteries, where we take a 3 hours’ hike (of which, about 1.5 hours uphill). Located at the top of a high hill with a view of endless pine forests, Tuvkhon Monastery was established during the 1650’s by Zanbazar, one of Mongolia’s most respected religious leaders. Fleeing the Manchu Emperor, the Zanbazar built a monastery in this hidden place, using a natural system of caves and adding small wooden buildings. In the afternoon we keep on driving up the river to Kharkhorin. Overnight in ger camp.

Day 10. Kharkhorin –Ulaanbaatar

Built by Ghengis Khan about 800 years ago, Kharkhorin, better known as Karakorum, was famed throughout Asia as the capital of the Mongol Empire. Within the walls of this spectacular city, kings were chosen, laws made, and the fate of the next city to be conquered were determined. We will visit the ruins of the old city, the Erdene Zuu monastery, and other historical monuments in the area for as long as time permits. After lunch we take the four hours’ drive back to Khustai Nuruu Strictly Protected Area (SPA). The SPA was established as part of a unique project to reintroduce the world's last surviving wild horses back to their natural environment. On the brink of extinction in the previous century, only a few Takhi or Przewalski's horses were left in zoos around Europe. This graceful steppe horse was returned to Mongolia, and today, thanks to this unique project, two herds roam the Mongolian steppes once again. Take a hike through the protected area, and learn about the tremendous efforts being put to preserve some of Mongolia's rarest flora and fauna. End the walk in a vantage point, watching the herds of horses sprinting from the mountain tops to the narrow river valley, where they come to drink as the temperatures in the low lands cool down. In the evening set in the camp for the last night in a Mongolian ger .

Day 11. Departure from Mongolia

After an early breakfast, drive to the airport for our international departing flight.

6th August, 2021–16th August, 2021

• $1,625 Per Person (For a group of 6 or more)
• $115 Single Room Supplement

All prices of Mongolia Horse Riding Tour are US dollars and per person based on twin share occupancy

Rates for private tours: 2 travelers – USD2395/ person 4 travelers – USD1862/ person

• Prices valid for payment by wire transfers. Payment facilitated by credit cards would incur a supplement of 3.8%.
• Mongolian Ways Ltd. reserves the right to change Mongolia Horse Riding Tour prices and programs due to changes in flight schedule, changes in airfares, and other local circumstances.

Upgrades (for an ensuite ger- some would have toilets and shower, some just toilets within the ger; limited availability). More information on accommodation in Mongolia .

Ulaanbaatar : Best Western Premier 5-stars +USD41/ person (1 night) Kharkhorin : Deluxe Ger +USD24/ person (1 night)

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• Meals as indicated in the program
• 4WD vehicle
• Drinking water
• Local English speaking guide
• Local support team
• All entrance fees
• International airfare to/from Ulaanbaatar
• Travel insurance
• PCR/COVID tests, or any tests that might be required for international or domestic travel
• Expenses that might incur due to the results of COVID tests before, during or after the tour
• Mongolian Visa
• Excess luggage
• Expenses of personal nature (food and drinks beyond those provided, laundry, etc.)
• Anything not mentioned in the program

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• Duration: 15-days 14-nights
• Group size: 1 to 12 PAX
• Tour price: 3800 to 1900 USD
• Activity level: Moderate to Challenging
• Accommodation: Tented camp, Hotel, Tee-pee, Ger camp
• Transportation: Domestic flights, Local Vehicle, Mongolian horse

This Horse riding Mongolia journey offers stunning picturesque destinations you can enjoy while riding your trusted steeds through beautiful Northern Mongolia. We will ride through the colorful valleys and hills of the Darkhad Depression, rich with hundreds of freshwater lakes and rivers. Spend your nights under the starry open night sky of Mongolia with your tented camp surrounded by the wilderness.

Immerse yourself in Mongolian culture while staying with the Dukha Tsaatan reindeer herders tribe at their autumn camp in the Taiga and enjoy the hospitality of a local nomad herder family.

Charming Mongolian horses are capable of great speed and endurance on different terrains, both mountain and steppe roads. And these horses will be your trusted companions for the duration of your journey around the wilderness of Mongolia.

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Epic scenery of the southern edge of Siberia

Mongolian Horseback riding along beautiful lakes, stunning pine tree mountains, and open big meadows.

Visit a local nomadic family with horses and other livestock.

Enjoy the warm hospitality of the Reindeer tribe of the Taiga

Being part of “Everyday life activities of Nomads ” such as making diary products.

Explore ancient rock carvings sites and historical sites!

Wildlife spotting at all our destinations rich with fauna.

BRIEF TOUR ITINERARY

Day-1 Ulaanbaatar City

Day-2 Ulaanbaatar / Murun Town / Khuvsgul Lake

Day-3 Har Us Spring

Day-4 Har Us Spring – Mogoit River

Day-5 Mogoit River – Jaraahai River

Day-6 Jaraahai River – Sharga River Valley

Day-7 Sharga River Valley – Hogorog River Valley

Day-8 Khogorog River Valley – East Taiga / Reindeer Tribe Camp

Day-9 East Taiga / Reindeer Tribe Camp – Hogorog River Valley

Day-10 Dood Tsenher Lake – Tsagaan Nuur Town

Day-11 Tsagaan Nuur Town – Hogiin River

Day-12 Hogiin River – Bayan Mountain

Day-13 Bayan Mountain – Murun Town

Day-14 Murun Town – Ulaanbaatar

Day-15 International Departure

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Day-1 ULAANBAATAR CITY

This day is our international arrival day. Depending on your arrival time we can visit the National history museum with priceless treasures of Mongolian history. We will also visit and explore the main square of Ulaanbaatar city called Sukhbaatar square located a short walking distance away from our hotel. An authentic folk concert is available in the evening. Welcome dinner. Hotel/L,D/

Day-2 ULAANBAATAR / MURUN TOWN / KHUVSGUL LAKE

This morning we transfer to the airport and take a flight to Murun town, the center of Khuvsgul province in the northern parts of Mongolia. It takes 1 hour. Here, we visit the town and supermarket for some snacks and refreshments and drive to Khuvsgul Lake. Tented camping /B,L,D/

