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MONGOLIA : HORSE RIDING TRAIL IN ARKHANGAI + NAADAM FESTIVAL...
Itinerary - Extensions - Horses and required riding level
Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking
The Arkhangaï is a land of vast areas and history: areas covered
by the last nomadic peoples, and a history resonating with the Gengis
Khan's hordes… Fortunately, peace has returned for those peoples impregnated with the Buddhist values, who will know how to share their daily life. The Khangaï Mounts are crossed by some of the mightiest rivers of Mongolia, the most famous of them is, the Orkhon River, supplying with water- and life- the nomadic populations and their herds. We will go up the valley of this river to the sources of the history of the Mongolian people. In the end of june, a special departure is planned for the Naadam feast, great national festival during which Mongolia celebrates its millenial culture with archery tournaments and horse-races… |
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ITINERARY
Arkhangaï Ride
We suggest you a beautiful itineray in the famous area of Arkhangaï,
cradle of the nomadic civilization, where horses are the usual way
of travel. This area must absolutly be discovered on horseback.
We plan for you meetings with the mongolians inhabitants in order
to show you their tradition and make you test all local products
served with the traditional mongolian hospitality.
Day 1 : Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Meeting at the airport and transfer to our camp located after 5
hours drive in the Arkhangaï area. As you'll certainly be tired
by the plane, we'll organise you a full day visit of Oulan Bator
at the end of your stay. Relax and night under yourte.
Day 2 : Karakorum
In the morning, drive to Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia.
There is a small town here now. On arrival the first and most obvious
landmark is the vast wall of Erdenezuu Monastery. The monastery
was built in 1586 and is surrounded by a massive 400m x 400m wall.
Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples,
only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges.
In previous times the grounds held over 60 temples with 10,000 monks
using them for their daily worship. We will visit the monastery.
Our guide and horses will join you for a first short ride. Night
in camp.
Day 3 : Orkhon valley
First ride on the Orkhon valley. We follow the river until the village
of Hoton where we meet nomads in their traditional life. 5 hours
on horseback.
Day 4 : Sant valley
Day 5 : Khurjirtiin Davaa valley
Day 6 : Tovkhon monastery
Day 7 : Orkhon Waterfall
Day 8 and 9 : Orkhon valley
Day 10 and 11 : Eight lakes valley
Day 12 : Khijurt
Day 13 : Khustaï park
Day 14 : Ulaanbaatar
Transfer after departure to Ulaanbaatar airport for your international
flight.
Trip extension with Naadam Festival (departure only on
June 27th)
Day 14-15 (July 11 and 12) : 2 days at Naadam in Ulaanbaatar
Today we will spend a full day at the Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar.
In the morning we will see the flag ceremony on the main square, then
go to the stadium to see the opening ceremony, and the wrestling and
archery competitions. In the afternoon we will see the horse racing
in the surrounding countryside. The evening program will be a performance
of Mongolian folk song and dance. A guide and vehicle will accompany
you at all times. Breakfast and lunch will be at the hotel and dinner
will be at a local restaurant. Overnight at the Chinggis Khan Hotel.
The following day can be spent relaxing and exploring the city, or
you can return to the stadium to watch more wrestling and archery,
or watch more horse racing just outside the city. There will be a
dinner and cultural program, followed by another overnight stay in
the hotel.
Day 16 : Departure
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your international
departure.
NOTE : Should circumstances beyond our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, require a change of itinerary, we will inform your agent and propose an equivalent itinerary.
EXTEND YOUR TRIP
Contact us for any extra stay.
HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL
The Mongolian horses are small, sturdy; they are working horses suited
to all the sort of grounds.
The tack is traditional, or stems from the saddles of the Russian cavalry.
A great experience of riding is not necessary, it is much more important
to be used to living outside, not being afraid of a lack of comfort, and
being fit to explore those very remote regions and being able to stay
between 4 and 6h in the saddle, for 6 days running.
This trail ride in the Arkhangaï, is easily attainable, as a support vehicle allows the people who are no more able to follow the trail ride to rest during a stage.
YOUR GUIDES
The team that supervises these trail rides is composed of local specialists.
Everything is done to reduce the risks, but it is important to be fit
and conscious of the risks linked to a trail ride in a wild environment,
seeing that certain stages taking us several days on horseback away from
the closest road and so from the hospital.
However, our personal safety is assured by the traditional hospitality
in Mongolia. An attack or a theft is much more possible in your native
town than in those welcoming regions!
ACCOMMODATION
Those trail rides are real adventures, in a country without any infrastructure. You'll slep every night under tent or yourt. The river will not be your bathroom, because of environnement problems, we'll plan some basin for you, but it is at that expense that you will get to certain remote regions.
DATES AND RATES
Arkhangaï ride
Base 6 people : 940 € / personne
Group 4-5 people : +100 €
Group 2-3 people : +200 €
Flights to Oulaanbaatar
According to the date and the city of your departure, we will propose
you the best available priceat the time of your registration. Consequently,
the tariff above is indicative and might be reduced or increased at the
time of your registration.
RATE INCLUDING
- the transfers- the trail ride as it is described with full board
- the financial guarantee of the fund deposited at Randocheval
RATE NOT INCLUDING
- flights to Oulan Bator
- seightseeing costs,
- lunch in Oulan Bator the last day,
- shows in Oulan Bator,
- Museum and entry fees,
- any other service,
- tips,
- drinks,
- departure tax,
- visa,
- optional insurance : More information.
BOOKING - INFORMATION
Contact Claire, the specialist for this destination !
PRATICAL INFORMATIONS
COUNTRY
Mongolia
LENGTH
Arkhangaï ride : 16 days / 15 nights / 11 days on horsebackArkhangaï ride + Naadam : 14 days / 13 nights / 11 days on horseback
LANGUAGE
English
GROUP SIZE
From 2 to 15 people.
ACCESS
Oulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia.
CLIMATE
The trail rides take place in summer (june, july and august) : the days are generally warm and sunny, but the weather can suddenly change several times in the same day. The nights are cool.WE also can organize departure for a minimal of 2 riders in april, may, september or october months.
Formalities
Check with your local Embassy according to your nationality.
Vaccines-Health
None vaccine is mandatory, however the tetanus and the typhoid vaccines
are recommended. A collective first-aid kit is provided, but each participant
will have to allow an individual little first-aid kit according to his
habits and tolerance concerning certain medicines.
It is necessary to be up to date concerning your usual vaccinations, in
particular for the tetanus vaccine. Remember that a repatriation travel
insurrance is compulsory.
These informations are given for French citizens for information purpose
only. For citizens of other countries, please ask your embassy. You must
hold identity and sanitary elements necessary for the entrance in the
visited country.
REFERENCE :CH67_mongolie_arkhangai_en
