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Join me on a heartfelt journey to Khamariin Khiid, a sacred world spiritual center in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, known for its powerful energy that supports healing and transformation. As an initiated Buddhist practitioner of the Yuthok Ling lineage, I’m honored to guide you through authentic rituals, healing practices, and meditation in this peaceful sanctuary. Walk in the footsteps of Danzanravjaa — the visionary 19th-century poet, living Buddha, and founder of Khamariin Khiid — who was also a passionate advocate for women’s rights and education. His legacy of healing and enlightenment lives on here. Enjoy guided tours of sacred sites and rituals, savor local Mongolian cuisine, and renew your energy in this sacred space. You’ll have the chance to take part in the sacred rituals yourself, making this a truly immersive spiritual journey. This is more than a tour — it’s a shared journey of culture, spirituality, and connection.

Now you can experience Mini Naadam Festival ten times during the summer of 2026. This event will feature real professional athletes from each disciplines of Mongolian Bokh Wrestling, Horse Racing, and Archery. Here below are the dates available: - June 27th - July 4th , 19th , 25th - August 3rd, 14th, 28th - September 6th The venue is one hour drive from Ulaanbaatar. Mongol Nomadic Camp is where the main event will happen. The event will start with a Mongolian traditional cultural show. Then everyone will be served traditional Mongolian food for lunch. Lastly Mini Naadam will start around 2:30pm. Naadam will take around 3 hours. We will drive everyone back to the city after the naadam.

Prebook this Gobi Desert full-day tour from Ulaanbaatar and have the whole day’s details planned out for you ahead of time, including lunch and round-trip transport. This fun-filled desert experience also offers an optional camel or horse ride over the Gobi Desert dunes, as well as a visit to a local family’s home.

Your tour begins with a scenic drive to the Mongol Nomadic Cultural Heritage Center, where you'll be immersed in the rich traditions of Mongolia’s nomadic lifestyle. Experience a vibrant cultural program featuring traditional food tasting, the soulful sounds of the captivating Mongolian folk songs. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of nomadic customs passed down for generations After the cultural showcase, enjoy a delicious lunch (steamed mutton with fresh vegetables) at the tourist camp restaurant. In the afternoon, the journey continues to Khustai Nuruu National Park, home to the remarkable Przewalski’s horse (Takhi)—the last truly wild horse on Earth. Once extinct in the wild, Takhi have made a triumphant return thanks to a successful reintroduction program that began in 1992. As of 2024, the Takhi population in the park has grown to over 315 individuals. Beyond the wild horses, Khustai offers stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and a peaceful escape into nature.

• Visit the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex – the world’s largest equestrian statue (46 km from Ulaanbaatar) • Explore Terelj National Park, a scenic escape just outside Ulaanbaatar • See the iconic Turtle Rock and enjoy short hikes (36 km from UB) • Travel in comfort with private transportation • Learn from a friendly English-speaking guide

Even if you only have a day or two in Mongolia, you can still get out into the open spaces the nation is known for. This door-to-door tour of the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park brings you straight to the area’s signature experiences: Turtle Rock, a Buddhist temple, and the towering Genghis Khan Statue Complex. Along the way, meet a nomadic family, ride a camel, and enjoy an authentic lunch.

Discover the heart of Mongolia on this immersive 4-day tour that takes you to iconic sites such as the Chinggis Khan Statue and Terelj National Park. Engage with the rich history and culture as you explore vast landscapes, nomadic traditions, and stunning natural beauty. Enjoy expert-guided excursions, including visits to local herders and opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and horseback riding. This adventure is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Mongolian experience, complete with cultural insights and breathtaking scenery. - 4-day guided exploration of Central Mongolia’s highlights - Visit the iconic Chinggis Khan Statue and Terelj National Park - Experience nomadic life and local traditions firsthand - Ideal for culture enthusiasts and nature lovers alike

We can show real Mongolian beauty of nature and promise friendly, flexibly, comfortable tour to travelers.

Staying with a nomad family is the best way to truly discover centuries-old traditions. Your journey continues to Khustai National Park, a protected conservation area famous for the successful reintroduction of the rare Przewalski’s wild horses. With wide landscapes, rich culture, and genuine human connections, this experience offers more than sightseeing—it’s a true immersion into Mongolia’s timeless nomadic heritage.

This 4-day journey showcases Mongolia’s most iconic landscapes and cultural highlights in one seamless experience. Enjoy horse riding in Terelj National Park, a camel ride in the Semi-Gobi, explore Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, and relax by the scenic Ugii Lake, a peaceful haven for nature lovers. With hands-on nomadic experiences, varied scenery, and a well-paced itinerary, this tour offers the perfect balance of adventure, history, and natural beauty—ideal for travelers who want to experience the best of Mongolia in a limited time.

Visit our very own Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex and enjoy every moment. You will experience the Guinness World Record holder for being the very first man-made equestrian statue, along with its museum and surroundings. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to observe and experience Buddhist monks’ rituals and daily lifestyle.

Check out Mongolia’s annual cultural festival, with archery, horseback riding, and a speech from the president. You’ll have breakfast, lunch, and dinner included each day, with one day featuring a picnic lunch and a visit to a local’s ger home. Transport to each venue is provided to ensure you don’t miss any activities.

