Naiman Lake Horse Riding & Kharkhorin Naadam Tour

Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, you'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to 4* hotel. 

Take a city tour to Gandan Monastery where you will see a huge gold plated Buddha, the symbol of Mongolian national pride and cultural revival. 

And there are other highlights - Sukhbaatar Square and National Museum of Mongolia - where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to present time. 

Excursion to Zaisan Hill Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city.

Overnight in the hotel. (L+D)

Today's destination is the Shuranga river. You will meet your horse breeder and get prepared for the trip. Stay in the ”Naiman Lake” eco-camp. Rest well before the long ride.

Stay overnights in local Ger camp.  (B+L+D)

(Distance approx 500 km, 7-8 hours drive on paved/dirt road)

Begin the horse trek into the  territory of the Naiman Lake area. The lakes are hidden gems in the heart of Khangai range, covered and protected by subalpine mountain meadows and coniferous forests of Siberian pine, larch.

The Naiman Lake area was formed by volcanic eruption in the late Neogene. You still can see the lava rocks in the flat areas and barren mountain tops. With the minerals scattered around by volcano, the lake area is very fertile, and therefore rich with wildlife. 

Stay overnights in a tent. (B+L+D)

(Distance approx 25 km, 4-5 hours ride)

Continue the breathtaking adventure to the north, through the Naiman lakes. Enjoy the panoramic view of the lakes.

At the altitude of 2,400 meters above sea level, the climate here is humid and chilly.  In this Taiga like climate, deers and many other wildlife thrive. Be careful in case you encounter wild animals because the horses might be agitated a bit. 

Stay overnights in a tent. (B+L+D) (Approx. horse ride 22 km)

(Distance approx 23 km, 4-5 hours ride)

Beautiful lakes are behind, reins forward to the Orkhon Valley. Enjoy every moment while you ride a horse along this amazing place. You will visit the horse breeder family and are free to try the favorite beverage of the nomads - Airag, fermented mare’s milk. Relax in your tents, in the placid land of Yaks.

Stay overnight in a tent. (B+L+D)

(Distance approx 22 km, 4-5 hours ride)

Orkhon waterfall. Landscape changes into a flat and wide valley. Enjoy the waterfall near the Orkhon river and hike alongside the deep canyon. This will be the final day of horseback riding. But, not all the good things come to an end -- Finally a chance to take a shower!

Feel comfort in tourist camp and summarize the horse trek adventure.

Overnights in tourist camp. (B+L+D) 

(Distance approx 25 km, 4-5 hours ride)

Kharkhorin was the capital of the Great Mongolian Empire, dates back to the 13th century. Now, the ruin lies low confronting against time and hiding Chinggis khaan’s secrets beneath its name – “black soil”. Local Naadam is a great opportunity to enjoy the culture. Stay around the Naadam court and enjoy wrestling, horse racing, archery and ankle bone shooting. Get soaked into the holiday atmosphere, grab food and enjoy around our traditional culture. Feel how passionate the locals are when the wrestling champions show up in gallant manner or when the racing horses rush into the finish line. 

Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)  

(Distance 130 km, 3-4 hours drive on paved/dirt road) 

Early in the morning visit Magnificent Erdene Zuu - the oldest monastery in Mongolia and the artwork of the Mongol architects –  is located near the ruins. 

After the Erdene Zuu Monastery, drive to Hustai NP. Hustai national park is rich with wildlife and historical monuments. 

The most important highlight of the day is Takhi, The Przewalski horses. Takhi is the only true wild horse that once nearly went extinct in the wild.  Discuss with your guide when to explore the horses. If you have a chance, you can see other wildlife such as  wolves, marmots and deers. Enjoy short hiking over the mountains and photograph the charming landscape and wildlife. 

Visit Hustai NP’s information center and souvenir shop. 

Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)  

(Distance approx 280 km, 3-4 hours drive on dirt/paved road)

Take a tour of the Chinggis Khaan Statue, the biggest equestrian statue in the world - 40 meters tall stainless steel statue symbolically pointed east towards his birthplace, on the bank of the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog. 

Today is your chance to do some shopping for souvenirs and cashmere in Ulaanbaatar. Later in the evening, you will attend a live Mongolian traditional music and dance performance. A perfect ending for a perfect journey. 

Overnight in the hotel.  (B+L+D) 

(Distance approx 180 km, 3-4 hours drive on dirt/paved road)

After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport.

(B+L+D) 

(Approx. paved road 25 km, 20 min)