19 jours trek équestre lac Khovsgol, vallée Darkhad et monts Khoridol Saridag, Mongolie
Unforgettable Horse Trekking Adventure in Mongolia
On this trip, you will experience the most unspoiled nature of northern Mongolia. You will also have the chance to learn about the lives and lifestyles of real nomads along the journey. If you need space to be yourself and meditate, this trip offers that opportunity. Riding a Mongolian horse will provide a unique experience. The friendly horse trekking guides will introduce you to the beautiful Darkhad Valley, Khoridol Saridag SPA, and Khovsgol Lake National Park. Although the journey may be challenging, you will feel fully energized and refreshed by the end of the trip.
Key information
- Rider Weight Limit: 309 pounds / 140 kilograms
- Horse Height Range: 130-145 centimeters
- Tack Type: Traditional Mongolian tack
- Horse Breed: Mongolian Horse
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Particularités
- Embarquez pour une aventure équestre de 11 jours
- Montez un puissant cheval mongol en parcourant environ 15-20 kilomètres chaque jour
- Immergez-vous dans le mode de vie nomade traditionnel et profitez de la compagnie de guides locaux amicaux
- Admirez les magnifiques hautes montagnes et les eaux cristallines du lac Khövsgöl
- Explorez certains des paysages les plus reculés et évadez-vous véritablement loin de la civilisation
- Reposez-vous confortablement avec 18 nuits d’hébergement
- Profitez de trois repas par jour
- Transferts aller-retour depuis l’aéroport et tous les autres transports terrestres inclus
Niveau de pratique
- Intermédiaire
Styles
11 jours de cours en Anglais
Hébergement
Ulaanbaatar Hotel Accommodation
In Ulaanbaatar, tourists have the option of staying in hotels or guest houses that are cheaper than hotels. However, these accommodations usually have shared rooms, shared bathrooms, and a common room. Unlike in Europe, there are no youth hostels or holiday apartments in Ulaanbaatar. Most hotels in Ulaanbaatar are clean, and while tap water is undrinkable, there is hot and cold water, and the toilets are fine. However, things are different once you leave the city.
Often, there is only cold water or no water at all, and the toilets are not always clean. Most tourists prefer to sleep in their tents in nature or ger camps in the countryside since hotels outside of Ulaanbaatar are generally not highly recommended.
Buman Tour Mongolia provide the customers with the best 3* or 4* hotels in downtown Ulaanbaatar. Following are some of the hotels offered:
- Best Western “Tuushin’ Hotel
- Shangrilla Hotel
- Kempinski Hotel
- Ramada Hotel
- Bayangol Hotel
- Chinggis Hotel
- Continental Hotel
- Corporate Hotel
- Khovsgol Hotel
- Soyol Hotel
- Puma Imperial Hotel
Ger Camps
Ger (yurt) camps, which are set up especially for guests and mostly run by locals, offer a good option for accommodation. In national parks, these ger camps are often the only place to stay, apart from sleeping in your own tent. Nomadic families also often invite tourists into their homes as guests and are extremely hospitable. In the countryside, ger camps are preferable to hotels since they are cleaner, have a nicer atmosphere, and the operators usually know the needs of tourists quite well. Ger camps usually cost from 55 euros upwards, and you typically get three meals with that.
The individual yurts are usually equipped with two to four beds, a table and stools, and sometimes a sink without running water and a small container filled with water. There is often a permanent building with showers and toilets. Another building or a large yurt serves as a restaurant offering good food. Towels are also rarely found in ger camps, so apart from the price range from 50 euros per night, you have to bring them from home.
Ger camps are usually occupied by tour operators in summer, so as an individual traveler, there is hardly any possibility of accommodation except in your own tent. It’s also advisable to book accommodation through a tour operator during the Ice Festival. In general, if you book through a tour operator, you usually stay in ger camps and tents. Most tourist ger camps are closed in winter.
Tenting in Nature
There are no designated campsites in Mongolia, so the motto is wild camping. If you do not want to be in the middle of nature and want to settle down near a yurt settlement or in a village, you should ask the residents and nomads in the vicinity for permission beforehand. Rarely is the request denied.
Of course, you should take your rubbish with you afterward and dispose of it in the next town.
When camping in nature, do not urinate or brush your teeth near water. Soap should be biodegradable, and you can buy it at home. You are not allowed to set up your tent near a tourist ger camp, and of course, you are not allowed to use its sanitary facilities unless you agree on this with the camp.
Programme
The Riding Schedule
Day 1: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Upon arrival, you will transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour that includes Chinggis Square, the National Historical Museum, Gandan Monastery, and Zaisan Hill.
- Dinner will be at a local restaurant
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 2: Ugii Lake via Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes
You will drive to the Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes, known for being one of the highest and most beautiful dunes in Mongolia. Here, you can ride a two-humped Mongolian camel. You will then continue your journey to Ugii Lake, where the sunset is truly breathtaking.