In a short span, this tour offers you the chance to explore many iconic destinations in Mongolia’s central region, including the scenic steppe sand dunes, with opportunities to ride horses and camels. You'll delve into the history of Karakorum, the ancient capital of Chinggis Khan, and visit the grand Erdene Zuu Monastery, one of Mongolia’s most significant Buddhist temples. Along the way, discover ancient ruins and monuments from the Turkic and Khitan eras. The adventure also takes you to the Mini Gobi—Elsen Tasarkhai dunes—where you’ll meet a local horse-breeding family and experience a day in the life of a Mongolian nomad. Participate in daily chores, learn how to milk livestock, play traditional ankle bone games, and in the evening, join the hostess in preparing authentic Mongolian barbecue.

Experience the best of Mongolia’s nature, wildlife, and nomadic culture on a 3-day journey from Ulaanbaatar to Khustai and Terelj National Parks. This tour combines two of Mongolia’s most beautiful national parks with authentic cultural experiences, giving you more than just sightseeing. In Khustai National Park, search for the wild Przewalski’s horses (takhi) roaming freely across the Mongolian steppe. In Terelj National Park, enjoy spectacular mountain scenery, visit the famous Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Temple, and experience traditional Mongolian nomadic life. You will also have the opportunity to stay in a traditional Mongolian ger, meet a local nomadic family, and experience horseback riding in the beautiful Mongolian countryside. With a relaxed 3-day itinerary, this tour allows you to experience Mongolia beyond Ulaanbaatar while enjoying a comfortable pace and a genuine connection with its landscapes, wildlife, and people.

Enjoy a comfortable and safe stay with us in our spare bedroom. A simple breakfast included. Also we can take you around the city to let you to experience Ulaanbaatar's most iconic landmarks, highlights, and hidden gems on a private tour - tailored to your interests, pace, and travel style.

Please see all Mongolian fantastic attractions through our tour including the biggest equestrain statue in the world and end of travel we will visit Terelj national park.

The Festival consists of three main games referred as “Three Manly Sports” such as traditional wrestling, horse racing and archery. In the aisles of the Central Stadium, both archery and the fourth Naadam game- ankle bone shooting will surely capture your interest. Hundreds of herders with their race horses will rush from various parts of the country to participate the biggest race. Racing will take place out in the plains with varying distances of up to 15-20miles in 6 different age categories. We kindly recommend booking in advance our Naadam Festival Tour and People of Central Asia have become NOMADS due to the harsh and extreme climate of their habitat. Nomads seek out best pastures and water sources for their livestock and migrate accordingly. Climate, landscape and daily challenges developed them as tough, resilient and self-sufficient nomads during centuries of struggle. Nomads created rich and diverse cultural heritage unique to the world.

Explore Terelj National Park on this private guided tour from Ulaanbaatar. Stop at the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex to view the towering statue and sweeping views. At Terelj, hike to Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Temple. Lunch is included and an optional visit with a nomadic family and horseback ride can be added on.

Central Asian Expedition led by American researcher and explorer Roy Chapman Andrews brought home the first ever recorded dinosaur eggs found from Desert of Mongolia. Imagine yourself eye witnessing the great Flaming Cliffs where all the fossils and eggs were discovered while enjoying the dusk. Wonders of Gobi will continue with long stretches of Khongor sand dunes which lie within Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park. The Naadam festival is the biggest yet most jubilant national celebration for Mongolians. The Festival consists of three main games referred as “Three Manly Sports” such as traditional wrestling, horse racing and archery. In the aisles of the Central Stadium, both archery and the fourth Naadam game- ankle bone shooting will surely capture your interest. Hundreds of herders with their race horses will rush from various parts of the country to participate the biggest race. We kindly recommend booking in advance our Naadam Festival Tour.

On this tour we will take you for a ride on a horse, you will visit the nomadic family, and you will visit the tallest horseman statue in the world.

General description: Ulaanbaatar was founded in the 17th century to be the religious centre of the country. Today, it's a modern city that houses nearly 45 % of the whole population of Mongolia. Of course, the city still has Soviet signs, but it changes very quickly and we can discover, hidden in its large streets, many treasures and exceptional museums. Take advantage of this visiting day to discover and enjoy Ulaanbaatar.

Just a 1.5-hour drive from Ulaanbaatar, Terelj National Park is known for its stunning natural scenery and nomadic campsites. On this tour, take in highlights such as Turtle Rock and Aryabal Temple, tuck into a traditional Mongolian lunch and experience nomadic life as you visit a local family, then enjoy a horseback ride (optional) around the park.

Discover Mongolian history, culture, its vast landscape, nomadic way of living and horse culture with this 3 Day Tour through central and eastern Mongolia. The tour includes popular sightseeing destinations like Terelj National Park - natural scenic valley with interesting rock formations and Genghis Khan Statue Complex. And some less travelled destinations like 13th Century Park where you'll experience a real voyage into the past, it's a micro kingdom dedicated to creating an experience the way ancient Mongols lived in times of Genghis Khan. At Gun Galuut Nature Reserve- there's a great diversity of ecosystem and homeland for rare animals and birds, complex of high mountains, steppes, rivers, lakes and wetland kept in their original condition. At local herder family, you can experience local horse culture, mare milking, fermentation process and taste the final product 'airag'.

This city tour is the best introduction to Ulaanbaatar, combining must-see landmarks with authentic cultural experiences. Book now to experience Mongolia’s capital through its history, traditions, and vibrant city life—all in one enriching journey. Why book this city tour? - Covers Ulaanbaatar’s top attractions in one convenient itinerary - Offers a deep cultural and historical overview ideal for first-time visitors - Includes scenic viewpoints, spiritual sites, and live performances - Led by knowledgeable local guides who bring stories and traditions to life - Comfortable transportation and well-planned timing for a stress-free day!