WILDERNESS HORSEBACK RIDING

Mongolia is a unique area of geographical and human diversity, with forest, desert, steppe and lake lands populated sparsely. Horses are deeply linked to the Mongolia’s nomadic culture; they are an indication of a man’s wealth. The pace of life is governed by the speed of the horse and horses are woven into Mongolian song, verse and history. Children are taught to ride before they walk, and a young man’s prowess is measured by his skill as a horseman.

Day1. Ulaanbaatar

Day 2. Tuul river.

Day 3. Tuul river/Valley

Day 4. Gunj Temple

Day 5. Gunj Temple

Day 6. Bosgo Valley

Day7. Terelj National Park

Day 8. Terelj/Ulaanbaatar

Day 9. Ulaanbaatar

Day 10 Departure

Day1. Ulaanbaatar – Arrival in the morning in Ulaanbaatar. Refresh time in the hotel and start city tour in Ulaanbaatar by visiting Chinggis square, Zaisan Hill; Museum of National History, famous for its exhibition for Stone and Bronze Age, Turkic and Mongol Empire, rise of Buddhism and communist regime. Drive to Terelj National Park. Overnight at the ger camp.

Day 2. Tuul river. Today we will meet the carts and the horses at the bank of the Tuul River. We will make a full day trial ride on the southern side of the Tuul River, up the valleys, forests and on to the ridges with stunning panoramic views of the habitat of southernmost Siberian forests as it makes the transition to Mongolian steppes. We will now ride along with the yak carts downstream along the tiny valley until we come to the large meadows by the Tuul River. Full day ride loop out of valley bring us up the valleys and ridges on the southern side of Tuul River. We will ride 40 km about 5-6 hours. Overnight at the tent on the bank of Tuul river.

Day 3. Tuul river/Valley. Today we will continue our riding along the valley. Overall ride will be 40 km about 5-6 hours. On the way, we will enjoy Khentii Mountain landscape and scenery and experience to see everyday life of nomadic families who live in the wide range of the green valley. Overnight tent in the forest

Day 4. Gunj Temple. Today we will continue our horse riding expedition to the direction of Gunj Temple Ride to the Gunj temple. Today’s ride will be 40 km approximately it will take 5-6 hours. Overnight at the tent.

Day 5. Gunj Temple. After breakfast in the forest, we will ride 15 km more to the Gunj Temple. In 1699 the Manchu princess married to Mongolian nobleman Dondovdorj. When she died in 1740 she willed that buried her in Mongolian territory. Since then servants of Princess looked after her tomb from generation to generation. Overnight at the camp near the temple.

Day 6. Bosgo Valley. We will ride across the forested ridge into the next valley, the Baruunbayan, where we will again spend another one night. Riders will separate at some point and ride a most scenic loop. Today we will horse ride about 40 km. Overnight at the tent in a last time.

Day7. Terelj National Park. We will ride only in the morning for 30 km. After lunch in the steppe we will drive to our base camp in Terelj. In the late afternoon we will visit Aryabal Meditation temple up in the mountain. Overnight at the ger camp.

Day 8. Terelj/Ulaanbaatar. We will spend morning in the park and lunch at the camp. Drive to Ulaanbaatar via Tsonjin Boldog. We will visit equestrian Statue of Genghis Khaan and visit small local museum. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and overnight at the hotel.

Day 9. Ulaanbaatar – We will visit Bogd Khaan Palace Museum in the morning and visit cashmere outlet store and souvenir shopping. Traditional cultural performance with traditional folk songs, throat singing, beautiful melody of horse-headed fiddle, ethnic dances and arty contortion. Overnight at the hotel  

Day 10 Departure. Our travel in Mongolia ends here by transferring to the airport.