This popular 3-day short tour takes you through some of the most beautiful landscapes and travel highlights in Mongolia, and gives you the chance to visit a real Mongolian nomadic family and experience their culture, traditions, and way of life.
During this tour, you will explore Khustai National Park with its worldwide endangered Takhi wild horses (Przewalski’s horses), the ruins of Manzushir Monastery in Bogd Khan Mountain National Park, Terelj National Park, which is well known for its spectacular scenery and rich natural diversity, and the world’s largest equestrian statue of Chinggis Khaan, the founder and Great Khaan of the Mongol Empire.
We wish you a pleasant time with your loved ones in a clean, unspoilt place near Ulaanbaatar!
The tour starts and ends at your hotel or homestay in Ulaanbaatar. Our friendly local driver and guide are experienced professionals, committed to making your tour the best it can be.
Highlights
- Khustai National Park
- Ruins of Manzushir Monastery in Bogd Khan Mountain National Park
- Terelj National Park
- Visit a Mongolian nomadic family
- Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex
Itinerary
9:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel or homestay in Ulaanbaatar city.
Drive to Khustai National Park, the homeland of the Przewalski’s horse (Takhi) — the last surviving subspecies of wild horse. Upon arrival we visit the Ger Museum for a short introduction to the history of the park and the famous reintroduction programme.
Next, drive to Ungut Mountain within the park to see the Ungut complex, a group of stone men (khun chuluu) dating back to the 6th–8th centuries AD. The complex, protected by the state since 2020, includes stone men, stone monuments of a sheep and a tiger, and a row of balbal stones.
Go ahead to the habitat of the Takhi, Przewalski's horses, the main attraction of the park. Here you can admire these unique wild horses and capture them in their natural environment. Enjoy a short hike in the hills to photograph the stunning landscape and local wildlife.
Overnight at a Tourist ger camp. Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, go ahead to Manzushir Monastery (1733) ruins in Bogd Khan Mountain National Park (140km). Manzushir (Manjushri) is the Buddhist deity of wisdom and mind.
At its peak the monastery had more than 20 temples and about 500 monks. Located on the forested slope of Bogd Khan Mountain, it was known as the “Ar Utai of Khalkha Mongolia”. The ruins have been protected by the state since 1998.
Next, drive to Terelj National Park, one of the pearls of the country's natural heritage and well known for its spectacular beauty. Its landscape is impressive with magnificent rocky mountain scenery.
After arriving in Terelj we have lunch at the tourist ger camp. In the afternoon we drive to Turtle Rock, an interesting rock formation looking like a turtle, and hike up to Ariyabal Buddhist Meditation Temple, a peaceful place to meditate and relieve city stress.
Accommodation: Tourist ger camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, you have the opportunity to visit a real Mongolian nomadic family, experience their daily lifestyle and taste Mongolian dairy products.
Then drive to the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, a 40 m (131 ft) stainless steel equestrian statue of Chinggis Khaan standing on the bank of the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog, 54 km east of Ulaanbaatar. You can walk up through the horse’s chest and neck to the viewing platform on its head for a panoramic view over the complex and the surrounding countryside. The complex also has a restaurant, Mongolian souvenir shops and a museum with exhibitions relating to the Bronze Age and Xiongnu archaeological cultures of Mongolia.
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and drop-off at your hotel or homestay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
What's included
Included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Ulaanbaatar, and all transfers
English-speaking professional guide and driver
All entrance and admission fees listed in the itinerary
Accommodation in a tourist ger camp (2 nights), based on double/twin sharing. Travelling alone? A single ger is available on request for a supplement.
Meals as per the itinerary: 2 breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinner
Complimentary bottled water
All taxes and service charges
Excluded
Horse riding, camel riding and eagle photos on the way to Terelj (paid locally)
Other optional activities, personal expenses and souvenirs
Soft drinks and alcohol
Travel insurance (strongly recommended — please arrange before your tour)
Tipping for guide and driver (optional but appreciated)
Any services not mentioned in the itinerary
Notes
This is a private tour for your group only — no other travellers will join you.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers, as the weather can change quickly.
Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are recommended, especially in summer.
Bring cash for personal expenses, as ATMs are rare outside Ulaanbaatar.
Frequently Asked Questions
A tourist ger camp is the main type of accommodation outside cities — set in open countryside, away from traffic and towns, for travellers who want to be surrounded by nature. A typical camp has 30–40 guest gers, a large ger restaurant, and a shared toilet and shower building.
Each standard ger is a traditional Mongolian ger (yurt) with beds, bedside tables, a table, chairs and a wood stove.
The official currency is the Tugrug (MNT, symbol ₮). Commonly used banknotes are 1,000₮, 5,000₮, 10,000₮ and 20,000₮. ATMs and currency exchange offices are widely available in Ulaanbaatar. Outside the city, ATMs are rare or unavailable, so we recommend bringing sufficient cash before departing Ulaanbaatar. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels and major stores in the city.
Tour Information
Khustai, Bogd Khan Mountain and Terelj National Parks 3-day tour
