Horse Riding in Mongolia: The 7 Best Rides

1.Horseback Riding Tour to Turtle Rock & Aryabal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $150Our pick

Spend a day beyond Ulaanbaatar riding sturdy Mongolian horses through Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, stopping at Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Temple. English-speaking guides such as Tuvshin, Yogi, Eric, and Bat lead the outing. Lunch, riding gear, park fees, and a group of no more than seven are included.

“This tour turned out to include both the Ghengis Khaan statue and the highlights of Terelj Park...in addition to three hours of horse back riding, which was perfect. I did not like the statue very much but it is a must see when in UB so I am glad I checked it off the list. Turtle Rock was nice to see but by far the best thing was riding through the park on the horses. The man managing the horses was quite a character and the landscape truly beautiful. This was the highlight of my stay in Mongolia. Definitely go horseback riding while you are there.”

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2.Terelj National Park: Tour with horse riding and hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 2 days · from $299

Leave Ulaanbaatar for Terelj National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Batmaa or Togi. Visit Turtle Rock, Aryabala Meditation Temple, a nomadic family, and the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex. You’ll also ride a Mongolian horse for 40 minutes, sleep in a ger guesthouse, and eat organic local meals.

“My tour with Batmaa, the tour guide, and Battogtokh, the driver, was most enjoyable. The planned activities were informative, and the tour guide was excellent. As I was the only guest, the tour guide adapted the schedule to make sure that I got the most out of the trip. I asked about a whole day's horse ride, and Batmaa booked this for the following day, and it was a wonderful experience. Also, she helped me to book a taxi ride to the airport at a very good price. Thank you so much, Batmaa and Battogtokh, for a memorable trip.”

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3.Horse riding experience in Terelj National park 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 8 hours · from $210

Leave Ulaanbaatar at 9 am for a private day with a guide, driver and local horseman. See the Bogd Khaan Palace, Zaisan Hill, Turtle Rock, Aryabal Meditation Monastery and the Chinggis Khaan statue. The horse ride lasts one hour, with help available for first-time riders.

“Tyson, our guide, was amazing. His level of knowledge and depth at each site was informative and interesting. He kept the day moving fast and we were very happy with the food and included tickets. Even got to try airrag which was crazy”

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4.Full Day Private Tour in Terelj National Park with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $130Best value

Spend 7 to 8 hours with Augi’s Travel visiting the Chinggis Khan Statue, Terelj National Park, a nomadic family’s ger, Turtle Rock, and Ariyabal Meditation Temple. The private tour includes pickup, lunch, a local horse-riding guide, and support for first-time riders.

“Awesome day with a knowledgeable guide! The mix of activities was a great introduction to Mongolia, and the sights in the park are beautiful. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend this!”

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5.1 Day Semi-Gobi Tour with Lunch And Enjoying Camel or Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $138

Leave Ulaanbaatar for Elsen Tasarkhai, the Little Gobi about four hours away. Your private guide, including Bayar when assigned, leads a dune walk, camel or horseback outing, lunch, and a visit with a nomadic family. Plan for a 7 to 9 hour day.

“Bayar was a very good guide and helped me thru all the way as a solo traveler. He speaks very good English. It was a memorable experience.”

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6.Mongolia Nomad Trek • On-Foot & Horseback ~ 15 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $8,250

Spend 15 days crossing Mongolia’s western Altai Mountains with guide Eddie Frank and a Mongolian support team. Ride Australian-saddled horses, hike beside glacial rivers, camp near Khoton Lake and Potanin Glacier, meet Kazakh and Tuvan families, and learn about eagle hunting and nomadic traditions.

“I recently sent this unsolicited email to Eddie Frank the CEO of Tusker and the actual leader of a fabulous adventure in Mongolia the summer of 2022. He suggested I post this review of the trip.”

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7.Horseback Riding Tour to Turtle Rock & Aryabal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $150

Ride with a professional wrangler through Terelj National Park near Ulaanbaatar, stopping at Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Temple. The tour includes round-trip transport, park fees, a traditional Mongolian lunch with vegetarian meals on request, and entry to the Genghis Khan Statue Complex.

“it was just excellent. we crossed the frozen river on our horses. we went through the forest.. through the field. it was lifetime experience to me”

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