Explore the historic capital of Kharkhorin and the waterfalls of the Orkhon Valley before riding through the Naiman Lakes on a three-day horseback trek. Return to the valley, then continue to Elsen Tasarkhai and Khugnu Khan before heading back to Ulaanbaatar.
Travel to Kharkhorin, the former Mongolian capital. Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery and the museum, then spend the night at a ger camp in the city.
Continue to the Orkhon Valley and hike to the waterfall, taking in the valley’s open landscape. Spend the night in a ger with a nomadic family.
Begin the three-day horseback journey through the Naiman Lakes, a chain of eight mountain lakes. Expect around five to seven hours in the saddle, depending on riding experience and pace.
Continue the horseback trek between the mountain lakes, following the route through the Naiman Lakes. Camp with a nomadic family for the night.
Ride to Shireet Lake, the final and especially scenic lake on the route. Its clear water and beach offer a place to swim, completing the three-day trek.
Ride back to your base with a nomadic family in the Orkhon Valley. Pass secluded lakes near Tsagaan Azarga Mountain and finish the trek around a campfire.
Travel to Elsen Tasarkhai, where the Gobi, mountains, rivers, and steppe meet. Ride a camel, walk the dunes for about an hour, visit a nomadic family, and enjoy a traditional Mongolian barbecue.
Visit the small temple in Khugnu Khan, then continue to Ulaanbaatar and your accommodation.
