12-Day Horse Trekking Adventure from Orkhon Valley to Naiman Nuur in Mongolia
Highlights
Ulan Bator
nature, cultural, sightseeing
Private Tour
12 Days
Medium
English
Description
Discover Mongolia on a 12-day horse trek through the Orkhon Valley and Naiman Nuur. Ride Mongolian horses across forests, mountains, and alpine meadows, visiting Tövkhön Monastery and the spectacular Orkhon Waterfall. Stay with nomadic families, experience authentic culture, and explore pristine alpine lakes surrounded by volcanic landscapes. Encounter wildlife, enjoy local cuisine, and immerse yourself in remote natural beauty. This private adventure offers a perfect balance of horse trekking, cultural encounters, and unforgettable Mongolian scenery.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Ulaanbaatar → Tövkhön Monastery → Orkhon Waterfall
- Distance: 450 km by vehicle
Overnight Stay: Guesthouse / Nomadic family
Highlights: Scenic drive through central Mongolia, visit Tövkhön Monastery, see Orkhon Waterfall (Ulaan Tsutgalan).
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Day 2: Orkhon Waterfall → Nomadic Host Family
Distance: 16 km
Overnight Stay: Nomadic family or tent
Highlights: Introduction to herder life, prepare horses for trek, local culture experience.
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Day 3: Nomadic Family → Khorgo Area
Distance: 25 km
Overnight Stay: Tent
Highlights: Start of horse trek, rolling meadows, forest edges, horse riding skills practice.
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Day 4: Khorgo Area → Khorgo Volcano / River Valley
Distance: 28 km
Overnight Stay: Tent
Highlights: Riding through river valley, scenic views of Khorgo Volcano, bird watching.
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Day 5: River Valley → Mountain Foothills
Distance: 30 km
Overnight Stay: Tent
Highlights: Forested trails, mountain scenery, wildlife spotting (deer, foxes).
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Day 6: Mountain Foothills → Lake Bayantes
Distance: 25 km
Overnight Stay: Tent / Ger
Highlights: Alpine meadows, small streams, peaceful lakeside rest, photography opportunities.
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Day 7: Lake Bayantes → Eastern Eight Lakes Area
Distance: 27 km
Overnight Stay: Tent
Highlights: Ride through rolling hills and marshes, observe local wildlife, reach the first lakes of Naiman Nuur.
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Day 8: Eight Lakes Exploration (Naiman Nuur)
Distance: 15–20 km
Overnight Stay: Tent
Highlights: Explore all eight lakes, fishing, birdwatching, mountain backdrop, alpine meadows.
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Day 9: Eight Lakes → Nomadic Family / Foothills
Distance: 28 km
Overnight Stay: Nomadic family stay
Highlights: Return ride through forest and valleys, cultural interaction with herders.
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Day 10: Foothills → Orkhon Waterfall Area
Distance: 30 km
Overnight Stay: Tent / Nomadic family
Highlights: Scenic descent back to river valley, views of waterfalls, grazing lands.
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Day 11: Orkhon Waterfall → Tövkhön / Pick-Up
Distance: 25 km
Overnight Stay: Nomadic family / Vehicle pickup
Highlights: Last horse ride, farewell with host family, transfer by vehicle to Ulaanbaatar.
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Day 12: Return to Ulaanbaatar
Distance: 450 km by vehicle
Scenic drive back to Ulaanbaatar
End of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 5 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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