Hiking & Horse Riding

Overview

• Hiking and horse riding in one tour, the best way to see Mongolia's nature
• Four days hiking and four on horseback, each in beautiful country
• Nights in ger camps and with nomad families
• A camel ride in the Bayan Gobi and the Orkhon Waterfall

Route

Numbers mark where you spend each day. The route starts and ends in Ulaanbaatar.

1. Day 1Ulaanbaatar+

   • Arrive in Mongolia. Your English-speaking guide meets you at Chinggis Khaan Airport and takes you to your hotel.
   • Visit Gandantegchinlin Monastery and the National Museum of Mongolian History.

   Meals

   Not included

   Overnight

   4* hotel (twin or triple room)

2. Day 2Ulaanbaatar to the Bayan Gobi+

   • Drive to the Bayan Gobi by 4x4, with lunch on the road.
   • Your first hike, in the Gobi and up to Ovgon Monastery.
   • Ride two-humped camels to your camp.

   Meals

   Breakfast, lunch and dinner

   Overnight

   Ger camp

3. Day 3Hike to Tuvkhun Monastery+

   • Hike to Tuvkhun Monastery, with a picnic lunch on the way.
   • Drive on to a nomad family for the night.

   Meals

   Breakfast, lunch and dinner

   Overnight

   Yurt with a nomad family

4. Day 4Nomad family to Buurug CampOn horseback+

   On horseback

   • Your first day on horseback: ride through beautiful country to Buurug Camp, with lunch on the way.

   Meals

   Breakfast, lunch and dinner

   Overnight

   Ger camp at Buurug

5. Days 5–6Buurug to the Naiman Nuur lakesOn horseback+

   On horseback

   • Ride from the camp to the Naiman Nuur lakes, with lunch on the way, and stay with a nomad family.
   • Spend the next day exploring the lakes on horseback.

   Meals

   Breakfast, lunch and dinner

   Overnight

   Yurt with a nomad family

6. Day 7Naiman Nuur to the Orkhon WaterfallOn horseback+

   On horseback

   • Your last day on horseback: ride from the lakes to the Orkhon Waterfall, with lunch on the way.
   • Then head to a nomad family, by car or on horseback, as you prefer.

   Meals

   Breakfast, lunch and dinner

   Overnight

   Yurt with the family

7. Day 8Hike to Durvun Berkh Camp+

   • Hike from the nomad family through beautiful country to Durvun Berkh Camp, with lunch on the way.

   Meals

   Breakfast, lunch and dinner

   Overnight

   Ger camp at Durvun Berkh

8. Day 9Durvun Berkh to Kharkhorin+

   • Hike past the Uurtiin Tokhoi cliffs, Temeen Chuluu and Baga Tsutgalan, the smaller waterfall, with lunch on the way.
   • Drive to Kharkhorin and visit Erdene Zuu Monastery.

   Meals

   Breakfast, lunch and dinner

   Overnight

   Ger camp

9. Day 10Kharkhorin to Ulaanbaatar+

   • Drive back to Ulaanbaatar, with lunch on the road.
   • Go shopping with your guide.
   • Evening show of traditional Mongolian music, song and dance.

   Meals

   Breakfast and lunch; dinner is yours to choose in Ulaanbaatar

   Overnight

   4* hotel

10. Day 11Ulaanbaatar+

    • Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

    Meals

    Breakfast

    Overnight

    Departure

Where you sleep

• 4 nightsGuest yurts with nomad families
• 4 nightsGer camps
• 2 nights4* hotel in Ulaanbaatar

What's included

Good to know

Meeting point

Chinggis Khaan Airport, Ulaanbaatar

Guides speak

English, French

Group size

3–10 people

• Small group: +€300 Per person for groups of 2 or 3, refunded once a 4th traveller books.
• Single room: +€200 Per person, for your 2 nights in Ulaanbaatar.

What travellers say

• Our trip to Mongolia was made truly memorable by our incredible team: our tour guide and translator, Munkh-Od (“Momo”), our driver, Dembee, and our horse guide, Davaa. Momo was an exceptional guide. No matter what questions I had about Mongolian history, culture, or the landscapes around us, he always had thoughtful and insightful answers. He shared countless myths, legends, and personal stories about life in Mongolia, which gave us a much deeper appreciation of the country and its people. He also played a vital role as our translator whenever we needed to communicate with Dembee and Davaa. Both of whom were highly skilled, professional, and genuinely kind individuals. Throughout the trip, they made sure our party of two was comfortable, safe, and well looked after. Their experience and competence were evident every day, and their friendly personalities made the journey even more enjoyable. I really can't recommend this team highly enough. They were excellent at their jobs and wonderful people who helped make our Mongolian adventure a memorable time. Friendly nature and responded to the rein very well. He was a great horse to ride on. He was white brownish with spots. I believe his name was Shakargh. Loved him

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