Horse trekking
Rivers, valleys and passes
- Meet your horses in Darkhid Valley
- Practice & horse assignment on Day 1
- Multiple river crossings on horseback
- Explore Zuun Bayangol Valley
- Ride along the Tuul River
Why this trip
Tour Highlights
Khan Khentii
Mountains and river valleys
- Khan Khentii mountains & river valleys
- Enter the Khan Khentii National Park region
- Camp beside rivers and open meadows
- Wilderness tent camping
Culture
Chinggis Khan and nomadic families
- Visit the Chinggis Khan Statue
- Meet Mongolian nomadic families
DAY1Chinggis Khan Statue & Meet the Horses
We pick you up from your hotel or the airport in the morning and drive to the Chinggis Khan Statue to explore the site. Continue to Darkhid Valley to meet the horse and wrangler team, get your horse and instructions, and go for a practice ride. Stay overnight in a ger.
Stay: Ger
Short on time? The 5-day classic trek skips the Chinggis Khan Statue and practice day: it starts riding from Darkhid Valley on Day 1 and returns to Ulaanbaatar from the Khan Khentii area on Day 5.
See the 5-day classic trekDAY2Ride Into Khan Khentii Meadows
Set off on horseback, crossing several rivers and riding through side valleys to the open meadows of the Khan Khentii mountains.
Stay: Camping tentsMeals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY3Ride to Zuun Bayangol Valley
Ride on to the Zuun Bayangol Valley, meeting Mongolian herders, nomadic families and their livestock along the trail. Camp beside the river in a quiet side valley, surrounded by nature.
Stay: Camping tentsMeals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY4Side Valley Exploration Ride
Leave the packhorses and logistics team at camp and ride into a beautiful side valley to explore its mountain views and forest landscapes. Return to the same campsite in the evening.
Stay: Camping tents (same campsite)Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY5Enter Khan Khentii National Park Region
Ride toward the Khan Khentii National Park area, where scenic rock formations and forested landscapes begin to appear. Camp on open grassland.
Stay: Camping tentsMeals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY6Ride to Baruun Bayangol Valley & Tuul River
Ride through a long valley into Baruun Bayangol and on toward the Tuul River. Camp on an open meadow near the river.
Stay: Camping tentsMeals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY7Pass Crossings Along the Tuul River
Ride along the Tuul River, crossing two mountain passes on the way to tonight’s campsite beside the river.
Stay: Camping tentsMeals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY8Final Morning Ride & Return to Ulaanbaatar
A final half-day of riding until noon, then meet the driver and return to Ulaanbaatar.
Route map
Tour Map: Terelj, Khan Khentii and the Tuul River
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Private Tours
Private Tour on Your Dates
No group tours are scheduled for this tour. Contact us with your travel dates to plan your private tour.
Tour essentials
- Priced for 2 people: the price is per person, assuming 2 people travel together
- Travelling solo or in a bigger group? Contact us for your price.
- 4x4 Land Cruiser with driver and fuel included
- Meeting point: your Ulaanbaatar hotel or the airport
One price, no surprises
What's Included & Not Included
Included
Transport
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Ulaanbaatar
- 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Driver
- Fuel
Accommodation
- All accommodation during the horse trek
- All camping & cooking equipment
- Other necessary items
Meals
- All meals
- Vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free meals available
Support team
- English-speaking guide
- Cook
- Logistics team
Permits & activity fees
- All entertainment & event fees
- Horses and wrangler fees
- Border area permits
- National park taxes
- Other administrative costs
Not included
- International flights
Questions
FAQs
Tour Experiences
I've never ridden a horse. Can I ride in Mongolia?
Yes. We choose horses to suit your experience and no prior riding is needed. If you've never ridden, our wrangler will lead your horse. Many guests ride for the first time with us and love the open steppe.
Price & Dates
Are there any additional costs?
No. There are no extra costs: everything in the itinerary is covered, including meals, transport and entertainment fees.
When can I travel?
There are no fixed group departures for this tour. Contact us with your travel dates and we will plan your private tour.
Can I travel solo?
Yes. Private tours run for solo travellers too. The price shown is per person, assuming 2 people travel together, so contact us for your solo price. Contact us too for group discounts.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. All our tours are 100% customisable, and we can combine tours across Mongolia.
Meeting Point
Where does the tour start?
We pick you up from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar in the morning of Day 1. We can also meet you at Ulaanbaatar Airport.
Where does the tour end?
Your trip ends in Ulaanbaatar. On the last day our driver meets the group at the end of the ride and brings you back to the city.
Food
Are vegetarian meals available?
Yes. We provide vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals. Tell us your dietary needs and we will plan for them.
Gear
What gear is provided?
Sleeping bags and blankets are provided by Bek Travel.
What should I pack?
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton.
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton.
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton.
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton.
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton.
