This two-day itinerary takes you to two of Mongolia's most popular attractions: Terelj National Park and the Chinggis Khaan (Genghis Khan) Statue Complex. You'll spend a night at a traditional Mongolian ger (yurt) camp in the park — peace and quiet await! Far from the noise of the city, you'll wake to open landscape and the rhythms of nomadic life. You'll also visit a local nomadic family to experience their traditions and hospitality first-hand.
Highlights
- Chinggis Khaan's Statue Complex
- Terelj National Park
- Overnight stay in a ger camp
- Visit to a Mongolian nomadic family
Itinerary
Drive to the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, 60 km east of Ulaanbaatar.
Continue to Terelj National Park. Along the way you can browse souvenir stalls, ride a horse or camel, and have your photo taken holding an eagle.
Lunch at a tourist ger camp in the park.
Excursion to Turtle Rock and Ariyabal Meditation Temple.
Overnight at the ger camp. Meals: L, D.
After breakfast, a short walk in the nearby mountains.
Lunch at the ger camp, followed by a visit to a local nomadic family to learn about their daily life, customs and traditions.
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar.
The tour ends at your accommodation in Ulaanbaatar.
Meals: B, L.
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 (1 night), based on double/twin sharing. Travelling alone? A single ger is available on request for a supplement.
Meals as per the itinerary: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 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
The tour is available all year round. The best time to visit is from May to October, when the weather is mild and the landscapes are at their most beautiful. June to August is peak season, when Terelj National Park is lush and green and the weather is warm and pleasant for hiking to Ariyabal Temple and exploring Turtle Rock. September and October offer stunning autumn colours with fewer crowds. Winter tours (November to March) are possible and offer a unique snowy landscape experience, but temperatures can drop to -30°C, so warm clothing is essential.
We usually arrive back in Ulaanbaatar between 16:00 and 18:00, depending on traffic. If you have a flight or train to catch that evening, please let us know in advance and we can adjust the day's schedule.
Children are welcome and usually enjoy the horse and camel rides at the roadside stops. Please see our child pricing.
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.
Each ger has beds with bedding and a wood stove for heating. Showers and toilets are in a shared facilities building a short walk from the gers, with hot water available. Electricity is available in the gers: 220V, 50Hz, with European type C and E sockets — please bring an adapter if you need one. The camp restaurant serves all meals.
Yes — single accommodation at the ger camp is available on request for a supplement. Please enquire when booking.
Meals included in the tour are listed in the Included section. We select restaurants and Ger camps that offer both authentic Mongolian cuisine and European dishes to suit all tastes. Please inform us of any dietary requirements or food allergies before your tour.
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
Terelj National Park & Chinggis Khaan Statue 2-Day Tour
