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Horse trekking in the Terelj National Park, sacred Tuul
river valley, amazing Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve and
the quiet Kherlen valley is a fantastic experience!
Mongolia is a wonderful place for horse trekkers with
its vast green steppes with short hills, beautiful mountains
and river valleys. Its deep blue sky makes the trip
more beautiful and enjoyable. This horse trek features
Mongolian forest mountains, bare mountains with lower
altitude, rivers, lakes and hilly steppes. Taking part
in the exciting horse trekking you will visit the famous
Terelj National Park, trek crossing the sacred Tuul
valley toward Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve - a hidden paradise.
During this horseback riding trip you will have opportunities
to visit local nomadic families to see how they live
and tend their livestock, watching the incredibly starry
skies at nights and most of all you will be totally
refreshed after the trip! |
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Style:
Soft adventure
Tour grade: Moderate
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
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Horse Trekking Dates for 2008:
May 20-27;
June 4-11, 15-22,
July 4-11, 14-21; 24-31;
Aug 5-12; 17-24;
Sept 1-7; 11-17 ( Can
be extended with the Nomads'
Day festival)
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Duration/dates of the horse trek can be changed
to suit your needs.
Land only price 2008: per
person |
| Group
size |
USD |
Euro |
| 2
pax |
1338 |
852 |
| 3-4
pax |
1177 |
750 |
| 5
and more |
981 |
625 |
Low
Season Discounts 
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| May,
Oct |
7-10%
discount |
| Sep,
June |
5%
discount |
Discount conditions:
1 free space for every 16 PAX
Courier who brings 6 clients
Children below 13 y.o
More attractive prices for groups of 12 and
more people! More!
* Tour USD price might change in coming 3 months
due to USD inflation.
Included in the price:
Accommodation in double /hotel, ger camps,
tent/
Guiding and interpreting service
Renting transport + driver with petrol, lubricants,
maintenance
All meals according to the itinerary /all
kinds of drink is on your own/
Sightseeing and cultural show admissions according
to the itinerary
Entrance fees for protected areas and national
parks
Horse trekking fees with riding saddle + bridle
and a horse keeper for every 3-4 pax
Cook for camping days
Return ticket confirmation
Not included:
International Airfare + Tax
Travel insurances
Gratuities
Note:
Single supplement is available at 118 USD
or 74 Euro.
No pregnant rider, no rider below 8 years
of age
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| Day
1 |
Arrival
in Ulaanbaatar, transfer spectacular Terelj National
Park. Visit the Turtle Rock and the Temple of
Peace, hiking and relaxing. L+D |
Gc |
| Day
2 |
This morning
we will start the horse riding to the south east
to the sacred Tuul river valley crossing the Terelj
mountain at Yoliin Pass. Today's most wonderful
moment will be crossing the river Tuul on horse
back. Riding and enjoying the nature beauty. Camping
in tents under starry skies. 20-25km. B+L+D |
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| Day
3 |
Today
we ride our horses in the pictorial mountains
of Ar Janchivlin. This beautiful place is home
for wildlife such as wolves, rabbits, marmots
and many more. Before reaching the mountain we
will visit the spectacular new monument of Genghis
Khaan and view the Elstei sands. 25-30km. B+L+D
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| Day
4 |
Our today's
destination is the Ar Khust mountains. We will
ride our horses through the valley of Ovor Janchivlin
and reach the mountain in the evening. We will
stop at a nomadic family and witness their hospitality.
We will enjoy spending the night in tents under
the starry skies. 25-30km. B+L+D |
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| Day
5 |
We will
ride our horses through the northernmost part
of the Great Mongolian Steppes to the amazing
Gun-Galuut nature reserve. On the way we will
stop at the small lakes Ayaga and Ikh-Gun to admire
the rare birds such as the White Cranes, Whooper
Swans, Hooded Cranes and many more. 25-30km. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
6 |
Today
we will enjoy a relaxing day in the serene nature
reserve. Hiking to Mt. Baits to view the Argali
wild sheep and other wildlife. Optional fishing
or kayaking on the river Kherlen. Meals and stay
overnight at lovely Steppe Nomads camp. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
7 |
After
breakfast we drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Half day
city tour including the Gandan Buddhist monastery,
Museum of National History and the Chinggis Statue
on the Sukhbaatar Square. Enjoy a traditional
folklore concert in the evening and farewell dinner.
