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Mongolia: Mountains, Lakes & Shamans Horse Trek

  • Ulaanbaatar Airport, Mongolia
  • Active & Adventure
Mongolia, Asia

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from £2,695* per person14 DaysJune
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel 12 people max
Mongolia, with its vast steppes and open skies, its magnificent mountains and equine tradition, really is the quintessential land of the horse trek. On this tour we will visit the cultural city of Ulaanbaatar before being whisked away to the majestic north of the country, and the southern fringes of the Siberian Taiga; a land of mountains, lakes and shamans. Having saddled up onto our Mongolian steeds, we will ride off into the mountains and lush green meadows, passing through nomadic Mongol family encampments where we shall stop and enjoy their local hospitality. This is a region of dramatic landscapes - of snow-capped mountains, turquoise rivers, beautiful lakes in the great meadow of Darkhad Valley, where few foreigners venture. We plan to visit with a famed local shaman - who be known to anyone who has read The Horse Boy by Rupert Isaacson - in his Tee-Pee (similar to the Indian Tee-pees) and witness him at work conjuring up the spirits before then returning to Ulaanbaatar. A trip that will inspire and open your eyes to the uninterrupted wilderness of a beautiful country dotted with beautiful and generous people.

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Mongolia, Asia

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Itinerary

Day 1: Start tour in Ulaanbaatar

Tour starts in 'UB' and we'll have the afternoon to explore this surprisingly cosmopolitan city.
Day 2: To Ulaan Uul Village

Fly to Moron and drive passed snow capped peaks and river valleys to our camp and local family.
Day 3: To Soyo Mountain

An easy 35km ride in one of Mongolia's most beautiful spots, complete with following hairy yaks.
Day 4: To Tsagaan Nuur Village

A challenging ride of 56kms to the country's most northern village, crossing a pass and 2 rivers.
Day 5: To East Taiga

A short ride of 25km and across the river by local ferry then head on to our Ger camp for the night.
Day 6: East Taiga Shaman Ritual

We take a short ride out to where the Reindeer people live in Tee-Pees and witness a Shaman ritual.
Day 7: To Dood Tsenher Nuur Lake

Retrace our steps to the ferry and ride on 45km, through another river, to the meadow of 10 lakes.
Day 8: To Renchinlhumbe Village

Another 45km riding surrounded by colossal mountain views to the remote village of Renchinlhumbe.
Day 9: To Jigleg Pass

Ride deep into the mountain valleys crossing the stunningly high Jigleg Pass and covering 35km.
Day 10: To Khovsgol Lake

We ride 40km through Siberian Taiga to the 2nd largest lake in Mongolia then camp on the shores.
Day 11: Khovsgol Lake

Spend the day riding along the shores of this incredible freshwater lake at 1645m above sea level.
Day 12: To Toilgot Ger Camp

Ride 25km to the road then drive to Toilgot Ger camp and reacquaint ourselves with hot showers.
Day 13: To Moron / Ulaanbaatar

We relax his morning before the 4hr drive to Moron and flight to Ulaanbaatar and a farewell dinner.
Day 14: Tour ends in Ulaanbaatar

The tour will end after breakfast at the hotel.

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