Price
2026
19 nights – €3,680 per person, sharing.
2027
19 nights – €3,950 per person, sharing.
Dates & Prices
MONGOLIA
Trans-Mongolia Ride
Overview
This is Mongolia at its most remote and adventurous. Over 20 days you'll cross some of the country's most spectacular landscapes on horseback, spending 14 unforgettable days in the saddle and travelling through regions few visitors ever experience.
The journey begins amongst the cliffs, sand dunes and sweeping grasslands surrounding the sacred Khogno Tarna Mountain before continuing deep into the wild landscapes of Arkhangai. Here you'll ride through dense larch forests, volcanic plateaus, dramatic river canyons and high mountain passes before reaching the beautiful White Lake and the mighty Khorgo Volcano. Along the way you'll cross rivers, camp beneath Mongolia's vast skies and spend time with the nomadic families whose lives still revolve around their horses.
This is a true expedition rather than a traditional riding holiday. Every day brings a new destination, with support vehicles carrying your luggage while hardy Mongolian horses take you through an ever-changing landscape of desert, mountains, steppe, forests and lava fields. Long canters, exhilarating gallops and unforgettable scenery are all part of the experience.
Designed for experienced riders with a real sense of adventure, this is one of the most complete horseback journeys Mongolia has to offer and an incredible way to experience the country's wilderness, culture and remarkable horse heritage.
Location
From Khogno Tarna to Arkhangai Region
Airport
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Duration
19 nights
When to go
June - August
Riding level
Intermediate to Advanced
Weight
100 kg / 15.7 stone / 220 lbs
Group size
10 max
Accommodation
Hotels in the capital, tented camps and yurts on the ride.
Included
All the riding, accommodation, full board from lunch on day 1 through to dinner on day 19 (breakfast on day 20 is not included because of the early airport transfer), English speaking translator, tours and visits as per itinerary.
Extras
Small group supplement - €400 per person. Applies if 4 or less riders booked.
No single hotel rooms or yurts available. Single riders will share rooms and yurts with others of the same gender. Single tents at no extra cost, subject to availability at time of booking.
Excluded
Flights, drinks (except water, tea and coffee), breakfast on day 20 and tips.
Price guarantee
All our riding holidays hold a price guarantee. We believe in your piece of mind on price when you book with us and will refund the difference should you find the same riding holiday elsewhere at a lower price.
Exchange rate
Rates are subject to daily exchange rate fluctuations, please refer to our Terms and Conditions for full details.
Transfers
Group airport transfers on arrival and departure are included, based around the scheduled Turkish Airlines flights.
Departure dates
2026
September: 1 – 20
2027
June: 15 June – 4 July
July: 13 July – 1 August
August: 10 – 29 August
Riding & Itinerary
At the beginning and end of the season the riding pace is slightly slower to respect the natural condition of the horses. Following the harsh Mongolian winter, rides in May and early June are taken at a more relaxed pace, while from mid-August onwards the pace is eased to help the horses build condition before winter.
Day 1
Arrival & Hustai National Park
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar where your English-speaking translator will meet you before transferring to Hustai National Park. Enjoy a 4x4 safari in search of the rare Przewalski's wild horses before your first night camping beneath Mongolia's skies.
Day 2
Bayan Gobi
Travel to Khogno Khan National Park and meet the nomadic family who will guide the first stage of your adventure. Overnight in a traditional guest yurt.
Days 3–7
Sacred Mountain Trail
Spend five days riding through the spectacular landscapes surrounding the sacred Khogno Tarna Mountain. Ride between granite cliffs, rolling steppe, rivers and sand dunes, visiting the historic Ovgon Khiid Monastery before finishing near Lake Ogii. Camp each evening beneath the stars.
Day 8
Into Arkhangai
Travel east into the beautiful Arkhangai region where you'll meet a new nomadic family and the horses for the second stage of your adventure. Overnight in a guest yurt.
Days 9–17
Arkhangai Expedition
Enjoy nine incredible days on horseback through one of Mongolia's wildest regions. Ride beside the Tamir River, cross mountain passes and rivers, explore ancient lava fields, follow the spectacular Chuluut Canyon and visit the Khorgo Volcano before reaching the beautiful White Lake. Camp each evening in remote wilderness locations.
Day 18
Karakorum
Travel to the ancient capital of Karakorum, stopping for lunch before spending the night in a comfortable yurt camp.
Day 19
Erdene Zuu Monastery & Return
Visit the famous Erdene Zuu Monastery before returning to Ulaanbaatar. Dinner and overnight in a hotel or yurt camp close to the airport.
Day 20
Departure
Early morning group transfer to Ulaanbaatar Airport.
Please note that breakfast is not included due to the early departure.
Please ask about
Other rides in Mongolia, we have a variety of itineraries on offer.
Horses
Local Mongolian horses, 13 – 14hh, very hardy, very strong and very fast.
Riding level
Intermediate to Advanced
Type of riding
Progressive trail ride with sometimes long hours in the saddle. Riders should be fit.
Tack
Traditional wooden saddle, or endurance type of saddles, a simple snaffle bridle
Weight limit
100 kg / 15.7 stone / 220 lbs
Group size
10 max
Accommodation & Meals
This is a true expedition through some of Mongolia's most remote landscapes, and the accommodation reflects the adventurous nature of the journey. During the trip you'll spend fifteen nights camping in the wilderness, two nights in traditional guest yurts with nomadic families, one night in a comfortable yurt camp, and your final night in a hotel or yurt camp close to Ulaanbaatar Airport.
Camping is a key part of the experience, allowing you to stay in places far beyond the reach of hotels or permanent accommodation. High-quality one and two-person tents, complete with thick self-inflating mattresses, provide a comfortable night's sleep after long days in the saddle. A spacious mess tent is used for meals, while a mobile shower tent with water heated over the campfire allows you to freshen up each evening. Waking up surrounded by Mongolia's vast open landscapes is an unforgettable part of the adventure.
Your nights with nomadic families offer a fascinating insight into everyday life on the steppe. Heated by traditional stoves and furnished with single beds, the guest yurts are simple but welcoming. Facilities are basic, with communal shower tents and dry toilets, but the opportunity to spend time with your hosts and experience their way of life is something few travellers ever forget.
Meals are freshly prepared throughout the journey and designed to keep you fuelled for long days on horseback. Full board is included from lunch on Day 1 through to dinner on Day 19, with breakfasts, picnic lunches and evening meals provided each day. Water, tea and coffee are included throughout the trip, while other drinks are payable locally. If you have any dietary requirements or food allergies, please let us know when booking and these will be accommodated wherever possible.
Please note that breakfast on Day 20 is not included due to the early morning airport transfer.
Accommodation
Hotels in the capital, tented camps and yurts on the ride.
Single Supplement
No single hotel rooms available. Single tents subject to availability at time of booking.
Meals
Inform us about food allergies and intolerances
Drinks
Water, tea and coffee included. Other drinks payable.
The Destination
Located 280 km southwest of Ulaanbaatar, Khogno Tarna National Park was designated to protect taiga, steppe, and semi-desert plants and ecosystem. The Khogno Tarna National Park features different natural zones and sceneries such as rugged Khogno Khan Mountain with its pine and birch covered valleys, mountain steppes, hilly steppes, grasslands, and semi-desert including 80 km long Mongol sand dunes reaches 9-10 km at its width. Ikh Mongol Mountain in the national park marks the central point of Mongolia and the first foundation of the modern capital city Ulaanbaatar was established here followed by 28 times movement until it settled the present-day location.
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