Horse Trekking Holidays in Mongolia

Arrive Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the Bayangol Hotel. Enjoy a brief afternoon city tour before returning to this centrally located hotel.

In the morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Khovd, the major industrial centre of Western Mongolia and capital of the Khovd Aimag. Upon arrival transfer by jeep for the 3 and a half hour journey to the Namarjaa Valley on the Southern slopes of Tsamgarav Mountain. The valley affords stunning views of the cattle and ger's of the local nomadic peoples. Upon arrival at our campsite enjoy a ready prepared meal.

Today we ride our horses 25km along the Hongio river valley, where we will camp. The ride will impress further views of the 4202m Tsambagarav Mountain, and en route a local herders family can be visited.

Today we continue our horse trek to Doroo Nuur, one of the most beautiful lakes in Western Mongolia, located on the border of the Bayan Olgii and Khovd provinces. The journey will be approximately 35km.

Today we ride along the picturesque high ridges of of the Huh Seriin Nuuruu national park, towards Deluun soum. The journey will be approximately 40km.

Today ride westwards to the Chihertei river and canyon. En route visit a Kazakh family which uses eagles for hunting. The journey will be approximately 35km.

Today we ride Southward to Ulaagchin where we spend the night at an altitude of approximately 2500m. The total days riding distance will be approximately 30km.

Today ride approximately 40km over the green plateau of the Alati mountain range and arrive in the Ulagchiin canyon. In the afternoon we continue along the high Altai ridges and arrive in Jargalant, near the Chinese border.

Today we arrive in the small settlement of Sunhul, a mostly Kazakh area, with a small Uriankhai population. Depsite Mongolians fame for their hospitality Uriankhais are famous for their hospitality amongst the Mongolians themselves, and our the family visit should be a particularly interesting stop.

Today we will arrive at the beautiful Sunkhul lake which is surrounded by Uriankhai and Kazakh gers with various herds dotted along the valley. There will be ample opportunity to witness nomadic life, and due to the time of the season it is possible we will be witness to nomadic families loading their gers and belongings for the move to the autumn pastures. We will also have views of Monkh Khairkhan Mountain, the second highest mountain in Mongolia.

Today, our last day on horse, we will continue the ride towards Ih Ulaan (Great Red) mountain pass, one of the highest road passes in Mongolia. En-route we will pass the highest lake in Mongolia.

Today we say goodbye to our horses after nine days of riding and head to the famous Gurvan Senkher cave, where we will spend the night in a specially prepared ger (see picture of gers above).

After breakfast we explore two chambers of the most famous cave in Mongolia and then continue the drive to Chandmani soum, on the eastern slopes of the picturesque Jargalant mountain. Locals are famous for their ability of singing Hoomii, traditional Mongolian throat singing. Overnight in tented camping.

Today drive along the shore of Har Us lake, the second largest freshwater lake in Mongolia. En route visit a bird sanctuary, before arriving in Khovd and enjoy a tour of the city. Overnight in the Buyant Hotel.

Today we depart to Khovd airport for the flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival transfer to the Bayangol Hotel for a well earnt rest.

Today enjoy a day relaxing in Ulaanbaatar, giving time to enjoy a spot of shopping, dining out or visiting one of the capital's interesting museums. Overnight at the Bayangol hotel.

Transfer to the airport for the flight home