Short tours

KHARDAG - STONE

Duration
3 days
Type
Horse riding tour
Type
#
SHT 06/23
Location
Mongolia
KHARDAG - STONE
Overview

We travel to the nearest and most famous tourist destination to Ulaanbaatar, the Gorkhi-Terelj area. We visit the Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue (Tsonjin Boldog Complex) which is a major tourist attraction establishment in the suburb area. This trip offers you to experience a full day horse trekking in the most beautiful nature of the region. It is an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of the customs and lifestyle of nomadic Mongolians who have interacted with horses and livestock for thousands of years.

Itinerary

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DAY 1: Terelj (80 km)

Early morning, we drive to visit the Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue at Tsonjin Boldog. It is considered the world's largest equestrian statue. This 40 meters massive monument with its base was established in honor of Chinggis Khaan at the site where he found a whip on his journey. Next, we head to the Gorkhi-Terelj area and take lunch in a tourist camp. We go along the interesting rock formations Turtle Rock Terelj in a side valley and hike to Ariyabala Meditation Temple. Millions of years ago, this area’s geographical unique shape was formed by the influence of water and wind, and the Terelj region offers the perfect viewpoint panorama for scenic photos. The Ariyabala Meditation temple is recently built and located on the slope of the mountain and is spectacular for hikers.

Meal: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tourist camp


DAY 2: Khardag rock (Seeing rock - 30 km)

On the second day of the trip, we head to the deep of the Terelj area on horseback riding. Coming to the horse stable, you will get acquainted with the instructions for riding a horse. Then we cross the Terelj river on horseback, and we head to The Seeing Rock through the Bayan side. Along the way, you can take a short pause and rest on the way once. After enjoying the spectacular nature around Seeing Rock, we come back to the horse stable and take lunch at the tourist camp. Riding again the horses, we cross over the Shijir pass, and through the forest path we reach Bugat. The Terelj river flows there and forms a unique natural grandeur. After a coffee break at the tourist camp, ride a horse and return to the stables.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tourist camp 


DAY 3: Ulaanbaatar (80 km)

After breakfast, we visit the nomadic herder family by riding a horse. We learn more about their nomadic lifestyle and have lunch there. Then we go back to tourist camp by horse and return to Ulaanbaatar city by car.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

KHARDAG - STONE

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2 people_group
USD 700
3 people_group
USD 610
4 people_group
USD 540
Included
  • A car with an experienced driver
  • A tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Driver’s food and accommodation
  • Entrance fees
  • Horse guide
  • Petrol
  • Riding a horse
  • Road taxes
  • Tour guide’s food and accommodation
  • Tourist camp
  • Visit to Herder family
Not Included
  • Accident insurance
  • Accommodating 1 person per room
  • Beverages (alcoholic drinks, juice and etc …)
  • Cost of taking pictures and videos at Museum
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
Travel packing list
  • Dry tissue
  • Gloves
  • Hand cream
  • Lip balm
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Raincoat
  • Riding boots
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Universal adapter plug
  • Water bottle
  • Wet tissue