“Horse riding in Bayan Gobi and Orkhon Valley”
13 Day Yurt Comfort Horse Riding Holiday in Mongolia
Ulan Bator, Mongolia
Horseback Riding Vacations Mongolia
Traveling on a horseback in Mongolia will let you see its contrasts of beauty. The perfect balance between comfort and an adventurous trip is combining horse riding and yurt accommodation throughout the tour. You will enjoy comfy beds and showers while traveling the untouched land with a rich history. The entire day with nomadic families is the best way to discover their daily life. BTT Nature worked hard on their saddles to give you maximum possible comfort, as well as suit the Mongolian horse.
Key information
- Rider weight:100 kg
- Tack type: Western tack
- Horse height range: 130 - 150cm/ 12-14 hands
- Horse breed: Mongolian horse
Highlights
- 8.5 days of horse riding
- Russian 4x4 vehicle with driver
- English speaking translator and nomadic equestrian guide
- A cook per groups of over four persons
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 12 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
12 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French
Group size: 3-10 participants
Airport transfer included:
Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
Accommodation
This is yurt camp only tour, offering you comfort during the entire trip.
- Guest yurt with a nomadic family: 1 night
- Yurt camps: 9 nights
- Two-star hotel in Ulan Bator: 2 nights
Program
Day1: Ulan Bator
Arrival in Mongolia. Your English speaking translator will pick you up at Chinggis Khaan International Airport (ULN) and take you to your hotel. Your guide will be waiting for you at the hotel front desk and you will have lunch (not included). You will visit Gandantegchinlin Monastery and the National Museum of Mongolian History. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a two-star hotel (twin or triple room).
Day 2: Ulaanbaatar - Bayan Gobi
After breakfast, you will travel to Bayan Gobi (around 5 hours drive). Lunch will be on the road. The Bayan Gobi region consists of desert-like landscapes. You will get to know the Mongolian horse and ride around the area for 1 to 2 hours in the afternoon. You will visit the Ovgon Khiid Monastery. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the yurt camp (four to five persons per yurt, showers in a separate building).
Day 3: Ride through Bayan Gobi
After breakfast, you will travel on a horseback through Bayan Gobi semi-desert steppes. You will ride on to the admirable landscapes. Riding through the sand dunes is exceptionally amazing and a completely different experience. Have a picnic lunch. You will arrive at the yurt camp in the desert. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the yurt camp (four to five persons per yurt, showers in a separate building).
Day 4: Khogno Khan - Orkhon Valley
After breakfast, you will drive through the Orkhon Valley and meet your equestrian guides and horses. You will drive forward (around 5 hours drive). You will have lunch. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a yurt near a nomadic family (four to five persons per yurt). The comfort is minimal compared to the yurt camps but you will experience the true nature of the nomadic daily life.
Day 5: Orkhon Valley horse riding trip
After breakfast, you will begin your journey in the Orkhon Valley. Ancient lava flow marks colliding with the Orkhon River makes the entire valley astonishingly beautiful. And it says all about the volcanic leaks and eruptions which changed the valley eons ago. Have a picnic lunch. You will ride to the forest near the Naiman Nuur mountains. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the yurt camp (four to five persons per yurt, showers in a separate building).
Day 6: Orkhon Valley Horse riding trip
After breakfast, you will approach the Orkhon Falls. You can notice that the landscape changes clearly! Have a picnic lunch. You will arrive in the afternoon at your yurt camp near Orkhon Falls. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the yurt camp (four to five persons per yurt, showers in a separate building).
Day 7: Horse riding tour around Uurt Canyon
After breakfast, you will ride to the Uurt Canyon that is located in the Orkhon Valley. This is one of the most beautiful places in the Valley. Have a picnic lunch. You will ride through a more open environment. The change in the landscape is clearly noticeable. You can see horses and other herds roaming freely around you. You will arrive at the yurt camp by the canyon of the Orkhon River. You will stay for two nights at the camp. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the yurt camp (four to five persons per yurt, showers in a separate building).
Day 8: Horse riding tour around Uurt Canyon
After breakfast, you will ride up higher to the mountain part where you can enjoy the view of Orkhon Valley. You will travel back to the yurt camp. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the yurt camp (four to five persons per yurt, showers in a separate building).
Day 9: Horse riding to the Hujirt region (located in the Orkhon Valley)
After breakfast, you will ride to the Hujirt region that is famous for its pure water, branded and widely sold everywhere in Mongolia. Have a picnic lunch. You will arrive at the eco yurt camp. This camp is unlike the regular camps. You cannot see any showers but will be offered a wet towel instead! You will love it for its unique and uncommon eco-services. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the yurt camp (two to three persons per yurt).
Day 10: Orkhon Valley - Kharkhorin
After breakfast, you will ride to Kharkhorin, the old capital city of Mongolia. The path to Kharkhorin is full of amazing views with slightly different landscapes covering wide river, dense grass, nomadic families, their yurts, and herds. It is time to say goodbye to your equestrian guides. Thanks to the skillful guides who have been your companions during your adventurous trips! Dinner and overnight stay will be at the yurt camp (four to five persons per yurt, showers in a separate building).
Day 11: Kharkhorin - Khustai National Park
After breakfast, you will be the guests of Erdene Zuu Monastery. Have a picnic lunch on the road. Later, you will drive in the Khustai National Park with the 4x4 vehicle to find and observe the Takhi, the wild Przewalski’s horses (around 4 hours drive, depending on the condition of the roads). Dinner and overnight stay will be at the yurt camp (four to five persons per yurt, showers in a separate building).
Day 12: Khustai National Park - Ulan Bator
After breakfast, you will leave to Ulan Bator early. Have lunch. You will be offered to go shopping with a guide for the rest of the afternoon. In the evening, you will attend Mongolian traditional shows which cover traditional dances, music, songs. Dinner will not be included, so you can enjoy the wide range of Ulan Bator cuisine. Overnight will be at a two-star hotel (twin or triple room).
Day 13: Ulan Bator
You will be transferred to the airport after breakfast.
Included excursions
Visits to Ovgon Khiid and Erdene Zuu Monastery are included.
Location
You will horse ride in Bayan Gobi and the Orkhon Valley, which is registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Mongolia is a unique destination, having a mixed culture of modern lifestyle and nomad lifestyle.
You cannot name any other country that has kept the traditional nomad lifestyle and untouched steppes. Mongolia is a land of blue sky and fast horses that are marked in the national symbol of the country. You can ride them anywhere in Mongolia without a hassle and feel the joy of its true pleasure.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Tour and visits as described
- English speaking translator
- Horseback rides as described
- 12 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner (except one lunch and dinner)
- 4x4 vehicle with driver
- Nomadic equestrian guides
- A cook per groups of over four persons
What's not included
- Personal expenses
- International flights
- 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Drinks: tea and coffee (except water)
- Visa (if necessary)
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
ULN
Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
11 km
Transfer included
Airport: Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
Airport transfer included: Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 15 days before arrival.
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