The 10 Best Walking Tours in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

April 18, 2022 Diedre Savory

Located in the northern part of the country, high above sea level, Ulan Bator is the coldest capital city in the world. The cultural and business center of Mongolia, and a hub connecting the Trans-Siberian Railway with the Chinese rail system, Ulan Bator has become a thriving urban center in one of the most remote locations in the world. Visit the Tibetan-style Gandan Monastery, one of the few buildings in Ulan Bator to predate WWII and one of the few monasteries to survive the Soviet purge.
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1. Bogd Khan National Park Hiking Day Trip

Bayangol Hotel, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Mongolia Trekking
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Meet with your guide and drive to the ruins of Manzushir Monastery on the edge of Bogd Khan mountain range. From there we take a 3-4 hour hike on a trail of moderate difficulty through mixed forests and alpine meadows to 2256m Tsetsee Gun peak, the highest point of the mountain range. We have a picnic lunch on the peak with scenic views of typical Siberian forests in the background before heading back down. We visit the monastery complex which was originally built in 1733. It was completely destroyed during anti-religion campaigns of 1930-ies with just the main temple remaining to these days. But apart from it we will see a few sections of shattered walls, foundations, stone terraces and some stone niches in the cliffs. The main temple building was recently been renovated and now serves as museum. We return to Ulaanbaatar in late afternoon.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By Jodiuej2019

Wonderful trip, perfect organization, good tents, excellent food, cool and safe driving, competent mountain and horse guides, very motivated tour leader with excellent language skills who responded wonderfully to our needs, very flexible, friendly, caring, all members if this Wonderful team contributed to making this trip perfect and unforgettable. Very recommendable.

2. 10-Day Mongolia Tour from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar by Trans-Mongolia Train

Travel China Guide
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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.

3. Trek to Altai Tavan Bogd - 14 days 13 nights

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Nomad's history
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Altai Tavan bogd national park is located in Ulgii which is holy Mountains. It is borderline of China, Russian and Mongolia. The highest one is Khuiten peak 4374 m above sea level. Malchin peak is 4050 m above sea level and available climb without mountains gears. You can see the longest glacier is Potanin which is 22 km long 9 km wide. There are lot of Tuvan families whose are minor ethnic group in Mongolia.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Tent, sleeping bag, mattress, chair, table, cooking gears and other more, Fuel + experienced driver, Meals included: Breakfasts, Lunches, dinners, horse guide, camel for loading all staffs,, Ger camp in Ulgii, Tour guide, , Bottle of water during the trip, eagle hunter's family

Exclusions: International flights and medical insurance, Accommodation in Ulaanbaatar, Internal flights, Laundry, daily personal expense, Drink vodka and beer, single supplement , Optional service and activities

Reviewed By F7374PFkarenl

Nur was a wonderful and helpful host and eagle hunting on horse back was an amazing experience we will never forget!

4. Blue Pearl 7-Night Khuvsgul Lake Tour

Genco Tour Bureau Jsc

Known us the Blue Pearl of the Mongolia, Khuvsgul Lake is an extraordinary lake that stretches 136km deep into the Siberian taiga. The lake and mountains that surround it from the basis for this popular national park, a major destination for both Mongolian and international tourists. It is a pristine but increasingly heavily visited part of Mongolia.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Airport pick up and drop-off, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Airport taxes (from Ulaanbaatar to Murun city)

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Travel insurances, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Marc R

Very nice experience, history tour through Mongolia of the 13th century Gided tour is a must Recommend it.

5. 1Day Chinggis khaan statue and Old micro-kingdom 13th century life tour

This will bring the feeling and exotic environment from the 13th century. One thing to keep in mind is that on this trek there will be many bumpy roads and experiencing our traditional drink and food.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Lunch, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

6. Private City Tour - Ulaanbaatar

Sukhbaatar Square 20/8 Улаанбаатар, Ulaanbaatar 14200, Mongolia Mongolia Trekking

In the morning your guide will pick you up from any location in Ulaanbaatar and welcome to this engrossing yet flexible and physically easy day tour. Walk the city’s central square and listen to entertaining comments of your guide about the past and present of Ulaanbaatar. Visit the memorial complex of Chinggis Khan and have your photo taken in front of his grand statue. Count steps to the top of Zaisan hill and enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Feel the peaceful charm of Gandan Monastery, main Buddhist center and take a curious look at Buddhist rituals and services. Finally get a concise picture of the country’s history from early humans to modern era at the National Museum of Mongolia. Particularly interesting to ladies can be the collection of traditional costumes of over 20 ethnic groups, their jewelry and luxury accessories. An optional performance of folk music and dance with the celebrated art of throat singing as the highlight can be a suiting finish to the great day.

Inclusions: Lunch, Private guide, Private transportation, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

Reviewed By Jodiuej2019

Wonderful trip, perfect organization, good tents, excellent food, cool and safe driving, competent mountain and horse guides, very motivated tour leader with excellent language skills who responded wonderfully to our needs, very flexible, friendly, caring, all members if this Wonderful team contributed to making this trip perfect and unforgettable. Very recommendable.

7. Gobi Desert in 4 Days

Rara Avis Travel

Golden sand will not remember your steps once the wind blows, the footprint of the Gobi desert will stay in your heart forever. Dinosaur fossils from millions of year ago still remain here. Desert pants, dry but capable of coming to life in an overnight rain.

Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation, Airport/Departure Tax, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), National Park fees, All meals, All activities, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Travel insurance (available to purchase), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), 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.

8. Mongolian Shamanic Ritual

You can experience Mongolian Shamanic Ritual and learn about the history, culture, traditions of shamanism. We offer 1 hour event that can give you the best shamanic experience.

Inclusions: Private tour, Professional guide

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks

9. Ulaanbaatar Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Ulaanbaatar City Museum, Энхтайвны Өргөн Чөлөө, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

10. Day trip Terelj National Park-Statue of Chinggis Khaan

Top Tours Mongolia

-One of Mongolia’s most celebrated National Park, Gorkhi-Terelj, is within short drives of the capital, encompassing vast preserves where a wide range of wildlife roam the grasslands, forests and mountains. From Ulaanbaatar to Terelj National Park is just 80kms. -Chinggis Khaan Statue- the biggest horse statue in the world. -Visit local family and have lunch-traditional meals -Horse riding

Inclusions: Accommodation during the trip Driver + 4WD vehicle + Petrol English Speaking guide Three meals (B,L,D) Bottled water supply for 1.5 l pp for every day Entrance fees for National Parks and Museums

Exclusions: Personal items Optional activity costs Alcoholic drinks Travel insurance

Reviewed By bartekorama

We had a great time on this tour. A very warm and professional welcoming, clear explanation, wonderful and very friendly guide, strong and funny driver, great place and colorful and friendly family where we stayed in this amazing landscape of the Mongolian steppes. I warmly recommend this 3 days tour, especially if you can get Hulan - she was the perfect guide - and Tchuka - he was the perfect driver. Thank to the whole crew of Top Tours Mongolia !

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