Top Ulaanbaatar Nature Walks in 2026

Experience life like a nomad during this small-group horseback riding tour in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. Travel two hours outside the capital city of Ulaanbaatar to the stunning rural landscapes and rolling hills of the Mongolian countryside. Follow a professional wrangler guide through the vast open space, then visit the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex.

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.

Follow our guide to discover the nomadic culture in depth. You will admire various landscapes: endless grassland and sand dunes, red cliffs, strange rock formations… Besides, you can learn the Buddhism culture of Mongolia at its best monasteries. Furthermore, admire real wild horses at Hustai National Park.

Come hungry. Spend a day seeing Ulaanbaatar through the places, food, and stories that make it home for me. We'll start at Sukhbaatar Square and walk through the everyday side of Ulaanbaatar, beyond the usual sightseeing route. You'll see local markets, schoolyards, the railway district, and places most visitors pass without knowing their stories. Along the way, I'll share what growing up here has taught me about the city and everyday Mongolian life. Then we'll come home to my tenth-floor apartment, with the city below. We'll slow down over herbal tea and learn Shagai, a traditional Mongolian ankle bone game, before heading into the kitchen. You'll roll the dough, cut the noodles, prepare the ingredients, and cook Tsuivan with your own hands, the way it's made in Mongolian homes. By the time we sit down, the meal is yours. You made it. This is a small-group experience with no script and no rush. Just a day of walking, cooking, stories, and everyday life in a Mongolian home.

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.

This 12-day itinerary is suitable for those who want to explore most essentials of Mongolia, as it includes almost all types of landscapes, such as grasslands, extinct volcanoes, and sand dunes. Accompanied by our English-speaking guide and the experienced driver, savor the pristine nature of Uran Togoo Mt.

Welcome to our 9 days Mongolia tour! On your trip, you will appreciate vast grassland and enjoy horse trek in Terelj National Park and learn the life stories of Genghis Khan at his birthplace. Besides, through the communication with herdsman at local camp, you can experience authentic nomadic culture.