Asralt Khairkhan Grand Tour
tour overview
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This fantastic holiday offers horse riding to Asralt summit magnificent peak of the Khentii Mountain and is elevated 2800 meter (9183 ft) above the sea level. You journey on the real natural trails that the local people still use to this day, passing through amazing wilderness. The wilderness of the Khentii Mountain Range is untouched area in Mongolia entitled as a Special Protected Area. It is one of the most remarkable landscapes, with ecological oddities, the watersheds for several river systems such as Onon, Kherlen and Tuul rivers which are draining eastward and to the Pacific Ocean and Northward to the Arctic Ocean. Therefore this horse riding destination will cover some of the most remote grassland and forested mountain areas of the range. Along with the beauty of its picturesque landscape, during the trip you will see and experience nomadic herders who make up one of the world's last remaining nomadic cultures. They still live in traditional felt tents, subsisting on the meat and milk of their animals, and living “as free as the country is wide.” You have to ride through rivers, hard cliff paths, grassland and pastures, flowered untouched landscapes which make the area an unforgettable and little-known destination for travelers.
Our horse trails have been created to allow guests to explore areas of the country along with experiencing nomadic culture, adventure, fun and relaxation.
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tour itinerary
DAY 1. Ulaanbaatar transfer to Terelj National Park
You will be transferred by mini-van to Terelj National Park. This 90 km transfer will take approximately 1.5 hours located right in the middle of the Khentii Mountain Range. Settle into your room at a traditional ger (yurt) tourist camp in Terelj. After lunch, riders are scheduled to have a briefing with our staff including riding guide who will lead your horse trekking and exercise short practice of riding.
Accommadtion: Ger Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 2. Start our ride going to North Beauty
After breakfast we will drive to meet our horses. We start our ride going North and we will reach Inner Beauty before lunch. Having some rest after lunch, we will ride across the forested valley to the Outer Beauty. After adventurous full day horse ride, traditional gourmet dinner will be served and you can enjoy talking with your friends under deep blue night sky before sleeping.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 3. Full day ride to Lifted Stone through Bugat
The day will begin by continuing further north to the beautiful natural landscapes of the Khentii mountains. On our way we will ride through real natural beautiful landscape called as Bugat and have a lunch in here then head north until we reach the steep Lifted Stone slopes where you will enjoy a magnificent natural view. Then enjoy your evening tasting a picnic dinner and finally a cup of mountain tea is very relaxing for a clam and healthy sleeping.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 4. Ride to Asralt summit
This morning you will leave the Lifted Stone to continue to main point of the tour Asralt peak of the Khentii mountains. The route will pass through mountain landscape quite challenging. Forests and small rivers will offer you special feelings of escape and real moments in the saddle. Our picnic lunch point will be the Blue village. Later in the afternoon we will ride to Asralt peak magnificent peak of the Khentii mountains and is elevated 2800 meter (9183 ft) above the sea level. In the dark with the fire low near Asralt summit, sleep will come after a long riding day.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 5. Reach to Old Man Peak
Today we will depart again early and will be riding during all day at the edge of the beautiful Brown Horse natural landscape and the open mixture of mountain and grassland where forest and vegetation hosts an incredible number of bird species. There is plenty of wildlife and flora to see. After a relaxing picnic lunch, we will ride for a few more hours pioneering our way through the wild flower filled rough mountainous and grasslands before finally reaching the Old Man Peak where we will camp at night. In the dark with the fire low near the peak, sleep will come after a long riding day.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 6. Ride to Red low ridge with a waterfall
Today we will continue our ride, passing through several tiny villages, following Mergen low-mountain pass with great panorama views, to reach Red low ridge with a waterfall, where we stay overnight.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 7. Ride takes us to the end of Red low ridge
The ride today takes us to the end of Red low ridge. Good possibilities for trot and canter.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 8. Ride to Ninth hot spring natural spa
Today we ride our horses along another beautiful part of the Khentii mountains crossing the forested Red meadow and we arrive at the Ninth hot spring natural spa and take full day rest near the hot spring spa.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 9. Ride to beautiful Hag Black lake
Riders mount up, and ride the twenty kms to Hag Black lake. This lake, located in the center of open, grassy ridges topped with high peaks, has become a favourite of many of our riders. Wildlife is commonly seen and photographed in this area. Lunch will be along the Khalzan Hill.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 10. Ride to Tuul River
A full day’s ride takes us to our destination - the Tuul River. Riding across the Hag High Plains, descending down into the Khongor River then following its downstream to reach Tuul River
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 11. Ride to Bayan River
After another hearty campfire breakfast we break camp and head for Bayan River via Dorgonot small village. Once through the pass we drop down into the Battlement. Most of this day is spent in wide open country with spectacular big sky views.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 12. Ride to Terelj National Park
The last leg of our journey finds us descending along the twisty trails passing forest, meadows and torrential streams. We ride through a forest and hills for 15km before arriving at Terelj NP and enjoying a brief rest before completing the last few miles of our journey. This is a long day home.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 13. Transfer from Terelj to UB
After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Visit Bogd Khan Palace, shop Gobi cashmere shop before enjoying an evening concert of National Folklore. Overnight at the hotel.
Accommadtion: tent camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 14. Departure
After breakfast airport transfer and services ends.
holiday information
What's included
Full services of guide and driver
- Horse (spare horses taken)
- tour leader English speaking guide
- chef
- assistance team
- 3 meals per day
- snacks and water on rides
- all nights
What's not included
- Visa
- Hotel refreshments
- Travel insurance
- Airplane ticket and taxes
- Excess baggage charges
- Daily personal expenses
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tour details
- Duration: 14 days
- Price from: $2590
- Accommodation: 1 nights 4 Star hotel, 2 nights Ger Camp, 10 nights in comfortable tent at Khentii Mountain Range
- Meal plan: All our tours include full board, but other meals are often not included especially in UB. This allows you to try the cuisine in local restaurants and also to choose what and where to eat and how much to spend. Please ask us before booking if you have any specific requirements.