City: Mongolia
Top Things to do in Mongolia
The 10 Best Day Trips from in Mongolia, Mongolia
Mongolia /mɒŋˈɡoʊliə/ ( listen) (Monggol Ulus in Mongolian; Монгол Улс in Mongolian Cyrillic) is a landlocked unitary sovereign state in East Asia. Its area is roughly equivalent with the historical territory of Outer Mongolia, and that term is sometimes used to refer to the current state. It is sandwiched between China to the south and Russia to the north. Mongolia does not share a border with Kazakhstan, although only 37 kilometres (23 mi) separates them.
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1. Private: Gorkhi-Terelj National Park and Genghis Khan's Statue Complex Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Take a full-day trip to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park from Ulaanbaatar, including a visit to Genghis Khan's Statue Complex, the biggest equestrian statue in the world at 131 feet (40 meters). Terelj National Park is one of the most visited and interesting national parks in Mongolia, known for its natural beauty, forested mountains, and interesting rock formations. With a guide, you'll have a chance to meet a local nomadic family who lives amid this the magnificent scenery, plus explore Turtle Rock and take a mild hike to Ariyabal meditation temple.
Inclusions: Private English speaking tour guide, Private vehicle with experienced driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ulaanbaatar, Visit and Lunch at nomad family,, Guide and driver's lunch, All government and local taxes, fees, Complementary drink water during the tour.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Optional horseback riding (average fee is US$8 per person per hour)
Reviewed By teresasteve2017
If you are into staying in the wilderness without modern facilities then this is the trip for you. We loved every minute of our homestays and wished we could have stayed longer than just one week. Our guide was thoughtful and caring and took good care of us.
2. Terelj National Park Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Want to explore Mongolia but have only a day to explore? Well, this is the perfect trip for you. You can learn and experience a lot about Mongolia with our day tour to Terelj National Park which is located only 50 kms away from the city center. Within a day, you will visit beautiful meditation temple with an outstanding location, visit nomadic family, try on Mongolian costumes, archery and traditional ankle bone game. Our 8 hours tour will be one of your unforgettable experiences in your life.
Inclusions: Lunch, National Park fees, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Madtenrog
I have used juulchin world tours for years as my operator for tours for my North American clients. Very professional but with a personal touch. Had awesome guides and drivers and found the company very flexible and eager to please. Highly recommended!
3. 10-Day Mongolia Tour from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar by Trans-Mongolia Train
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
With this tour, you will experience the best of Beijing and Ulaanbaatar in 10 days including all the must-see places: Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Terelj National Park, and Genghis Khan's Statue Complex, etc. Plus, you will take a rickshaw ride through the old Beijing Hutongs and visit the nomadic family in Ulaanbaatar. Private guides ensure a more personalized experience.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Hotel accommodation based on the twin-sharing room, Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicles, Service of English speaking guides as mentioned in the itinerary, 1 hour horse riding at Terelj National Park
Exclusions: International flight into Beijing and out Ulaanbaatar, Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, Tips for guides and drivers, Personal travel insurance, China and Mongolia Visa fees, Single room supplement for solo guest is compulsive and is available on request.
Reviewed By 283brianneb
Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.
4. 1 Day Semi-Gobi Tour with Lunch And Enjoying Camel or Horseback
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
After you are picked up in the morning from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar, you will be driven to Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes, a semi-desert type beautiful landscape with big sand dunes. Your lunch will be served at a suitable spot on the way. The mountain is home to hundreds of birds, deer and gazelle. You will be able to go hiking around the area with a camel for a couple of hours to the small sand dunes nearby called Elsen Tasarkhai. Later, you will visit a local nomad family where you will have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions. Afterward, you will be transferred back to Ulaanbaatar where this tour concludes.
Inclusions: Lunch, any things required would be eager to acceptable , Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By aschonberg
My wife and I had a fantastic tour of Ulaanbaatar, and the Chinngis Khaan Monument back on 28 November. Our tour guide Bayar was PHENOMENAL! He went above and beyond to explain many different aspects of Mongolia, past and present. He also made sure to accommodate our dietary restrictions for our tour lunch, but ensured we still experienced the National dishes (Tsiuvan, Buuz, khushuur) in a vegan version. We truly enjoyed our time in Ulaanbaatar, and Bayar is definitely the reason why! We plan on returning in the near future! We HIGHLY recommend this tour!
5. Small-Group Horseback Riding Day Tour
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4.9 based on 31 reviews
A unique experience to feel like a real nomad exploring the ever-changing scenery of Mongolian wilderness at Terelj National Park within 1.5-hour drive from the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. Take this marvelous trip through a breathtaking landscape with magnificent mountains in the backdrop while the eternal blue skies are hugging you. This trip allows you to step back in time and explore the simpler and nomadic way of living as well as Mongolian culture. This horseback riding adventure includes well-trained horses and highly qualified trainers who will guide you throughout your unforgettable experience. At the end of the tour, sit down for a flavorful traditional Mongolian meal, complemented by smooth local beer and kumis. The number of guests is limited up to seven people to keep the experience as intimate as possible.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, National Park fees, Traditional lunch, Afternoon tea, Driver/guide, Fuel surcharge, Horseback riding equipment, Cow carriage
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Personal expense, Travel and medical insurance, Optional activities & additional services, Gratuities
Reviewed By Dvoe5
We did a day tour yesterday and it was fantastic! We visited Terelj National Park, turtle rock, a monastery with chanting monks, went to a great lookout over the city, the Ghengus Khan Statue and museum and has a tasty lunch with a nomadic family in their ger, complete with an ox drawn carriage ride across the snow. It was a really cold day and snowing in the morning, but the minivan was warm inside and the driver was very good and safe. Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and had perfect english. Everything went to plan and our 12 and 14 year old children really enjoyed the day as much as we did! We would highly recommend this day tour.
