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MONGOLIA HORSE TREKKING TOUR 2025

MONGOLIA HORSE TREKKING TOUR 2024

10 DAYS -9 NIGHTS (FROM $2000 )

Duration: 10 days 9 nights
Price from 2000 USD
Arrival: Bayan-Olgii
Group size: 1- 8
Destination: Altai Mountains
Difficulty: Moderate
Suitable age: 15-60

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OVERVIEW

Come and enjoy the Mongolia Horse Riding Tour. Mongolia is home to the last nomads. Mongolian Horses are the most important part of nomadic life. The children have to learn to ride a horse when they are at the age of 3 or 4.

Once you decide to visit the land of the great Chinggis Khaan, you should experience real horseback trekking in the beautiful landscape like the real nomads.

The Discover Altai team offers you a 10-day best-planned Horse Trekking Tour in the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.

During the horse trekking, you will be supported by the local horse herders and an English-speaking tour guide. We will do our best to make it maximum safe and enjoyable!

Mongolian horses are well-trained and there is nothing to worry about if it is your first time. Please join us for an unforgettable experience. The real adventure is waiting for you!

Join scheduled group departure 2025

Group 1: 18th June – 27th June

Group 2: 20th August – 29th August

DAY 1: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar

Our team will pick you up from the airport or any location in the city. Did you know that over half of the Mongolian population is living in the capital? For more interesting facts we will introduce you to our city and visit the main attractions.

The Mongolian horse riding tours include a short city tour where you will visit the Museum of National History and Central Square. Welcome dinner at a restaurant. Take a rest in your 3* Hotel. Good night!

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

DAY 2: Arrive in Bayan-Olgii Province

In the morning, you will take a three-hour flight to western Mongolia. You will arrive in Olgii, the center of the Bayan-Olgii province. This is the land of the famous nomadic eagle hunters and the gorgeous Altai Mountains. The annual Golden Eagle Festival is held on each Autumn in the town of Ulgii

The majority population of the region is ethnic Kazakh people, who have kept their traditions for thousands of years. At the airport, you will be welcomed by your local expedition team consisting of a driver, cook, and English-speaking tour guide. We will drive to the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.

Here you can see the real Mongolian nomadic lifestyle and, meet nomadic families who are living in yurts. The Mongolia horse riding tours will show you the fascinating culture of Mongolia.

Accommodation: Stay overnight in a tent

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 3: Horse Riding Tour and base camp

After having breakfast, we will start our horse trekking to base camp. All baggage will be transported by camels, guided by local herders. During the trip, you will be supported by a local horseman and English-speaking tour guide.

Our main priority is of course safety during horse trekking. So, on the first day of trekking, we will give you some instructions about how to handle and what is not recommended to do with Mongolian horses. We believe that every horse has their own character like people.

To know more about your horse we will make a discussion with the owner of the horse and also talk about Mongolian horses in general. Enjoy an open-air lunch at the halfway point. The lunches will be served via lunchboxes.

Base Camp is one of the most beautiful places in Mongolia for camping. Here you have an opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of the Altai Mountains which includes the highest peak Mt.Khuiten and Potanin Glacier.

Accommodation: Stay overnight in a tent

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Total horse trek: 4-5 hours

DAY4: White-River valley

Today we will trek to the White River Valley with a different trail than we came. It is one of the most beautiful valleys of the National Park. Enjoy snow-capped mountains and a stunning white river. The color of the water is really white because it comes from the glacier and the mineral dust turns it white. It is not drinkable.

Arrive at the South entrance of the National park. We will pitch our tents at the camping place. For the evening, if you feel like hiking we recommend Green Lake. It takes a couple of hours to hike there and back.

Accommodation: Stay overnight in a Ger camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Total horse trek: 5 hours more/less

DAY5: Horse trekking to Black Valley

In both of these valleys live nomadic Tuvan people who have their language and Shamanist beliefs. Today you have the opportunity to visit a nomadic family and explore their way of living.

When you are visiting the family, the Tuvan women might show you their hand-made souvenirs, which they made from animal wool. If you are interested, you can buy some. We will camp in the Black Valley.

Accommodation: Stay overnight in a tent

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY6: Bear Valley

Today we will trek over the Takhilt Pass which is one of the highest and steepest passes on our tour. During the steep part of the trail, we ask you to hike and lead your horse, to be safe. We will enter the Bear Valley.

This is a place of untouched nature where it is only possible to go in the summertime from the middle of June to the end of August. The valley is rich with wild animals such as bears, red deer, foxes, and wolves.

But when it is summer and a lot of travelers visit these valleys, animals stay far from the trails. Enjoy the stunning nature of Altai!

Accommodation: Stay overnight in a ger camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY7: Khoton lake

Today we will be horse trekking for about 3-4 hours and meet our vehicle at the end of the valley. We will say goodbye to the camel herders and to your horses. We will switch to the car and drive for about 2 hours.

We will camp by Khoton Lake. Enjoy swimming in the lake. Also, you have an opportunity to hike to Biluu Hill where you can explore ancient petroglyphs from the Bronze Age.

Accommodation: Stay overnight in a ger camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day8: Drive back to Olgii and Visit Eagle Hunter’s family

After breakfast, we will drive back to Olgii. On the way, we can visit a nomadic eagle hunter’s family. Learn about the ancient traditions of nomadic Kazakh people. Enjoy the hospitality of the family and be a part of nomadic life.

