Mongolia · Horse Riding

5-Day Horse Riding Tour from Ulaanbaatar with Nomadic Camping

5 Days Round trip from Ulaanbaatar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience a 5-day horse trek through Mongolia's scenic landscapes
  • 02 Immerse yourself in nomadic culture and breathtaking nature
  • 03 Visit the renowned Chinggis equestrian statue in Terelj National Park
  • 04 Explore the ruins of Princess Temple on horseback

Embark on a 5-day horse riding adventure through Mongolia's scenic landscapes. This trail ride is designed for comfort and safety, with a horse guide and an English-speaking guide accompanying you throughout the journey. The route covers key horse riding areas in the southern part of the Khangai mountain range in the eastern and northeastern part of Mongolia. Join this adventure to experience Mongolia's forests, steppes, taigas, mountains, rivers, and ancient monuments.

This trail ride is designed for comfort and safety, with a horse guide and an English-speaking guide accompanying you throughout the journey.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Ulan Bator, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
Languages English, Mongolian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive from Ulaanbaatar and Begin the Horse Trek

  • Your exciting journey begins in the morning as you leave the Ulaanbaatar guest house by car and head to the starting point of your trek.
  • Along the way, you will stop to visit the renowned Chinggis equestrian statue, a must-see attraction in Terelj National Park.
  • From there, you will continue to a nomadic family to meet the horses that will accompany you on this adventure.
  • While immersing yourself in the nomadic culture and breathtaking landscapes, you will be served a delicious lunch.
  • Once your horses are ready, you will embark on your horse trek, a fantastic way to begin your adventure.
  • You will ride through a picturesque valley, passing several nomadic families and their herds.
  • Your day will conclude with a peaceful and scenic campfire setup.
2
Day 02

Ride Across Steppe Valleys to Khavirga Mountain

  • As you continue your journey, you will notice fewer nomadic families along the way.
  • Your route will take you across rivers, where you can gallop through tall grass and admire herds of magnificent horses.
  • You will set up camp beside a river, giving you the chance to take a refreshing swim and relax by the campfire.
3
Day 03

Horse Ride from Khavirga Mountain to Khongor Gobi

  • Have a field breakfast between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. before setting out for the day's journey.
  • You will stop for a while at a place called Khonog Tolgoi and have lunch.
  • Continue your adventurous horse ride and arrive at Khongor Gobi in the evening for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: tent

4
Day 04

Reach and Explore Princess Temple

  • On this day, your destination is Queen Temple.
  • Along the way, you will need to navigate additional river crossings, which can turn into swamps depending on the weather. This section of the trek is among the most challenging.
  • Eventually, you will reach Queen Temple and set up camp there for the night.
  • In the morning, you will head out to explore the ruins of Queen Temple.
  • Later in the day, you will resume your horse trek, making the most of your time in this incredible landscape.
5
Day 05

Ride Back to Terelj National Park

  • Your journey continues as you ride through pristine landscapes on your way back to Terelj National Park.
  • In the afternoon, you will meet the nomadic family you visited on the first day, enjoy lunch or dinner, and spend your last day in the comfort of a traditional home before the driver takes you to Ulaanbaatar.
  • You may choose to spend the night at the base camp or arrange transportation back to the capital.
  • This marks the end of your unforgettable nomadic adventure.
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Equestrian statue of Genghis Khan, Khongor Gobi, Khavirga Mountain

Where this trip takes you

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Equestrian statue of Genghis Khan, Khongor Gobi, Khavirga Mountain

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ulaanbaatar 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Horse fees and horse keeper
  • All meals
  • Accommodation in a tent
  • Entrance fees for national parks
  • Transportation by car
  • Horse trekking equipment
  • Camping 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
  • Personal equipment

What to bring

Personal equipment recommended in general:

  • Sunscreen
  • A hat
  • Gloves
  • Comfortable footwear
  • Sanitary hand wipes
  • Sunglasses
  • Prescription medication (if needed)
  • Rain gear
  • Flashlight

Know before you go

  1. Mongolia is known to the world as the country of "BLUE SKY OF 4 SEASONS". Mongolia has 257 sunny days a year, often with clear, cloudless skies. Along with Southern Siberia, this part of Asia has a continental climate with long, cold, dry winters and brief, mild, and relatively wet summers.
  2. Mongolian horses have small backs but great endurance. You do not have to be a skilled horse rider to join this horse riding tour. We will organize a tour that suits you and your needs.

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 5 days finish where they began, in Ulaanbaatar.

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