This unique day tour offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience the traditional nomadic lifestyle of Mongolia and explore the natural beauty of Khustai National Park, home to the wild Przewalski’s horses. Combining culture and nature in one journey, it is the perfect way to discover Mongolia in a short time. The tour is available daily, allowing you to join on any day that suits your schedule.
- Experience authentic nomadic culture at the Mongol Nomadic Show – including traditional ger set-up, dairy making, and horse training demonstrations
- Enjoy a traditional Mongolian lunch in a scenic countryside setting
- Meet wild horses (Takhi) in their natural habitat – we have seen wild horses on every tour since 2005
- Hike through Khustai National Park with an experienced local guide
- Learn about the Przewalski’s horse (Takhi) and the conservation efforts behind their reintroduction
- Chance to see other wildlife such as red deer (maral), marmots, golden eagles, and various bird species
Length: 1 day
Area: Around Ulaanbaatar
Tour type: Mongolia 1 day trips
Potential date and weather condition: Summer season
Difficulty: Easier – moderate (No experience necessary. Trips suitable for most ages and abilities)
Prices
120 USD for ADL
80 USD for CHL (under 12 years old)
Included: lunch, land transportation, English speaking guide service, mineral water, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs
Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance
Tour Itinerary
- We will pick you up from your accommodation at 08:00 o’clock
- Drive to Mongol Nomadic Camp (50 km – around 1 hour on paved road). The camp hosts the Mongol Nomadic Show, a live cultural performance showcasing traditional nomadic life of Mongolians.
- This engaging cultural program offers a vivid glimpse into Mongolia’s nomadic heritage through live demonstrations such as ger assembly with ox carts, nomadic migration, milking animals, and making traditional dairy products like airag and aaruul. Visitors will also see yak and camel caravans, traditional clothing, and impressive horsemanship including lassoing and bareback riding. The experience concludes with a short traditional folk concert featuring throat singing, horsehead fiddle, and folk dance — all set in the beautiful Mongolian steppe.
- A traditional Mongolian lunch will be served at the camp, offering a taste of authentic local flavors.
- Drive to Khustai National Park (50 km – 1 hour on the paved road). National Park Khustai where re-introduction of the wild takhi horses (Przhevalsky’s horses) has taken place since 1992. Takhi is last wild horse subspecies surviving in the 21st century. It was discovered in western Mongolia in the late 1870s by the Russian explorer N.M. Przhevalsky.
- Then we will be spent at leisure hiking in the surrounding mountains for seeing the wild horses. If we luck we may see also maral deer & other animals.
- Then we will ride horse. With no experience required.
- After that we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar (90 km – 2 hours on mostly the paved road) and you will transferred to your accommodation.
End time: around 19:00 o’clock
Total driving distance: 220 km
Information
- This is a short term join tour and you will go with other people.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you are in correct pick up location at correct time as stated on your booking form.
- No smoking in travel vehicles.
Please let us know should you have further inquiries!
We are looking forward to assist you with organizing your stay in Mongolia and answering any questions you might have about this tour. We want your holiday experience in Mongolia to be as amazing as it is possible.