B+L+D |
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| Day
8 |
Transfer
to the airport after breakfast or extend your
stay with another tour. B |
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 Terelj
National Park - is one of the most
popular national parks in Mongolia. Terelj is
just 60km from Ulaanbaatar in the east and features
stunning granite mountains and flowery endless
grassy green meadows. This picturesque NP is
a part of Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area.
It is a great place for hiking, trekking, even
you can rock climb here at its natural steep
granite walls.
 Gun-Galuut
Nature Reserve - is one of the most
popular nature reserves of Mongolia. The Nature
Reserve is truly the marvellous combination
of high mountains, colourful flowers, pretty
lakes, rivers and wetland waters with its famous
rare species of wild sheep Argali the Big Horns,
White crane, White napped crane, Whooper swan
etc., You can hike, fish, kayak, trek, ride
camels, horses in the Nature Reserve. The Nature
Reserve also features the River Kherlen andthe
pretty lakes of Ayaga and Ikh-Gun.
 The
River Tuul sacred valley - is one of
the longest rivers of the country, flowing from
the Khentii Mountain Range. The valley of the
river has been called sacred for centuries by
the nomads as they truly respect the nature
expecially the rivers and the surface water.
The beautiful valley in summer is often dotted
with traditional Mongolian gers and offers picturesque
sceneries.
Great Mongolian Steppes - is
one of the biggest plateu in the Central Asia
with its endless steppes. During the trip we
will travel the western edge of the great steppes.
White gazelles, marmot, fox, corsac fox, wolf,
gerbils inhabit the steppes with livestock.
More options
for horse trek or horse trekking in Mongolia:
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Short
horse trek in amazing Gun-Galuut Nature
Reserve, Mongolia, 3 days, 198 - 350 USD
Why
go on Horse Trek in Mongolia?
Mongolian horse
trek is famous, fantastic and really enjoyable
travel experience. Because, Mongolia is a country
of good horses and strong nomadic people. Thus,
Mongolia horse trekking and horseback riding
trek are challenging and fun. We invite you
to some mervallous horse trekking in Mongolia
in the most popular horse trekking trail in
Mongolia.
More about our Horse
Treks & Mongolian horses:
Mongolia is one of the greatest
lands of horse trekking tours and horse treks.
There are more than 2.5 million horses in Mongolia.
The best way to discover any wonders is on horse
trekking in Mongolia. Mongolian horses are ponies
by European standards, with a shoulder height
of less than 1.5 m. However, they are very strong,
with amazing stamina. Mongolian horse riding
utilities and decorations are very special in
the world. So it becomes traditional wonderful
heritage. Most people imagine Mongolia with
skillful Mongolian horse riders and wonderful
Mongolian horse. In countryside nomadic children
learn to ride horse since 3 years old often
and take part in horse race competition. Mongolians
respect the horse very much and horse is one
of the best symbols of good luck. All Mongolians
like to ride horse and enjoy them very much.
You can be one of us in Mongolia too.
Selena travel offers you the
most wonderful adventure horse trekking or horse
riding treks. Horse treks in Mongolia will be
organized in the Khentii mountain range, Vast
steppe of Mongolia and Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve
which is a land of Genghis Khan, legendary central
Mongolia, forestry Northern Mongolia, and highlighted
Western Mongolia or in all of the parts of Mongolia.
You can visit the Mongolian wonderful heritages
while do horse trekking tours. We can organize
horse riding treks in unforgettable level. Enjoy
the Mongolian horse trekking and horse riding
treks.
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