Terelj National Park Day Trip

In just an hour’s driving distance from Ulaanbaatar there lies the Terelj NP, the most easily accessible part of the nearly 2mln hectare Khan Khenty strictly protected area. Terelj, meaning rhododendron is just a tiny but nevertheless a spectacular part of it, a fantastic venue for hiking and horseback riding. Proximity to the capital makes it a popular destination for single day tours. You will find yourself in a wide mountain bowl dotted with rock formations of weird shapes, quite often named after things they resemble. Upon arrival we hike in the park, visit a charming Buddhist temple on a cliff top and optionally take a short horseback riding tour. Lunch will be served in a local holiday resort with some fantastic rock formations as the backdrop. Return to Ulaanbaatar in late afternoon.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Genghis Khan Statue Complex, Tsonjin Boldog, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

On the way to Terelj National Park, we visit to a gigantic mounted statue of Genghis Khan. The Great Khan is depicted in his probably fifties looking in the direction of his birth place and resting his right hand on a golden whip he found here as legend suggests. Optionally, we visit inside the complex to an observation deck and a small museum. The observation deck on the horse head allows panoramic views of vast steppe and rolling hills. The museum exhibits everyday utensils, belt buckles, knives and sacred animal statues of Bronze Age and Hunnu period as well as archaeological findings of the later Mongol Empire era.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gorkhi Terelj National Park, Gorkhi Terelj National Park, Tov Province

Terelj National Park is the most easily accessible part of the nearly 2 Million hectare Khan Khenty strictly protected area is located. Terelj, meaning rhododendron, is just a tiny but nevertheless a spectacular part of it and a fantastic venue for hiking and horseback riding.

Proximity to the capital makes Terelj National Park a popular destination for single day tours. You will find yourself in a wide mountain basin dotted with rock formations of weird shapes, quite often named after things they resemble.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Ariyabal Meditation Temple, Gorkhi Terelj National Park Mongolia

Upon arrival, you will hike in the park, visit a charming Buddhist temple on a cliff top, and optionally take a short horseback riding tour. Lunch will be served in a local holiday resort with some fantastic rock formations in the backdrop. Return to Ulaanbaatar in late afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel where this tour concludes.

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Hora de Inicio: 08:00 AM
Duración: 8 To 9 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Bayangol Hotel, Ulaanbaatar 14251, Mongolia
Traveler pickup is offered
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Cancelaciones y devoluciones: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluye

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Driver/guide
• Lunch
• Bottled water
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Use of helmet (optional, if horse riding)
• Entry/Admission - Ariyabal Meditation Temple

No Incluye

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Personal expense
• Optional activities
• Gratuities

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