Horses in Khenteii Province
Horseback Riding in Khentei Mountains
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Tour A2: Sacred Mountain Horseback Trip
Duration: 7 days
Transportation: Horse, Car, Airplane
Accommodation: Hotel, Ger tourist camp, tent camping
Departure date: Any time between June 15 and Sep 15
Tour grade: Demanding
Tour code: A2
Destinations: Ulaanbaatar City, Burkhan Haldun Mountain, Khar Zurkhen Khoh Lake (Black Lake in Blue Hearts)
Description: Horseback riding in the land of Great Genghis Khan
Activities: Horseback riding expedition, Ulaanbaatar city tour, Nomadic Family visit
Duration: 7 days
Transportation: Horse, Car, Airplane
Accommodation: Hotel, Ger tourist camp, tent camping
Departure date: Any time between June 15 and Sep 15
Tour grade: Demanding
Tour code: A2
Destinations: Ulaanbaatar City, Burkhan Haldun Mountain, Khar Zurkhen Khoh Lake (Black Lake in Blue Hearts)
Description: Horseback riding in the land of Great Genghis Khan
Activities: Horseback riding expedition, Ulaanbaatar city tour, Nomadic Family visit
Price
The price INCLUDES:
The price does NOT INCLUDE:
| A. | International and domestic airfare and airport charges, international train ticket, if applies. |
| B. | Any type of insurance. |
| C. | Personal purchase such as cigarette, mini bar, telephone. |
| D. | Alcoholic drinks. |
| A. | All accommodation cost, including hotel in Ulaanbaatar city, Ger tourist camp and tent camping costs. (for tent camping, bringing your own sleeping bag is recommended, but not required) |
| B. | All vehicle expense, horseback riding costs, riding equipments and horse-related expenses, if any |
| C. | Everyday 3 meals. |
| D. | National park entrance fee, road tax, museum and entertainment fees. |
| E. | All other taxes in Mongolia. |
| F. | Service of tour guide and driver and other staff. |
| G. | Mineral water, soft drinks. |
| 1. | Add State Naadam Festival during July 10-12 or Naadam Festival either in Mungun-Morit soum in Tuv province or Baganuur City |
| 2. | Add 1-3 day Nomadic Family Homestay |
| 3. | Have more or fewer horseback riding days |
| 4. | Combine with other trips |
| 5. | Trek in different areas of Khentii Mountain |
| 6. | Add or Remove 1-2 day Ulaanbaatar City Tour |
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Number of people in your group |
2 | 3-4 | 5-10 | 11 - 14 |
| Price per person (in USD) | 1290 |
1090 |
990 | 790 |
| • | Further price reductions for group(s) of 15 people or more. Contact us |
| • | One person is free for a group of every 15 people |
| • | Seasonal discounts / offers may be available. Check here |
ITINERARY & PRICE
Day 1: Arrival to Ulaanbaatar city. After some personal refreshment, start your guided city tour. Visit
to Zaisan Memorial to see view of the entire city. Our staff will guide through some major spots such
as Sukhbaatar square and Opera House. Visit the Museum of Natural History and other museums if
time allows. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Drive to a Baganuur soum in Khentii province and visit nomadic family. After lunch and some
preparation, start horse trekking to Khar Zurkhnii Khoh Lake (iterally translated as Blue Lake in Black
Heart), where Temujin was first crowned as a King of Mongolia and given the name of Chinggis
Khan. Stay overnight at a ger tourist camp close to the lake.
Day 3-5: Continue trekking back to the valley reach Kherlen river. Our final destination is Burkhan
Haldun mountain, a branch of Khentei mountains. Burkhan Haldun is sacred mountain of Genghis
(Chingis) Khan and is mentioned numerous times in the classic account of life of Genghis Khan -
The Secret History of the Mongols. In one of the stories, Temujin (Chilhood name of Genghis Khan)
and his family were saved by escaping to Burkhan Haldun mountain and hiding in its dense forest,
when one of their rival tribes attacked during the night. Tent camping throughout the trek.
Day 6: Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. After refreshment, tour Ulaanbaatar city with us or just relax in the
hotel.
Day 7: Take advantage of free time before your departure. Visit some cashmere, clothing, souvenir
and antique shops. Transfer to the airport.