- Meals: Full board
- Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 3: Ugii Lake to Khovsgol Lake
You will drive to Khovsgol Lake via Moron City. Upon arrival in Moron, you will shop for food and supplies needed for the horse trekking before continuing on to the ger camp near Khovsgol Lake, where you will spend the night.
- Meals: Full board
- Overnight in Ger Camp
Days 4-13: Horse Trekking
The horse trekking adventure begins today, exploring Khovsgol Lake National Park, Darkhad Valley, and Khoridol Saridag SPA. A horse team will carry your luggage as you ride for 15-20 km each day, sleeping in tents at night. The experienced team will ensure your comfort and the professional chef will prepare a variety of delicious meals. For the first three days, you will ride along the lake, and then the trail will take you west through the mountains. After a week, you will arrive at the village of Renchinlhumbe, located in Darkhad Valley. In the second half of the ride, you will traverse the stunning mountains of Khoridol Saridag, captivating every traveler with their untouched nature.
- Meals: Full board
- Overnight in a tent
Day 14: End of Horse Trekking - Return to Camp
This is the final day of your horse trekking tour. You will return to camp and bid farewell to your horse guides. In the evening, you can celebrate the end of the trip with a bonfire, sharing stories and singing together.
- Meals: Full board
- Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 15: Free Day at the Lake
Today will be a free day at the camp, allowing you to relax and manage your own schedule. You can choose to engage in various activities such as horse trekking, jet boating, hiking, visiting nomad families, swimming, tasting traditional foods, and more.
- Meals: Full board
- Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 16: Drive to Selenge River in Khutag-Undur
You will head back to Ulaanbaatar and spend the night in a tourist camp near the Selenge River, the largest river in Mongolia, located in Khutag-Undur village. The drive takes approximately 4-5 hours.
- Meals: Full board
- Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 17: Ulaanbaatar
Continuing your journey to Ulaanbaatar, you will pass through Erdenet, the third-largest city in Mongolia, established for copper mining. You will stop for lunch at a restaurant in Erdenet. Upon your afternoon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, you will check into the hotel and have some time to rest. Later, you will visit a souvenir shop for gifts and mementos before enjoying dinner at a special Mongolian barbecue restaurant.
- Meals: Full board
- Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 18: Excursion to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
You will take a short drive to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, where you will see incredible natural formations, such as the giant Turtle Rock, the 100 Monks Cave, Camel Rock, Lion Rock, and the Three Friends Cave, along with the beautiful Ariyabal Monastery. The park is surrounded by majestic mountains, gigantic rocks, and lush trees. In the afternoon, you will visit the Chinggis Khan Horse Statue Complex, where you can capture memorable photos of the statue of the man of the millennium. You will then continue shopping for cashmere and souvenirs, as Mongolian cashmere products are renowned worldwide for their quality and price. The day will conclude with a Traditional Cultural Show before dinner.
- Meals: Full board
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 19: Departure Day
Transfer to the airport for your departure.
- Meals: Breakfast
Professeurs
Ulamjargal Khenmedekh
Ulamjargal has more than 10 years of experience as a horse trekking guide and instructor and one of Buman Tour's best horse guide.
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Mongolia is truly one of the world’s last undiscovered travel destinations. It is a land to experience wide-open spaces, cobalt blue skies, forests, deserts, crystal clear rivers and lakes, and the traditional hospitality of the country’s nomadic herders. Permanent dwellings are few and far between, fences even fewer, and the land is owned by the people like one large national park. A tremendous destination to experience the outdoors and has a unique history dating back to the Mongol empire of Genghis Khan.
Khovsgol lake
The province of Khovsgol (Khovsgol Aimag) is particularly characterized by Lake Khovsgol, one of the most beautiful places in Mongolia. Flower meadows stretch along its banks as far as the eye can see. The surrounding area is a real hiking paradise and probably the best place in Mongolia to camp. The lake itself is ideal for swimming, fishing, and canoeing.
The Khovsgol Lake is the second largest lake in Mongolia with a length of 136 kilometers and a width of about 30 kilometers (it is the largest freshwater lake) and the deepest in the country at 262 meters. The drinking water reserves stored in it amount to 317.5 cubic kilometers. In good light, you can look deep down.
Seen geologically, Lake Khovsgol, 1645 meters above sea level, is the younger brother of Lake Baikal in Russia, which is only 192 kilometers northeast. 96 rivers flow into the lake, while one river, the Egijn Gol, flows out of the Selenge River and finally into Lake Baikal.
Since 1992, Khovsgol Lake has been part of the national park of the same name, which covers 838,000 hectares, 251,000 of which are forested. Forestry, tourism, and fishing are the main sources of income for the region’s inhabitants. In Ulaanbaatar, you will find a supermarket, berries, jam, and canned fish from Khovsgol.
