Horse trekking
Ride with expert wranglers
- Horse trekking with expert wranglers
- Terelj River crossings
- Ride in valleys and open meadows
- Optional side-valley exploration
Why this trip
Tour Highlights
Mountains & rocks
Terelj and Khan Khentii
- Mountain & rock formations
- Camp each night under the stars
Nomadic life
Herders and their gers
- Meet nomadic herders
- Visit traditional gers
- Wrangling & the nomadic lifestyle
DAY1Drive to Darkhid Valley & Begin the Horse Trek
After a morning pickup from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar, drive to Darkhid Valley to meet the horse team and wranglers. Get your instructions, meet your horse and begin the trek: a half-day ride, crossing the Terelj River. Camp in tents beside the river.
Stay: Camping tentsMeals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Want a longer ride? The 8-day extended edition starts with a visit to the Chinggis Khan Statue and a practice ride, with a night in a ger, before the trek. After Zuun Bayangol it rides on into the Khan Khentii National Park region, Baruun Bayangol and along the Tuul River.
See the 8-day extended editionDAY2Ride Through Valleys & Open Meadows
Ride deeper into Terelj, crossing rivers and side valleys, to open meadows surrounded by forested hills and peaceful nature. Set up camp and relax by the riverside.
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
DAY5Ride to Khan Khentii & Return to Ulaanbaatar
Ride toward the Khan Khentii mountain area, known for its dramatic rock formations. Meet your driver and transfer back to Ulaanbaatar, arriving in the late evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Route map
Tour Map: Terelj and Khan Khentii on Horseback
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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.
