Mongolia Horseback Trekking Tours

Where to go Horseback Trekking in Mongolia?

Top destinations for Horseback trekking in Mongolia:

1. Horseback riding in Altai Tavan Bogd, Altai Mountains (West Mongolia)

2. Horseback riding in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Khan Khentii Protected Area (Central Mongolia Near Ulaanbaatar)

3. Horseback riding in Orkhon Valley & Eight Lakes (Central Mongolia)

4. Horseback riding in Khuvsgul Lake & the Darkhad Valley (Northern Mongolia)

Horseback Trekking in Altai Tavan Bogd, Altai Mountains

Located in the western most region of Mongolia. Altai Tavan Bogd National Park has everything - open valleys, mountain passes, alpine lakes. In the Altai Mountains you can climb peaks and visit the massive Potanin Glacier. 

Combine your ride with a visit to Kazak Eagle Hunters. You can also go riding with the Eagle Hunters. Join them on a real eagle hunt.

What can you do horse riding in Altai Tavan Bogd national park?

1. Climb the Altai Tavan Bogd peaks. Hike Malchin Peak for views over the Russian border.

2. Ride beside Potanin Glacier. Ride along the 14-kilometer edge of Mongolia's longest ice mass.

3. Ride in stunning alpine valleys. Ride through meadows and open steppes.

4. Cross mountain passes. Navigate high-elevation trails to reach remote stunning areas of the Altai range.

5. Visit glacial lakes & waterfalls. Ride to Khoton & Khurgan lakes to see the falls fed by glacial melt.

6. View UNESCO petroglyphs. Explore the Tsagaan Salaa site featuring 12,000 years of ancient rock carvings.

7. Stay with Kazakh and Tuvan nomads.

8. Hunt with Golden Eagle Hunters. You can ride alongside hunters to witness traditional eagle handling in the wild.

👉See our popular horseback treks here:

Horseback Expedition in Altai Mountains, West Mongolia - 8 Days

Horseback Expedition in Altai Mountains, West Mongolia - 11 Days (extended edition)

Horseback riding in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Khan Khentii Protected Area (Central Mongolia Near Ulaanbaatar)

A mountainous area just 1.5–2 hours from the capital. You ride in vast open alpine medows. The mountainous region also has incredible rock formations.

If you have limited time in Mongoila (3–5 days), this is your best choice.

What can you do horse riding in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park?

1. Ride in pine forests on winding mountain trails. 

2. Test your riding speed by galloping across wide-open green meadows

3. Spot local wildlife like red deer and musk deer.

4. See iconic landmarks like the 24-meter-tall Turtle Rock and more

5. Cross rivers on horseback. You’ll visit the Tuul and Terelj Rivers.

6. Extend your horseback trek into the Khan Khentii Protected Area. Stay at traditional nomad gers. Experience authentic hospitality and taste local dairy products like airag.

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is a great destination for horseback trekking. Extend your horseback trek into the Khan Khentii Protected Area. 

👉 See our popular horseback treks here:

Terelj National Park Horseback Riding Tour - 5 days

Terelj National Park Horseback Riding Tour - 8 days (extended edition)

Horseback Riding in Orkhon Valley & Eight Lakes (Central Mongolia)

The Orkhon Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ride here for the steppe riding experience. The terrain ranges from wide-open grasslands, volcanic basalt fields and forests. 

This region is famous for its "Eight Lakes". Naiman Nuur - a series of stunning freshwater lakes nestled in a volcanic crater.

What can you do horse riding in the Orkhon Valley?

1. Visit the Orkhon Waterfall. Ride to the 24-meter high Ulaan Tsutgalan. This is formed by volcanic eruptions.

2. Explore Naiman Nuur (Eight Lakes). Ride into the high mountains. This is only accessible by horse or on foot.

3. Experience Nomadic Life. Stay in gers with nomadic families. They herd livestock in this valley for generations.

4. Visit Tövkhön Monastery. This is one of Mongolia's oldest Buddhist monastery.

5. Gallop in Steppe. Galloping your Mongolian horses on the open flat lands.

6. Volcanic Landscapes. See unique basalt rock formations created by ancient lava flows.

Horseback Riding in Khuvsgul Lake & the Darkhad Valley (Northern Mongolia)

The northern province is home to Lake Khuvsgul - a massive lake containing 1% of the world's fresh water. The landscape here is different from the rest of the country. Landscape features dense taiga forests, boggy marshlands, and rugged Siberian-style mountain ranges.

What can you do horse riding in Khuvsgul & Darkhad Valley?

1. Ride the Shoreline of the "Blue Pearl" Lake Khuvsgul.

2. Meet the Tsaatan (Reindeer Herders) families.

3. Ride across the Darkhad Valley. Area is filled with hundreds of small lakes and winding rivers.

4. Explore the Deep Taiga. Technical riding through thick larch, birch forests and mountain mud-trails.

5. Cross High Khoridal Saridag Mountain Passes. See stunning jagged limestone peaks overlooking the lake.