The vast, treeless steppes of Mongolia were the homeland of the largest herds of horses the world has ever seen. In the early days of mankind, somewhere in these steppes, nomads invented riding and op...
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The vast, treeless steppes of Mongolia were the homeland of the largest herds of horses the world has ever seen. In the early days of mankind, somewhere in these steppes, nomads invented riding and opened up vast new horizons.
Joining a Mongolian ride means choosing to experience the life of the nomad and glimpsing a way of life so different from our own. The Mongolian people are famous for their hospitality and to spend some time with them is a privilege.
You ride through the homelands of your horse guides, where there are no fences, no tracks and no telegraph poles. The only signs of life are the nomadic herders you meet along the way.
The Gobi Steppe ride takes you south of the capital Ulaanbaatar beyond the Bogdkhan mountains, through grassland steppes, sand dune areas and the giant rock formations of Zorgol Hairhan Uul. There are no rivers or forests in these semi-arid areas, although you may be lucky enough to see a variety of birdlife and animals. This is the area of the best horse trainers in Mongolia.
On the trail you camp in two man tents and most rides use a traditional ger for evening meals. The ride is supported by camel carts and all trips include two nights at the Arburd Sands ger camp.