Hidden just beyond the bustling capital, a world of quiet mountains, sacred stones, and endless skies opens up before you. This two-day escape into Mongolia’s Gorkhi Terelj National Park promises moments of stillness and movement, wrapped in the rhythm of nomadic life.
Begin your journey beneath wide blue skies, pausing at a shamanic Ovoo before arriving at the beloved Turtle Rock and the serene hilltop Ariyabal Temple. Spend your evening in the warm company of a local family, sharing their traditional meals and stories under the stars. Sleep in a traditional ger, surrounded by the sounds of the steppe. Wake to the scent of the grass and the gentle light of dawn. A morning horseback ride leads you through peaceful valleys before heading to the awe-inspiring Genghis Khan Statue — the world’s tallest of its kind. Finish the adventure with panoramic city views from Zaisan Hill.
This short yet rewarding escape is a perfect opportunity to experience Mongolia’s natural beauty and nomadic culture in just two days. Discover the untouched landscapes of Terelj National Park, get a glimpse into the everyday life of local herders, and try your hand at horseback riding — the proud tradition of Mongolian hunters. Join us and ride into the heart of the steppe!
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Tour highlights
Route details
Meeting point is at 10:00 AM with pick-up from your hotel or hostel. The journey begins with a trip to Terelj, one of Mongolia’s most popular and scenic national parks. En route, make a stop at an Ovoo (sacred stone cairn), traditionally used for religious offerings. Upon arrival in Terelj, explore the area and visit the famous Turtle Rock—a natural rock formation that resembles a turtle and serves as a symbol of the park.
Next, continue to the Ariyabal Meditation Temple, perched atop a hill and encircled by dramatic rocky peaks. In the evening, visit and stay with a local nomadic family, get a glimpse into their daily life, and taste freshly prepared dairy products. Spend the night in a traditional Mongolian ger (yurt) for an authentic cultural experience.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
All accommodation offered by us is personally checked by our staff to ensure high standards.
You will stay in traditional Mongolian Ger.
Conditions
- driver and car;
- meals and frinking bottled water;
- all entrance fees to parks, monasteries etc.;
- accommodation in ger;
- one hour of horse riding.
- accomodation in Ulaanbaatar;
- personal expenses such as: laundry, beverages, alcoholic drinks, telephone calls, optional activities, additional sightseeing or special meals which are not mentioned in the tour itinerary;
- travel insurance: our clients are recommended to get travel insurance coverage from their local insurance companies before traveling.
It's important to know
You will need an entry visa on your passport to travel to Mongolia. It can be obtained from the Mongolian Embassy or Consular in your country if there is one. In case you have some difficulties, please contact us or one-month tourist visas can be obtained on-the-spot at arrival in Mongolia (airport and railway customs clearance), although the visa situation is subject to change from time-to-time.
The citizens from the following countries can travel to Mongolia without a visa within the certain, specified number of days:
- US citizens 30 days
- Kazakhstan 90 days
- Israel 30 days
- Malaysia 30 days
- Cuba 30 days
- Phillipin 21 days
- Singapore 14 day
- Hong Kong 14 days
- Japan 30 days
