Begin your Mongolia horseback riding tour with a scenic drive to Karakorum (Khar Khorin), the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit the UNESCO-listed Erdene Zuu Monastery, famous for its 108 stupas and rich Buddhist heritage.
Stay in a traditional ger camp in a peaceful valley and experience authentic nomadic life, including horseback riding, herding livestock, milking animals, and learning ger-building traditions. Enjoy evenings by the campfire with local cuisine under Mongolia’s starry skies.
Conclude your Mongolia horseback riding tour with a visit to the Elsen Tasarhai “Little Gobi” sand dunes for photos and an optional camel ride before returning to Ulaanbaatar.
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Your journey begins with a scenic drive to Khar Khorin ancient capital, the 13th-century seat of the Mongol Empire. Explore the Erdene Zuu Monastery Mongolia, a UNESCO site famous for its 108 stupas and sacred Buddhist heritage.
By evening, continue to a traditional ger camp stay in a quiet valley. This ger camp with hot shower Mongolia offers both comfort and authenticity.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Ger camp wide Mongolian sky
After breakfast, immerse yourself in a rare nomadic homestay Mongolia experience. You’ll live with herder family Mongolia, taking part in daily routines such as milking cows and horses, preparing yogurt and airag, and learning nomadic skills.
In the evening, enjoy a beginner friendly horse riding Mongolia activity while helping the family herd their animals across the steppe.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Overnight: Ger camp
Saddle up for a guided horseback trek Mongolia through valleys and ridges to Orkhon valley horse trek. This Mongolia horse trekking tour is beginner-friendly yet adventurous, with panoramic views of the Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape.
Optional activities—mountain cycling or fishing—are available free of charge either before or after dinner, depending on timing and daylight.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Overnight: Ger camp
Today is all about authentic connection. Assist a family in a ger building experience Mongolia, from setting the lattice walls to lifting the crown. Later, prepare Mongolian barbecue khorkhog together and enjoy an evening of songs, stories, and campfire camaraderie.
Throughout the day you’re welcome to join optional activities such as herding on horseback, cycling, or fishing by the river—all free of charge.
As evening falls, the steppe grows quiet and meditative; expect thousands of stars arcing across a pristine sky, the soft rustle of grass, and frequent encounters with wild birds and small steppe wildlife nearby. It’s an authentic, unhurried immersion in nomadic life, with time to simply breathe and be present in nature.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Overnight: Ger camp
We depart for Elsen Tasarhai, a picturesque belt of golden dunes set between the rocky Khugnu Khan range and open steppe—often called Mongolia’s “Little Gobi.” On arrival, you’ll have the chance to ride a two-humped Bactrian camel—a species rare worldwide compared to the one-humped dromedary and native to Mongolia’s deserts. It’s an ideal spot for photography, short hikes on the ridgelines, and even sliding down the dunes for fun. We’ll enjoy lunch in the area before beginning our drive back to Ulaanbaatar (approximately 280 km). Upon arrival, our team will drop you at your hotel or your preferred location.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Our Mongolia horseback riding tour includes transportation, professional guide, ger camp accommodation, daily meals, horseback riding experiences, and visits to Karakorum and Erdene Zuu Monastery.
No prior experience is required. Our Mongolia horseback riding tour is suitable for beginners, and local guides will provide instructions before the ride.
Guests stay in traditional Mongolian ger camps located in scenic valleys. These camps provide comfortable beds, hot showers, and authentic nomadic hospitality.
This tour includes visits to Karakorum, the historic capital of the Mongol Empire, the UNESCO-listed Erdene Zuu Monastery, and the Elsen Tasarhai “Little Gobi” sand dunes.
The best time for a Mongolia horseback riding tour is from May to September when the weather is warm, the steppe is green, and riding conditions are ideal.

