Horseback riding holiday in Mongolia between steppe and nomadic culture
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationAsia / Mongolia
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AgeFrom 16 - 70 years
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CO₂-Emissions147.42 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
English
French
In a few words
Just a few hours from Ulaanbaatar , the Mantai Equestrian Club offers an authentic immersion in Mongolian equestrian culture , in the heart of the steppe . Here, every experience invites discovery: horseback riding , nights in a yurt , traditional meals , and fun activities like disc golf , not to mention a CSR initiative dedicated to tree planting .
Your yurt is located in the village of Turgen Valley , a peaceful and unspoiled natural environment. The camp enjoys a strategic location, halfway between Chinggis Khaan International Airport and the capital, accessible by paved road , just 35 km southwest of Ulaanbaatar .
Located at an altitude of 1,400 meters , at the foot of the UNESCO -listed Bogd Khan Uul Biosphere Reserve , the site offers an exceptional setting to fully experience nomadic life . You will stay in a comfortable and cozy traditional felt gher under a spectacular starry sky. It's a place conducive to peace and quiet, fresh air , and disconnecting from the everyday, while still having all the essentials thanks to 24-hour electricity , Wi-Fi , and GSM coverage .
The highlights
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Mongolian equestrian immersion, horseback riding, nights in a yurt and traditional meals
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Camp in the middle of the steppe at the foot of the UNESCO-listed Bogd Khan Uul at 1400 m
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Close to Ulaanbaatar, easy access between the airport and the capital (35 km)
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Sport
Level
Horseback riding
In figures
Horseback riding
- Average duration/day: 3h
Management
English
French
English-speaking local horse guide and owner
Program
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Mantai Club
- Transportation Car - 01h30 - 35km
- Activity Horseback riding
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Accommodation Yurt
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Arrival at the Mantai Club, check-in to your yurt, lunch, and a 1.5–2 hour introductory horseback ride. Disc golf is available in the late afternoon. Dinner and event briefing. Overnight in your yurt.
Day 1 -
WORLD HORSE DAY – World Equestrian Parade
- Transportation Car - 04h - 80km
- Activity Horseback riding
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Accommodation Yurt
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Breakfast in a yurt. Early departure for the festival site at Khui Doloon Khudag, located west of Ulaanbaatar. Full day dedicated to the parade and equestrian demonstrations. Lunch on site or picnic. Return to the Mantai Club at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight stay in a yurt.
Day 2 -
Steppe on horseback - tree planting
- Transportation Car - 01h30 - 40km
- Activity Horseback riding
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Breakfast in a yurt. Horseback riding (2-3 hours). Optional tree planting (CSR). Lunch, then return to Ulaanbaatar or Chinggis Khaan International Airport, as applicable.
Day 3
Note
This exclusive equestrian circuit is adaptable from MAY to SEPTEMBER outside of the annual "WORLD HORSE DAY" event initiated and declared by the President of Mongolia to the UN to be celebrated from July 2026 in Mongolia.
Accommodation
Access
Go to the starting point
Transfers to and from Ulaanbaatar International Airport included in the price: private car with driver
Price details
The price includes
- Transfers from Ulaanbaatar or the airport ↔ Mantai Club
- 2 nights in a yurt (ger)
- Full board (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
- Horseback riding tours with local guidance
- On-site activities: disc golf
- Water/tea at the camp
The price does not include
- International flights
- Night(s) in Ulaanbaatar
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Personal equipment (horse riding: gloves, gaiters, etc.)
- World Horse Day Premium Ticket/Access
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
Riding helmet provided on site
