STEP 1 - ULAANBAATAR, CITY TOUR : Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia (called UB). You will be met by your guide and driver and transferred to Dream hotel, a 2 star establishment that’s conveniently located in downtown UB within walking distance from major attractions in the city. Depending on your arrival time, your guide will accompany you around this ‘soviet-esque’ city that offers some rich cultural attractions and museums. You will first head for Gandantegchinlen, a Tibetan-style monastery with 150 monks in residence. This is one of the very few monasteries which escaped the massive destruction during the communist period in the 1930s. The monks in residence usually pray in the morning, a ceremony open to visitors. The Buddhist Centre will be also ready to answer any of your questions. You will then visit a cashmere factory, one of Mongolia’s best known exports. This will be followed by lunch in a local restaurant to work your taste buds on Mongolian cuisine. In the afternoon, you will visit the National History Museum where three floors Mongolia’s rich and glorious past await you - from pre-historical ages to the soviet era without forgetting the glories of Genghis Khan’s period of reign. You will then head for our office to collect details of your trip: the itinerary, advice and to address any doubts or questions. At 6 pm, the Tumen Ekh traditional show will provide an exposé on traditional Mongolian folk arts including folklore dances, contortionism and Khoomi - the famous overtone singing style. PICK UP AT THE AIPORT LUNCH IN A RESTAURANT, DINNER NOT INCLUDED, OVERNIGHT IN AN HOTEL.

STEP 2 - ULAANBAATAR - TERELJ NATIONAL PARK : We go to Gorkhi-Terelj national park. Not far from capital city, Terelj offers a perfect spot for hiking: fascinating rocks, pine forested mountains, green flowery valleys, rivers and lakes. You will be driven in the northern section of the park where you will meet a nomadic family. BREAKFAST IN HOTEL, LUNCH, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 2 HOURS

STEP 3 - TERELJ - TUUL RIVER : After breakfast of local specialties, the breeders install the equipment on horses which will follow us during our journey. Then in beginning of the afternoon your journey ridding in Khentii begin following the Terelj rivers we will go until Baruunbayan rivers. This day we will meet numerous nomads families. It will be the perfect fay to gallop in the mongol steppes. By the end of the day we will camp next to the river where we can swim. MONGOLIAN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 4 - TERELJ, BETWEEN STEPPES AND MOUNTAINS : The steppe leaves little by little the place for a more mountainous landscape. We can again gallop but it will not be possible any more after hanging a few days. We leave the main road to sink into the Khan Khentii, a wild zone and with a very low density of population. The meetings make moreover rarer but we still perceive some yurts. We are astride through the surrounding forests and shall cross some arms of the river by horse. The Mongolian horses being rather small, it is possible that your boots are wet if the water level is raised. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 5 - KHAN KENTII, KHAR USAN TOKHOIN : The steppe is now a souvenir, today, we cross the hill of Khavirgiin to arrive in Khar Usan Tokhoin's pastures. We ride among tall grasses and multicolored flowers. In side of mountain, we perceive below the river and its rocks. Reached at the top of the hill, we shall have a magnificent panorama on neighborhood and mountains surroundings with their eternal snows! In the last meters before the place of camp difficult descent sheer! WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENTHORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 6 - KHAR USAN TOKHOIN - THE BLACK LAKE : Today we take the direction of the lake of Khagiin Khar, the " Black lake ". We cross at first plains strewed with heathers and take advantage of a magnificent view on the surrounding snowy summits. We ride again among the tall grasses which sometimes hide the road, herbs are at once green and purple what gives the impression that the plain is two-colored. We reach the black lake early in the afternoon. The lake is situated at the top of the mountain of the same name, and it’s surrounded with fragrant herbs. Numerous perches populate its waters. You will have the opportunity to fish, and the bravest can bathe there. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 7 - THE BLACK LAKE - KHAGIIN KHAR : Ride in side of mountain towards our next place of camp. Having crossed a stream, we arrive at the top of the hill of Khavirgiin down from which we shall have a magnificent panorama on all the valley and we shall appreciate the multitude of present colors in the landscape. We shall still need cross two forests and be astride among real one sea of greenery, before reaching the camp of this evening. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 8 - BACK TO THE STEPPE : Today, the road is difficult. We are astride through mountain, and the made uneven is important, with in particular a rise on a rocky and unstable road. After this chaotic road we stop a few moments in a pasture where the multicolored flowers abound. The descent being difficult you can make it on foot by holding your horse in tether. We will have our lunch next to a spring. Our place of camp will be in river bank. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 9 - MONASTERY OF GUNJIIN : Today, we ride towards the ruins of the monastery of Gunjiin. We find the steppe and discover strange rocky formations. Certain rocks give the impression to like in balance on the top of mountains. We perceive winterings of the Mongolian breeders, these small houses in wooden logs which allow them to cross the hard winter and to shelter herds and reserves of hay. We reach the ruins of the monastery late in the afternoon. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 6 HOURS

STEP 10 - GUNJIIN - TUUL RIVER : Today, we join the river Tuul which we shall follow all day long before settling on its banks our camp. We shall borrow(take) a difficult passage between mountains follow-up of a rocky descent which we shall make in feet. The landscape of mountain gives up little by little for the steppe, and we can again ride at full speed through these landscapes of postcard. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 11 - BACK TO THE FAMILY - ULAANBAATAR : Today, we return to the camp of our breeder by following the river Terelj. The stroll will be short-term (1 hour) and you can practically make it at a gallop. We take advantage of the afternoon to rest by the river or share some good moments with our hosts.By late afternoon, we leave the breeders who accompanied us during these 10 wonderful days. Back on the road to the crowded capital of Mongolia. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER NOT INCLUDED AND OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL HORSE RIDING : 1 HOUR JEEP : 2 HOURS

STEP 12 - DEPARTURE : Breakfast at the hotel. Return transfer can take place at the desired time, depending on your flight time.