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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: MNT
- Languages: Mongolian, Russian, English
- Climate: Continental
- Timezone: Asia/Ulaanbaatar
- Population: Ulaanbaatar has a population of approximately 1.4 million people.
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during the summer.
- Visa Requirements Citizens of the US, EU, and UK typically do not need a visa for stays up to 30 days. Some countries may require a visa on arrival or an e-visa. Check specific requirements based on your nationality.
About Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar, the vibrant capital of Mongolia, is a city that seamlessly blends traditional and modern elements. From the majestic Gandan Monastery to the bustling Naran Tuul Market, Ulaanbaatar offers a unique cultural experience. The city's history is deeply rooted in its nomadic past, yet it is rapidly modernizing with new skyscrapers and trendy cafes. Visitors are drawn to its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural surroundings, and the opportunity to explore the vast Mongolian steppes just beyond the city limits. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or cultural immersion, Ulaanbaatar has something for everyone.
Top Attractions
1. **Gandan Monastery**: A major Buddhist center with stunning architecture and a peaceful atmosphere. 2. **National Museum of Mongolia**: Offers insights into Mongolian history and culture. 3. **Naran Tuul Market**: A bustling marketplace where you can find everything from traditional clothing to local snacks. 4. **Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum**: Features a collection of Mongolian art and artifacts. 5. **Sükhbaatar Square**: The heart of the city, surrounded by important government buildings and monuments.
Popular Activities
Ulaanbaatar offers a mix of cultural and adventure activities. Visitors can explore the city's museums and monasteries, attend a traditional Mongolian wrestling match, or take a day trip to the nearby Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue. For nature lovers, hiking and horseback riding are popular options in the surrounding countryside.
Ulaanbaatar Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Mongolia
- Duration Range: 2 to 10 hours
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during the summer. Pack layers for the unpredictable weather. Respect local customs by dressing modestly when visiting monasteries. Cash is widely used, but credit cards are increasingly accepted. Be mindful of pickpocketing in crowded areas.
Average Tour Price: $65
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $180
309 Available Tour Excursions in Ulaanbaatar
Begzsuren will pick you up from your hotel and take you home for an authentic Mongolian cultural and culinary experience! Learn to cook and dine on buuz, traditional Mongolian steamed dumplings and homemade noodle soup in addition to other dishes. Begzsuren and his wife, Mungunsoyombo learned how to cook from an early age, from their families. Mungunsoyombo learned how to make traditional food healthier from her experience in nutritional studies. They live with their three children in a traditional Ger house in the suburbs of Ulaanbaatar. A traditional Ger home is a simple, portable, round tent covered with felt and used as a dwelling place in Central Asia. Begzsuren, Mungunsoyombo and his children will welcome you with hot herbal tea made from nettles Begzsuren picked from a herb garden. Join Begzsuren at his home for this cooking and meal experience and get introduced to Mongolian life, culture and cuisine.
Price: $182.00
Duration: 3 hours
I am an experienced driver /+10 years/ as well as fluent in English. I also do UB city tour, and airport transfers as well as a day tour to visit Yak Herders. Itinerary: 8 AM - Depart from UB towards the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex. 9 AM - Arrive at the Chinggis Khaan Statue. Spend about a hour exploring the Statue Complex Building and the museum as well as climbing statue for panoramic view. 11 AM: Enjoy Terelj National Park and visit Turtle Rock. Arrive at the park, where you can enjoy the stunning landscape and see unique rock formations. Turtle Rock is our last stop of Terelj National Park. 1 PM: Zaisan sightseeing. Go back to the city and visit Zaisan Memorial that honors allied Mongolian and Soviet soldiers killed in World War II. Located on a hill where you could see all city in panaromic view 2:00 PM - Drop off P.S: Car is prius 30. If you want to go with SUV car, let me know but you will pay extra. Include: Fees, gas, water, pic with eagle and camel, pickup/dropoff
Price: $110.00
Duration: 7 hours
There’s a special magic to Mongolia—and this tour lets you experience it firsthand. Spend the day immersed in stunning landscapes at Terelj National Park, meet a local nomadic family to learn about their traditional way of life, and stand before the towering statue of the legendary Mongol horseman, Genghis Khan.
Price: $105.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
Perfect for first-time visitors or those with limited time, our Ulaanbaatar Highlights Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Mongolia's capital. Discover the Gandantegchinlen Monastery, Genghis Khan Museum, Bogd Khan Museum, Zaisan Hill Mountain, Narantuul Market.
Price: $640.00
Duration: 6-7 hours
This 3-day tour covers the most popular attractions of Mongolia and provides you with comfort and peace of mind. Book this trip to immerse yourself in Mongolian nomadic culture and explore spectacular landscapes. You will visit Hustai National Park, Wild Horse Park, Bogd Khan Mountain National Park, Terelj National Park, and Genghis Khan's Statue Complex during the tour as well as visiting nomadic families!
