Ruins and pillars at Kharkhorum at dusk
6 SPRING / SUMMER / AUTUMN · EASY

Ancient Capital · Orkhon

Six days through the Orkhon Valley where the Mongol empire began. Erdene Zuu monastery, the Orkhon waterfall, and a stay at a horse breeding family.

6DAYSEasyEXPEDITIONFrom$2,200
EXPEDITION · TREK · MONGOLIA ·A
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The expedition

Overview

Six days through the Orkhon Valley where the Mongol empire began. Erdene Zuu monastery, the Orkhon waterfall, and a stay at a horse breeding family.

The journey, day by day

Itinerary

Day 01

UB arrival

Evening walking tour of Gandan monastery.

Accommodation
Shangri La
Meals
Dinner
Day 02

Drive to Kharkhorum

Six hour drive across central steppe.

Accommodation
Kharkhorum hotel
Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 03

Erdene Zuu monastery

Morning monastery tour, afternoon Kharakhorum museum.

Accommodation
Kharkhorum hotel
Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 04

Orkhon waterfall and herder family

Waterfall hike, afternoon with a horse family.

Accommodation
Nomadic family ger
Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 05

Khustai wild horses

Drive east to Khustai National Park to see Przewalski horses.

Accommodation
Shangri La
Meals
BreakfastDinner
Day 06

Departure

Transfer.

Meals
Breakfast
Investment

Pricing

Standard
$2,200
per person
Deluxe
$3,800
per person
Private
$6,900
per person

Shortest expedition. Good for pre trip or post Gobi extension.

Included

  • 4WD private transport
  • Erdene Zuu monastery entrance
  • Horse family homestay

Not included

  • International flights
  • Additional horse riding hours
Gallery

In the field

Questions

Before you go

Ready to ride?

Private expeditions are limited to six guests per departure.