Only in the Khovsgol province did shamanism survive and is still practiced there. If you are lucky, you will meet locals who will tell you where the shamans meet in summer on Lake Khovsgol.
Darkhad Depression/Darkhad Valley
The Darkhad Depression is located to the west of the Khordol Saridag mountain range in the Khovsgol province. There are 248 rivers, 377 lakes, and 24 springs in the Darkhad Depression which provides 95% of the total freshwater in Mongolia. Darkhad Depression is the source of the Selenge River and other rivers such as Enisei and Delgermoron.
Lakes and rivers in the Darkhad Depression are the home for many species of fish. Almost 70% of the great Taiga of Khovsgol is in the Darkhad Depression and the tallest larch of Mongolia grows in the place named Ereg Hash. White moss the only food for reindeer grows in the Darkhad Depression, so it becomes the only homeland for reindeer and moose.
There are 13 ovoos on the mountain pass called Ul Khalzan on the way to Ulaan Mountain. Ul Khalzan is 2110 meters above sea level. Darkhad people are living spread across Mongolia and their history began in the 12th or 13th century.
Khoridol Saridag Spa
Khoridol Saridag mountain range is located in Renchilhumbe soum of Khovsgol province. The Delgerkhaan mountain the highest peak is 3130 meters above sea level. Other peaks which are over 2200 meters are Bituu, Nart, and Khanjid. Many rivers and springs come from each side of the Khoridol Saridag mountains. The highest waterfall in Mongolia which drops from 70 meters in the Arsai river is here.
It is surrounded and covered by larch tree forest usually. Khoridol Saridag mountain range region was strictly protected by the government with 188634 kilometers square of land in 1997. Roads around the mountain are extremely difficult with mud, large boulders, and steep slopes. So, the horse is the best transportation for locals and tourists here.
Horse trekking around Khoridol Saridag Spa is the most recommended and well-developed. Horse guides in Khatgal and Renchinlhumbe soum have many good horses and are experienced.
Repas
During the horse riding tour, you will be provided with a diverse array of cuisine options. The menu typically features meals composed of beef and mutton, accompanied by a selection of vegetables. Additionally, chicken and pork are offered on select days. The highly experienced chef is adept at preparing meals to perfection, regardless of the weather conditions.
Les repas suivants sont inclus:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
Les boissons suivantes sont comprises:
- Eau
- Café
- Thé
- Jus détox
Les régimes alimentaires suivants servis et/ou pris en charge :
- Normal (qui comprend généralement de la viande et du poisson)
Activités et lieux à visiter
At your own cost
- Jet boat
- Jet ski
- Traditional foods
- Folk concert
Ce qui est inclus
- 11 jours avec équitation
- 18 nuits d’hébergement
- Dîner au restaurant le premier soir
- Guide touristique
- Chauffeur et carburant
- 3 repas par jour
- Frais d’entrée
- Taxes
- Transferts aller-retour depuis l’aéroport et tous les autres transports terrestres
- Vols intérieurs aller-retour
- Chevaux et équipement d’équitation
- Divers équipements de voyage
Ce qui n'est pas inclus
- Billet d’avion
- Boissons alcoolisées
- En-cas
- Activités privées
- Sac de couchage
- Assurance médicale/de voyage
Comment se rendre sur place ?
Aéroport recommandé
Transferts inclus
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
À 26 km de votre destination
Arrival by airplane
- Domestic flights in Mongolia
Basically, there are two domestic airway companies, Aero Mongolia and Hunnu Air. Both serve by Fokker 50 airplane with the capacity of 24 passengers. Allowed baggage volume is 20 kilograms including hand luggage and extra volume costs 3000T. Children between 5-16 pay half of the fare and under 5 are free.
The airfare of domestic flights is not fixed and always changing, because there are only two air companies that run operations and can’t supply its demand in the summertime. So, they raise airfare as summer comes and gets cheaper in winter. The ticket reservation is valid for only 48 hours, so it is required to buy it as early as possible. Sometimes, flight time is delayed or changed because of weather conditions.
Aero Mongolia constant flight destinations:
- Ulgii, Bayan-Ulgii
- Khovd, Khovd
- Dalanzadgad, Umnugobi
Aero Mongolia summer flights destinations:
- Khovsgol
- Altai, Gobi-Altai
- Dalanzadgad, Umnugobi
Hunnu Air constant flight destinations:
- Khovd, Khovd
- Ulaangom, Uvs
- Ulgii, Bayan-Ulgii
- Uliastai, Zawkhan
- Choibalsan, Gobisumber
Hunnu Air summer flight destinations:
- Moron, Khovsgol
- Dalanzadgad, Umnugobi
Arrival by train
There is an international railway of Trans Siberian Railway that arrives at the Central Railway Station of Ulaanbaatar. Also, you are able to cross any border with your own vehicle. For more information, please send an inquiry.
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