Horseback adventure to Eight lakes

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Khustai National park-Khugnu Khan Natural Reserve
2 stops
1
Hustai National Park
Today we will drive to Khustai National Park. Khustai was established in 2003. Unique wild horse – Takhi reintroduction project at Khustai National Park started in 1992.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Keep drive to Elsen tasarkhai /Khugnu Khan Nature Reserve Area/ which are mountains, forests, steppes, Gobi Desert and mineral water sources all in one location represents three different natural zones. Around area is nice place to hiking, climbing. You will visit to older family to explore the nomadic lifestyle and to have talking with nomads about their life and tradition. We will ride a camel to sand dunes. After dinner you have a chance to play Mongolian traditional game by ankle bones with nomads. Stay in nomadic family.
15 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Orkhon Valley
1 stop
3
Orkhon Waterfall
In the morning drive to Orkhon valley. We will see Red waterfall and Mongolian the longest river which is named Orkhon by Mongolia. The waterfall was formed by a unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes about 20,000 years ago. The waterfall cascades from an impressive height of 20 meters and its width is 10 meters. Learn about their unique lifestyle and culture.
18 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Eight lakes
1 stop
4
Today we will start our four days trek through the Eight lakes. Here we will leave our vehicles and load our luggage and food on pack horses. Before horse trekking, your guide will explain how to ride Mongolian horse.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Shireet lake
1 stop
5
Eight lakes were created by volcanic activities. It is locked between several extinct volcanoes and high mountain peaks. The lakes connected by underground. The lakes are supplied with fresh water running from the mountains. After breakfast we will pack luggage on the horse. We will ride horse to Khuist lake. This lake is dotted with a large rock island. We will pass high mountain and see two lakes. We will stay nomadic family. Explore the yak herder family’s lifestyle. You can help to family. For example, to bring animals, chop wood, clean animal cottage, and make dairy products. Ride horse to Shireet lake which is the biggest lake in the valley. On the way we can see four lakes. Explore flora and fauna of the valley.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Orkhon Valley
1 stop
6
Orkhon Waterfall
Horseback trekking back to Bodongiin Am, on the way picnic lunch. Our vans will be waiting for us near the Buureg tourist camp. Drive to waterfall’s family. Have Mongolian traditional BBQ.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Tsenkher hot spring
1 stop
7
Tsenkher Hot Spring
After breakfast drive to Tsenkher hot spring. It is one of the biggest Mongolia’s hot springs, has a temperature of 86 degree with flow rate and high alkalinity and relatively high amounts of fluoride. The hot spring is mostly used for relaxing and resorting your health.
19 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Kharakhorum
1 stop
8
Kharkhorin
Drive to Kharakhorum, site of the 13th century capital of Mongol Empire, visit the impressive monastery, named “Erdene Zuu” by Mongolian and local museum where see the Great Mongol Empire, Stone Age, Bronze Age. The monastery was erected from the ruins of the legendary city of Kharakhorum. Visit small history museum.
18 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Ulaanbaatar
1 stop
9
Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to your hotel
12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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