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The Central Mongolia horse trekking tour offers an unforgettable 9-day adventure through Mongolia’s heartland, perfect for travelers seeking a mix of culture, nature, and horseback adventure. This Mongolia horse riding tour takes you across the scenic Orkhon Valley, the serene Eight Lakes, and the dramatic Uliagastain River Valley, with optional visits to historic sites like Kharkhorin and Elsen Tasarkhai. Experience the freedom of the steppe as you ride alongside experienced local horsemen, exploring lush valleys, mountain passes, and remote landscapes rarely seen by travelers. Ideal for those looking for a Mongolia adventure tour, this journey provides a true horseback trekking Mongolia experience while immersing in nomadic life.
Arrive at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, where your guide will warmly welcome you. Transfer to your hotel in Ulaanbaatar and enjoy a relaxing evening. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the city on your own or rest after your flight.
After breakfast, you will embark on a scenic drive to Orkhon Valley in Uvurkhangai Province. Along the way, the vast Mongolian steppe unfolds with rolling hills and glimpses of nomadic life. You will arrive near Orkhon Valley in the afternoon and stay overnight in camp in tents.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Meet your local horsemen and select your horses. After a brief introduction to Mongolian horse culture and riding instructions, your trek begins through the Orkhon Valley, passing rivers, meadows, and nomadic settlements. Overnight in a tent camp under the open sky.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue your trek through forests, hills, and open valleys. Optional short hikes allow exploration of waterfalls and historical landmarks. Overnight in a tent camp, surrounded by the tranquil steppe.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey deeper into the highlands, crossing gentle mountain passes before arriving at the Eight Lakes. This peaceful area is ideal for photography and wildlife spotting. Overnight is in a tent camp near the lakes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride over scenic mountain passes into the dramatic Uliagastain River Valley, known for its cliffs and pristine rivers. Spend the afternoon exploring on foot or horseback. Overnight in a tent camp in the valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your final riding day returns you to Orkhon Valley. Relax at a traditional ger camp, enjoy local meals, and experience Mongolian culture through storytelling and performances. Overnight in the ger camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will drive back to Ulaanbaatar with optional visits to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, and Elsen Tasarkhai, also known as the “Mini Gobi,” a stunning sand dune landscape. Explore the Erdene Zuu Monastery and other historic sites before continuing your journey back to Ulaanbaatar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy a relaxed morning before your private transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Your guide and chauffeur will assist with check-in and luggage as you prepare for your journey home.
Thank you for choosing Nomad Trail Mongolia—we hope your adventure has been unforgettable, and we warmly look forward to welcoming you back.
