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3 Days Khustai and Terelj National parks tour

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3 Days Khustai and Terelj National parks tour

About this activity

Experience the best of Mongolia’s nature, wildlife, and nomadic culture on a 3-day journey from Ulaanbaatar to Khustai and Terelj National Parks.

This tour combines two of Mongolia’s most beautiful national parks with authentic cultural experiences, giving you more than just sightseeing. In Khustai National Park, search for the wild Przewalski’s horses (takhi) roaming freely across the Mongolian steppe. In Terelj National Park, enjoy spectacular mountain scenery, visit the famous Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Temple, and experience traditional Mongolian nomadic life.

You will also have the opportunity to stay in a traditional Mongolian ger, meet a local nomadic family, and experience horseback riding in the beautiful Mongolian countryside.

With a relaxed 3-day itinerary, this tour allows you to experience Mongolia beyond Ulaanbaatar while enjoying a comfortable pace and a genuine connection with its landscapes, wildlife, and people.

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At a glance

Duration
3 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 20 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
Korean, Japanese, English
Operated by
Arvai tour

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–18 years) · Adults (19–64 years) · Seniors (65–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast

Not included

  • Not included: Airport and departure taxes: International airfare Personal equipments Optional activity cost Alcoholic drinks Travel Insurance

Itinerary

Day 1 · Ulaanbaatar - Khustai National Park

  1. Stop 1

    4 hours Admission included

    Day 1: Ulaanbaatar to Khustai National Park to Terelj National Park

    Begin your adventure with a morning departure from Ulaanbaatar. Arrive at Khustai National Park and visit the park museum for a briefing on the Takhi wild horse reintroduction project. Drive into the park to spot Przewalski’s horses (Takhi), red deer, or foxes. Enjoy a short winter hike (optional) and savor a picnic or hot lunch at the Khustai camp area or a nearby family ger.

  2. Hustai National Park

    6 hours Admission included

    Arrive at Khustai National Park and visit the information center. Learn about the history and conservation of the Przewalski’s horse, known locally as takhi. After lunch in wildlife drive through the national park. Search for wild horses and enjoy the beautiful mountain-steppe scenery. The exact wildlife viewing time depends on animal movement and weather. Hiking is inluded this day activitiy

Local Mongolian meal · At the guesthouse you will eat Mongolian traditional meal

The ger is a traditional shared accommodation with 2 to 3 beds.

Day 2 · Khustai National Park - Terelj National Park

  1. Stop 1

    2 hours Admission included

    After breacfast drive to Tsonjin boldog about 4 hours, to visit Chingis Khan's complex and to get eagle photos outside of the complex.

  2. Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

    8 hours Admission included

    We will be staying in the Terelj National park for the night. We will visit a local herder family and go for a horse ride for about 1 hour.

Breakfast provided guest house in khustai National Park · We will eat our lunch local Mongolian family or local cafe. · Dinner will be in the Terelj Camp eat Mongolian meal

The ger is a traditional shared accommodation with 2 to 3 beds.

Day 3 · Terelj National Park - Ulaanbaatar

  1. Aryabal Meditation Temple

    2 hours Admission included

    We will hike up the Aryabal Meditation Temple. It is a steep but short hike and we will be rewarded by a stunning view over the national park.

  2. Stop 2

    one hour

    We will stop by the famous Turtle Rock, an impressive rock formation that is shaped like a Turtle. You will be free to explore and walk up the rock and get a better view over the national park

Eat in the Terelj Camp

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Your guide will be waiting for you with a Arvait Tour flag on the parking lot of the state department store.

End point

  • Your guide will be waiting for you with a Arvait Tour flag on the parking lot of the state department store.

Pickup points

  • UB Grand Hotel
  • Sod Hotel Payoke
  • Ulz hotel
  • Dream Hotel
  • Nomad Bed & Breakfast
  • Guide Hotel
  • Tanan Center Serviced Apartments
  • Zaluuchuud Hotel
  • Blue Sky Hotel & Tower
  • Attila Hotel
  • Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel
  • Nem Guest House

and 18 more pickup points

Please provide the name of your hotel.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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