Where to Ride: the 4 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 $139Best value

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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