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Horseback Expedition Across the Steppe

Gallop across the world's last great grassland sea

Duration11 Days / 10 Nights
Group Size4 — 6 guests
From$7,200
The Experience

A journey through Mongolia

Ride 200 kilometers across the Mongolian steppe on Mongolian horses — bred for endurance and spirit. Camp beside nomadic families, ford wild rivers, and sleep under stars so bright they cast shadows. This is the journey Genghis Khan's messengers once made, and you will feel their ghost at your side.

200km horseback trek across open steppeCamping beside nomadic herding familiesWild river crossings on horseback
Horseback Expedition Across the Steppe
CategoryAdventure
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Visual impressions

Horseback Expedition Across the Steppe
Horseback Expedition Across the Steppe
Horseback Expedition Across the Steppe
Horseback Expedition Across the Steppe
Horseback Expedition Across the Steppe
Horseback Expedition Across the Steppe
The Route

Your journey

Itinerary

Day by Day

1
Arrival & Horse Selection 1
Arrival & Horse Selection 2
Arrival & Horse Selection 3
Day 1

Arrival & Horse Selection

Meet your Mongolian horse and establish trust. Riding assessment and gear fitting.

Airport pickupHorse selectionRiding test
2
Begin the Trek 1
Begin the Trek 2
Begin the Trek 3
Day 2

Begin the Trek

Start riding east across rolling grasslands. First wilderness camp.

Full day ridingCamp setupStargazing
3
Nomadic Family Camp 1
Nomadic Family Camp 2
Nomadic Family Camp 3
Day 3

Nomadic Family Camp

Ride to a remote family. Help with herding and share their ger.

RidingHerdingFamily dinner
4
River Crossing Day 1
River Crossing Day 2
River Crossing Day 3
Day 4

River Crossing Day

Cross multiple wild rivers on horseback — the ultimate test of trust.

River crossingsFishingRiverside camp
5
High Plateau Riding 1
High Plateau Riding 2
High Plateau Riding 3
Day 5

High Plateau Riding

Ascend to alpine plateau with panoramic views of the steppe sea.

Alpine ridingWildlife spottingSunset gallop
6
Rest & Craft Day 1
Rest & Craft Day 2
Rest & Craft Day 3
Day 6

Rest & Craft Day

Rest horses and learn traditional saddle crafting from a master artisan.

Saddle craftingLeatherworkLocal exploration
7
Return Trek Begins 1
Return Trek Begins 2
Return Trek Begins 3
Day 7

Return Trek Begins

Turn west and begin the return journey through different terrain.

Full day ridingNew routesPhotography
8
Sacred Mountain Pass 1
Sacred Mountain Pass 2
Sacred Mountain Pass 3
Day 8

Sacred Mountain Pass

Cross a sacred mountain pass with prayer flags and stone cairns.

Mountain passPrayer ceremonyDescent riding
9
Final Family Visit 1
Final Family Visit 2
Final Family Visit 3
Day 9

Final Family Visit

Last night with a herding family. Traditional feast and songs.

RidingFeast preparationEvening songs
10
Return to Ranch 1
Return to Ranch 2
Return to Ranch 3
Day 10

Return to Ranch

Final ride back to base. Farewell to your horse. Celebration dinner.

Final rideHorse farewellCelebration
11
Departure 1
Departure 2
Departure 3
Day 11

Departure

Airport transfer.

Airport transfer
Details

What is included

Included

  • Mongolian horse and tack
  • All camping equipment
  • All meals
  • Expert wrangler guides
  • Support vehicle for luggage
  • Saddle crafting workshop
  • Traditional costumes for photos
  • Airport transfers

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal riding gear
  • Alcoholic beverages

Ready to embark?

Every journey with Highlight Mongolia is privately curated. Share your vision with our travel designers and we will craft an experience that exceeds every expectation.

Email ushello@highlightmongolia.com
Call us+976 11 123 4567
From$7,200
Horseback Expedition Across the Steppe | Highlight Mongolia