Mongolia is heaven for those adventurous. Come and ride Mongolian sturdy steeds in the wild mountains that saved mighty Genghis Khan's life thrice and the visit the sacred lake of the Mongols! Landscape and cultural sightseeing blend easily in Mongolia – we will visit the ancient Buddhist monasteries and the most picturesque sights of the Khan Khentii mountains. This wonderful horseback riding trip gives us the opportunity to get to know more about Mongolia and its history and their beloved Chinggis Khaan. We won’t only visit the historical sites, but also we will visit the most beautiful natural sites of the country and hospitable nomads along the way.

TOUR ITINERARY

	Day 1. Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, city sightseeing – Mongon Morit. Our guide will meet us at the airport. Welcome lunch at a fine Mongolian restaurant. Visit the Gandan monastery, the museum of National History and the Chinggis Khaan monument on the Sukhbaatar Square. Then we drive out of the town for 2.5 hours, transfer to tourist camp. Hotel. L Day 2. Mongon Morit. We start the horse trek today riding for some 30-35 km in the wilderness. We ride in the mountains of Mongon Morit, with lunch cooked by your cook on the way. Ger camp. B+L+D Day 3. Burkhan Haldun Mountain. Today we reach the sacred Burkhan Haldun mountain, a sacred mountain of Genghis Khaan in the late afternoon. Visit the mountain, hiking. Hear your guide telling the story of Genghis Khaan’s early years. Tent camping. B+L+D Day 4. Burkhan Haldun mountain. Today is a rest day in the beautiful mountain, horseback riding in the mountain. Meals cooked by your cook and camping in the wilderness. Ger camp. B+L+D Day 5-7. Burkhan Haldun – Khar Zurkhen. We ride our horses to the Khar Zurkhen Lake, where the Genghis Khaan was crowned as the Khaan of the Mongols. We will cross the River on horseback riding and it’s an exciting experience! Tent camping. B+L+D Day 8-9. Lake Khar Zurkhen. We will reach the Khar Zurkhen Hoh Lake in the afternoon. Transfer to tourist camp. Rest and take shower. Visit the amazing lake and see the place, where the Mongols had the big feast for the Khaan’s coronation. Day 8 is for leisure, ride around the place. Tent camping. B+L+D Day 10-11. Khar Zurkhen – Baganuur. We continue the ride down to the south toward the amazing Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve via the Baganuur village, one of the biggest coal mining town of Mongolia. The scenery is hilly steppes now. We ride along the river Kherlen. The Kherlen is one of the three rivers that make the Valley of the Three Rivers. Ger camp. B+L+D Day 12. Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve and the River Kherlen Valley. We reach the Gun-Galuut in the afternoon. Transfer to Steppe Nomads tourist camp, rest. Swimming and fishing in the River Kherlen, leisure time. Enjoy traditional Mongolian dinner Khorkhog. Tent camping. B+L+D Day 13. Rest day in Gun-Galuut. Gun-Galuut is located in the valley of the river Kherlen on the westernmost edge of the Great Mongolian steppes. Hiking to Mt. Baits to view Argali wild sheep and other wild animals. Visit a nomadic family to get basic introduction about nomadic way of life. Optional fishing and kayaking on the River Kherlen. Ger camp. B+L+D Day 14. Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve – Ulaanbaatar. After breakfast we drive back to Ulaanbaatar for 2 hours on paved road and transfer to hotel. Then we visit the Bogd Khaan’s Palace Museum and the Buddha Park. Enjoy a traditional folklore concert with farewell dinner in the evening. Hotel. B+L+D Day 15. Departure. Transfer to the airport/train station after breakfast. - B

TOUR INFORMATION & RATES

	Duration: 15days / 14 nights * Horseback riding tour dates for 2010: 15 June through 15 September upon request Land only price 2010: per person Group size USD 3-4 pax 1995 5-7 pax 1755 8 and more 1495