Day-3 HAR US SPRING

Today we meet our horses and ride along the shores of Khuvsgul Lake. This amazing lake is the deepest lake in Mongolia. We begin our journey by adjusting to the horse riding tempo as well as getting used to our short-stature Mongolian horses. Tented camping /B,L,D/

Day-4 HAR US SPRING – MOGOIT RIVER

After breakfast we start riding deep into the mountain valleys, crossing rivers as we make our way slowly towards the Jigleg Pass. With our vehicles departing before us we will travel with our horses and our one-day worth of supplies. Tonight we’ll set up camp next to a small river just before the pass. Tented camping /B,L,D/

Day-5 MOGOIT RIVER – JARAAHAI RIVER

This morning after a hearty breakfast, we will start our way towards and through the Darkhad Depression. This amazing ecologically unique location is rich with hundreds of freshwater lakes and rivers. We ride through the Siberian Taiga, the forested area of Mongolia. Tented camping /B,L,D/

Day-6 JARAAHAI RIVER – SHARGA RIVER VALLEY

On this day we will continue our journey riding through the Darkhad depression with countless mountains and flower valleys as our horse riding scenery. We will set our camp near the Sharga river valley for the night.

Night horse riding can only be done if conditions are met and interest warrants. Night riding is an interesting aspect of horse riding as we can ride horses under the billions of stars of the sky! Tented camping /B,L,D/

Day-7 SHARGA RIVER VALLEY – HOGOROG RIVER VALLEY

Continuing through the beautiful Darkhad depression this day we will visit a nomadic family with livestock in Hogorog River Valley. Be a part of the locals’ culture. For the night, we will be staying in Ger – a Mongolian traditional dwelling, built by the local family. Ger stay /B,L,D/

Day-8 KHOGOROG RIVER VALLEY – EAST TAIGA / REINDEER TRIBE CAMP

Our day starts early, riding towards Taiga, the region where part of the Tsaachin or Reindeer communities lives. You will be introduced to the amazing world of the reindeer-herding people, talking with the local people and understanding their local culture and how they have managed to maintain such a traditional way of life for so long.

Spend this day staying amongst the Tsaachin people and experience their everyday life. Learn of their unique traditions such as milking reindeer and processing milk products like cheese. Tee-pee /B,L,D/

Day-9 EAST TAIGA / REINDEER TRIBE CAMP – HOGOROG RIVER VALLEY

After saying our farewell to the tribe people, we start our journey back to the Hogorog river valley while taking in the beauty of the larch forest and wildflower patches. We continue our riding journey farther to Dood Tsenher Lake and set out our camp for the night. Tented camping /B,L,D/

Day-10 DOOD TSENHER LAKE – TSAGAAN NUUR TOWN

This morning we’ll ride to see the ancient petroglyphs found in this region. Picnic lunch near a channel connecting two big lakes, one of which is Dood Lake, the other Deed Lake. We then continue our ride to Tsagaan Nuur town, the northern-most town of Mongolia. Tented camping /B,L,D/

Day-11 TSAGAAN NUUR TOWN – HOGIIN RIVER

After breakfast we ride along the mountains, passing through a rich valley of animals including sheep and goats, yaks, cows, and horses. After a picnic lunch, we continue riding to Hogiin River valley near which we set out our camping for the night. Tented camping /B,L,D/

Day-12 HOGIIN RIVER – BAYAN MOUNTAIN

Today we’ll ride out and head into the mountains that overlook the lake. We make our way slowly to the top of the pass while enjoying the incredible views. We then ride to the canyon of Ar Bosgot or heaven door as locals call it. Arriving at our camp, we’ll say goodbye to our trusted horses. Tented camping /B,L,D/

Day-13 BAYAN MOUNTAIN – MURUN TOWN

Today, we start our drive via two passes to Murun town after breakfast. From the two passes, we will stop at one, where at the 13 Ovoo or the shamanic offering place we can offer some rice or milk for a good journey back. Driving further we return to Murun town and stay at a local hotel overnight. Local hotel /B,L,D/

Day-14 MURUN TOWN – ULAANBAATAR

Early start with breakfast and drive to Murun town to take an internal flight to Ulaanbaatar. We transfer to the hotel and free afternoon with some souvenir shopping and more. With a farewell dinner, we conclude our horse riding journey through Mongolia. Hotel /B,L,D/

Day-15 INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE

We will transfer you to your international departure.

HORSE RIDING MONGOLIA TOUR GALLERY

what's included

• All meals mentioned accordingly /"B"-breakfast, "L"-lunch, "D"-dinner/
• All transportation mentioned
• Local domestic flight if mentioned
• All accommodation listed
• Professional Tour Leader/Guide - English speaking
• Airport transfers
• Staff meals, accommodation and other expenses where applicable
• Entrance fees to museums, concerts, monasteries, national parks included in the itinerary. /Road charges for tourists, staff, and vehicles are also included/

• Single rooming supplement
• International flights and cost for visas
• Inoculations and personal insurances
• Video recording or photography fees at sights
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses

Tour reviews and testimonials

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Very professional guiding in what you ever could want. Horse driving, driving trough landscapes, hiking, … it is organised on the most comfortable way as possible.

A Trip with Tulga is more than amazing. He knows every corner of his country and loves to share every aspect of it. He has a large contact list and is very welcome in every community. And wherever you put your tent, you will be astonished of the beauty of the scenery.

With Nomadic Trails it is easy going travelling because they take care of everything you ever could need on your trip.

So planning a trip to Mongolia? Don’t forget to contact Nomadic Trails. They will propose an itinirary on your level and expectations so it will be a once in a lifetime experience you’ll never forget.

I visited Mongolia 3 times now and planning to go next year again, offcourse with Tulga and his crew.

We had a wonderful guide Tulga fluent in English and looking after every detail as well as arranging unforgettable visits with Mongolian families to horse riding to taiga. We took a road trip without roads from Ulaanbaatar to the taiga visiting the nomadic people who lives with a reindeers. Amazing sceneries that any photos cannot fully describe! It was amazing! We really got a first hand appreciation of the nomadic way of life and a chance to see incredible Mongolian scenery as well as herds of reindeers, horses, yaks, sheep and goats. And not only about the drive to the countryside, the culture, the food and the gers, but also about the people we met. During our journey into deep countryside into a wilderness, our guides the Nomadic trails team settled beautiful lunch tables on open air, sometimes near to beautiful river, sometimes in a highlands, or woods. And food was amazing! We felt safe, happy and nourished! They was patient and helpful throughout our trip. I’m so happy and grateful to Nomadic trails for having one of the best journeys in my life!

