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Orkhon Valley
Orkhon Valley
 


Horse riding from the Orkhon valle to the 8 Lakes.
It is one of these places for which one would be ready to change its lifestyle. The Orkhon Valley is carpeted with Edelweiss, a magic garden where fishes rush in the tumultuous torrents. Enlaced by the Khangai range, this little paradise is the land of nomads.From Karakorum, fabled city, to the remote area of the 8 Lakes, an authentic trip where the landscapes' richness is only challenged by goodness of heart of the nomads you will meet during your ride.

Lenght :

Trip dates :

15 Days

From June to September

Program


Day 1. Welcome at your arrival at the Ulaanbaatar airport. Transfer to your hotel (Standard category). City tour. Visit of Gandantegchilen monastery and introduction to Buddhism in the Buddhist center of Mongolia. Lunch in a restaurant of the city. Visit of the Natural history museum. Briefing on the trip. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2. 9h00 - departure from Ulaanbaatar to Khustain National Park wehe you will have the opportunity to spot the Przewalski horses in their wild environment. Dinner and night under the tent. 120 Km - 2h30

Day 3.
Drive to the former capitale of Mongolia, Karakorum (kharkhorin). The fabled city of Chinggis Khaan was built in 1220 in the Orkhon Valley on the Silk Road. From this city the Mongolian Empire has been ruled until Kublai Khan move this capitale to Beijing. Lunch in local restaurant. Visit of the Erdene Zuu Monastery. Started to be built in 1586 but finished only 300 years later, the monastery has been the first Buddhism center in Mongolia. Meet with our horse's herder. Horses' allocation. Dinner and night in nomad family camp. 260 Km. 4h00

Day 4. After the breakfast, we will ride from Karakorum to Temeen Khuzvv, going through the wooded Mountains in the nothern area of the fabled city. Dinner and night under the tent in Nomad camp. 38 Km

Day 5. Going throughout the hills overhanging the stunning Valley. We will stop at the locality of Ikh Bulag in a kind Nomad family that will welcome us for diner. Dinner and night under the tent in Nomad camp. 30 Km

Day 6. Ride to Tsagaan sumiin hot springs and back to our guest family at Ikh Bulag. Dinner and night under the tent in Nomad camp. 30 Km

Day 7. First we will ride 9 Km to go and visit Tovkhon temple, built in honour of Zanabazar. Then we will go down tto the Orkhon Valley where we will spend the night in a Nomad family located in Ongotstoin Guur. Dinner and night under the tent in Nomad camp. 39 Km

Day 8. Peaceful day riding along the Orkhon River and reach the famous Orkhon Waterfalls. Dinner and night in gers camp. 29 Km

Day 9. After a copious breakfast, we will ride along the Orkhtiin River. We will set up our camp on the foothills of the Khangai plateau. Dinner and night under the tent. 32 Km

Day 10. We finally reach the remote 8 Lakes National Park (Naiman Nuur); montainous area doted with several Lakes more dazzlingly beautiful ones than anothers. Dinner and night under the tent. 32 Km

Day 11.  Day dedicated to the visit of the area. We will go first ot the Shanaa Lake, then to Bugat, Khaya, Doroo, Shanaga and Khaliut Lakes before pitching our tent on the bank of Shireet Lake. Dinner and night under the tent. 25 Km

Day 12. Ride throughout Shireet hills before reaching Shurangiin Tsokhio Rock. Dinner and night in nomad family. 28 Km

Day 13. Drive to Shankh Khiid monastery then continue to Khogno Khaan National Park where the Montains are running alongside the sand dunes. Visit of Ovgon Monastery. Dinner and night in gers camp. 260 Km

Day 14. Drive to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel. Shopping. Overnight at the hotel. 260 Km

Day 15. Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Departure.

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Our set departures - 2007


From 3 to 10 people maximum for each group. Fixed prices:
 1,400 US$      1,140 €

3th of June  - 17th of June

2nd of July - 16th of July

5th of August - 19th of August

1st of September - 15th of September

Guaranteed departure as soon as 2 people sign up. 

PRICE per person - all taxes included:                                                             

            US$                


2 persons group:

3 - 7 persons group:

> 8 persons group:


1,720

1,400

1,220


1,400

1,140

  990

Included in our price:

  • All transfers airport / hotel / airport
  • 2 nights accomodotion (standard category), breakfast and lunch in Ulaanbaatar
  • Full pension during the trip
  • 2 nights in confortable gers camps with hot shower
  • 2 nights in Nomad family
  • 4x4 ou mini mini van + driver
  • Gasoline
  • English speaking guide or other language upon request
  • Horse riding Guide
  • Horse renting + 1 additional horses for 2 persons in case your horse doesn't suit you or injury.
  • Horse riding equipment including EUROPEAN STYLE TREKKING SADDLES
  • Cooker for groups above 4 persons
  • All park and museum entrance fees as mentioned in the program
  • Camping materials (Tent, mattress, sleeping bag, gaz stove, cooking tools, mess tent, camping table, portable shower)

Not included in our price:

  • International transport
  • Passport and Visa costs
  • Repatriation insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • Extra drinks - alcohol
  • Phone calls
  • Dinner in Ulaanbaatar
  • All excursion not mentioned in the program

Optional:

             US$              

 

  • 4 stars Hotel

  •  Farewell party including traditional show + Dinner for you and your team in one of the best restaurant of Ulaanbaatar + ½ bottle of wine per person

  • Local insurance


+ 170 / room



50 / person




60 / person


+ 140 / room



40 / person




50 / person

 

 

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