Horse Trekking Tour

Your journey begins with a full-day exploration of Ulaanbaatar. You will visit Gandan Monastery and the Chinggis Khan National Museum, followed by an evening of traditional Mongolian cultural performance.

Kharkhorum was founded in the early 13th century and became the capital of the Mongol Empire in 1235 under Ögedei Khan. The city was enclosed by walls and included a palace and many buildings connected to trade and daily life. People of different cultures and religious backgrounds lived in Kharkhorum, making it one of the most diverse cities of its time. Today, the remains of the city lie near modern Kharkhorin and offer a glimpse into its rich past.

Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape is one of Mongolia’s most important cultural and historical regions and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For centuries, the valley was a center of nomadic life and an important area in the history of Central Asia. Several major historical sites are located within the valley, including Karakorum, the capital of the Mongol Empire; Khar Balgas, the former capital of the Uyghur Khaganate; Erdene Zuu Monastery; and Tuvkhun Monastery. Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape covers the Orkhon River basin and the northeastern edge of the Khangai Mountains, with landscapes shaped by low mountains, rolling hills, wide river valleys, and open steppe. The area includes mountain forest, forest-steppe, river meadows, and dry steppe, creating a varied natural setting.

Khuisiin Naiman Nuur, or the Eight Lakes, is a cluster of eight interconnected lakes set in a mountain basin of the Khangai Mountains within Naiman Nuur National Park. Surrounded by forested hills and summer wildflowers, the area is accessible only by horseback or on foot. Today we ride approximately 30 km to Khuis Lake.

Today we horse trek to Shireet Lake, the largest lake in the Eight Lakes region. The surrounding landscape is rich in birch and larch forest. We ride approximately 20 km before camping overnight in tents.

We horse trek to Buureg Valley and a tourist camp, where we enjoy authentic Mongolian cuisine, including fermented mare’s milk (airag), khorkhog (Mongolian barbecue), and traditional dairy products.

Tsenkher Hot Spring is one of Mongolia’s highest-temperature hot springs, reaching around 86 °C (186 °F). This alkaline hot spring rises from deep underground and contains hydrogen sulfide and silicon compounds. Traditionally, the hot spring is believed to help relieve joint discomfort and certain skin conditions and to support recovery following medical treatment.

Elsen Tasarkhai is an 80 km-long belt of sand dunes, divided by a road into Mongol Els and Khugnu Tarniin Els. Despite the desert setting, the dunes are dotted with vegetation such as willow, elm, and hardy shrubs. We visit a local nomadic family to experience their traditional way of life.

We drive back to Ulaanbaatar and enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating the unforgettable journey we have shared.