Where to Ride: the 10 Best Ulaanbaatar Horse Riding Tours

1.Horseback Riding Tour to Turtle Rock & Aryabal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $150Our pick

Spend about seven hours beyond Ulaanbaatar with a small group of up to seven. Ride Mongolian horses through Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, stop at Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Temple, and enjoy lunch. Guides such as Tuvshin, Yogi, and Eric are praised for warm service and strong English.

“This was a great experience! Easy logistics and packed in everything I wanted to do in the Mongolian countryside.”

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2.Terelj National Park: Tour with horse riding and hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 2 days · from $299

Leave Ulaanbaatar for two days of nature, Buddhist culture, horse riding, and nomadic life. Your English, Korean, or Chinese-speaking guide leads you to Turtle Rock, Aryabala Temple, and the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex, with a ger guesthouse stay, organic meals, and private transport.

“I am from Hong Kong and I had the pleasure of experiencing this fantastic tour in Mongolia with my mum. Overall, the tour was very packed, and if you only have a few days in Mongolia, this 2-day tour is absolutely amazing and a great value. Day 1: From the moment we were picked up, our English-speaking guide made us feel welcomed and comfortable. She was very attentive to our needs throughout the trip. We visited the turtle rock and Aryabal Buddhist Temple. We had Mongolian lunch and visited a nomadic family and did horse riding. It was a truly enriching experience that allowed us to immerse ourselves in the…”

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3.MONGOLIAN NOMADS: 2-Day Horse Trekking & Cow Milking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 2 days · from $369

This private two-day trip from Ulaanbaatar takes you to Töv for horseback herding, cow milking, traditional meals, and a night in a family ger. An English-speaking guide such as Koko or Toya helps you connect with hosts who may speak little English. Expect real rural life, simple facilities, and flexible pacing.

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4.Horse riding in Terelj National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $139

Augi’s Travel takes you from Ulaanbaatar to Terelj National Park for horseback riding, Turtle Rock, Ariyabal Meditation Temple, a nomadic ger lunch, and the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex. English-speaking guide Augi and a local horse guide assist beginners throughout the day.

“Best thing I did in Mongolia. Augi is very knowledge and made the experience special. Hotel pickup was excellent and he catered our itinerary to meet our needs. Riding horses through Terelj National Park is the best way to see turtle rock. HelRead more”

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5.Full Day Private Tour in Terelj National Park with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $130Best value

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide and driver visiting the Chinggis Khan Statue, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Turtle Rock, and Ariyabal Meditation Temple. Eat with a nomadic family in a ger, then ride horses with a local guide, even if you are a beginner.

“Awesome day with a knowledgeable guide! The mix of activities was a great introduction to Mongolia, and the sights in the park are beautiful. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend this!”

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6.1 Day Semi-Gobi Tour with Lunch And Enjoying Camel or Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $138

Spend 7 to 9 hours on a private trip from Ulaanbaatar to Elsen Tasarkhai, the Little Gobi. Walk the dunes, ride a camel or possibly a horse, share lunch with a nomadic family, and travel with a guide such as Bayar, who speaks very good English.

“Bayar was a very good guide and helped me thru all the way as a solo traveler. He speaks very good English. It was a memorable experience.”

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7.Full Day Chinggis Khaan Statue & Terelj NP Tour +Horseride, Eagle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $130

You’ll travel privately from Ulaanbaatar to the 40-meter Chinggis Khaan statue, ride horseback for an hour in Terelj National Park, hold an eagle beside Turtle Rock, and hike to Ariyabal Temple. Lunch, transport, entrance fees, and return transfer are included.

“Great tour guide and driver. Well informed on all of the sites visited. Great way to see several places in one day.”

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8.Mongolia Nomad Trek • On-Foot & Horseback ~ 15 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $8,250

Eddie Frank leads this private 15-day Mongolia adventure from Ulaanbaatar into the Altai Mountains. You will hike river valleys and high passes, ride Mongolian horses, camp beside Khoton Lake, meet Kazakh and Tuvan families, and visit ancient petroglyphs and the Potanin Glacier.

“Like my previous three adventures with Tusker Trail, this Mongolia Trek is another memorable one.  This one started with an unexpected challenge.  After overnighting in Ulgii, we were supposed to drive to the first campsite to meet up with EdRead more”

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9.Horseback Riding Tour to Turtle Rock & Aryabal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $150

Ride with a professional wrangler through Terelj National Park, stopping at Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Temple. Round-trip transport, park fees, lunch, and entry to the Genghis Khan Statue Complex are included. Vegetarian meals are available by request.

“it was just excellent. we crossed the frozen river on our horses. we went through the forest.. through the field. it was lifetime experience to me”

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10.Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex & Terelj National Park -Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $160

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking driver visiting the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex, Terelj National Park, and Aryabal Meditation Temple. Lunch, entrance fees, horse riding, hiking, and time at a traditional ger are included. The route begins at 9:30 am from Ulaanbaatar.

“I booked the 4 day personal trip which included a 1 day city tour. 2 days at the Naadam festival and a day at Terej National Park with a family home stay. This tour wasn't on the drop down list but it is what we did.”

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