Terelj National Park & Chinggis Statue — 2 Days

Tour overview

A perfect short escape from Ulaanbaatar — this 2-day trip takes you into the fresh air and granite landscapes of Gorkhi–Terelj National Park, where alpine-like valleys, wildflower meadows, and dramatic rock formations create a completely different world from the city. You’ll hike to viewpoints, visit Terelj’s famous “shapes-in-the-stone,” and enjoy time on horseback in classic Mongolian scenery. On day two, you’ll visit the iconic Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex before returning to Ulaanbaatar.

Tour facts

• Duration: 2 days / 1 night

• Start / End: Ulaanbaatar / Ulaanbaatar

• Travel style: Private tour with driver & English-speaking guide

• Accommodation: Ger stay (nomadic family style) in Terelj

• Pace: Easy to moderate (short hikes + horseback riding)

• Highlights: Terelj National Park • Turtle Rock • Praying Lama Rock • hilltop meditation temple • horseback riding • Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex

• Best season: Late spring to early autumn (May–September)

• Good to know: Vegetarian meals can be arranged on request

Day-by-day program

Day 1 — Gorkhi–Terelj National Park: granite giants and alpine valleys

After breakfast, you drive to Gorkhi–Terelj National Park, part of the larger Khan Khentii protected region. Terelj is loved for its huge granite blocks and cliffs, soft meadows rich with wildflowers, and a landscape that often feels like an alpine valley — only with Mongolia’s wide-open sky overhead.

You’ll explore some of the park’s most famous rock formations, including Turtle Rock (Melkhii Khad) and the photogenic Praying Lama Rock (also known as the “Old Man Reading a Book”). A gentle hike brings you to a small meditation temple on a hilltop, rewarded with panoramic views of the valley. Later, enjoy horseback riding — the most timeless way to experience Mongolia’s countryside.

—Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Ger stay (nomadic family style)

Day 2 — Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, then back to Ulaanbaatar

Today you visit Mongolia’s most iconic modern monument: the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex — a towering stainless-steel figure on horseback. Take time to explore the site and enjoy the sweeping steppe views from the viewing platform. Afterwards, you drive back to Ulaanbaatar.

—Meals included: Breakfast, LunchAccommodation: Not included (end of tour)

Included

• Private transportation with driver (including fuel)

• English-speaking guide

• Meals as listed day by day

• Entrance fees to sites/national parks included in the program

• Horse riding (as described)

• Vegetarian meals available on request

Not included

• International flights

• Travel insurance

• Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks

• Snacks and personal purchases

• Tips/gratuities (optional)

Upgrade option

A deluxe upgrade (higher-end accommodation and selected upgraded services) is available upon booking — just ask and we’ll tailor the comfort level to your preferences.