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Overview

 Explore the Orkhon valley National Park, a land of yak herding nomads, Buddhist temple complexes, and enjoy dramatic landscapes in stunning Eight Lakes National Park. There are a plenty of opportunities to experience nomadic life while discovering eight lakes by horse. A picturesque Khugnu Khaan Mountain via Mongol Sand Dunes are also packed in the central Mongolian route.

Highlights

  • 3 day horse trek
  • Discover less visited Eight Lakes
  • Visit Kharkhorin museum & monastic complex
  • Explore Mongol Sand Dunes
  • Hiking
  • Visit nomads

Itinerary

DAY 1. TO KHUGNU TARNA NATURE RESERVE
 Drive to Khugnu Tarna Nature Reserve, known as Elsen Tasarakhai, 49600hectars area, a habitat of some endangered species of hawks, gray wolves, red deer, etc. It is interesting to see the four different natural zones which are combined together at the same place. Upon arrival at the place you'll ride a Mongolian two humped camel through sand dunes and enjoy a wonderful view of the mini gobi oasis.
DAY 2. TO ORKHON VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
 Travel to Orkhon Valley National Park, which provide scenic views of green meadows, pine forest, streams and waterfall. The area is ideal for fishing, horseback riding, hiking and photography. Today, we’ll take an opportunity to visit yak herding nomads nearby Ulaan River.
DAY 3. HORSE TREK TO EIGHT LAKES NP
 Start our horse trekking to the picturesque 8 lakes “Naiman Nuur”, located in Uvurkhangai province, in the Khangai Mount plateau, and it has typical landscapes of forested high mountains and plenty of streams. The park occupies an area of 11.500 hectares and taken under the state protection since 1992.
DAY 4. HORSE TREK TO SHIREET LAKE
 Next day in the eight lakes NP, we’ll resume the horse trekking to the largest and most beautiful lake of the 8 lakes “Shireet Lake” to enjoy panoramic views of the magnificent lake and serene nature scenery.
DAY 5. BACK TO ORKHON VALLEY &  VISIT ORKHON WATERFALL
 Continue our horse trekking back to Orkhon Waterfall, formed by volcanic eruption dated back to approx. 20.000 years ago and water falls from the height of 24m into a deep canyon. The waterfall flows for remarkable 1120 km to the north and flows in the historically significant Orkhon Valley, UNESCO World Heritage site.  
DAY 6. TO KHARHORIN & ERDENE DZUU MONASTERY
 Head to Kharkhorin village, an ancient capital of the Great Mongolian Empire, one of the most popular tourist destinations. Upon arrival in the village, we'll visit the earliest surviving monastery “Erdene Dzuu”, constructed with stones nearby ruins of the ancient Mongolian capital of Kharakhorum in 1586 by Abtai Sain King. The Monastic complex was also inscribed on the List of World Heritage in 2004 as a part of the Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape. Before driving our accommodation, we’ll enjoy some exhibits and artifacts in Kharkhorum museum.
DAY 7. TO HUSTAI NATIONAL PARK
 Travel to Hustai National Park, where takhi wild horses were reintroduced from Netherland since 1992. When reaching the destination, have a brief introduction of the takhi horse and biodiversity of the Hustai National Park and continue the driving to the habitat of the last surviving subspecies of wild horse “Takhi” to explore.
DAY 8. BACK TO ULAANBAATAR CITY
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar city and transferred to accommodation.

Inclusions

Included
  • Transportation & fuel
  • Accommodations during the trip
  • Admission tickets
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Airport transfer on arrival
  • All meal ( BLD )
  • Camel & horse riding
  • Pack horses
  • Mineral water
  • Camping gear
Excluded
  • Travel insurance
  • Tourist sites not listed in the itinerary
  • Personal items
  • Alcoholic drinks ( available to purchase )
  • Pre & post tour accommodation
  • Tips ( discretionary )

Map

Eight Lakes Trail Rides - 3 Day Horse Trek in Central Mongolia

 
 Tour Duration8 Days
Max Group Size16 pax
  AvailabilityApril to mid-November
 
 Best Price Guarentee
 Customizable Travel Itinerary
Starting from
$1,640pp*
$1,700pp*
Group sizePrice per personTour price
1$ 1$ 1
2$ 1$ 2
3$ 1$ 3
4$ 1$ 4
5$ 1$ 5
6$ 1$ 6
Larger group on request

SUGGESTED TOUR EXTENSIONS

  • Extend to THE GOBI DESERT
  • Extend to KHORGO TERKH NP
  • Extend to REINDEER NOMADS
  • Extend to TERELJ NP

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