Have traditional milk tea and have discussions about eagle hunting. You can have a memorable picture with an eagle landed on your arm. Arrive in Olgii and you will be transferred to your hotel. We will have a farewell dinner at the restaurant.

Accommodation: Stay overnight in a hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Total drive: 5-6 hours

DAY 9: Leisure day

We need to be flexible and one day we can keep as a leisure day. In case of first day the plane late, we can take a rest that day and start our expedition next day. And if everything goes smooth as an itinerary we will have one extra day as a fishing and hiking surround

DAY 10: Fly back to Ulaanbaatar.

Thank you for coming! Have a good trip!

Everything You Need To Know

Tour information

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During the trip, you will be supported by local experienced guides. The team consists of a local English-speaking tour guide, an experienced driver with an off-road vehicle, and an expedition cook.

Also, local herder guys will support us with their camels and horses. Our Discover Altai team has representatives from all over Mongolia and local community positions. We take excellent care of our guests.

Backpack, headlight, warm clothes, hat and gloves, waterproof jacket and pants, towel, personal medicine, cream, boots for a horse ride, helmet, power bank, and solar charger.

We are equipped with sleeping bags and mattresses. During the tour, you will stay in tents, tourist camps and with the local families

During the trip, we will be out of phone signal and electricity. Please let your family know about it, just to be sure they won’t be worried. We will have signals in the cities and province center.

During the summertime, the weather is warm and comfortable. But we recommend you take waterproof jackets and some warmer clothes.

Tour Price includes

All accommodation during the trip /tent, traditional yurt, 1 nights hotel in UB/
Domestic flights, round trip
All transportation /+Fuel/
Local driver
English-speaking tour guide
Camel support
UB city tour
Expedition cook Eat & Drink (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Bottled water and snacks)
All Camping & Cooking equipment
Visit eagle hunter’s family
Invitation Letter for Visa
Pick-up and drop-off services
National Park permits and all fees during the trip.

Tour price excludes

International airfare
Personal needs
Alcohol drinks
Excess baggage fee (15 kg domestic flights )
Travel Insurance
Gratitude

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Tour Price & Scheduled dates:

Tour Price

1 PAX – 3200 USD
2 PAX – 2400 USD
3 PAX – 2000 USD
Join the group 2000 USD p/p
(maximum group size 8 people)

Scheduled dates 2025:

18th June -27th June
20th August – 29th August

Cancellation Policy:

·        Cancellation more than two months fee would be 400 USD
·        Cancellation more than 45 days fee would be 500 USD
·        Cancellation less than a month before departure will 600 USD
·        And rest of the payments will be return back.

How to BOOK?

Confirm with our tour itinerary
Agree with terms and conditions
Set the tour departure date
Deposit 600 USD per person
Send us a copy of your passports

So, Ladies and Gentlemen! The Discover Altai team is looking forward to meeting you and providing unforgettable expeditions to this remote corner of the world!

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Mongolians the best horse riders?

It’s no secret that Mongols are considered some of the best horsemen in existence. With a rich history steeped in equestrianism, it’s not surprising that children growing up in Mongolian countryside learn to ride and race horses from a young age.

How much does a horse in Mongolia cost?

A horse related to a champion, either through father or mother, costs between 35.000$ and 70.000$, even if the offspring has not won any races yet. On the other hand, Naadam champions cost 7,000$-14,000$, while regular horses used for transport and work typically cost around 530$.

How long does it take to ride a horse across Mongolia?

If you’re planning on making the journey across Mongolia on horseback, it’s important to factor in some additional time for rest and recovery. Most people take about three weeks to complete the ride, though some have been known to do it in as little as two.

What is special about a Mongolian horse?

There are a few things that make Mongolian horses unique. For one, they are incredibly tough and resilient, able to withstand harsh conditions that would kill other horses. They are also smaller than most breeds, which makes them more agile and easier to handle. Finally, they are known for their speed and endurance, which makes them ideal for long-distance travel.

What are the Mongolian Horses?

The Mongolian horse is our national pride, so we believe that we are connected by soul. Horses are our piece of heart, and Mongolian horses have helped to confirm the globe in history.

Mongolian horses are small but very strong. They are comfortable to ride even for beginners. The average height is about 14 hands, and the weight is around 450-500 kg. The color of our Mongolian horse is black, brown, and chestnut. And some of them have a beautiful white star on their forehead.

In Mongolia, horses and families have a deep connection and, children as young as three or four years old start to learn how to ride. The true Mongolian Nomadic lifestyle is hard without horses.

In the Mongolia horse riding tours, you can understand how Mongolian horse is important for us. So welcome to our Horseback Tour and let’s get discover more deeply. We are looking forward to seeing you in Mongolia!

Why do Mongolians ride horses?

Mongolians have been riding horses for thousands of years, ever since we first started living in this land. Horses have always played an important role in our nomadic lifestyle, helping us to travel long distances across the steppe and carrying our belongings with us.

Nowadays, horses are still used for transportation in some parts of Mongolia, but they are also used for leisure and sport. Mongolians love horseback riding, and it is not uncommon to see people riding their horses through the city streets or out in the countryside.

Horseback riding is a great way to explore Mongolian beautiful nature, and it is also a lot of fun! If you are planning a trip to Mongolia, we highly recommend that you try a horseback riding tour at least once. It is an experience you will never forget!

How long can you travel on horseback in a day?

A walking distance of 35 to 40 miles is a good starting point. A trail runner in excellent shape might journey 55 – 90 miles each day, while the greatest endurance racer could travel 100 miles (161) per day if they were in ideal circumstances.