Hustai National Park Day Trip from Ulaanbaatar: Wild Takhi Horses

Spot endangered Takhi horses, red deer and over 200 bird species across the Mongolian steppe

A private day tour from Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park, where you search for wild Przewalski's horses (Takhi) and other wildlife across open steppe with an English-speaking guide. The tour includes breakfast and lunch at park restaurants, a visit to the Information Center, and a 17-minute documentary about the Takhi conservation program. Wildlife sightings depend on weather, season and animal behavior, so distances and encounters cannot be guaranteed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hustai National Park wildlife and culture

• Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Hustai Park
• Spot wild Przewalski's horses and wildlife
• Enjoy scenic hikes or drives
• Visit a nomadic family for traditional lunch
• See Mongolian herding dog Bankhar enclosure
• Watch Takhi conservation documentary
• Browse souvenir shop
• Return to Ulaanbaatar

The experience

How do you find wild Takhi horses in Mongolia? You head to Hustai National Park with a guide who knows where to look. The park sits about 100 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar and protects one of the world's last populations of Przewalski's horses: an endangered species reintroduced here after extinction in the wild. Your guide will drive you across the steppe, stopping to scan for the Takhi herds, red deer, marmots and the over 200 bird species that live in the park. The landscape itself is the draw: open grassland, rocky outcrops and panoramic views that stretch across the Mongolian terrain.

The day runs six to seven hours and moves between driving and walking. You'll start with breakfast at a small restaurant inside the park, then head out to search for wildlife. The Takhi are truly wild animals, so sightings and viewing distances depend on weather, season, time of day and how the animals are moving that morning. Some days you'll spot them clearly, other days they'll be distant or absent. The park's Information Center gives context for what you're seeing, and a 17-minute documentary explains the conservation program that brought these horses back from the brink. Lunch is a simple meal at a restaurant in the park, and there's time to browse the souvenir shop if you want to pick up something before heading back to Ulaanbaatar.

An air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking guide are included, along with fuel surcharge. The tour is private, so the pace and stops are yours to shape. You'll need at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the walking and the terrain, and the tour is open to travelers 18 and older.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle with fuel surcharge.
• breakfast at a small restaurant inside the park.
• lunch at a park restaurant.
• entry to the Hustai National Park Information Center.
• a 17-minute documentary about the Takhi conservation program.
• access to the souvenir shop.

Options for this experience

2 options

Winter: Standard DepartureGuide in English · 07:30

Summer: Early DepartureGuide in English · Available from 1 Jun 2027

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30Last departure this season: 30 Apr 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 20

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Mongolia Explorer Tour

Is this one for you?Book the early summer departure if you want to maximize daylight for wildlife spotting and photography. The standard winter schedule works better if you prefer a later start or are traveling during the colder months when daylight is shorter.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I actually see Przewalski's horses on this tour?

Takhi sightings are not guaranteed because they are wild animals whose movements depend on weather, season, time of day and their own behavior. Some departures spot them clearly. Others may see them at a distance or not at all. The park's Information Center and the 17-minute conservation documentary provide context even if wildlife viewing is limited on your particular day.

What's the difference between the summer and winter departures?

The summer option is an early departure, while the winter option runs on a standard schedule. Both tours last six to seven hours and include the same guide, vehicle, breakfast, lunch and park entry. The timing just shifts to match the season and daylight hours.

Is the entrance fee to Hustai National Park included?

The entrance fee is not included in the tour price and is paid separately at the park gate.

What wildlife besides Takhi horses might I see?

Red deer, marmots and over 200 bird species live in Hustai National Park. The park is also home to the Mongolian herding dog Bankhar, which you may see in its enclosure during the tour.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The day combines driving and walking across the steppe to search for wildlife. You'll need at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the terrain and the pace of the day.