Among nomads in Arkhangai - Horseback Mongolia
Nomadic lifestyle

Among nomads in Arkhangai

A stay in Arkhangai with nomads to discover daily activities of the breeders in this land of nomadism. Each season has its special features for a unique travel.

A stay prepared and organized with AVSF and the cooperative Ar Arvidjin Delgerekh, respecting the habits for a fair and sustainable tourism.

Day 1Arrival at Ulan Bator and visit of the city

Day 1Arrival at Ulan Bator and visit of the city

  • Arrival at the airport, meeting with our driver. Transfer to your hotel, settling in, and rest.

  • Appointment at 12 o'clock at your hotel with your guide. He will take you in the restaurant of your choice.

  • Let's immerse ourselves in the heart of the Mongolian history, in the wonderful National History Museum. Three floors of a rich, glorious, violent and noble past, from prehistory to Soviet period, including the creation of the great Mongolian Empire by Genghis Khan.

  • Walk in the centre of Ulan-Bator. Discovery of Gengis Khan Square and the House of Parliament.

  • At 18 o' clock, Mongolian traditional show at Tumen Ekh: folkloric dances, contortion, and of course khoomi, the overtone singing.

Meal and accommodations

Accommodation: 2 stars hotel

4h 30m-280km

Day 2On the way to Mini-Gobi

Day 2On the way to Mini-Gobi

  • We arrive at the splendid rocky formations of Khogno Khan. Discovery of the park : semidesert steppes, taiga, stunning rocky formations, 80-kilometres (49,71 miles) long sand dunes, are characteristic of this arid area nicknamed "Mini-Gobi".

  • Pony trek until Erdene Khambiin Monastery. "Monk Erdene's Monastery" dates from 17th century and was built in the mountain. Zanabazar built it in honour of his teacher, monk Erdene.

  • Visit of Gandantegchinlen Monastery. In the morning, lamas get together to pray. They will answer your questions at the Mongolian Buddhist Centre.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: 2 stars hotel

Lunch: Made by your team

Dinner: Eden camp

Accommodation: Eden camp

Day 3-4Among nomads in Orkhon Valley

Day 3-4Among nomads in Orkhon Valley

  • Those who wish will go pony trekking along Orkhon Valley, from the camp until Orkhon waterfalls.

  • Visit of Ulan Tsutgalaan falls, white flood flowing on the black stone, transformed in rainbow by a short sunray… These 16-metres (52,49 feet) falls are just magic ! They formed 20.000 years ago, as a result of a unique combination of earthquakes and volcano eruptions.

  • Stay among breeders in the valley. During your stay, you will discover their way of life and you will be proposed many activities, such as milking, making traditional dairy products, or rounding up the animals with a horse.

    You will also attend the preparation of a Mongolian barbecue that you will enjoy with yours hosts.

  • Journey to Orkhon Valley. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the valley is a land of nomadism and many breeders set their summer camp there.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Eden camp

Breakfast: Made by your team

Lunch: Made by your team

Lunch: Picnic from the camp

Dinner: made by the family Mongolian barbecue "Khorkhog"

Accommodation: Yurt for guests with a family

Day 5Hot springs in Tsenkher

Day 5Hot springs in Tsenkher

  • Visit of Tovkhon Monastery. Vehicles can't go until the top of Öndör Ulaan Hill and we will walk until there to discover Tovkhon Ermitage, where Zanabazar, the first religious leader of Mongolia, created the Soyombo alphabet. The monastery is located 2312 metres (1,44 mile) above the sea level and from that place we'll have a wonderful view on the whole Khangai range. We'll picnic in exceptional surroundings, facing Orkhon Valley.

  • Arrival at Tsenkher hot springs, where you can lounge in the pools of hot water of the camp.

Meal and accommodations

Lunch: Made by your team

Dinner: Shiveet Mankhan

Accommodation: Shiveet Mankhan

Day 6-7Making deels with your host family

Day 6-7Making deels with your host family

  • During our stay, we participate in many nomadic activities : making dairy products and making the deel, the Mongolian traditional cloth.

  • Stop at Tsetserleg, small lovely village nested in mountains of larches. We'll buy fresh supplies at the local market and visit Zayan Gegeen Museum.

  • We arrive in the sum of Ondor Ulaan where we'll stay with Nyambuu, a yaks breeder member of the Ar Arvijin Delgerekh cooperative .

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Shiveet Mankhan

Breakfast: Made by your team

Lunch: Local restaurant

Lunch: made by the family

Dinner: made by the family

Accommodation: Yurt for guests with a family

Day 8-9Trekking from yurt to yurt

Day 8-9Trekking from yurt to yurt

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Made by your team

Lunch: made by the family

Lunch: Made by your team

Dinner: made by the family

Accommodation: Yurt for guests with a family

3h 30m-110km

Day 10-11Putting up the yurt

Day 10-11Putting up the yurt

  • Once arrived at Lhagvadondov's home, we'll participate in putting up the yurt where we'll sleep during our stay.

  • Road to Khorgo – Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur Natural Park that is located 2060 metres (1,28 mile) above the sea level. This lake, called "the great white lake", and its whole volcanic surroundings, are the emblematic area of the province of Arkhangai. The waters of the lake are full of fish and it's possible to fish if you want to.

  • Hiking along the banks of the lake. We go towards Southeast where Khorgo Volcano reaches its highest point at 2240 metres (1,39 mile). (Easy) ascent of the volcano. From the top, we enjoy a splendid view on the lake and the surroundings hills. Nearby the volcano, stunning lava flows form an original landscape never seen up to now.

  • We join a new family of the yaks breeders cooperative, living in the sum of Tariat, near Khorgo Terkhiin Tsagaan National Park.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Made by your team

Lunch: made by the family

Dinner: made by the family

Accommodation: Yurt for guests with a family

Day 12Visit of Kharkhorin, the former capital

Day 12Visit of Kharkhorin, the former capital

  • Visit of Erdene Zuu Monastery, built in 1586 by a nomad prince. The Chinese and Tibetan-inspired buildings are surrounded with 108 sacred stupas.

  • Journey to Kharkhorin, the former capital of Mongolia. The legendary city of Genghis Khan was founded in 1220 and was one of the stages of the silk road. The Mongolian Empire was governed from this city, until Kubilai Khan set up the capital in Beijing. Today, there are only a few vestiges left of the former capital.

Meal and accommodations

Lunch: Local restaurant

Dinner: Anja camp

Accommodation: Anja camp

Day 13

Day 13

  • Journey to Khustai Reserve that houses the Przewalski horses (takh). Twilight is the best moment to observe them. We'll walk until the river where they drink, and observe them with no fear to bother.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Anja camp

Breakfast: Made by your team

Lunch: Picnic from the camp

Dinner: Yurt for guests with a family

Accommodation: Yurt for guests with a family

Day 14Back to Ulan Bator

Day 14Back to Ulan Bator

  • Rest of the day free. With our guide, you can go and shop in the centre of the city.

  • Back to Ulan-Bator. Last herds of wild horses crossing the road outside our dumbfounded eyes, last yurts smoking far away, the steppe will be with us until the last moment.

    Arrival in town and settling in at your hotel, where you can rest a few moments.

Meal and accommodations

Accommodation: Dream hotel

Flight back

Day 15Have a nice journey and see you soon !

Day 15Have a nice journey and see you soon !

  • Breakfast at the hotel. We go with you to the international airport of Ulan Bator. The transfer can be organized at the time you want, according to the schedule of your flight.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Dream hotel

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