Many people who have never visited Mongolia have a picture in their mind of horsemen galloping across the open steppe - just as they did in the days of Chinggis Khaan. This image is not far from the truth in present day Mongolia. Outside the cities most families keep horses, and for many it is their only form of transport. Anywhere you travel in Mongolia it is possible to borrow riding horses, and this is probably the best way to see this vast wild country. Travelling from Ulaanbaatar to Arkhangai province in Central Mongolia you can stop at places of particular beauty and interest, and take horses for the day to explore the area.
This tour can be adapted to suit your own horse riding skills. You can ride for just a few hours, or gallop across the fenceless expanse for the whole day if you prefer.