Price: $895.00
Duration: 72 hours
Suitable for one who is planning to stay in Mongolia for short period. You will have enough information of culture, history and lifestyle.
Price: $110.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
Nomadic Hospitality of Mongolia has been offering quality tour services in Mongolia since 2018. We are two University of Nevada Las Vegas graduates who do our tours personally. Which means we will have proficient English speakers with western cultural understandings as your guides. Our main goal is safety and comfort of our customers. Our main philosophy is to be your best friends in Mongolia, we will try our best to give our customers the feeling of visiting their long known friends. This destination is the most traveled destination for tourists and locals alike in Mongolia. Please prepare for long drive in car ( at least 4 hours driving each day ). Travelers can see real natural beauties of Mongolia during this trip. Certainly the Semi-Gobi sand dunes are the main attraction for this tour, plus we will visit old capital Kharkhorum. With this one day trip travelers can experience mountains, grassland, nomadic lifestyle, herds and animals, and desert.
Price: $390.00
Duration: 30 hours
A day tour to one of the most famous national parks of Mongolia, the Gorkhi Terelj National Park with extraordinary rock formations and magnificent alpine scenery. Enjoy your day visiting the turtle-shaped gigantic rock, meditation temple and horseback riding. Our professional tour guide, driver make you day tour unforgettable. There are no time to get bored. Every time is exciting. Also we will have a lunch with nomadic family inside Mongolian traditional home (Ger or Yurt). Horseback riding with a local guide. Even if you don't how to ride horse. It is fine. A local guide and English speaking guideswill take care every step. So just relax and enjoy your trip. Augi D (Tour manager)
Price: $237.06
Duration: 24 hours
The Khustai National Park is well known as a home to wild Przewalski’s wild horses; it is not the only attraction of the Park. Because the Park occupies such a full territory, there is ample opportunity for various outdoor activities such as takhi and bird watching, hiking, horse or camel riding, photo shooting and visiting ancient artefacts there. After our next destination is Kharakhorum city, which once served as the capital of the Mongolian Empire and an essential station of the Silk Road; and thus has much more to share than its current physical appearance. Next stop will be Elsen Tasarkhai, a marvellous oasis with dunes, vegetations, Lake and birds, Orkhon valley and waterfall. • Duration: 4 days tour, three nights • Tour starting time: 08:30-09:00 • Breakfast: 08:30, Lunch: 12:00-13:00, Dinner: 17:30-18:00 • Tour ending time: 17:00-17:30 • Group Size: 1-24 • Tour distance: Distance 1100 km • Tour Operator: Enza Tours LLC
Price: $847.00
Duration: 96 hours
A day tour to one of the most famous national parks of Mongolia, the Gorkhi Terelj National Park with extraordinary rock formations and magnificent alpine scenery. Enjoy your day visiting the turtle-shaped gigantic rock, meditation temple, and horseback riding. Our professional tour guide and driver make your day tour unforgettable. There is no time to get bored. Every time is exciting. Also, we will have a lunch with nomadic family inside a Mongolian traditional home (Ger or Yurt). Horseback riding with a local guide. Even if you don't how to ride a horse. It is fine. A local guide and English-speaking guides will take care of every step. So just relax and enjoy your trip. Augi D (Tour manager)
Price: $185.00
Duration: 7-8 hours
Want to explore Mongolia but have only a day to explore? Well, this is the perfect trip for you. You can learn and experience a lot about Mongolia with our day tour to Terelj National Park which is located only 50 kms away from the city center. Within a day, you will visit Turtle rock formation, beautiful meditation temple with an outstanding location, visit nomadic family, try on Mongolian costumes, archery and traditional ankle bone game. Our 8 hours tour will be one of your unforgettable experiences in your life.
Price: $184.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
Our founding guide, Eddie Frank leads you on this extraordinary trek through the "Altai Mountains" that lie on Mongolia's western border with China. This hidden paradise is truly one of the most magnificent mountain habitats on our planet. You can hike the trails, ride a horse with our nomadic horsemen, or accomplish both - as we traverse broad river valleys, mountain passes, lush tundra and open steppe. On this remarkable trek, you Immerse yourself in the ancient nomadic culture of central Asia that still thrives on 1,000-year old traditions; nomads still hunt with Golden Eagles. On our journey you'll encounter centuries-old hospitality and attend exciting local ceremonies and traditional games on horseback. And if you've always wanted to ride but don't know how, Eddie will put you in the "rider's seat" with his regular riding clinics.
