The 90,000 hectare Hustain Huruu National Park, set 60 miles southwest of Ulaanbaatar, is home to the World's only naturally surviving wild horse. The Przewalski horse (or takhi in Mongolian) has been successfully reintroduced into the wild and has a light yellow coat and a short, stiff black mane. Each horse is approximately 250cm long, 146cm tall and weighs on average 300kg.

Terelj National Park is one of the most popular destinationa and the third biggest protected area in Mongolia. You can take leisurely strolls on meadows carpeted with edelweiss and a dazzling variety of other wild flowers, view fascinating rock formations against a backdrop of pine covered mountains and warder along the wooded banks of a mountain stream.  

Trip itinerary

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar - Hustai Nuruu National Park
After meeting in Ulaanbaatar, we will drive to the west 95 km (60 miles) to reach the National Park Hustai Nuruu. We will explore the extraordinary spot, where the Asian wild horse grazes, having been reintroduced from Holland in framework of an international project. See the Takhi, the Asian wild horse. Enjoy small hiking and photographing the charming landscape and wildlife. Visit Takhi's small museum and overnight in tourist camp. Overnight tourist camp. (L+D)

Day 2. Drive to Terelj National Park - Ulaanbaatar
Drive to Terelj National park (180km). You'll explore the extraordinary formation of rocks and stones; some of them look quite similar to turtles. We will then visit a local nomad family. There we have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions. Free horseback trial. Drive Back to ULN and end the trip. (B+L)

B- Breakfast                  L- Lunch            D-Dinner