8 days of Horse trekking Mongolia travel
8 DAYS: HORSE TREKKING TO THE EIGHT LAKES
We start our Mongolia Travel from Enza Tours LLC office. Before we start our tour guide and local driver will introduce them. This trip will let you experience horse riding and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Eight Lakes, Mount Khogno Khan Nature Reserve and the dunes nearby called “Elsen Tasarkhai”, learn about Buddhism and the history of Mongolia. Furthermore, You will be able to experience the typical nomadic family lifestyle.
Day 1. Erdene-Zuu and the Kharakorum
The Kharakhorum was established in 1220 and was the capital city of the Great Mongolian Empire. Chinggis Khaan and his descendant Khaan Ugudei, Guyug, and Munkh lived here ruling the empire. Soldiers of the Chinese Ming Dynasty destroyed the town in the 14th Century. The ruins of Karakorum have been protected since 1961 and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Once we reach there, we will visit the “Erdenezuu” monastery to discover tombs, a temple, and a real Buddhist temple. After that, we will visit the Wall of the Mongolian Empire to learn information.
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Accommodation: Family Yurt or Tourist camp
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Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, photo shooting, discover surroundings
Day 2. Ulaan tsutgalan waterfall
We will drive to the Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall; it is on the Ulaan River flows through volcanic basalt rocks formed by a unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes around twenty thousand years ago. The Waterfall cascades from an impressive height over 20 meters with a width around 10 meters and extends for 100 meters of the Orkhon River.
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Accommodation: Family Yurt or Tourist camp
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Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, photo shooting, discover surroundings
Day 3. Eight lakes horse trekking tour
The Khuisiin Naiman Nuur, known as “Eight Lakes,” with an over 116 square km area, it protected as a natural monument since 1992. The lakes of Naiman Nuur lie at an altitude of 2200 meters above sea level. In this area, red deer, wild Argali sheep, Siberian ibex, musk deer, wild boar, duck, and other birds are living. In the morning, we will prepare the horses, staff that we need for the trip while you are having breakfast. Then we will start horseback tour to the eight lake tour. This day, we will stop “Bodongiin Am” as local calls and cook traditional food and stay overnight there.
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Accommodation: Tent camping out
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Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, discover surroundings, horseback riding
Day 4. Eight lakes horse trekking tour
The third day, we will reach the nomadic family in the bank of the lake. We stay overnight next to the family, and we will visit them, and we can also help them. During that day, you will find the area red deer, wild Argali sheep, Siberian ibex, musk deer, wild boar, duck, and other birds. Explore flora and fauna of the valley.
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Accommodation: Tent camping out
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Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, photo shooting, discover surroundings
Day 5. Eight lakes horse trekking tour
fter breakfast, we will pack all the luggage on the horse, and we start the trip back to “Orkhon” Valley. We will pass the high Mountain forest and see two lakes.
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Accommodation: Family Yurt or Tourist camp
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Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, photo shooting, discover surroundings
Day 6. Ulaan tsutgalan waterfall
After the long horse trekking tour, we will stay one day here Waterfall to refresh ourselves for the next days. This day, we will cook traditional Mongolian Barbeque or dumplings for you. In the evening, we will play traditional Mongolian game Shagai, Khuruu and cards playing while having a Mongolian beer etc.
• Accommodation: Family Yurt or Tourist camp
• Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, photo shooting, discover surroundings
Day 7. Khogno Khan Nature Reserve
We will drive to the mountain “Khogno Khan” Nature Reserve. Once you reach the mountain, you will arrive at a nomadic family yurt in front of this beautiful forested rocky mountains. A mountain is a place of hundreds of birds, deer and gazelle. After we will go hiking around the area or to the small dunes nearby called “Elsen Tasarkhai”.
• Accommodation: Family Yurt or Tourist camp
• Activities: Hiking, photo shooting, Camel riding
Day 8. Khustai National Park and Ulaanbaatar
We will drive to Khustai National Park to see Mongolian wild horses, Przewalski which were re-introduced back to its home and in 1993. Moreover, turn southwesterly along the Tuul River and its riverine forest meadows. At the park first, you will visit the Park museum and conference hall. Then we will discover the Takhi, the Asian wild horse. If you have luck, see the wolf, argali sheep, and deer as well.
• Activities: Hiking, visiting museums, photo shooting, Horse riding
Discounts: 30% off for children under 2-6 years old
Included
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Transfers upon arrival and departure
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English speaking guide at all times.
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In the countryside, all lodging will be in ger camps and nomadic family’s Ger.
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All meals are provided as stated in the itinerary.
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Ground transportation: in the countryside by driven 4WD van, bus in the city area.
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Park entrance fees
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Horse and Camel ride
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Sightseeing as per itinerary
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1.5 litre of drinking water per day per person
Not included
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Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar
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Hotel extras, such as telephone calls, bar bills, and laundry services
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Travel insurance, medical insurance
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Visa application fees
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Alcoholic beverages
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Personal expenses such as IDD call, the internet, laundry, items of a personal nature
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Gratuity to local guides and drivers
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Airfare or train ticket
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Airport taxes, excess baggage charges (over 44pound / 20kilo)
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Changes of arrival/departure flights
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Additional services
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Any charges of major force beyond our control (e.g., imposition, quarantine restrictions, etc…)
Packing list
This is a suggested packing list, which you should feel free to adjust to suit your needs. Please refer to our travel guide for more detailed information.
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Backpack or soft bag
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Waterproof bag cover
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Daypack
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Headlamp/flashlight
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Spare batteries/bulb
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Personal medications
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Waterproof hiking boots
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Waterproof jacket with hood
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Waterproof over pants
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Fleece jacket or wool jumper
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Cotton t-shirts
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Long sleeve shirts
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Lightweight trousers
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Shorts
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Socks
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Underwear
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Sun hat
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Sandals
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Sunglasses
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Sun cream
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Insect repellent
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Resealing (Ziploc) plastic bags
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Binoculars/camera
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Watch/ alarm clock
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Money belt/ pouch
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Insurance confirmation copy
Emergency contact number
Information
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Duration: 8 days, seven nights
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Group Size: 1-6
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Overland Tour: 1040 km by car, 60km by horse
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Tour starting time: 08:30-09:00
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Breakfast: 08:30, Lunch: 12:00-13:00, Dinner: 17:30-18:00
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Tour ending time: 17:00-17:30
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Tour Operator: Enza tours LLC
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Activities: Horse trekking, hiking, visiting two museums, family stay, Khustai National park to see wild horses
Do you want this tour? Contact us!
Email: info@mongoliantour.guide
Staying In The Nomadic Family
(Budget Tour)
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1pax:$290 per person and day
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2pax:$175 per person and day
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3pax:$155 per person and day
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4pax or more:$135 per person and day
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You can mix nomadic family and Tourist camps so that prices will decrease
Enkhzaya Ganbold (Enza)
Staying In The Tourist Camp (Accommodation with Hot Shower And Toilet)
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1pax:$350 per person and day
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2pax:$225 per person and day
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3pax:$205 per person and day
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4pax or more:$185 per person and day
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You can mix nomadic family and Tourist camps so that prices will decrease
Enkhzaya Ganbold (Enza)