So we had the perfect balance of being safe, whilst having a extremely exciting adventure in rugged, remote Mongolia.

I highly recommend Nomadic Trails. I was slightly hesitant to go to horse trekking in Mongolia because it is quite remote and could end up being a lousy holiday if you had a badly run tour and poor quality horses. I was recommended Nomadic Trails by a friend who had been on five trips with this company.

The Mongolian culture and people was such a pleasure. I have had several of my own horses over the years, and I have to say none have been as awesome as my Mongolia horse, he had so much personality and was a gun, so much fun to ride! Riding through Mongolia was an experience I will never forget. The country is spectacular and vast, photos and video could never do it justice, you have to see for yourself.

I am hoping to go back on another tour with Nomadic Trials again for sure. Five stars is well deserved for this crew. Definitely choose Nomadic Trails.

We spent 10 days camping with the horses in western Mongolia with a couple of days in Bayan-Ulgii and Ulanbataar. I have so many amazing memories of this trip.

Tulga, our guide, and our support crew were outstanding and we always felt very safe and well looked after. Our cook was very good. I became especially fond of Tulga and Bolat (our horseman) Tulga is friendly and funny, and Bolat was shy, but oh so cheeky once I got to know him!

We had two novice riders, with myself and another being experienced riders. Our horses were supplied by the first family we met in the Bayan-Ulgii countryside. They were exceptionally well cared for and very well behaved. These mongol horses are incredible and temperaments outstanding. They were very well picked in nature for our traveling members.

I nicknamed my horse Constable Care (Aussie joke) and he definitely lived up to his name. He was very careful and did a great job looking after me. He was so tolerant of me plaiting him up like a show pony, and not a bite or kick in him. The support crew played a joke and did his mane up in the traditional manner the next day we rode out!

My favourite memory of Constable Care was on our last day with the horses. Our novice riders walked behind with Bolat, while Tulga, myself and our other experienced rider galloped back to our first family. After riding to our slowest members, it was great to stretch our legs. Constable Care was amazingly fast.

What a way for a character building adventure! We went after peak tourist season, so the weather was a little more unpredictable, but still quite tolerable. So many fond memories, from 17 sleeping in a family Ger, tasting mares milk in the street of Bayan-ulgii, admiring Bronze Age rock art, watching a late season small town nadaam festival, our horseman singing for us, ice cream and beer on a dry day, museums, haggling for art in chiggis khan square and shopping in UB. All in the increiable landscape of Mongolia and the Altai mountains.

My wind horse was definitely reinvigorated and Mongolia is calling to me. When the time is right I will be contacting Tulga and Nomadic Trails again.

hopping on our horses to go to the Tsaatan reindeer tribe, then finally staying at one of the best camps in Murun. Everything was so well-organized. Noteworthy is Tulga’s relationship with the tribe, which is an important consideration when we were planning this trip as we want to be as respectful as possible to the tribe for them not to feel uneasy during our stay. Our group was delighted to have raw and authentic Mongolian experience without having to sacrifice comfort – we had delicious food, great accommodation and comfortable transportation all throughout our trip – thanks to the incredible team of Nomadic Trails!

expectations and we went back for another trip the next year. The culture, food, horses and especially the country were wonderful. We highly recommend Nomadic Trails if you want to see real Mongolia.

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Packing tips, horse riding equipment:

Bring good quality riding boots, rain jackets, riding gloves, and windproof jackets among others. No need to bring a saddle or bridles. Because we provide comfortable western-type saddles, and horses are taken good care of by our horse guide.

You can also bring the following for your own comfort and usage:

• Your own helmet (we do offer them in case our travelers do not bring theirs).
• Small-sized saddle bag for a water bottle and other accessories.
• Saddle pads

There are mosquitoes near rivers or lakes in the evenings in the Northern parts of Mongolia. Therefore, a mosquito spray, which is very effective, is highly advised.

Horse riding and riding time for Horseback Riding Tour Mongolia:

We have successfully organized our horse riding to the Taiga with travelers who have never ridden a horse before. Don’t worry, you will have full detailed instructions from your Tour Leader on how to ride a horse, how to sit on the saddle, hold the reins, and more. All of our team members are trained in First aid, so we are capable of giving you first aid and taking you to the nearest hospital as quickly as possible. But as the ground is mossy and soft and you follow the instructions from your horse guide, there is a very small chance of you getting injured.

There are of course horse-riding time limits per day. Each day will be a bit different from another, depending on the local weather. A broad estimate for your expectation would be anything from 2-8 hours including breaks and meal stops. There will be activities where we stop at local herdsmen or sightseeing that still counted in as riding hours.

Don’t want to ride a horse but still wish to travel with your group?

A wide variety of choices will be open to you should you choose to pass on horse-riding while your friends or group-mates go horse riding. For example, our destinations allow activities such as fishing, photo shooting, and hiking through the mountains. You only need to contact us.

Tented trip food:

Our professional expedition chef will be preparing both Mongolian and European cuisine for you. Depending on the itinerary of the day for example with lengthy driving, we will also be eating a packed lunch. Please don’t forget to write in our passenger list about your dietary requirements and allergies. We will be providing you with mineral water, tea, and brewed coffee, but soda and juice will not be provided.

Reindeer related information:

Reindeer produce very little milk, so you cannot purchase it. But not to worry, you can still drink reindeer milk tea made by a local reindeer family. Some families with many reindeer sell cheese, so when you meet such families you can ask them to buy some.

After we ask the owner first, we can also ride a reindeer for a short amount of time.

Domestic local flight:

The baggage allowance for a domestic flight in Mongolia is 15kgs in total: 10kg for check-in luggage and 5kg for hand luggage. For extra luggage, you pay 3000-5000 Tugriks (local currency) per extra kilogram.

Tour guide and Leader:

Certified English-speaking experienced Tour Leaders and Tour guides will be your friend and close partner for the duration of the trip and even after your departure. All Nomadic Trails team members have been trained personally by Nomadic Trails experts and the Mongolian Professional Tour Guide Association.

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Mongolian classic trek.

