The horse is an important part of the nomadic life in Mongolia. At the same time Kazakh children learn to walk, they learn to ride! A nomadic family might use as many as three to four horses for transportation and work. Training the horses in the summer months enables the horses to become fit so they can endure our hard Mongolian winters.

Our horseback riding tour will be led by Bahat Ibrai, one of the three Mongolian Kazakhs who were among the first men in modern times to make an expedition across Kazakhstan. He completed his expedition in 2010 and was made an official member of the Long Riders Guild. Bahat is a helpful, friendly, skilled rider who will introduce you to horse welfare and assist you in advancing your riding skills. He will also lead you you to the ancient monuments including deerstones, petroglyphs and Pre-Hun Scythian Burial Grounds.

During your tour you will be surrounded by mountainous ice peaks, beautiful lakes, and magnificent rivers. You will ride for approximately 6 to 8 hours each day and cover up to 25 - 30 kilometers (about 15 miles) per day.

Itinerary Day by Day: 14 day tour

Day 2 You will fly to Ulgii City, about a three hour flight, in the province of Bayan-Ulgii in Western Mongolia, the home of a minority group of Kazakh people. At the local airport you will be welcomed by your English-speaking guide, driver and expedition cook. From there you will be driven to the Dayan Lake, where we will meet up with the local Kazakhs who will join our group with their camels and horses. (Tent/L/D)

Day 3-4 We will start our ride to the Hoton Hurgan Lakes. The landscape around the lakes is stunning, with forests and snow-capped mountains. A car will follow us for safety. (Tent/B/L/D)

Day 5 We will ride on the north shore of Khoton Lake to Biluut Hill. (Tent/B/L/D)

Day 6 We will ride to the Tsagaan Us River Valley. Camel support will follow us. (Tent/B/L/D)

Day 7 On this day we will ride across on the highest mountain pass with continued camel support. (Tent/B/L/D)

Day 8 Today our ride will take us to Shivet Uul Mountain. On the way we will enjoy the spectacular beauty of the snow-capped Altai Mountain range with its glaciers. The lush meadows between the mountains are carpeted with wild and sweet smelling flowers. On this part of the excursion we may have the luck to see wild ibex. We will continue with camel support and overnight again in a tent. (Tent/B/L/D)

Day 9 On this day we will ride to the White River Valley where we will visit a Tuvan family and be introduced to their Shaman religion. (Tent/B/L/D)

Day 10 Following a glacier exploration, we will climb the Malchin Peak (4050 m) on the Mongolian and Russian border. The Malchin Peak is the lowest of the Holy Five Peaks and takes 6 to 7 hours to climb. (Tent/B/L/D)

Day 11 We will take a break. It will be a day at leisure. (Tent/B/L/D) 

Day 12 We will ride north to the Oigor River where we visit a Kazakh family in their summer camp and experience their customs and culture. They will introduce us, and you can taste  to their locally made milk products which play such an important role in their traditional diet. At this point passenger cars will arrive from Ulgii. (Tent/B/L/D)

Day 13 We will drive back to Ulgii and visit the local Mosque, open air market, museum, and shop for local art and handicrafts. You will have the choice to stay overnight in our ger camp or our guest house and have the luxury of a hot shower! (GorG/B/L/D)

Day 14 Return flight to Ulaan Bataar with farewell dinner. (Hotel/B/L/D)





The Long Rider's Guild






TOUR PRICING
Horseback Riding Tour

Group Size	Per Person US$
3 - 4	$2527
5 - 8	$1833
9 - 12	$1596

Included in Tour Price
• All meals during the trip
• All accommodations during the program
• Transport with car including gasoline
• Local guide
• Cook
• Camels and horses
• Permits and fees for the national park
• Visa support
• Local flights Ulgii-Ulaan Bataar

Excluded
• International flights
• Visa
• Travel insurance
• Charges for excess baggage
• Airport taxes
• Individual equipment
• Drinks and extra charges in hotels and inns
• All alcoholic drinks
• All costs not specified in “Included”



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