Visiting Mongolia

Mongolia Tour

Mongolia tours are a great way to see the many facets of Mongolian life, society, culture, and geography.

There are many different types of tours in Mongolia. Shorter options include day tours of Ulaanbaatar and overnight tours in the Mongolian national parks.

Longer Mongolia tours include Naadam Festival tours for the annual national event that takes place every July, and tours that cover the Gobi Desert or involve home stays with nomadic Mongolian families in the countryside.

Tours are offered by a range of companies and operators, some of which are local Mongolian outfits and others of which are international.

When researching Mongolia tours, make sure to shop around to make sure that the tour itinerary includes everything you need and want. Be sure to check for what is included or not included in the tour price, and compare several options before choosing one.

Genghis Khan Statue in Mongolia

Some of the best day trips from Ulaanbaatar are close to the city and easily accessible by car.

Genghis Khan Statue

One of the best day trips from Ulaanbaatar is to the huge metal Genghis Khan statue in Tsonjin Boldog. The statue is 131 feet tall and is the world’s largest equestrian statue.

Just 54km from the city, the statue was completed in 2009. The location is the spot that Genghis Khan supposedly found his golden whip.

The Genghis Khan statue in Mongolia features a newly-opened visitors center with a restaurant and an observation tower. Plans are in the works to build a ger camp and more restaurants nearby.

The views from the statue across the Mongolian countryside are stunning, and the statue is well worth a visit.

Terelj National Park

Terelj National Park is another of the best day trips from Ulaanbaatar. The park is only 55km from Ulaanbaatar and is a great place to go hiking, horseback riding, or to stay overnight in a traditional ger.

Terelj National Park is also home to the famous Turtle Rock, which can be climbed for views over the area, as well as a nearby monastery that can be visited.

The uniqueness of the Terelj National Park and its proximity to the Mongolian capital make it one of the best day trips from Ulaanbaatar.