Photo Journey:

This horse riding trek in Mongolia combines the austere landscape of the Gobi Desert and the lush beauty of the Blue Khentii Mountain.

The mountains of Gorkhi-Terelj National Park are breathtaking; lush green forests, crystal-clear lakes, mountain streams, waterfalls and spectacular mountain scenery. The wild flowers, which carpet the meadows and hillsides in profusion are quite beautiful and occasionally one glimpses elusive wildlife including mountain elk, wildcat, bears, Argali sheep, foxes and wolves.

First though you fly south to explore the historical, cultural and natural sights of the Gobi Desert which are enthralling but rarely visited. This dramatic and varied landscape has attracted several generations of explorers and adventurers from around the world.

There is a   Mongolian Classic with Naadam Festival scheduled in conjunction with the Naadam Festival in early July. The itinerary is the same at the mountain camp and in the Gobi Desert, with additional days in Ulaanbaatar for the festival.

Accommodations

Accommodations range from a 4 star hotel in the city, standard twin-share ger accommodations in countryside, tented accommodation while on riding.

Meals & Drink

In general, the food will be simple and healthy to ensure a balanced diet. Most of the provisions will be locally produced and the menus will be based on the best possible harvest available.

Ride & Horse Details

Horse breeds:, weight limit:, activities for non - riders.

Non-riders can be accommodated, typically more successfully on bespoke trekking, walking, fishing and camping holidays, which we can arrange on request.

Travel Options Summary

Quick reference for itinerary without the Naadam festival: Day 1 Arrive Ulaanbaatar, sightseeing. Day 2 Fly to Gobi. Day 3 Khongor sand dunes. Day 4 Gobi – Yolyn Am. Day 5 Eagle Valley, Return to Ulaanbaatar. Days 6-10 Riding in the Khentii Mountains. Day 11 Depart Mongolia.

Meeting Point

Ulaanbaatar

Trip Itinerary

On arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.  There will be a visit to Gandan Monastery, the Bogd Khan Winter Palace (home to the last religious king of Mongolia), and the Fine Arts Museum.  Lunch and dinner will be at local restaurants.

Fly to South Gobi

Today you will be take flight to the South Gobi aimag, either in the morning or in the afternoon depending on domestic schedule.  The flight from Ulaanbaatar to the capital of the South Gobi takes one and half hours, and you will be accompanied by your guide.  On arrival at the airstrip in the Gobi you will be met by a driver and jeep and taken to the ger camp. After lunch you will visit Yolyn Am, or Eagle Valley. This is about 40 km from your ger camp and approximately a one-hour drive. The valley is about 10km long and is completely shaded from the sun in some parts by the high cliff walls. It is possible to walk through the valley and out the other side. You may be lucky enough to spot wild sheep and goats grazing high on the cliff walls. The valley is also full of soaring eagles hunting for prey. At the opening of the valley there is a local Natural History Museum displaying interesting information about the animals of the area. Return to you ger camp for dinner and overnight.

Khongor Sand Dune

Today you drive west along the Altai Mountain range until you reach Khongoriin Els. Reaching heights of 800m, these are Mongolia’s largest sand dunes. The drive is about 4 hours long. Locally they are called the ‘singing dunes’ because of the tons of sand which shift in the wind, making a strange sound similar to that of distant aircraft. Though largely inhospitable to human settlement, the Great Gobi does support a remarkable variety of flora and fauna: more than 400 plant species, 150 bird species, and nearly 50 mammal species, some unique to this Central Asian habitat, including Gobi bears and Bactrian camels.   During this stay in the Gobi you will have the opportunity to use a different type of transport. You will be riding on camels today to explore these massive sand dunes.

The two-humped camels are very comfortable to ride, as they walk slowly and gently and you will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them.  The camel man will take you to the sand dunes. Overnight in a ger camp close to the dunes.

Today you will drive to UNESCO Biosphere Reserve to Bayanzag, with its striking Flaming Cliffs, the red-rock bluff reminiscent of areas in the American West. Internationally renowned as the place where celebrated explorer and naturalist Roy Chapman Andrews first discovered dinosaur eggs on his ground-breaking expedition in the 1920s, Bayanzag boasts a treasure-trove of important fossils that you will be able to see all over the rocks.

Back to UB / Terelj National Park

After breakfast you will be driven to the desert airstrip with your guide for your return flight to UB and then be driven to the Khentii Mountains. The drive will take you into the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park and past the small township of Terelj. You will cross the Terelj River, past nomadic families’ gers to meet our local horsemen. After a light lunch, the journey will continue, either on horseback or yak cart, into the Baga Khentii Mountains, the smaller sisters of the Khentii Mountains to the north. Overnight in tented camp with kitchen support.

You will spend 3 more nights in tents moving location in the mountains, accompanied by local horsemen, your guide, and cooking staff. There will be a tent for meals and social time in the evenings.  In the daytime your activities include horse riding, yak cart riding, hiking and visiting the ruins of Gunjin Monastery.  The river which flows past your camp is deep enough for a dip in the cool waters, or you can try your hand at fishing with the locals.  If you like wildlife, this area is perfect.  There are musk deer, moose, brown bears, roe and elk.  Birds spotted in the area include whooper swans, spoonbills, great white egrets and a variety of birds of prey.

Spend tonight at Tuul Riverside lodge. An intimate and fully sustainable traditional Mongolian ger camp on the foot of the Bayanzorik Mountain, the beautiful camp’s surrounding invites to be explored and discovered! Your gers are prepared by a dedicated team of people, giving you a warm welcome

At Tuul Lodge / back to UB

Please feel free to channel your inner discoverer and explore the beautiful surroundings of the Tuul Riverside Lodge camp! Try archery using traditional bow ancient, styled 13th century made of animal horn, wood, and sinew or do some botanical hiking. After lunch transfer back to UB city. Depending on the river water level transfers will be arranged by airboat or by people carrier truck over the mountain pass. There will be an evening program of traditional song and dance, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport in time for departure.

Itinerary Addendum

This itinerary is flexible and changes may occur at the guides' discretion due to unforeseen circumstances. Flight schedules are subject to alteration with little or no advance notice. The guide will make every effort to provide the itinerary as presented, but your patience and understanding are appreciated if the itinerary should change.

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The guide was outstanding.  Excellent presentation of meals.  There were comfortable long trots and canters on wonderful little horses.

