5 Day Horse Riding Tour in Orkhon Valley With a Nomadic Family in Mongolia

Day 1: The Orkhon Valley

On the first day, Tengri Tours Mongolia will pick you up by private car or bus, depending on availability, and head to the Orkhon Valley. There you will be greeted by a nomadic host family and stay with them for the remaining four days.

You will see a waterfall and the beautiful nature of Mongolia. The Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape sprawls along the banks of the Orkhon River in Central Mongolia. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as representing the evolution of nomadic pastoral traditions spanning more than two millennia.

In the valley, you will hike to the waterfall and explore its spectacular surroundings. After that, you will spend the night in a nomadic family's ger built especially for visitors.

Please note that most of the day will be spent traveling by car or bus.

• Distance: 320 km / 199 miles
• Road type: Off-road
• Activities: Traveling by bus, visiting a nomadic family

Day 2: Horse Riding in Orkhon Valley

On this day of the tour, you will ride horses like true nomads, accompanied by a genuine local nomadic horse guide. You will explore waterfalls, monuments, forests, and rivers on horseback.

You will have lunch in the wilderness and dinner with the nomadic family you work with. Overnight stay in a ger at Buurug.

• Distance: 20 km / 12 miles
• Activities: Horse riding for approximately 5 to 7 hours (depending on your riding skills and speed)

Day 3: Stay at Boorog Camp

On this day of the tour, you will ride horses like true nomads, accompanied by a genuine local nomadic horse guide. You will explore waterfalls, monuments, forests, and rivers on horseback.

You will have lunch in the wilderness and dinner with the nomadic family you work with. Overnight stay in a ger at Buurug.

• Distance: 20 km / 12 miles
• Activities: Horse riding for approximately 5 to 7 hours (depending on your riding skills and speed)

Day 4: Journey Back to the Orkhon Valley

After riding in Buurug, you will return to the base nomadic family in the Orkhon Valley. On the way, you will see secluded lakes near Tsagaan Azarga Mountain.

The day ends after a long horse trek. After a nice meal with the genuine nomadic host family, you can rest and recover from the journey.

• Distance: 20 km / 12 miles
• Activities: Horse riding with a true nomad for approximately 5 to 7 hours

Day 5: Bus Back to Ulaanbaatar

Today, the nomadic family will take you to the bus station, and you will travel by car or bus back to Ulaanbaatar. They will transfer you to your accommodation in the city.

• Distance: 280 km / 174 miles
• Road type: Paved road

Authentic Mongolian nomadic experience

Stay with a genuine nomadic family in traditional gers—meals and overnight stays are part of the local lifestyle immersion.

Horse riding like a nomad

Enjoy horseback treks (about 2–4 hours per day) through forests, rivers, and open valleys, guided by a local nomadic horseman.

Natural marvels in the Orkhon Valley

Ride through classic Mongolian scenery, including waterfalls such as Ulaan Tsutgalan—Mongolia’s widest waterfall—and lush landscapes within the Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape.

Scenic routes with lakes and mountains

During the trek, you will pass through mountain views and secluded lakes in the broader Orkhon Valley region.

Cultural landscapes and World Heritage

The Orkhon Valley area reflects more than 2,000 years of nomadic tradition and holds World Heritage status for its historical and cultural richness.

Ending with the Khugnu Khan temple visit

On the final day, you will visit a small temple in the Khugnu Khan mountain area before returning to Ulaanbaatar.