Mongolia · Horse Riding

10-Day Horse Trekking Tour in Terelj and Khagiin Khar Lake

10 Days Round trip from Ulaanbaatar Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride from Terelj National Park through scenic trails, rivers, forests, and fields
  • 02 Discover Rib Mountain, Khonog Tolgoi, and Lichen Black Lake surrounded by beautiful mountains
  • 03 Enjoy real moments in the saddle with wildlife commonly seen and photographed
  • 04 Experience the serene landscapes of Yellow Spring, the Tuul River, Tsagaan Khotol, and Zamt Davaa
  • 05 Embrace Mongolia's untouched wilderness on a multi-day horse trekking adventure

Embark on a 10-day horseback adventure through the wild landscapes of Mongolia, riding from Terelj National Park across scenic trails, rivers, forests, and mountain terrain. Along the way, discover places such as Blue Stone River, Zuugiin Rashaan, Rib Mountain, Khonog Tolgoi, and Lichen Black Lake, surrounded by beautiful mountains and wildlife. Continue through Galtai Bulganai, Yellow Spring, the Tuul River, Tsagaan Khotol, and Zamt Davaa, embracing the serenity of Mongolia's untouched wilderness. This journey is designed for travellers seeking real moments in the saddle and a deep connection with nature.

Embark on a 10-day horseback adventure through the wild landscapes of Mongolia, riding from Terelj National Park across scenic trails, rivers, forests, and mountain terrain.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Ulan Bator, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
Languages English, Mongolian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Terelj National Park to Bayan Adag

  • In the morning after breakfast at 09:00 a.m., meet our staff, including the horse guide, who will take you to the trail and give you a short riding practice.
  • After breakfast, we will start our journey from Terelj to Bayan Adag.
  • Stop for lunch on the way between 12:00 and 13:00.
  • After lunch, continue on and spend the night at Bayan Adag, the first day's stop.

Accommodation: tent

2
Day 02

Bayan Adag to Blue Stone River and Zuugiin Rashaan

  • Have a field breakfast between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. and leave for the trip.
  • We will stop for a while at a place called Blue Stone River and have lunch.
  • Continue your adventurous horse ride and stay overnight at Zuugiin Rashaan in the evening.

Accommodation: tent

3
Day 03

Zuugiin Rashaan to Rib Mountain or Khonog Tolgoi

  • Our horse adventure continues. After breakfast on the third day of the trip, we will pack our luggage and depart from Zuugiin Rashaan.
  • Stop and relax for lunch on the way.
  • Then we will stop near Rib Mountain or Khonog Tolgoi and have dinner and rest.

Accommodation: tent

4
Day 04

Ride to Lichen Black Lake

  • After that, we will continue from Khonog Tolgoi on the rough road towards Lichen Black Lake.
  • In the evening, we will spend the night near Black Lake.
  • Riders mount up and ride about 35 km to Lichen Black Lake. The lake is located in the center of beautiful mountains and has become a favorite of many of our riders and travellers.
  • Forests and small rivers will offer you special feelings of escape and real moments in the saddle. Wildlife is commonly seen and photographed in this area.
  • Lunch will be along the Khongor River.
  • By late afternoon, we arrive at Lichen Black Lake, which is located at 1,800 meters above sea level.
  • If the weather is good and warm, you can try swimming and fishing.

Accommodation: tent

5
Day 05

Lichen Black Lake to Galtai Bulganai

  • Well, on the morning of the sixth day, we will have breakfast near Lichen Black Lake and go to the next place.
  • Our path will continue to be complicated and adventurous.
  • On the way, we will stop for a while and have a field lunch.
  • Then in the evening, we will spend the night at a place called Galtai Bulganai.
  • And that is the end of our sixth day trip.
6
Day 06

Yellow Spring and Tuul River Camp

  • We will have breakfast on the seventh day and leave on.
  • On the way, stop at a place called Yellow Spring/Shar bulgiin rashaan, rest the horse, have lunch, and continue.
  • In the evening, pitch a tent near the Tuul River, cook dinner, and spend the night listening to the sound of the river.
  • Look at the beauty of the nearby nature and go to sleep with joy.
  • In the tent of the cave.
7
Day 07

Journey Through Forests and Fields

  • So, on the morning of the eighth day, we will have breakfast near the river and continue our journey.
  • Under the clear sky, continue the journey through the combination of forests and fields and see beautiful animals nearby.
  • In the evening, spend the night at a place called Tsagaan Khotol.
8
Day 08

Tsagaan Khotol to Zamt Davaa

  • On the morning of the ninth day, we will wake up slowly, have breakfast, see the surrounding nature, and take a short walk, then leave for Zamt Davaa from Tsagaan Khotol.
  • Stop for a while on the way and cook a field lunch next to the road pass.
  • Then go further, have dinner at a place called Threshold Bridge, pitch a tent, and rest your horse for the night.
9
Day 09

Return to Ulaanbaatar

  • Well, this is the last day of our riding trip.
  • We will return to the herdsman's family where we first began the journey, after going through many adventurous paths, or to the beautiful place of the past.
  • We will rest there for a while, and in the afternoon we will take a small car to Ulaanbaatar.
  • Our driver will take you to the place where you were picked up.
  • Then you will return to the hotel in the city.
Terelj National Park trails, Lichen Black Lake in mountain basin, Blue Stone River, Tuul River camp

Where this trip takes you

Terelj National Park trails, Lichen Black Lake in mountain basin, Blue Stone River, Tuul River camp

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ulaanbaatar 2 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Nomad family ger and tents
  • All sleeping bags and blankets
  • Travel car/transportation from Ulaanbaatar to Terelj National Park
  • English-speaking guide
  • Horse guide
  • Daily bottled water
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Horse riding/horses
  • Mongolian snacks and dairy products
  • Horse trekking equipment

What's Not Included

  • Items for personal use, beverages, and alcoholic drinks
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • International transportation
  • Accommodation and meals in Ulaanbaatar
  • Visa fee
  • Single supplement
  • Gratuity for the guide and driver
  • Tipping and other personal expenses

What to bring

  • If you wish, you can bring your own gear on your horseback riding trip. For example: hats, sunglasses, sun cream, gloves, protective clothing, and travel clothes.
  • Long boots for riding.
  • Raincoat and water shoes.
  • Your own blankets, pillow, and sleeping bag.
  • Flashlights.
  • First aid box.
  • Sanitation devices.
  • Waterproof water bottle and waterproof pants and jackets.
  • Power bank and solar charger.
  • Compass and emergency whistle.
  • Lighter or waterproof matches.

Know before you go

  • The itinerary may sometimes change due to bad weather.
  • Average monthly temperatures are +20 degrees, with daytime highs of 30 degrees, and nights may drop to +8 degrees at the end of May, in June, and in late August and September.
  • July could be the hottest or the wettest month. The average daytime temperature is +28 degrees, the hottest can reach +40 degrees, and the night temperature could drop to +12 degrees, although some nights could be sultry, particularly in July. The temperature could fall dramatically if it rains.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Tour start
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Ulaanbaatar.

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