Mongolia · 1-DAY TOURS
One free day in Ulaanbaatar goes further than one free day almost anywhere — statue and Terelj east, Hustai’s wild horses west, dunes and camels south. The 15 below are the single days worth burning yours on, with prices and pickup times laid out.
Semi-Gobi desert day trip from Ulaanbaatar with camel ride, hiking, lunch, and a nomadic family visit near Elsen Tasarkhai.
“Amazing sightseeing, camel riding, Ger visit. An absolute eye-opening and unforgettable experience!”
Terelj National Park and the Chinggis Khan Statue with hotel pickup, guided history, temple hike, and included lunch.
“This is a must-do tour to a must-see part of Mongolia. The park, museum and statue are all fascinating and memorable. The tour guide was extremely well organised, insightful and friendly. Highly recommended.”
All-included Semi-Gobi day trip from Ulaanbaatar: camel or horse over sand dunes, ger family visit, traditional lunch, and round-trip transport.
“The tour was very nice. You spend a lot of time on the road but that is the only way to see this place from UB and I didn't mind the ride. The guides were very friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed the camel ride and the food.”
A 6.5-hour Ulaanbaatar day trip to the Chinggis Khan statue complex, Terelj National Park, ger lunch, and Aryabal Temple hike for $79.
“What an amazing and fun day at the Chinggis Khan Statue and National Park Day Trip. Our driver was safe, professional, and friendly. I enjoyed Turtle Rock and the Eagle picture so much. The hike was steep but worth it. Lunch at the yurt was delicious and there was a big selection. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!”
Spend an 8-hour day from Ulaanbaatar with a 1-hour **Terelj** horse trek, Turtle Rock, Aryapala monastery hike, and Chinggis Khaan statue photos.
“Came to Mongolia as a solo female traveller. My guide Shine and driver Jagah were very kind and made sure I had a great day trip. They arrived on time to pick me up. I learned a lot from Shine and Jagah did a great job driving on the sometimes rough terrain and in chaotic ulaanbaatar traffic. They also were able to accommodate vegetarian lunch. Thank you Shine and Jagah for the warm welcome to Mongolia. :)”
Day trip from Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park to spot wild horses, learn Mongolian nomad life with a guide, and enjoy lunch.
“Bachi took me on an unforgettable tour of the gorgeous countryside of Mongolia. Not only did he contact me early to confirm my tour, but also changed it a bit to make sure I got to see all that I wanted to see. Mongolia is truly a magical place. I highly recommend Bachi and expertise. He is also a lovely storyteller.”
Air-conditioned day trip from Ulaanbaatar to Terelj National Park, the 40-meter Chinggis Khaan statue, horse ride, nomads, lunch.
“My sister and I had a wonderful day trip with Shinee and driver to the Trelj national park. We drove out of UB in a nice air conditioned suv. We were exposed to Mongolian history, lore and politics. The Chinggis Khaan Statue was amazing up close. The landscape beautifRead more”
Private one-day Ulaanbaatar tour with hotel pickup, top museums and monasteries, Zaisan Hill views, Narantuul Market, lunch and dinner included.
“I had a great tour, although there was an issue with my booking as I booked at the last minute. However, the agency was very professional and solved it quickly and sent me someone. We covered most of the city's famous attractions; the car iRead more”
Private guided Manzushir monastery ruins and hike to Bogd Khan summit from Ulaanbaatar, with pickup, AC transport, and admission tickets.
“Die Tour mit Oliver war sehr schön. Er kennt sich am Bogd Khan aus und erklärt am Wegesrand auch Besonderheiten und Sehenswertes, ohne sich dabei aufzudrängen. Die Wanderung ist etwas anstrengend und man sollte zumindest durchscRead more”
Terelj National Park day trip from Ulaanbaatar with a private guide, Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, Aryapala Temple, Turtle Rock, lunch, and optional horseback.
“I'm Roland from Germany, lives in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, teaching English. I have been living here for 2 and half years now. The last over a year staying home to do my job online because of Covid. Before Covid I barely went out of the city UlRead more”
A full day from Ulaanbaatar to Gorkhi-Terelj: Genghis Khan statue, Turtle Rock, a meditation hike, lunch, and a free camel ride.
“Communication issue with not being provided the drivers number, driver showed up closer to 9:30. The first location was closed for a private party, camel ride was very short and rushed.”
Private Little Gobi day trip from Ulaanbaatar for dunes, camel or horseback, and lunch with a nomadic family, with pickup included.
“Bayar was a very good guide and helped me thru all the way as a solo traveler. He speaks very good English. It was a memorable experience.”
Private day tour from Ulaanbaatar to the Chinggis Khaan statue complex and Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, with dinner included.
“This was an awesome tour! Our guide, Bayur, is an incredible storyteller. He made the history of Mongolia come to live by describing events, important people and battles in vivid detail. It was a lot of fun. He was also very patient and a good driRead more”
A one-day semi-Gobi tour from Ulaanbaatar with camel time, a nomad family visit, and a Khustai bonus to spot Przewalski horses.
“Take Care to book! They can cancel the tour only 10 hours before like they did with us! It was not because of the weather, because it is good! We don’t receive even a message telling why the tour was canceled! I extremely don’t recommend! No commitment!”
Private hike in Bogd Khan Uul National Park to Tsetsee Gun, plus Manzushir Monastery, with Ulaanbaatar pickup and lunch included.
“This is a great way to escape from the city for a day and get a little exercise. My girlfriend and I were the only 2 people in the group and we really enjoyed speaking with our informative and interesting guide. We did a 12-km round-trip hike to tRead more”
The steppe, the sands, the saddle — and the best of each.
