Horseback adventure to Eight lakes
This 8-days trip covers Central Mongolian’s most iconic places: include Khustai National Park, Semi Gobi, ancient capital of Mongolian Empire-Kharakhorum, Orkhon Valley -UNESCO World Natural Heritage and one of the wildest destinations. This trip created for horseback adventurers.
Eight lakes were created by volcanic activities. It is locked between several extinct volcanoes and high mountain peaks. Horseback adventure to Eight lakes is one of the most fantastic and wild destination. You will enjoy your adventure, wild nature, meet local people, experience of nomadic life.
per adult from
$2,242
AUDDuration
8 days
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- 8x Breakfast
- 7x Dinner
- 8x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
- All fees and taxes
- Entry/Admission - Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand Dune Mini Gobi)
- Entry/Admission - Tsenkher Hot Spring
What's excluded :
- Personal items
- Travel insurance
Day 1: Khustai National park-Khugnu Khan Natural Reserve
Stop At: Hustai National Park, Hustai National Park, Tov Province
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand Dune Mini Gobi), Rashaant, Mongolia
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.
Duration: 15 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Local nomadic family
Day 2: Orkhon Valley
Stop At: Orkhon Waterfall, Orkhon River Valley, Bat Ulzii Mongolia
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.
Duration: 18 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Local nomadic family
Day 3: Eight lakes
Stop At: Khuisiin Naiman Lake, Mongolia
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.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tent or local nomadic family
Day 4: Shireet lake
Stop At: Khuisiin Naiman Lake, Mongolia
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.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Local nomadic family
Day 5: Orkhon Valley
Stop At: Orkhon Waterfall, Orkhon River Valley, Bat Ulzii Mongolia
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.
Duration: 12 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Tsenkher hot spring
Stop At: Tsenkher Hot Spring, Tsenkher, Tsetserleg 65190 Mongolia
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.
Duration: 19 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tourist camp
Day 7: Kharakhorum
Stop At: Kharkhorin, Kharkhorin, Ovorkhangai Province
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.
Duration: 18 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 8: Ulaanbaatar
Stop At: Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to your hotel
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.Departure Point :
Traveler pickup is offeredAirports- Chinggis Khaan International Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Return Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
4
Organised by Top Tours Mongolia
Activity ID: V-117538P10
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