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13 Day Mini Gobi and Steppes Horse Riding Trek in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, Tuul River Valley, Mongolia
Mongolia Horseback Riding Holiday
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Join the only horse riding tour that combines the dunes and the steppe of Central Mongolia! Nomad Rider Mongolia's own saddles are studied to suit both Mongolian and Western horse riders. There is a 100% financial guarantee for your tour in Mongolia! This horseback journey is a first in Mongolia, you don’t have to choose between riding in the dunes or in the steppe! Experience the contrasts of Mongolia in one trip, with this horseback trail that combines horse riding in the dunes of the Bayan Gobi desert and in the green plains of the Orkhon Valley!
Key Information
- Horses Height Range: 140 to 160 centimeters
- Tack Type: Mongolian and Western tack
- Horse Breed: Mongolian
Highlights
- Daily tours, visits, and horseback rides
- Services of an English speaking translator and a nomadic equestrian guide
- Travel through a Russian 4×4 with a driver
- A cook for a group of over four persons
- A financial guarantee of your deposits
- 12 nights' accommodation
- Full board meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
12 days with instruction
Group size: Minimum of 2 participants
Airport transfer included:
Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
Accommodation
Your accommodation will be as follows:
- 7 nights camping
- 2 nights in a yurt camp
- 1 night in a yurt with a nomadic family
- 2 nights in a two-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Program
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
- Arrive in Mongolia
- Your English-speaking translator picks you up at Chinggis Khan Airport
- No lunch included
- Visit Gandantegchinlin Monastery and the National Museum of Mongolian History
- Dinner (not included) and overnight at a hotel (2* – twin or triple room)
Day 2: Ulaanbaatar – Orkhon Valley
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Departure to the Orkhon Valley with a 4x4 vehicle
- Lunch on the road
- Visit a nomad family
- Dinner in a nomad family
- Ride a horse (optional)
- Stay overnight in a separate ger
Days 3: Nomad family - Buurug (within Orkhon Valley)
- The 3rd day is the day you start riding
- Reach the Buurug through a beautiful landscape
- Lunch on the way
- Reach the Buurug and have dinner
- Stay overnight in tents
Day 4 and 5: Buurug - Naiman Nuur Lakes
- Breakfast
- Head to Naiman Nuur Lakes on a horseback
- Lunch on the way
- Ride through the Naiman Nuur Lakes region for 2 days
- Stay overnight in a yurt beside a nomadic family. (4-5 persons per yurt)
- You will also camp in a tent and have dinner in a nomad family
Days 6 to 8: Naiman Nuur Lakes - Orkhon Valley Horse Riding Tour
- Breakfast
- Within these 3 days of the trip, you will ride through the Orkhon Valley to experience different landscapes, and camp in beautiful spots. You will visit Tuvkhun Monastery, Orkhon Falls during the adventure on horseback
- For the 3 days, you will have lunch on the way and dinner in a tent camp
Day 9: Orkhon Valley – Kharkhorin
- Breakfast
- Lunch on the road
- Leave Orkhon Valley region
- Camp in a tent near Kharkhorin
- This is the last day with the equestrian team and say goodbye to the team and your horses
- Ending your trip in Kharkhorin can be the best tour conclusion ever!
Day 10 and 11: Kharkhorin - Bayan Gobi Desert
- Breakfast
- Visit Kharkhorin
- Departure to the Bayan Gobi Desert with a 4x4 vehicle.
- Lunch on the way
- Arrive in Bayan Gobi
- Riding through the dunes is a completely different experience
- Dinner and stay overnight in a tent
- The next day on horseback, you arrive at the Uvgun Khiid which is located on the Khugnu Khan cliffs!
- Dinner and stay overnight in Khugnu Khan Ger Camp
Day 12: Bayan Gobi - Ulaanbaatar
- Breakfast and you leave for Ulaanbaatar early and arrive in the afternoon
- Lunch in the city
- You'll 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, and songs.
- Dinner is not included to leave you a wide range of choices of Ulaanbaatar cuisine.
- Night at a hotel (2* – twin or triple room).
Day 13: Ulaanbaatar
- Transfer to the airport after breakfast.
Location
This riding holiday will take place at Orkhon Valley. You will also visit the Karakorum, Khugnu Khan, monasteries, museum, nomad families, and other beautiful places.
Food
Mongolian and European food will be served for your comfort. Meals starting from the Day 1 dinner to the Day 13 breakfast are included, except for the Day 12 dinner.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Organic
- 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
- Tours, visits, and horseback rides as stated in the itinerary
- Full board meals (From dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 13)
- 12 nights' accommodation
- Water, tea, and coffee
- English-speaking translator and a nomadic equestrian guide
- Russian 4×4 with a driver
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- A cook per group of over 4 persons
- A financial guarantee of your deposits
What's not included
- Airfare
- Dinner on Day 12
- Drinks other than the ones mentioned
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visa (If necessary)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
ULN
Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
4 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Chinggis Khaan International Airport (ULN), Nomad Rider Mongolia will pick you up from the airport.
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 30 days before arrival.
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