On horseback in Mongolia on the sacred lands of shamanism

The city of Karakorum, the former capital of Genghis Khan, awaits you. There, you will visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, one of the oldest in the country, surrounded by its 108 stupas. Mongolian history comes alive through these sacred stones.

The afternoon marks your first encounter with Mongolian horses, small but sturdy, perfectly suited to long rides. A new adventure begins.

Your first real day on horseback begins by riding along the region's rivers. These waters have meandered through the steppes for centuries, tracing their path with the seasons.

Crossing the hills, you reach a sacred hot spring, a place of legends and natural benefits. An opportunity for a moment of rest and contemplation in magnificent natural surroundings.

Heading towards a forest of centuries-old larches, where each tree seems to whisper the secrets of time. Silence becomes our companion, punctuated only by the hooves of horses.

From the very first hours of riding, a new energy surges through you. The wind caresses your face, the rhythm of the gallop resonates within your body. Far from being mere visitors, you become nomadic riders, connected to nature and equestrian traditions.

A climb leads you to Tövkhön Monastery, perched atop a sacred mountain. This place was the meditation retreat of Zanabazar, a great master of Mongolian Buddhism. Each step towards the summit is a journey towards inner peace.

After a symbolic offering, you descend back towards the Orkhon River, where your evening camp awaits you.

You continue your ride through a wooded valley, until you reach a nomadic family. A warm welcome, sincere exchanges, and immersion in the daily life of a people deeply connected to the land.

In the evening, you share khorkhog , a traditional dish prepared using hot stones, and attend a shamanic ceremony. Mongolian stories and songs resonate around the fire.

You settle in for three days in the heart of the Khundlun Us valley. Here, everything invites you to reconnect: crystal-clear river, forests populated by deer and eagles, absolute silence.

Each day, the local shaman guides you through meditative practices, ceremonies, and times of sharing. Horses remain available for rides in this natural sanctuary.

After these days of retreat, you slowly resume your journey. Your mount guides you across the steppes towards the Tsagaan Sum region. With a peaceful mind, you rediscover the rhythm of the horses and the endless horizon.

A change of scenery: you travel to Bayan Gobi by 4x4, where golden dunes stretch as far as the eye can see. There, the desert meets the steppe, creating a contrasting and poetic landscape.

The road takes you back to the capital. After days spent in the wilderness, returning to the city feels strange. You return to your yurt camp for one last convivial evening with the entire Mongolian team.

A day of freedom to explore the city at your own pace: museums, monasteries, craft shops, or simply strolling. A gentle transition between the steppe and the modern world.

Your driver is waiting to take you back to the airport. Dawn breaks on a new chapter…