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Terelj National park located north east of the Ulaanbaatar city, endless untouched space punctuated only by an occasional hut or herd of sheep.wild forest and clean rivers of Mongolia.

Ger Base Camp

We are conveniently located just 20 km away from the Ulaanbaatar new airport, take advantage of our free airport pick up service, whether you’re flying out or flying in, enjoy horse ride, stay in warm cozy traditional accommodation with legendary nomadic hospitality.

Horse Trails MongoliaHorse Riding Ger Camp

• 100% Mongolian camel wool blunket for warmest night
• Horse Riding included
• Meals 
• Free pick up from the airport .

Horse Trails MongoliaHorse Riding Camp

• Mongolian Camel wool Blunket
• Mongolian 100% Sheep Wool Carpet
• Pick Up included from the Airport and Ulaanbaatar city
• Breakfast Included
• 79 exotic beach villas
• 50 luxurious water villas
• 21 fabulous spa water villas

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Take a look at Mongolia's takhi and discover how an Asian empire was won on horseback — and how Mongolia came to be known as the land of the horse.

About Mongolia

Amartuvshin T. | 18 January 2017

Mongolian Horse Culture

Mongolian horse.

Dashdavaa is our Western Mongolian local horse guide, lives in one of Mongolian most remote and most beautiful region, Kharkhiraa Turgen Mountains national park, the national park is significant for beautiful landscape, wild animals and traditional life style. The most importantly,in the region, there are over 30 snow leopards live. Dashdavaa lives as a traditional nomadic lifestyle and contribute to the national parks as a ranger as well.

Amartuvshin Terbish(Amaraa)

Hi, my name is Amaraa as role Marketing & Sales of company and I manage Horse Trails Mongolia adventure tours around Mongolia. I have traveled in Mongolian most remote wilderness for last 9 years since my university graduate of Tourism Management as a Horse Trekking guide to make most adventurous itineraries, served to hundreds& hundreds of happy trekkers.

he graduated as a vet at the Mongolian State Agricultural University. He works at a Biology lab during winter time. His favorite trail is to Bogd Khan Uul’s peak Tsetsee Gvn. He will accompany you and will share Mongolian traditions, knowledge of Mongolian horses and our famous Naadam festival (Mongolian national holiday, including horse race and wrestling and archery) , including lots of interesting folk stories about Naadam. He take cares the horses as vet

He guides in Terelj and Khagiin Khar Lake horse trekking. He knows almost every valley of the regions and every experienced to survive in the taiga wild. In winter time, he rides his horses, go deep to the taiga for hunt, wolf and bear and wild boars. He lives as a nomad with his wife and a son in the deep away from the city.

Saikhanaa is a young nomadic horseman who lives with his 4 children in Terelj region. He takes us through Terelj national park and Khagiin khar Horse Trekkin

Baataraa: he is natural nomadic horseman,since his childhood, he is training his horses for the Mongolian traditional horse race naadam trekking, he lives in Tov province with his family and take cares the horses at our base camp.

Ochir is our a local guide from the Eight Lakes Area, he has a beautiful voice and likes to singing a song. He knows almost all Mongolian song and sing next to the campfire every night. Mongolian song suited to sing in the nature and trekking. He lives as nomad at the Orkhon Valley with his family.

Northern Mongolian guys

Amaraa, Ooskoo, Bayattai, they are a family, live in Darkhad depression of Northern Mongolia. The region is famous for beautiful landscape and Dukha people, reindeer culture

Bilguun joined to us in last summer, works as a tour guide throughout Mongolia.

Born in Arkhangai province, Central Mongolia, she proud her father who is a horse trainer for the Mongolian traditional horse race therefore she loves to ride horses. This a year graduated the medical university of Mongolia. She leads some of the treks and arranges base camp everyday actions. Her most favorite part of Mongolia is our Western Mongolian horse Trekking, and she highly recommend to do this a trekking

How to find us

We are located only 20km away from Mongolian new airport located in the Hoshigt Valley

1st Bag, Seruun Denj, Building №13, Zuunmod city, Zuunmod city Mongolia

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Discover Mongolia on horseback!

Welcome to saraa's horse trek mongolia.

Traditional nomadic culture. Legendary history. Real adventure. Breathtaking landscapes. Last intact equestrian culture on the planet. Wild przwalski horses. Traditional festivals. Mongolia offers all this – you can experience it with us … on horseback.

Trekking with Baagii and his excellent guides means becoming part of the family and having the unique chance to dive deep into the fascinating culture and history of the country. You will explore breathtaking natural landscapes that the family has known for generations and get an authentic insight into nomadic life while visiting friends in the neighborhood.

Enjoy the view from your tent or ger into the endless expanse, gallop on horseback through the steppe like Dschingis Khan once did and take a trip back in time on the tracks of the Silk Road. All this while soaking up the peaceful energy of one of the world’s last equestrian cultures. 

The most experienced and best local family business for traditional horseback riding tours in the whole Mongolia!

The Great Mongolian Ride

In the summer of 2022, 13 female riders took part in what is probably the longest charity ride in the world, the “Great Mongolian Ride”, raising money for the Misheel Kids Foundation. In 64 days, the unique ride organized by Saraa’s Horse Trek Mongolia led across the entire country, 3200 kilometers from west to east over high mountains and through endless steppe.

Our commitment

20% of the proceeds from your booked horseback riding tour will benefit the Misheel Kids Foundation . The foundation provides tooth brushing instructions and carries out free dental treatments in eight local orphanages and day care centers in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. This benefits over 900 underprivileged children. With our mobile dental clinics, we provide dental care in the remote, rural areas of Mongolia and in the Ger district of Ulaanbaatar to over 3000 children annually who otherwise would not have access to or cannot afford dental treatment.

