Mongolia Horse Riding Trek

In the Shadow of Genghis Khan

Mongolia, with its vast steppes and open skies, its magnificent mountains and equine tradition, really is the quintessential land of the horse trek. On this tour we will visit the cultural city of Ulaanbaatar before being whisked away to the majestic north of the country, and the southern fringes of the Siberian Taiga; a land of mountains, lakes and shamans. Having saddled up onto our Mongolian steeds, we will ride off into the mountains and lush green meadows, passing through nomadic Mongol family encampments where we shall stop and enjoy their local hospitality. This is a region of dramatic landscapes - of snow-capped mountains, turquoise rivers, beautiful lakes in the great meadow of Darkhad Valley, where few foreigners venture. We plan to visit with a famed local shaman - who be known to anyone who has read The Horse Boy by Rupert Isaacson - in his Tee-Pee (similar to the Indian Tee-pees) and witness him at work conjuring up the spirits before then returning to Ulaanbaatar. A trip that will inspire and open your eyes to the uninterrupted wilderness of a beautiful country dotted with beautiful and generous people.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1: Start tour in Ulaanbaatar
Tour starts in 'UB' and we'll have the afternoon to explore this surprisingly cosmopolitan city.

Day 2: To Ulaan Uul Village
Fly to Moron and drive passed snow capped peaks and river valleys to our camp and local family.

Day 3: To Soyo Mountain
An easy 35km ride in one of Mongolia's most beautiful spots, complete with following hairy yaks.

Day 4: To Tsagaan Nuur Village
A challenging ride of 56kms to the country's most northern village, crossing a pass and 2 rivers.

Day 5: To East Taiga
A short ride of 25km and across the river by local ferry then head on to our Ger camp for the night.

Day 6: East Taiga Shaman Ritual
We take a short ride out to where the Reindeer people live in Tee-Pees and witness a Shaman ritual.

Day 7: To Dood Tsenher Nuur Lake
Retrace our steps to the ferry and ride on 45km, through another river, to the meadow of 10 lakes.

Day 8: To Renchinlhumbe Village
Another 45km riding surrounded by colossal mountain views to the remote village of Renchinlhumbe.

Day 9: To Jigleg Pass
Ride deep into the mountain valleys crossing the stunningly high Jigleg Pass and covering 35km.

Day 10: To Khovsgol Lake
We ride 40km through Siberian Taiga to the 2nd largest lake in Mongolia then camp on the shores.

Day 11: Khovsgol Lake
Spend the day riding along the shores of this incredible freshwater lake at 1645m above sea level.

Day 12: To Toilgot Ger Camp
Ride 25km to the road then drive to Toilgot Ger camp and reacquaint ourselves with hot showers.

Day 13: To Moron / Ulaanbaatar
We relax his morning before the 4hr drive to Moron and flight to Ulaanbaatar and a farewell dinner.

Day 14: Tour ends in Ulaanbaatar
The tour will end after breakfast at the hotel.

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Accommodation: We use the best hotels in Ulaanbaatar, which are clean and comfortable and rated at about a European three-star standard. They have bars, restaurants, currency exchange, fax and e-mail facilities, and gift shops. In the Ger camps you will sleep in the native
Mongolian dwellings, which Russians call “yurts”. Although not luxurious, they are clean, comfortable and cosy. Bedding is provided and here are shared showers, washing and toilet facilities with hot water. When camping we are in modern 2 person trekking tents. Group trekking
facilities also include a dinning tent with table and chairs and external toilet tents. All hotels mentioned in the itinerary are subject to availability and if not available substitutes will be of a similar quality.

Single Supplements: These are NOT compulsory for any Wild Frontiers tour. Where single supplements are available please note that a single room cannot always be guaranteed for every night of the tour as depending on the destination, rooms may be limited. On this tour we are able to offer an optional single supplement that will cover you for all nights of the tour. Should single occupancy be unexpectedly unavailable in the Ger camps then we have single tents available.

NB: for those nights when we are camping you will get a single tent.

Transport:
Flights: If you would like us to send you a quote for the suggested tour flight or on any alternative flight that may suit you better, please let us know.

Transport: Driving in Mongolia, we use Russian 4WD Jeeps and passenger vans for the countryside bumpy roads.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

10 Jun 2012

Land Only Price: £2,695
Single Supp: £150

Please note that a Wild Frontiers price means NO hidden extras, NO local payment or kitty, NO compulsory single supplement.

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