Overview
Western Mongolia is full of adventure and unique experiences.Travel is the best way to learn about the world, and our guided tours make it easy to get to the heart of a best Mongolian destination. We draw on over 10 years of experience and a rich network of local experts to create one-of-a-kind unforgettable travel experiences. Experience an extraordinary horseback riding adventure in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, located in western Mongolia. Ride like Mongolian nomads and visit Kazakh, Tuvan, and Mongol families. Meet different ethnic groups, learn about their lifestyles and cultures, and gain a deeper of their traditions. Additionally, you will climb Malchin Peak, one of the stunning Altai Mountains in western Mongolia. You will visit the home of golden eagle hunter and learn about the ancient tradition of hunting with eagles. staying in traditional yurts (gers), and participating in everyday activities such as milking cow or making dairy products. Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide, cook, driver, and local horse guide, ensuring a smooth and unforgettable experience. This tour is ideal for those seeking an authentic travel experience far from the crowds.
Horse Riding Tour itinerary in Western Mongolia
1. DAY Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Meet your guide at the airport and drive to your Hotel. After few hours resting do city tour in Ulaanbaatar where you can visit Zaisan hill, Gandan monastery and local museums.
- Distance: ………
- Meals: / Lunch/ Dinner
- Accommodation: stay at the Hotel
- Altimeter: 1.300 meters
2. Day Arrive in Ulgii capital of Bayan-Ulgii province. Same day start driving to Altai Tavan Bogd national park and do camping in ‘White river valley” next to Tuvan nomadic families. It’s the most beautiful Milk River from glacier. Do camping along white river valley (Akh Gol ).
- Distance: 6-7 hour drive (200km).
- Meals: … / Lunch / Dinner
- Accommodation: stay at the local Ger camp or tent
- Altimeter: 2400 meters
3. Day Live your vehicle around the gate there and start horse riding towards Tavan Bogd massif (five holly peaks of Mongolia which is more than 4000m higher) next to that mountains you will see 20km long Potanin Glacier. You can even walk on the glacier. Camp just next to that glacier. You will have two humped camels for your luggage transportations to Glacier side.
- Distance: 4-5 hour horse riding (16km).
- Meals: breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Accommodation: stay at the tent
- Altimeter: 3080 meters
4. Day After breakfast your guide will guide you to 4th highest peak of Mongolia “Malchin peak” which is more than 4000 meters higher from sea level. You can get easily on the top of that peak. From the top of Malchin you will have full view to Russian territory and long and breathtaking views to Kazakhstan’s and Chinese snowcapped Altai Mountains. Same day you will come back to your same camping spot.
- Distance: 6-7 hour trekking (15 km).
- Meals: breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Accommodation: stay at the tent
- Altimeter: 3080 meters
5. Day Start horse riding back to the same gate of the park same way as day 2 with two humped camels. Do relaxing around and visit the ger of local Shaman, try local handmade Tuvan Nomadic vodka.
- Distance: 4-5 hour horse riding (16 km).
- Meals: breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Accommodation: stay at the local Ger camp or tent .
- Altimeter: 2400 meters
6. Day Start horse riding to south of Altai Tavan Bogd national park. On the way you will stop for lunch .At the end of the day you will reach place called “Har Salaa”. This is most beautiful spot where Tuvan Nomads spend their summer.
- Distance: 4-5 hour horse riding (15.5km)
- Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Accommodation: stay tent
- Altimeter: 2742 meters
7. Day Early morning start horse riding to snowcapped Mountain and cross it to Bear Valley where you will have lots of chances to see wild animals such as Black Bear, Red Dear, Marmots and Wolfs… Today we will trek over the Takhilt Pass which is one of the highest and steepest passes on our tour.( Altimeter: 3200) During the steep part of the trail, we ask you to hike and lead your horse, to be safe. 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.
- Distance: 5-6 hour horse riding (17km)
- Meals: Breakfast / Lunch Dinner
- Accommodation: stay tent
- Altimeter: 2200 meters
8. Day Today Start horse riding to south along the most beautiful white river 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. Lakes reach Akh su Valley where western Mongolian Kazakh nomads spend their summer. Visit families see how nomads make embroideries, and milk products. You will busy with photographing, and more exited. Camping just next to families. You can also compare differences of Kazakh and Tuvan nomadic lifestyle.
- Distance: 4-5 hour horse riding (14km) (Drive 2-3 hours)
- Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Accommodation: stay tent
- Altimeter: 2094 meters
9. Day you will do hiking through nomads to the beautiful waterfall. It is short hiking so it is better to enjoy you views on your way and even you can visit local nomads to experience different life. Come back at your same camping spot.
- Distance: 2-3 hour trekking (4km) (Drive 1 hour)
- Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Accommodation: stay tent
- Altimeter: 2094 meters
10. Day Start driving back to Ulgii town. On your way stop to see “Dear Stones” (rocks with face of human) or Bal-Bals and Mongolian Tuvan throat singer and start driving to Eagle Hunter’s family. (If the Tuvan throat singer is at home) Meet Eagle Hunter and meet his fantastic bird. Chat with Eagle Hunter ask for any questions that you want to… You can have a memorable picture with an eagle landed on your arm arrive in Ulgii. Have hot shower at your Hotel room. Dinner at one of local restaurant.
- Distance 5 hours drive
- Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Have dinner at Local restaurant.
- Accommodation: stay at the local Hotel.
- Altimeter: 1,710 meters
11. Day Fly to Ulaanbaatar
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