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• Searching for Chinggis via Hiking & Horseback
• The Ancient Path from Karakorum to Gobi Desert
• Grand Lakes – Khuvsgul Lake and White Lake
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• Hiking & Climbing Tavan Bogd – Altai Peak
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• Experience Western Mongolia’s Eagle Festival
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• Mongolia’s Lunar New Year – Nomadic Lifestyle
• Mongolia Winter Festivals – Ice, Eagle & Camel
• Fishing in Mongolia’s Darkhad Valley
• Mountain Biking – Karakorum, Waterfalls, Lakes
• Bird Watching in Mongolia
• River Canoeing in Mongolia
• Dog Sledding in Mongolia – Winter Travel
• Warriors Training – Horses, Archery, Wrestling
• Western Mongolia Culture
• Western Mongolia’s Twin Lakes
• Khuvd and Khar Us Lakes
• Hiking Altai Mountain
• Tuul Riverside Lodge
• Walk and Camp at Terelj
• Khuvsgul Lake Hiking
• Karakorum Walking
• Karakorum and Waterfall
• Gobi Desert Exploring
• Gobi Desert Sand Dunes
• Khustai National Park
• Bogd National Park
• Karakorum and Hot Springs
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Our Horse Riding Tours Across Mongolia

Our  Mongolia Horse Riding Tours places among the  people of Mongolia who used to love singing while roaming through the county, until not too long ago entertainment became omnipresent, starting with self-fitting cassette players into the Russian UAZ  Jeeps, our days through mobile phones. Along our  Mongolia Horse Riding Tours you’ll understand that  being out in nature, makes every heart wanting to express its feelings of love and awe. In the songs of Mongolia, love is firstly projected to the mother but right after to the horse.  The union between man and horse is unique and the Mongolian horse is very special too!

Our horse riding  clients sometimes would smile about the horses at the beginning of the journey: The horses look small and thin and are not necessarily groomed as much. But no more belittlement after the trip, rather the recognition that the Mongolian horse is strong, durable, short footed and very capable to take us hours and hours unfailingly through all kind of ground conditions. The fact, that the horses do live most of their time away from people, free in the surrounding valleys and mountains – while its owners live in a ger – the Mongolian horses have to cope with the wilderness, the cold and the wolfs, requires them to be more intelligent and have a better judgment, then horses in the west.

To move through Mongolia’s wilderness on horseback is a wonderful experience. Our horse trekking itineraries take you up high, to 4000 meters over sea level, hundreds of kilometers far, to places that no vehicle ever can reach. The horse is making travel much less strenuous then walking and if it rains or is cold, the horse gives you warmth, if there are too many flies, the horse will feed them. And when you get used to your horse it becomes a very joyful experience that makes you wanting to sing to your horse as well!

On our  Mongolia Horse Riding Tours, we  provide Australian Stock saddles with all our riding trips. They have been purpose built for Mongolian horses, their tree is narrower, therefor fits on their back and causes no harm to the horse. Australian Stock saddles are very safe for people that are not too familiar with horse-riding, as they have support that prevents the rider from falling forward when the horse suddenly puts its head down or stops and makes sudden turns. With every tour the guide and the horsemen give instructions on how to respond to the horse, what to avoid and what to make sure of. We recommend our clients to wear helmets. If wished, our horsemen are happy to lead rope clients to begin with, until they gain enough confidence to ride themselves.

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• Mongolia Camel Riding Tours
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• Mongolia Jeep & Truck Tours
• Mongolia Mountaineer & Climbing Tours
• Mongolia Nomadic Lifestyle Tours
• Mongolia Small Group Tours
• Mongolia Supported Camping Tours
• Mongolia Walking & Hiking Tours

Mainly Camel and Horse Riding Tours

• Altai Naadam Festival – Horse & Camel Riding
• Mongolia Great Lakes & Naadam Festival
• Mongolia Winter Festivals – Ice, Eagle & Camel
• Mongolia’s Great Khuvsgul Lake & Karakorum
• Searching for Chinggis via Hiking & Horseback
• Discover Zavkhan – Horses, Camels & Camping
• Altai Kings – Hiking & Climbing in Tavan Bogd
• Hiking & Climbing Tavan Bogd – Altai Peak
• Short Stay Excursions: Western Mongolia Culture
• Short Stay Excursions: Western Mongolia’s Twin Lakes
• Short Stay Excursions: Khuvd and Khar Us Lakes
• Short Stay Excursions: Hiking Altai Mountain
• Short Stay Excursions: Tuul Riverside Lodge
• Short Stay Excursions: Walk and Camp at Terelj
• Short Stay Excursions: Khuvsgul Lake Hiking
• Short Stay Excursions: Karakorum Walking
• Short Stay Excursions: Karakorum and Waterfall
• Short Stay Excursions: Gobi Desert Exploring
• Short Stay Excursions: Gobi Desert Sand Dunes
• Short Stay Excursions: Khustai National Park
• Short Stay Excursions: Bogd National Park
• Short Stay Excursions: Karakorum and Hot Springs
• Short Stay Excursions: Self Arranged Travel

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Experience Mongolia by Horseback

On this memorable ride, we travel the sweeping landscapes of Gorkhi Terelj National Park. We cross snaking rivers and follow tracks through open grasslands carpeted with wildflowers, forested slopes and expansive valleys into the dramatic rock formations and granite mountains of Mongolia. This adventure is an out-of-this-world experience for riders seeking a culturally-steeped journey into Mongolia.

Follow in the Hoofprints of the Nomadic Herders

Steeped in history .

Stay in remote tented camps, with one night in traditional yurt-like nomadic ger tents. Buddhist shrines, stone cairns and ancient ruins pepper the trail. During this horse trek we’ll experience the nomadic herder lifestyle and witness the seasonal shift of communities and their herds to summer pastures and vital water sources. Our ride will cover some spectacular terrain, intriguing ancient and historical sites and intimate visits with nomadic families to share stories and meals in communal ger tents.

Wonderful trip. Stone Horse is a very professional organization. The owners Sabina and Keith are great hosts. As well, they personally select the horses, make the saddles and the tack, guide and cook on the trips. I have ridden and been involved with horses for 60 years. Their horses and staff are top notch! It was an amazing experience to ride and see first hand all that Mongolia has to offer. I loved it and I would highly recommend Stone Horse for all future horse adventures in Mongolia.” Carmen G.

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From Chinggis Khaan National Airport (UBN), also referred to as New Ulaanbaatar International Airport, we transfer to the Springs Hotel in Ulaanbaatar City. After a refresh and rest or wander, we meet our Wild Women guide for an orientation and group introductions over dinner. The hotel is a walking-friendly distance to the central city square, museums, shops and restaurants. Your Wild Women guide will be able to  recommend places and offer support if you need to locate any essential items for the trek.