6. Genghis Khan Day Tour with Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 52 reviews
Enjoy an unforgettable full-day trip to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, which includes a visit to Genghis Khan Statue Complex. This is a unique chance to explore the best of Gorkhi-Terelj National Park that is the third largest protected area in the country and considered as one of the most beautiful places in Mongolia. Moreover, this trip includes a brief city tour, where you will learn a lot about food culture and cultural places. Explore all the best locations in Ulaanbaatar to make your trip to Mongolia as adventurous yet unforgettable as possible.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Fuel surcharge, National Park fees, Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Personal extras, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By JONATHAN S
My tour guide Yogi was excellent. His English is a step above other tour non-native English speaking guides I've worked with. He was friendly, enthusiastic, and willing to adjust the tour to my personal interests. The itinerary was efficient, we hit on all the major spots I wanted to see. The stop at the monastery was informative for someone who knows very little about Buddhism (and Mongolia's history with it). The black market was really interesting and we spent the perfect amount of time exploring it. Highlight locations were the city lookout point and the museum. (Most skippable was the winter palace. Not entirely uninteresting, but not the most engaging.) The real highlight though was the opportunity to have in depth conversations in English with someone born and raised in Mongolia about every topic from politics to history to what life is like for the average Mongolian. Can't recommend Yogi enough! All around fantastic experience, perfect comprehensive introduction to this fascinating country!
7. Genghis Khan Statue and 13th Century Theme Park Tour
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Joining this trip offers a great opportunity to explore the history of Genghis Khan (Chinggis Khaan) by visiting Mongolia’s famous status of the hero on his horse. This statue, showing Chinggis Khaan (1162-1227) with a golden whip in his right hand gazing into the distance, has been erected at the Tsonjin Boldog site connected to many historic events in the territory of Erdene soum in Tov aimag, 54 km from Ulaanbaatar. The Mongolia “XIII Century Theme Park” is located in 98 km distance from Ulaanbaatar city, Erdene administrative unit, Tuv province. The old micro-kingdom tour to 13th century life atmosphere will leave you with an unforgettable experience.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, National Park fees, Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Ride a horse
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Philip S
The title says it all. The park consists of a reconstruction of six different aspects of Mongolian society in the thirteenth century e.g. a posthouse and a court as well as a shaman camp. A lot of care has gone into building it though it felt rather run on a shoestring. Pretty expensive at 55,000 TGK to go in plus 15,000 TGK for a very average lunch. It's about 100km outside UB and very spread out; a good driver is a must. The Kempinski arranged an excellent driver for us called Oogi - ask for him if you want to go, he was great.
8. Trans-Siberian Express
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
The Trans-Siberian Train- a term that thrills adventurers of all kinds. Of the different branches of the Trans-Siberian Train, the Trans-Mongolian is the most traveled route, mainly due to the fact that in one journey one could explore three different countries, and three different distinct cultures. But long train rides over the vast open Siberian taiga and tundra might just not meet the preferences of many travelers. We have thus designed a trip that focuses on the true real gems of this long train ride. Our journey begins by Lake Baikal of Russian Siberia, on to the land of the Mongol Nomads, and ends in Beijing, the Chinese capital. Featuring two of the most spectacular sections of the Trans-Mongolia railway, and with enough time to explore at ease the unique culture and spectacular sites along the route, this is the perfect trip for those wishing to combine an iconic train ride with up-close encounters with local cultures.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Accommodation at hotels selected including breakfast, Train tickets for the train rides segments indicated in the program on a half-compartment basis, Transfers by private A/C vehicles at each train stop, Meals as indicated in the program, English speaking guide at each train stop, Entry fees for all shows and sightseeing as per program
Exclusions: International airfare to Irkutsk, and from Beijing, Travel Insurance, Russian Tourist Visa, Mongolian Tourist Visa, Chinese Tourist Visa, Food, meals or drinks aboard the train, Excess luggage, Gratuities
Reviewed By BorisBoris84
Everything just worked out on this tour i did in nov 2019. Actually mongolian ways was one of the few actually offering during this offseason time of the year. Both guide and driver have proofen excellent organizational, driving, translating skills and made everytjing possible. One night for example was really cold so they spontanipusly organized a warmer place for the next day. A lot was organized according to the situation which gave maximum flexibility. We visited places which are not usually on the tourists list as for example a coal mine. I was never pressured to hurry up or and still everything worked out because the dtiver was so well connected with the locals. And of course... the sights I saw where amazing.
9. Day Tour: Terelj National Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 4 reviews
Terelj National Park is the ideal destination for anyone with limited amount of time to explore the Mongolia. A 1.5-2 hours drive away from Ulaanbaatar, you will be out in the open field and magnificent mountain ranges where you could experience and enjoy outdoor activities including horseback riding, camel or yak trekking, hiking, and photography.
Inclusions: Round-trip shared transfer
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Optional arrangement
10. 1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
One of the best ways to experience and travel around Mongolia, if you are in a tight schedule. In this tour, you will see and experience Mongolian steppes, semi-Gobi, Bactrian camel, local nomadic culture, host family and traditional Mongolian food only in one day with a professional English speaking guide, driver and private vehicle.
Inclusions: Snacks with a beautiful view (on the way), Traditional Mongolian lunch, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Camel or horse riding fees for an hour , Bottle of water
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Reviewed By g_zdealeyna_2020
I had only 4 days in Mongolia and was not really sure on how spending my 4 days besides my business meetings in Ulanbator. I booked the 3 day best of Mongolia tour via NGA tour. They included everything I wanted to see like real nomad family, camel and horse riding etc. Museum tour was also very nice. If you have a limited days like me I would recommend this tour as it shows what Mongolia has to offer.
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