Mongolia: Khovsgol Horse Trek RK02
19 Days From £2084 (3,175 USD)
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On horseback we cross through the vast Darhat Valley in Khovsgol, visit the summer camp of the Tsaatan (reindeer herders near the Siberian border) and on several trips, we take part in the Naadam Festivals. For full no obligation pricing options and operator contact details please enquire: 
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Our most popular ride since 1994! On horseback we cross through the vast Darhat Valley in Khovsgol, visit the summer camp of the Tsaatan (reindeer herders near the Siberian border) and on several trips, we take part in the Naadam Festivals, Mongolia's celebrations of its ancient culture through wrestling, archery, horse racing, song and food. Our rustic lodges in Khovsgol serve as a basecamps for much of the riding.
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
- Meals begin and end in UB (dinner on arrival day thru breakfast on departure day) ,
- guide/translator,
-transportation upon arrival in UB,
-hotel in UB and ger accommodations,
-tents and camping gear,
-horses and tack
-park/entry fees.
Excludes
-Roundtrip international airfare to/from UB,
-internal air flights,
-airport taxes,
-Przewalski Horse Reserve day trip,
-Excess baggage fees,
-Medical Evacuation Coverage.
-Alcoholic beverages, sodas and bottled water when not part of fixed meal are not included. (Please be SURE to have your own personal water bottle which you can refill from purified bulk sources we provide.)
Prices per person - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
| Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia. Ulaanbaatar is known among foreigners as “UB”. Meet your guide at the airport to transfer to your hotel. Your hotel is a four-star hotel conveniently located right in the downtown. Time permitting; you will be given a short city orientation before dinner. | |
| Airport transfer for your flight to Muren. Drive to Khatgal, the gateway to the Khovsgol National Park. Forest surrounded 100 mile long Lake Khovsgol is the deepest in Central Asia and holds 2% of the world’s fresh water resource. Visit Park Information Center. Overnight at camp on Lake Khovsgol. (Hot shower is available) | |
| Today you will have five hour boat ride on Lake Khovsgol to the base of Jigleg Pass located halfway up the western shore of the lake. Local guides will welcome you at Jigleg Camp. Overnight in tents. (Hot shower is available) | |
| This will be the first day of the horseback riding adventure through Darhad valley. Shakedown ride, meet horse and wranglers. Ride 15 miles toward Renchinlhumbe. Overnight in tents. | |
| Continue riding to the town of Renchinlhumbe in the Darhat Valley. Vehicle supported. Overnight Saridag Ger Camp. (Hot shower is available) | |
| Ride (approximately 15 miles) through the Darhat Valley towards Hogrog. Overnight in tents. | |
| Ride 20 miles. Arrive at Hogrog, jumping off point to visit the Reindeer People. Overnight in tents. | |
| Pack trip into the northern mountains to the summer camp of the Tsaatan (Reindeer people). Ride approximately 15 miles per day, depending on location of Tsaatan camp. Camp out with packhorse support. | |
| Pack trip into the northern mountains to the summer camp of the Tsaatan (Reindeer people). Ride approximately 15 miles per day, depending on location of Tsaatan camp. Camp out with packhorse support. | |
| Pack trip into the northern mountains to the summer camp of the Tsaatan (Reindeer people). Ride approximately 15 miles per day, depending on location of Tsaatan camp. Camp out with packhorse support. | |
| Free day at the Lodge at Shishgid/ Tengis confluence. This is a day of leisure to fish, relax or ride horseback along the Shishgid River. (Hot shower is available) | |
| Ride half way to Renchinlhumbe. Overnight in tents. | |
| Short ride to Renchinlhumbe. Rest day. Ger camp. (Hot shower is available) | |
| All day watching Naadam festivities. Naadam or “Festival”, has occurred for centuries in Mongolia as an exhibition of horse racing (racers are generally ages 7-11 and race 15-30 kilometers), wrestling (men only) and archery (women and men). Stay overnight in Saridag Ger Camp. (Hot shower is available) | |
| Ride towards Ulaan Uul, in the southern part of the Darhat Valley. Overnight in tents. | |
| All day drive to Muren. Ger camp. (Hot shower is available) | |
| Return flight to UB. Farewell dinner. Hotel. | |
| Full day guided sightseeing in UB. Visit the main Sukhbaatar Square and Zaisan Memorial. Zaisan Memorial is a landmark of UB built on the Bogd Khan Mountain, and is the best place to view the whole city. Visit Museum of National History and Fine Art Museum of Zanabazar. Both museums are very informative to learn more about Mongolian history, traditional culture and arts. Overnight in hotel. | |
| Airport transfer for your return flight home. |
