The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Mongolia

1.Genghis Khan Statue Day Tour+National Park+Camel Ride+Eagle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · from $49Our pick

Travel from Ulaanbaatar in a small group to the 40-meter Chinggis Khan Statue Complex and Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. Expect Turtle Rock, Aryabal Meditation Temple, a camel ride, Mongolian hunting eagles, local lunch, and guides such as Baga, Baati, or Vaga.

“An amazing day trip from Ulaanbaatar! Visiting Gorkhi-Terelj National Park was the perfect mix of nature and culture. Turtle Rock was a fun photo stop, and the massive Genghis Khan statue was truly awe-inspiring. The scenery was stunning—rolling hills, wide open skies, and peaceful landscapes. Our guide was friendly and informative, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. A must-do if you're in Mongolia.”

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2.From Ulaanbaatar: Central Mongolia Guided 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 186 reviews · 3 days · from $400

Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorin, the Semi-Gobi Desert, and Khugnu Tarna National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Ao, Davka, or Bulgaa. You will ride a two-humped camel, spend a night with a nomadic family, sleep in gers, and return to the city on day three.

“The tour was absolutely incredible, one of the best things I’ve ever done. Ao was a great tour guide and a good laugh, I couldn’t ask for anything better. The drives and activities so so enjoyable and fascinating I’d pay double, worth every penny. Thanks so much!”

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3.Ulaanbaatar: Small Group 3-Day Best of Central Mongolia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 171 reviews · 3 days · from $425

Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Karakorum, Erdene Zuu Monastery, and the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes with an English-speaking guide and driver. You will ride a Bactrian camel, sleep two nights in traditional gers, and share food and daily life with a nomadic family. Guides may include Bachi, Enke, Davka, or Bulgaa.

“The guide, Nami is great for organizing the whole trip. The driver is professional and know the landscape and weather.”

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4.Terelj national park transport /Best price tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 135 reviews · 8 hours · from $36Best value

Travel by car from Ulaanbaatar to Zaisan Hill, the Winter Palace, Terelj National Park, Turtle Rock, Aryabal Meditation Temple, and the Chinggis Khaan Statue. The Mongolian driver-led trip costs $36, with tickets and lunch extra. English ability varies by driver.

“I'm so sorry for forgetting my guides name. He was amazing and very knowledgeable and really made the experience worth it.”

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5.Ulaanbaatar: Chinggis Khaan Statue and Turtle Rock Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Travel from Ulaanbaatar to the 40-meter Chinggis Khaan Statue, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Turtle Rock, and Aryabal Monastery with an English-speaking guide such as Jana or MJ. Expect scenic drives, museum time, temple views, optional animal photos, and a traditional ger lunch.

“Amazing day! MJ is such a nice guy! He showed us the city after coming from Terelj and even showed us the Zaisan hill complex. Much appreciated MJ🙏🏻🇲🇳”

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6.Genghis Khan Tour – Mongolia’s #1 Daily Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $49Top rated

Leave Ulaanbaatar with a guide such as Bat, Tuya, or Belgudei for the 40-meter Chinggis Khan statue, museum, and countryside views. Depending on the option booked, continue to Turtle Rock, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, and Aryabal Meditation Temple. Groups are capped at seven.

“Bat was wonderful knowledgeable and polite. Fantastic ride with him and he gave us a great tour. Will definitely recommend this tour to friends.”

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7.From Ulaanbaatar: Semi Gobi, Nomads, Ancient Kharkhorin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · from $280

Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorin and Elsen Tasarkhai with an English-speaking guide such as Ang, Baaska, or Davka. Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery and the Kharkhorum Museum, ride a two-humped camel among dunes, share dinner with nomads, and sleep in a traditional ger.

“Wonderful tour and a must to do if you are in Mongolia. Baaska was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable,kind and nice. if you really want to see Mongolia this is the tour for you.”

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8.Private Day Tour: Terelj National Park + Genghis Khan’s Statue ..

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $184

Travel by private vehicle from Ulaanbaatar to the Genghis Khan Statue Complex and Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. Your English-speaking guide explains Mongolian history, Buddhist customs, and local traditions. Expect a full day with hotel pickup, lunch, Turtle Rock, Ariyabal Temple, and optional riding activities.