Included Meals

Accommodations

Springs Hotel

Terelj River Valley

Our trek begins.

After breakfast, we travel by vehicle to the horse trek staging area in the Darkhid Valley, located one and a half hours northeast of Ulaanbaatar City. Here, we meet our horses and re-pack for our horse trek. After lunch, we begin our adventure in this rural area, which leads us to a high pass before entering Gorkhi Terelj National Park and descending into the Terelj River valley. We set up camp near the Terelj River or one of its downstream tributaries, depending on water levels and the pace of the group.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, in a tented camp

4 hours in the saddle

The Tuul Valley

Forest trails, wildflowers and open grasslands .

After breakfast, we set out for today’s ride traversing two forested passes and blooming valleys. Our lunch break is in the shade of the forest where the horses can graze and rest with us. In the afternoon, we can travel at a slightly faster pace, trotting down a wide valley. When we reach the Tuul valley, we turn north to make our way to our campsite for the night. Take a rejuvenating dip in the river (brace yourself, it’s chilly!), before enjoying a peaceful riverside dinner together.

6 hours in the saddle

Ride to Princess Camp

Sleep in a traditional ger tent.

Our morning ride takes us through fields of wildflowers before we travel up the wide open valley with the high mountains and plateaus of the Khentii Mountains ahead in the distance. We find our perfect lunch spot among the startling rock formations. Our ride continues through the mesmerizing landscape of undulating hills of grasslands and mighty rock formations of Gorkhi Terelj National Park, up and over the hills to the valley of the Princess Camp. The eco-friendly camp is the only ger camp in this remote area of the national park. If the sun cooperates, solar heaters will permit us to have a hot shower. Dinner is served in the larger communal ger.

Princess Camp, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

Ride to the Ruins

Visit the princess temple.

Today, the pack team and riders split up. The packers take the pack horses to tonight’s campsite via a shorter route, while the riders head out to visit the ruins of the Princess Temple. We enjoy a long lunch break at a high point with dazzling rock formations as a backdrop.  

After lunch, we cross the valley floor to head up to another lookout and rest spot. Here, we have a panoramic of the landscapes we have traveled over the last few days. Our tented camp is just a short ride away, where tables set up with snacks and drinks await! We can choose between a refreshing cold plunge in the creek or request a camp shower, which will be set up behind a privacy screen at the camp, before enjoying our outdoor dinner with a spectacular view and our horses grazing on the nearby hills.

High Ridges Ride

Heading for the hills.

Today we split up again so riders can explore the high ridges east of the Baruun Bayn Gol Valley while the pack team sets up camp near the river. We ascend to the highest ridge for lunch before circling back, traveling down a scenic route back into the valley by late afternoon. We turn south at the memorial monument dedicated to a local park ranger before reaching our tented camp where we’ll spend the next two nights. This site is a favorite with both horses and guests as it’s set back into the shade and shelter of the forest. Surrounded by meadows of wildflowers, verdant forested slopes, rising rock formations and high mountains, this campsite is an easy one to ease into.

Two River Valleys

Visiting nomadic families .

Today is dedicated to visiting local families to learn more about their daily life and nomadic livestock husbandry practices. It’s a short distance from our camp to reach the Tuul River valley, which we follow to the confluence with the Terelj River. 

Continuing up the Terelj River valley, we reach our host family and share a hearty, traditional lunch. Depending on their schedule and daily tasks, we might be able to try making milk products or help with other chores. On our way back, we stop at our horseman’s summer home for more snacks and genuine nomad hospitality. We arrive back at our tented camp in the late afternoon and have a light meal (snacks) in the evening.

Return to the Terelj

Riding in the open valley .

Today we have the opportunity to ride at a faster pace (for those who wish), trotting or cantering up a broad valley. There are forested sections and open grasslands with pops of yellow poppies and Mongolian asters as well. In the afternoon, our trek continues over another small pass before we drop down into the big open valley of the Terelj River. After one final break in a stand of cottonwood forest, we travel a short distance to our last shaded campsite near a creek. There’s time to relax and revel in one last trek dinner together.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner 

The Darkhid Valley

Today’s ride takes us into the upper valley of the Terelj River. It’s easy riding along well-established tracks with mostly even terrain and several river crossings. Our last picnic lunch is near the river under the shade of old larch trees before we head up to cross another pass. From the top of this pass, it’s an hour’s ride back to the Darkhid Valley, where revitalizing snacks and drinks are waiting. The horses, after a quick check-up, are set loose down the valley to join the rest of the herd that stayed behind. It’s a wonderful sight to watch them roll around and trot off for their week’s break. Our shuttle back to the city should arrive at the Springs Hotel around 8–9 p.m., in time for one last dinner together.

A Fond Farewell

After breakfast there is a group transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN). For those who are extending their stay in the city, the hotel staff can assist with arranging local guided tours or offer directions to museums, historic sites and souvenir shops.

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What’s Included

• checkmark icon All accommodation, including six nights in tented camps (individual or two women per tent as preferred), one night at the Princess Ger Camp and two nights in a hotel 
• checkmark icon Comfortable saddles with safety features: outfitted with padded endurance stir-ups and safety cages 
• checkmark icon Support team, including the female trip leader, two female Mongolian guides/cooks/camp assistants and three wranglers/packers 
• checkmark icon Trekking crew and team (trained for medical issues or emergencies)
• checkmark icon Mongolian and international dishes 
• checkmark icon Safe drinking water
• checkmark icon Stress-free airport transfers

Please Note:

Dietary requirements and preferences are considered, so please contact Wild Women Expeditions if you are vegan or have other diet concerns

All applicable taxes are included in the trip price.

Itineraries may be subject to change without notice due to weather and other environmental conditions. Please review our Booking Terms .

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Click HERE for all of the logistical details you’ll need to know prior to departure—including the packing list, arrival and departure details and suggested tipping information.

This trip starts in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (airport code: UBN), and finishes in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (airport code: UBN).

Today’s 9-mile (15 km) hike is rated moderately difficult due to length and the steep downhill at the beginning (with undulating hills for the remainder). It can be technically challenging in places due to wash-out and loose stones. As noted, a shuttle option is available. 

For the alternate hike option, the climb is still challenging and steep with some rocky scrambling, but shorter. Our guide will thoroughly describe both options for those who are concerned but be prepared to sweat! It will be a hot and challenging walk.

