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7 Day Sightseeing and Horse Riding Holiday in Central Mongolia's Eight Lakes Area
Ugii Lake, Mongolia
Horse Riding Holiday in Mongolia
Come to Mongolia for the best horse riding experience! On this holiday, you will get a glimpse of nomad people's lives and stay among them. Escape the hustle and bustle of big cities and enjoy the serene, peaceful atmosphere of Mongolia!
Key information
- Rider weight limit: 120 kilograms / 264 pounds
- Tack type: normal seat, not Mongolian
- Horse breed: Mongolian horse which is grown by locals with no special farming brand or breed, quite small-sized but strong
Meet the instructors
Amgaa
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Highlights
- 4 days of horse riding
- About 5-6 hours riding horse every day
- Service of a professional tour guide
- Enjoy sightseeing destinations and wild nature
- Visit nomadic family and experience nomadic life
- 6 nights accommodation
- Delicious food
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
4 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Mongolian
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Airport transfer included:
Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
11:30
Check-out Time:
11:00
During a horse trekking trip, you will stay in a tent. During non-horse riding days, you will stay in Mongolian Ger (a traditional Mongolian house).
Program
Day 1: Drive to Ugii Lake via Hustai National Park
Ugii Lake, located in the center of Mongolia, in the territory of the Arkhangai Province, is one of the biggest lakes in Mongolia and has a 27-square-kilometer area. The average depth is 6.64 meters, in some sections 15.3 meters. The coastal length is 23.5 meters. Delicate sand and whetstone coast, the soft waves and it is very convenient to have a boat adventure. This place is great for bird watching. Overnight in a nomad family or tent.
- Meal plan: Lunch, dinner
Day 2: Drive to Tuvkhun Monastery and Orkhon Waterfall
After an early breakfast, you will continue on a sightseeing trip to Kharkhorin City. Today you will visit a waterfall very close to the Orkhon. The Ulaan Tsutgalan River features a waterfall, 10 meters wide and 20 meters high. The waterfall is a popular destination for tourists. Tövkhön Khiid monastery, meanwhile, was built in 1653 at Shireet Ulaan, the most beautiful scenery in the Khangai Mountains.
Tövkhön Khiid is located in the densely forested and picturesque mountain Shivee at an elevation of 2000 meters above sea level. Overnight in a ger tourist camp.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Start horse trekking in 8 lakes
Early morning after breakfast, start packing your camping stuff on horseback. This horse trekking will be full of adventure and fun. On the road, you will visit the beauty of Mongolia. They can give you a guarantee that that’s an unforgettable moment in the wilderness because this place is only possibly discovered by a horse. Overnight in a tent.
Day 4: Second day of horse trekking
Second day of horse trekking. After breakfast, pack camping stuff, and continue discovering the 8 lakes area; tonight you will camp at the biggest lake among the 8. This place is suitable for swimming. Overnight in a tent
Day 5: Horse trekking around a lake and going back to the start
This day of horse trekking will be around a wild, beautiful lake area; it’s almost the end of the horse trekking. You will stay in a ger tourist camp.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 6: Drive to Elsen Tasarkhai via Khar Khorin Old City
Kharkhorin city Karakorum was the capital of the Great Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. It is located on the right bank of the Orkhon River, 400 kilometers southwest of Ulaanbaatar which is the current capital of Mongolia. In 1380, Karakorum was destroyed. But approximately two centuries later, on the same site, there arose the yurt of Avtai Khan, founder of the Erdene Zuu Monastery.
Kharkorin city is full of sightseeing and historical spots. lsen Tasarkhai sand dunes which is a semi-desert-type beautiful landscape with big sand dunes. You will have your lunch on the way and will be transferred to the next family ger. You are going to have an optional camel riding before dinner. After having dinner, you can hike around the sand dunes. You can possibly see the sunset brilliantly in the area. Stay overnight in a ger hostel.
Day 7: Departure
Drive to Ulaanbaatar on the road to stop for camel riding for one hour in the Hugnu Khaan National Park.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch
Instructors
Amgaa
Amgaa is a driver of Danista Nomad Tours.
Location
Starting from Ulaan Baatar, you will travel to Ugii Lake, Orkhon Waterfall, Elsen Tasarakhai, and then back to Ulaan Baatar.
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
- 6 nights accommodation during the trip
- Service of a driver, 4WD vehicle, and petrol
- English-speaking guide/cook
- All meals as displayed in the itinerary
- Bottled pure water every day (1.5 liters)
- Entrance fees for national parks and museums
- Visa support and invitation letter if needed
- Camping equipment
- Horse and camel riding
What's not included
- International or domestic airfare
- Personal items
- Optional activity costs
- Alcoholic drinks and snacks
- Travel insurance
- Service tip
How to get there
Recommended Airports
ULN
Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
297 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Chinggis Khaan International Airport (ULN). Airport transfer is included in the price. Danista Nomad Tours can also pick you up from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar.
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 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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