Price: $8,250.00
Duration: 360 hours
Our airport transfer service offers a unique and exceptional experience for travelers arriving in or departing from Mongolia. With a modern fleet of comfortable vehicles equipped with amenities like infant car seats and air conditioning, travelers enjoy a seamless and stress-free journey. Professional drivers provide a warm meet-and-greet service, assist with luggage, and offer insightful local knowledge, ensuring both comfort and convenience. Eventour guarantees punctuality with flight monitoring and offers 24/7 customer support for any needs. Committed to safety, sustainability, and exceptional hospitality, Eventour's airport transfer service is the perfect choice for a smooth and enjoyable travel experience.
Price: $75.00
Duration: 1-1 hours
A chance to roam through the cradle of nomadic empires just as riders did many centuries ago! Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site - Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape is home to historical sites of ancient nomadic empires such as the Gokturks and the Mongols. Travel to Kharkhorum, which was once a site of the capital of the Mongol Empire. On this cycling trip, you’ll experience true freedom out in the wild grasslands of Mongolia - passing through lush valleys, mountains and pristine rivers. Suited for both beginner and advanced cyclists, biking through northern part of the Khangai mountains will be a bit challenging but the rest of the journey is less demanding. The slow pace of cycling allows you to learn more about the nomadic lifestyle, enjoy beautiful landscapes, and visit historical and attractive sights along the way.
Price: $2,935.00
Duration: 264 hours
If you do not have a enough time to discover Mongolia . We recommend you a 3 day Express tour in Mongolia. In this tour you will visit a most famous tourist attraction called a Terelj national park surrounding areas. For example called a Turtle rock ,meditation monastery , Big Chinggis Khaan statue ,most importantly ride a horse in beautiful area. Khar khorum is firs Mongolian capital ruin since 13 centery Mongolia place where Chinggis Khans grand childrens . Also experience a Mongolian 2 hump camel ride will be interesting .
Price: $635.00
Duration: 72 hours
Day 1 - Semi-Gobi sand dunes are the main attraction for this day. (Stay with Nomadic Family) Day 2 - Tsenkher Hot Springs (Stay at tourist yurt) Day 3 - White Lake and Volcanic Mountain Hike (Stay at tourist yurt) Day 4 - Kharakorum ancient capital (Stay at tourist yurt) All lodging and meals are included Bottled waters will be provided This destination is the most traveled destination for tourists and locals alike in Mongolia. Please prepare for long drive in car ( at least 4 hours driving each day ). Travelers can see real natural beauties of Mongolia during this trip.
Price: $1,450.00
Duration: 1-2 hours
This trip gives you opportunities to experience lots of things in such a short time, for instance, to explore Mongolian semi-desert and experience a Nomad family's everyday lifestyle and customs, learn how they live, and discover the mysterious 13th-century ancient capital Kharkhorin, relax and enjoy at beautiful Ugii lake and explore Hustai National Park and see wild horses, Terelj National park and visit Enormous Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue complex. Therefore, you will ride a camel on the dunes, ride a horse through a beautiful valley, etc, with lots of adventure waiting for you. If you are interested in this tour but your traveling day is different or want to add other activities or destinations, please let us know. We will happily customize a tour for you. Enjoy every moment with us.
Price: $1,190.00
Duration: 96 hours
Enjoy an unforgettable full-day trip to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, which includes a visit to Genghis Khan Statue Complex. This is a unique chance to explore the best of Gorkhi-Terelj National Park that is the third largest protected area in the country and considered as one of the most beautiful places in Mongolia. Moreover, this trip includes a brief city tour, where you will learn a lot about food culture and cultural places. Explore all the best locations in Ulaanbaatar to make your trip to Mongolia as adventurous yet unforgettable as possible. Please Contact Instantly by Wechat, Viber, WhatsApp for request and more detail or email us.
Price: $79.00
Duration: 0-0 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Mongolian cuisine is hearty and often features meat, particularly mutton and beef. Signature dishes include boortsog, khorkhog, and buuz. Local specialties also include airag (fermented horse milk) and shashlik (skewers of marinated meat). Noteworthy restaurants include Modern Nomads and Veranda.
Getting Around
Ulaanbaatar is accessible by air via Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Local transportation includes buses and taxis, with many areas within walking distance. Renting a car is not necessary for city exploration but can be useful for trips outside Ulaanbaatar.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during the summer. Pack layers for the unpredictable weather. Respect local customs by dressing modestly when visiting monasteries. Cash is widely used, but credit cards are increasingly accepted. Be mindful of pickpocketing in crowded areas.
Culture & Customs
Mongolian culture is deeply rooted in Buddhism and nomadic traditions. Visitors should respect monasteries by removing shoes and avoiding loud noises. The Naadam Festival, held in July, is a significant cultural event showcasing wrestling, archery, and horse racing.
