The best short tour options near Ulaanbaatar that you can do in 1 day:
Embark on a memorable journey through Mongolia designed for those with limited time but a strong desire to experience its natural beauty. This three-day tour is ideal for a brief visit or for those with only a few days to explore. Despite its short duration, you’ll be captivated by the stunning Mongolian mountains and vast steppes.
Highlights of the tour include a genuine encounter with a nomadic family, offering a rare glimpse into their simple yet captivating lifestyle. Experience the warmth and hospitality of Mongolian traditions as you engage with the locals.
This compact itinerary ensures you’ll make lasting memories of Mongolia’s breathtaking landscapes and cultural richness, leaving you inspired to return for a more extensive adventure.
Day tours near Ulaanbaatar offer a quick yet enriching experience of Mongolia’s diverse landscapes and culture. Popular options include:
1 Day tour: Terelj National park and Chinggis Khan’s statue
Meet your team at your Hotel. Heading towards Terelj national park. Visit the turtle rock (Turtle Rock, ”Melkhii Khad”, is a surprising granitic formation, 24 metres (79 feet) high, whose form reminds of a turtle. Its old name was Mungut Khad.) Do short stop there for photographing and drive further to visit Aryabal meditation center. Aryabal meditation center is a Buddhist temple located among Terelj national park hills where you can get the best view to the national park. Have lunch in one of the resorts in the national park.
Later head to Tsonjin Boldog where we will visit massif Chinggis Khan’s statue. This is not just a statue it is complex that towering on its 40meters. You can visit inside where small museum about 13th century in Mongolia. You can try Mongolian traditional clothing, see huge boot and following steps be on the top of horse head. Same day drive back to Ulaanbaatar and on your way visit open market Naran Tuul, etc. Later you will be transferred to your hotel.
1 Day tour: Khustain nuruu national park
In the morning, we will begin our drive to visit Khustain Nuruu National Park, which was established in 1992 to reintroduce the Przewalski’s horse, a species that had become extinct in the wild in Mongolia. We will explore the park off-road to search for these wild horses. Lunch will be provided at the park entrance. Afterward, we will continue our drive back to Ulaanbaatar, where you will be transferred to your hotel upon arrival. During this visit of National park we will visit museum about this part establishment and short video. Horse riding near this park is also available as optional activity.
1 Day tour: Dog sledding tour (Only available in the winter)
A dog sledding tour near Ulaanbaatar is a must-do winter activity. This tour operates in Terelj National Park, where you’ll be pulled by Siberian Huskies in comfortable sleds through stunning, snow-covered landscapes along the Tuul River.
Dog Sledding Tour Program:
- Drive to Terelj National Park
- Enjoy a thrilling dog sledding experience
- Participate in ice climbing (with assistance from expert climbers)
- Have lunch with the tour team
- Go winter horseback riding through snowy trees
This tour promises an unforgettable adventure in Mongolia’s winter wonderland.