The Wild Women Way

If you’re wondering how we roll, it’s together. The Wild Women Way is our modus operandi, our mantra and our rock solid foundation. You can learn more about our Wild Ways HERE .

How We Support You

Ready for a big adventure? We’re in it together. On this trip, we’ll be spending many hours each day in a saddle. We suggest riding regularly for three months before your adventure (Western-style riding lessons would be most appropriate). 

Still have questions or concerns? Let’s talk about it.

What the Trip Entails

This is an active multi-day tour on horseback for intermediate riders. You must be comfortable with the following:

• checkmark icon Confident at a walk, trot and canter on a forward horse, on open ground
• checkmark icon Riding in dramatic landscapes with different terrain 
• checkmark icon Days in the saddle at a moderate pace
• checkmark icon Camping in the wilderness and contributing to an adventure as a team
• checkmark icon Staying in Ger Camps as the Mongolian nomads have done for centuries
• checkmark icon Enjoy being with horses that command our respect through their strength of character and who give their all to take care of us
• checkmark icon The mighty little Mongolian horses can carry people up to 6”4 tall (1m 95 cm) and up to 210 lbs (95 kg)
• checkmark icon Riding Ability Rating: Intermediate–Advanced (Confident at all paces, on a forward horse, but not necessarily comfortable jumping.)

Trip Dates + Prices

Jul 16, 2024 - Jul 25, 2024

Price: (USD)

$4,595 (Deposit: $495)

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• Gorkhi Terelj National Park October Ride – 8 Days
• Short Treks and One Day Trail Rides
• Mongolian Gobi Camel Festival
• Winter Camel Trekking
• Gobi Winter Camping Adventure
• Gobi Desert Tour – 6 Days
• Gobi Crossing – 10 Days
• Mongolia Adventure Tour – 16 Days
• Wildlife and Landscapes of the Desert Steppe
• Hustai Nuruu National Park – Day Tour
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Our Horse Riding Expeditions in Mongolia

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Chingiis Khan roamed these mountain areas as the boy Temujiin. The Khentii Mountains are the backdrop of our horse riding expeditions in Mongolia. They hold the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park and the Khan Khentii Special Protected Area. It is a mystical place in history, this, the largest of Mongolia’s wilderness. We escape the modern world, and by horseback are greeted to breathtaking scenery with each new day. Make this your destination to nature, your destination to rediscover yourself.

Gorkhi Terelj National Park Expeditions

Ride in Scenic Landscapes shaped by Nomadic Traditions

Gorkhi Terelj National Park is great country for horseback riding and exploring – wide open valleys and rolling hills, trails along rivers, over forested passes, down through high grasses to discover another valley. Explore the hills and grasslands, rest below rock formations arising from the steppe. Experience true hospitality and the ambiance of a Mongolian Ger (more known as Yurt in the West). Live the local culture, and be at ease with your horse – be at ease with nature.

Summer horse trek

Gorkhi Terelj National Park Horse Riding – 10 Days

Autumn Riding

Gorkhi Terelj National Park Expedition – 8 Days

Khentii Mountains Expeditions

Journey into the Heart of the Taiga Forest

Challenge your spirit of adventure. Enter the Khan Khentii, steeped in the spiritual history of Mongolia. Its wildness will reward you with magnificent scenery, and the solitude of the Northern forest. Follow ancient horse trails to the sources of the rivers. Encounter wildlife. Make a high mountain passage with our pack horses. Stop at alpine lakes. Enjoy camping comforts in the wild. Bond with your horse – and listen to the silence.

Khentii Mountains Horseback Expedition

Mongolia Wilderness Conservation Adventure

Your Riding Experience with Stone Horse Expeditions

Your riding experience begins with a good horse, your trusted travel companion as we move across the landscape. Our expert staff and trip leaders guide you through magical scenery, across rivers, mountain passes and down flower filled valley’s, where our comfortable camp awaits at days end. Tomorrow, another day of discovery as you fall asleep under a star filled sky.

Experienced Trail Horses

Our horses are experienced expedition saddle and pack horses, all from our own herd.  We pay attention and ensure you will ride in confidence and comfort.

• We match your trail horse to your riding level
• The horse you ride is cared for year-round , with veterinary checks and winter feeding

Comfortable Saddles

Our saddles are high quality, purpose build saddles from our own saddlery, designed for comfort and safety of horse and rider

• Western trail riding saddles, lightweight and durable
• Fitted with safety features

Small Groups

On your riding adventure with Stone Horse, you travel in small groups. Ride in an atmosphere of mutual support and fun. Enjoy good company and conversation at the dinner table. Leave with lasting friendships forged.

• Small group travel, maximum 6 guests
• All riding levels

Leave only Hoof Prints

We have worked for many years with the park authorities and communities adjacent to the parks we visit, and we adhere to a high standard of eco-friendly back country travel.

• Low impact travel, ecologically sound wilderness camping
• No vehicles – pack horses only. Short distance vehicle travel to base camp

Camping, Food and Drink

Attention to detail is foremost on our minds when we prepare meals, plan and set-up camp, provide your camping gear and ensure safety of drinking water.

• Scenic camp sites, quality equipment
• Camp cuisine, international and local, to your individual needs. Safe drinking water.

Expedition Leaders on Stone Horse Riding Expeditions in Mongolia

We have worked in conservation and wilderness travel throughout our careers. We lead our own expeditions – because we love doing it.

• 35+ years experience in wilderness travel. Committed to conservation and community
• Member “Travelers against Plastic”. Winner “Global Energy Award, Mongolia, 2017”

“ An Adventure of a Life Time – “I loved every minute, the horses were lovely and very responsive, the countryside was wild and beautiful, the saddles comfortable and the food that was produced out of a tiny tent was indeed amazing (including freshly ground coffee every morning and wine at night). Everything was well organized but at the same time very relaxed.”    Trish Durlacher, Sydney, Australia.

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Check out the schedule of our horse riding expeditions in Mongolia for 2024.

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Dates & Prices

Activity level, accommodations, mongolia horse trekking tour, explore the magnificent bhukhan valley by horseback, from: $7,895.

• Available: June, July, August
• Activity: Level 3
• Accommodations: Rustic Lodging, Comfortable Hotels
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