5-DAY “The Kherkhluur Sardyk and Three Lakes” Horse Trekking

Mongolia is a paradise for bird watchers, with its vast lakes, rivers, and diverse landscapes attracting a rich variety of species.

Key info

Dates

Western province

Destination

Overview

A short horse-trekking adventure through a remote mountain-and-lake environment. Experience Mongolia on horseback while exploring scenic valleys, mountains and lakes and connecting with the country’s traditional equestrian culture.


The package includes:

  • Domestic flights
  • Accommodation
  • (ger camps)
  • Private expedition vehicles
  • with fuel
  • Professional driver and
  • logistics support
  • All meals during the
  • expedition
  • Unlimited drinking water
  • Local herder support
  • services
  • Evening entertainment
  • programs
  • Expedition permits and
  • access fees

The package excludes:

  • International flights
  • Personal and technical
  • equipment
  • Drinks
  • Snacks and personal
  • supplies
  • Camera and technical gear
  • Additional food requests
  • Personal medications

 

Itinerary

In the early morning, we depart from Ulaanbaatar by vehicle and drive approximately 85 km to the starting point of our horseback trekking adventure. Upon arrival, guests select their horses, receive a route briefing and safety instructions, and prepare the necessary gear to be carried by pack horses. We then begin our first ride, covering approximately 10–15 km over around three hours. This initial trek provides time to become comfortable with the horses while taking in the surrounding mountain landscapes. By late afternoon, we arrive at our tent camp along the scenic banks of the Tuul River, where we can relax and enjoy our first evening surrounded by nature.

Driving: 85 km / approximately 2–3 hours Horse riding: 10–15 km / approximately 3 hours.

Accommodation: Comfort Camping Tent

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast, we load our gear onto the pack horses and continue deeper into the wilderness. The route takes us through picturesque mountain landscapes, where fresh mountain air, rugged terrain, and crystal-clear waters accompany us along the journey. We continue horseback riding for approximately 10–15 km, taking time to appreciate the untouched surroundings. By late afternoon, we reach a scenic mountain lake and set up our camp for the night. As evening arrives, we gather around an open campfire, sharing conversations beneath the stars before settling into the peaceful silence of the wilderness.

Horse riding: 10–15 km / approximately 3 hours.

Accommodation: Comfort Camping Tent

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today, we finally reach our long-awaited destination — Kherkhluur Sardyk and the Twin Lakes, a spectacular mountain landscape often referred to as “Mongolia’s Yosemite.” Surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks and pristine wilderness, the area offers a peaceful setting to slow down and reconnect with nature after the journey on horseback. Upon arrival, we celebrate the completion of this stage of the trek with a traditional Mongolian steppe-style meal. As night falls, we gather around the campfire for an evening of music and dance beneath the clear night sky. Far from the lights of the city, the vast sky reveals countless stars, creating a memorable atmosphere in the heart of the wilderness.

Horse riding: 10 km / approximately 2–3 hours.

Accommodation: Comfort Camping Tent

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today is a full rest day with no horseback trekking, allowing us to slow down and experience the surrounding landscape at a more relaxed pace. We set out on a hike toward the summit of Kherkhluur Sardyk, discovering remarkable rock formations and unique alpine vegetation along the way. Another highlight is a visit to a small waterfall marking the source of the Tuul River. Here, we take time to appreciate the quiet surroundings and the connection between the natural landscape and the journey we have undertaken. The day is dedicated to hiking, nature exploration, and meditation, providing an opportunity to rest and fully immerse ourselves in this remote wilderness.

Activities: Hiking, nature exploration, meditation

Accommodation: Comfort Camping Tent

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

On the final morning, we wake naturally in the peaceful surroundings of the lake. We have time to enjoy a refreshing dip in the clear waters, sip hot coffee, and capture our final memories of Kherkhluur Sardyk and the Twin Lakes. A helicopter then arrives to take us back, offering a completely different perspective of the landscapes we experienced from horseback. After several days of travelling through the wilderness on horseback, the mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes unfold beneath us from the sky, providing a spectacular final view of the journey. The scenic helicopter flight marks the memorable conclusion of this wilderness horse trekking expedition.

Activity: Scenic Helicopter Flight

Accommodation: —

Meals: Breakfast

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