Mongolia Horse Riding - The Mongol Ride

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Mongolia Horse Riding

The Mongol Ride is our definitive Mongolia Horse Riding tour that is indeed a challenge that will take you into the homeland of Chinggis Khaan, where you will move through party forested, partly mountainous landscapes, interrupted by streams and rivers. Our Mongolia Horse Riding trip will take you 8 days to horse ride along with your pack horses, starting from the Baga Khentii Mountains, ending at the Bogd Khaan Mountain just south east of Ulaanbaatar. On the way you will see Nomadic life at it’s finest. Being “Nomads” ourselves, we will experience their hospitality, and learn about their lives. Your horse riding adventure begins in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital, before heading out to a secluded region, for the most part untrodden as yet by tourist, though within a few hours’ journey from the capital. In the city you’ll spend a day visiting the city’s sights including visits to Gandan Monastery and the Bogd Khaan Palace.

Day One in Mongolia

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

Sightseeing and Welcoming Dinner

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to a 4 star hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to explore the city. In the evening, your guide will take you to a cultural performance, which will be followed by dinner in a local restaurant to welcome you to Mongolia.

Day Two in Mongolia

Before We Start Our Mongolia Horse Riding Tour, We’ll have Some Sightseeing!

After breakfast you will leave Ulaanbaatar for the Upper Tuul River Valley in the Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area over 100 km away. On the way we’ll stop and explore and explore Chinggis Khan Statue complex is constructed in 2008, locates at Tsonjin Boldog, Visitors walk to the head of the horse through its chest and neck, where they have a panoramic view from 131 foot (40 m) high. After this fascinating visit continue drive one hour on tarmac road, one hour through a beautiful steppe valley with many herdsmen with their livestock reach to Zamtiin Davaa. On your arrival, you will be met by your horseman and start warm up riding in that area.

Day Three in Mongolia

Today will be the Start of Our Mongolia Horse Riding Journey with a ride to Zuun Bayan valley

After breakfast the riders are matches to their horses, saddles selected, and the horse tour begins into Baga Khentii Mountains, you will start riding and crosses the ridge at Zamtiin Davaa and through forest until you reach Bosgiin Guur, crosses over ride along the beautiful Tuul River, then decent into a Zuun Bayan valley, where in late summer, hay makers, can be seen cutting hay by hand for winter fodder. We camp in an open meadow for the night. Today’s ride will cover approx. 30kms.

Day Four in Mongolia

Our Mongolia Horse Riding Adventure will Take Youto Tsagaan Khyart

You will wake up to the voice of singing birds. Today’s adventure takes more remote and wilderness areas. You will enjoy only virgin nature. At the same time, the trails become more obstacles with small bushes, forest trails, and some swampy areas. We will arrive at Zuu Spring. After having lunch there continue ride till Tsagaan Khyart. Although rarely seen, wolves are numerous in the area. There are also wild boars, moose, red deer (Cervus elaphus), marmots and gazelle.

Day Five in Mongolia

Day ride to Princess Temple ruins

After leisurely breakfast start ride, we reach the remains of the charming Gunjiin Monastery, well known as Princess Temple once home to a young princess who became a protector of people and the Buddhist faith. It was massive monastery founded by a Mongolian Lord in honor of his wife in the 18th century. Sadly, the main temple and a portion of the wall are all that is left today. The remains are nestled deep, a valley covered with pine and birch forests as well as an abundance of wildflowers.

Day Six in Mongolia

Confluence of Terelj & Bayan River

Continue ride at the edge of the beautiful landscape and the open mixture of mountain and grassland where forest and vegetation host an incredible number of bird species.

Day Seven in Mongolia

Today We’ll Continue the Mongolia Horse Riding Journey Towards Shilj Ereeny Pass

Today you will continue to ride along the Terelj River and pass the park. As you leave civilization behind, you will start seeing squirrels, marmots and various birds. Your camp side will be on the slope of Shilj Ereeny Pass, which is the place of unique assemblage of different plants (especially flowers) and animals. Today’s ride will cover approx. 30kms.

Day Eight in Mongolia

Today the Mongolia Horse Riding Trip will Take You into the Heartland of the Khentii Mountain Range!

Following breakfast at the camp you will ride up to Gachuurt’s Mount Nuramt which is the heartland of the Khentii Mountain range on the banks of the mighty Tuul River. Here you’ll have the opportunity to observe and explore the area with a trained guide. Dinner and overnight at Nomads ger camp. Today’s ride will cover approx. 30kms.

Day Nine in Mongolia

Enjoy the Day Exploring, Hiking and/or Just Relaxing – Before the Fine Mongolian BBQ Experience!

Today you will have time to relax and enjoy the natural beauty. You can hike along the forested hillsides that are decorated in mountain flowers and full of crystal clean waters. We hope this will increase your appetite for the wonderful farewell dinner to follow! “Khorkhog” is a traditional specialty of mutton and vegetable cooked in hot stones under high pressure. There will be an organized trek after dinner “Riding under the moonlight”. Overnight at the same ger camp.

Day Ten in Mongolia

Overland by Jeep to Ulaanbaatar for Sightseeing

After breakfast you will return to Ulaanbaatar in the vehicles. On arrival you will be taken to your hotel. Today you will visit the Bogd Khan Winter Palace, the home of the last religious king of Mongolia and the Fine Arts Museum. You will have time for shopping. Lunch and Dinner will be at local restaurants.

Day Eleven in Mongolia