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Outdoor Activities
Mongolia is a gigantic outdoor park. With scattered settlements, few roads
and immense areas of steppe, mountain and forest, the entire country
beckons the outdoor enthusiast. There are excellent opportunities for hik-
ing, fishing and long-distance cycling and any journey in Mongolia always
includes a bit of horse riding.
Top Activities
Most Popular Activity
Mongolians practically invented horse riding, making this one of the most iconic activ-
ities you can do here. Extended horse treks are best made in Arkhangai, Khövsgöl
and Khentii, while Terelj is good for day trips.
Best Off-Season Activity
Visit Mongolia in winter and you can try your hand at dog sledding. French tour guide
Joel Rauzy (
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) harnesses up teams of strong huskies to pull your sled
through the Mongolian wilderness.
Best Area for Adventure
The varied terrain of Khövsgöl is ideal for horse riding or mountain biking. This is also
one of the premier areas for fishing. For mountaineering try Uvs or Bayan-Ölgii.
Best Adventure near Ulaanbaatar
A nice option is a float down the Tuul Gol on an inflatable kayak or canoe. Several
tour operators can facilitate this. Hiking is possible on Bogdkhan Uul.
Planning Your Trip
Almost anywhere you go in Mongolia involves some form of off-road adventure.
However, only a few areas (for example, Khövsgöl Nuur, Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur and
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park) are set up to handle independent travellers. Signing up with a
tour group, on the other hand, gives you instant logistical help. Tour agencies can act like
