Central Mongolia Tour - Discovery Expedition

Experience Mongolia’s iconic landscapes on a short journey from Ulaanbaatar. This carefully designed itinerary blends open steppe, horseback riding, national parks, cultural landmarks, and quiet moments in nature. Travel at a relaxed pace. Stay in comfortable private gers.

PS: All our itineraries are customisable. We also combine journeys across regions, allowing you to explore all of Mongolia. Contact us & we’ll design an adventure tailored just for you.

Day 01 — Visit Chinggis Khan Statue complex and head to Terelj National Park

Your journey begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Leaving the city behind, drive east across vast open steppe.

Arrive at the monumental Chinggis Khan Statue Complex. This is the world’s largest equestrian statue. Explore at your own pace and climb to the panoramic viewpoint for sweeping views. This is a powerful introduction to Mongolia’s history and scale.

Continue onward to Terelj National Park - a striking alpine region known for dramatic granite formations, river valleys, and forested hills. Settle into a private ger with modern indoor bathroom facilities. Spend the evening relaxing in nature as the light softens across the mountains.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner provided

Accommodation: Private Ger with indoor bathroom facilities

Day 02 — Explore Terelj National Park, Ride Horse & drive to Hustai National Park

Begin the day with a gentle hike to Aryabal Meditation Temple, set high above the valley. The walk is peaceful offering quiet moments and scenic views. Continue to Turtle Rock, shaped by centuries of wind and weather.

Later, experience traditional horse riding through the park’s open valleys and grasslands. The ride lasts approximately one to two hours and is suitable for beginners. You get an authentic yet comfortable introduction to nomadic life.

In the afternoon, we drive west toward Hustai National Park. This protected area is renowned for endangered Przewalski’s horse, known locally as the Takhi.

Check in to your private ger, again with indoor bathroom facilities. Enjoy a quiet evening under wide skies in the Mongolian steppe.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided

Accommodation: Private Ger with indoor bathroom facilities

Day 03 — Explore Hustai National Park. Return Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast, explore Hustai National Park on foot with light walking and wildlife viewing.

The open steppe and low hills create ideal conditions for observing Takhi horses in their natural habitat. You'll can also see other wildlife such as deer, marmots, and steppe birds. The experience is unhurried, and deeply connected to the landscape.

Later we begin the return drive to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in the city in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast