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
Overview
This expedition is a horseback journey through Mongolia’s vast taiga forest, deep within the Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area.By joining the Kherkhluur Sardyk expedition, you will venture into one of Mongolia’s most remote and untouched wilderness regions — a place rarely reached by travelers.Accessible only by helicopter or horseback, this pristine landscape has preserved its raw beauty, profound silence, and breathtaking scenery. Defined by purity, remoteness, and unspoiled nature, it offers a truly authentic wilderness experience.Reaching the lake itself is an essential part of the adventure. Riding on horseback through rugged mountain ridges, crystal-clear rivers, and dense taiga forests, you will connect with nature on a deeper level while exploring terrain untouched by roads. Along the journey, there is also the possibility of encountering wildlife in its natural habitat, making the experience even more extraordinary.This is far more than a horseback ride — it is a true wilderness expedition, where the journey itself becomes as meaningful as the destination.
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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