“We had a great time on our day trip to the national park and museum! The park was beautiful and Billy was a great and very knowledgeable guide!”

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9.1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $145

Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Elsen Tasarkhai, about 280 kilometers southwest, for sand dunes, a Bactrian camel ride, nomadic hospitality, and Mongolian food. Guides such as Urtaa handle the day with hotel pickup, snacks, tea, lunch, and return transport. Expect about 11 hours, with much of it spent on the road.

“My husband and I recently travelled to Mongolia. We arrived a couple of days before our organized tour in part to enjoy the Semi-Gobi tour. We waited outside our hotel for over 1.5 hours and our pickup never arrived. We texted - no answer. We called and asked the hotel staff to call on our behalf and we were told that the phone number provided on the Viator website was not viable. This was a HUGE disappointment. We are STILL waiting for our refund.”

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10.Horseback Riding Tour to Turtle Rock & Aryabal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $150

Spend a day beyond Ulaanbaatar riding sturdy Mongolian horses through Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, stopping at Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Temple. English-speaking guides such as Tuvshin, Yogi, Eric, and Bat lead the outing. Lunch, riding gear, park fees, and a group of no more than seven are included.

“This tour turned out to include both the Ghengis Khaan statue and the highlights of Terelj Park...in addition to three hours of horse back riding, which was perfect. I did not like the statue very much but it is a must see when in UB so I am glad I checked it off the list. Turtle Rock was nice to see but by far the best thing was riding through the park on the horses. The man managing the horses was quite a character and the landscape truly beautiful. This was the highlight of my stay in Mongolia. Definitely go horseback riding while you are there.”

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11.Private Jeep City tour with English Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $100

Spend about eight hours exploring Ulaanbaatar in a private Jeep with an English-speaking driver, often Byambaa or Byambasuren. The flexible route covers Gandan Monastery, Chinggis Khaan National Museum, Bogd Khaan Palace, Zaisan Hill, Narantuul Market, and a traditional concert. Pickup and bottled water are included.

“This was a very enjoyable experience! This was definitely a highlight of my trip. He is knowledgeable of the history of Mongolia and very fluent in English. The tour was overall 5/5!”

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12.Terelj National Park: Tour with horse riding and hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 2 days · from $299

Leave Ulaanbaatar for Terelj National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Batmaa or Togi. Visit Turtle Rock, Aryabala Meditation Temple, a nomadic family, and the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex. You’ll also ride a Mongolian horse for 40 minutes, sleep in a ger guesthouse, and eat organic local meals.

“My tour with Batmaa, the tour guide, and Battogtokh, the driver, was most enjoyable. The planned activities were informative, and the tour guide was excellent. As I was the only guest, the tour guide adapted the schedule to make sure that I got the most out of the trip. I asked about a whole day's horse ride, and Batmaa booked this for the following day, and it was a wonderful experience. Also, she helped me to book a taxi ride to the airport at a very good price. Thank you so much, Batmaa and Battogtokh, for a memorable trip.”

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13.Mongolia: Genghis Khan Day Tour with Terelj National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $149

Leave Ulaanbaatar for the Genghis Khan Statue Complex and Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. Ride up to the statue’s horse neck, hike to Aryabal Monastery, eat a local lunch, and visit a nomadic family. An overnight ger option adds dinner and breakfast.

“they came more than 60 min to late... reason: traffic. what surprise. also no information about delay. nothing”

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14.Private Jeep Tour to Chinggis Khaan Statue & Terelj N.P

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $150

Travel from Ulaanbaatar with English-speaking guide Byambasuren Lkhamsuren in a private Prado 150 or Vellfire. Visit the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, Turtle Rock, Ariyabal Meditation Center, a nomadic family, and a seasonal horse show in Terelj National Park.

“The tour with our guide was very pleasant. We had the opportunity to walk through the national park and visit and ascend the statue of Genghis Kahn. We also had a little camel ride.Auto-translated”

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15.Central Mongolia Guided 3-Day Comfortable Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 3 days · from $480

Spend three days crossing central Mongolia from Ulaanbaatar to the Semi-Gobi and Kharkhorin. Ride a two-humped camel, explore Erdenezuu Monastery and old city ruins, meet a nomad family for dinner, and ride horses in Khugnu Tarna National Park.

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