Private tour Ulaanbaatar: Genghis Khan Statue, Terelj, Zaisan

You climb inside the Genghis Khan Statue and ride horses in Terelj on the same day.

A private tour from Ulaanbaatar with an English-speaking driver covers four major sites in one day: the Genghis Khan Statue Complex with its museum and panoramic views, Terelj National Park where you ride horses near Turtle Rock, and Zaisan Memorial overlooking the city. The tour runs about seven hours, includes all entry fees, water, a photo with an eagle, and 30 minutes of horse riding. Pickup from your hotel is included, and children from age 13 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Genghis Khan Statue Complex2h · entry included
2. Zaisan Memorial1h · entry included

Explore Genghis Statue and Terelj Park

• Depart from Ulaanbaatar at 8 AM
• Visit Genghis Khan Statue Complex
• Explore museum and climb statue
• Take picture with eagle
• Drive to Terelj National Park
• Horse riding near Turtle Rock
• Hike around Turtle Rock
• Drive back to Ulaanbaatar
• Visit Zaisan Memorial for city view
• Drop off at 2-3 PM

The experience

What makes this tour work is the private driver who knows the route and speaks English fluently. You depart Ulaanbaatar at 8 AM heading toward the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, arriving by 9 AM. The complex itself takes about an hour: you walk through the museum, climb to the top of the statue for a panoramic view, and get a photo with a trained eagle. The eagle photo is included in the price and happens here.

By 11 AM you're in Terelj National Park, where the landscape shifts to massive rock formations, pine-covered mountains, and a winding river. You ride horses for 30 minutes near Turtle Rock and hike to the rock itself, taking in the meadows and scenic valleys. The park is the physical heart of the day: the terrain changes completely from the city, and the riding is something you actually do, not watch. At 1 PM you head back toward Ulaanbaatar and stop at Zaisan Memorial, a hilltop monument honoring Mongolian and Soviet soldiers from World War II. The hill gives you a panoramic view of the entire city below. Drop-off happens between 2 and 3 PM.

The vehicle is a Toyota Crown with air conditioning and WiFi on board. Water and coffee or tea are provided throughout the day. All fees, taxes and the horse riding are already in the price. Nothing extra to pay at the sites. The driver handles navigation and timing, so you move through the four stops without arranging transport between them.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned Toyota Crown.
• English-speaking driver with over 10 years of experience.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• all entry fees and taxes.
• bottled water.
• coffee or tea.
• WiFi on board.
• 30 minutes of horse riding at Terelj National Park.
• photo with a trained eagle at the Genghis Khan Statue Complex.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 82 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tour with Olivia

Is this one for you?The tour departs from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar at 8 AM and returns between 2 and 3 PM, so it fits a single day without needing your own transport or arranging rides between the four stops. If you're staying in the city without a car, this private tour settles the logistics and lets you move through all four sites on one itinerary.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years). Children under 13 can't be included in the booking.

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 do this tour if I'm staying in a different part of Ulaanbaatar?

Yes. Hotel pickup is included, so the driver collects you from wherever you're staying in the city and returns you there at the end of the day.

What exactly happens at the Genghis Khan Statue Complex?

You visit the museum in the building, climb to the top of the statue for a selfie with it, and get a photo with a trained eagle. All three are included in the tour price.

Is the horse riding suitable if I've never ridden before?

The riding lasts 30 minutes near Turtle Rock in Terelj National Park and is included in the tour. Children from age 13 are welcome on the tour, and the operator notes it suits all fitness levels.

What's the view like from Zaisan Memorial?

Zaisan sits on a hill and gives you a panoramic view of the entire city of Ulaanbaatar spread out below. It's the last stop before heading back.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

All entry fees to the sites, transportation, water, coffee or tea, the eagle photo, and 30 minutes of horse riding are included. Alcoholic drinks and meals beyond coffee or tea are not included.