TövMay – OctoberEasy
Terelj weekend from Ulaanbaatar
NT
Nomadica Travel
Licensed since 2014 · 111 trips sold on itours · replies in ~2.1 h
Duration
2 days / 1 nights
Group
2–8 travellers
Vehicle
Land Cruiser
Sleeping
Ger camp
Honest summary
The easiest way out of the city: 90 minutes to Gorkhi-Terelj, Turtle Rock, a short horse ride and a night in a ger with a real stove. Back by Sunday lunch.
What travellers loved, and what to brace for
Pros
Only 90 minutes from the city
Confirmed by 100% of ratings
Ger with a wood stove and real beds
Confirmed by 100% of ratings
Horses suited to first-timers
Confirmed by 92% of ratings
Cons — stated by the operator
Busy with day-trippers on Saturdays
Confirmed by 100% of ratings
Shared shower block
Confirmed by 100% of ratings
Short — one night only
Confirmed by 97% of ratings
Percentages are itours' own check of the operator's claims against verified post-trip reviews.
Route
TereljDay 1 · start
UlaanbaatarDay 2 · 1.5 h drive
160 km total3 h in the vehicle20% unpaved
Day by day
Day 1
Turtle Rock, Aryabal temple, horse ride
Leave UB at 09:00, walk up to Aryabal, ride for an hour along the Tuul river.
🛏 Tourist ger camp
🍽 L · D
🚐 1.5 h drive
hot shower · flush toilet
Day 2
Slow morning, back to the city
Breakfast by the river, back in UB by 13:00.
🛏 —
🍽 B
🚐 1.5 h drive
no shower · flush toilet
Included
Transport
Guide
Ger camp, 3 meals
1 h horse ride
Not included
Insurance
Drinks
Reviews from travellers who booked here
AM
Arjun M. · India
Travelled 19 Sept 2026 · verified booking
★★★★ Хүүхдүүдтэйгээ явахад их тохиромжтой. Гэр нь дулаахан.
MP
Min-jun P. · South Korea
Travelled 19 Sept 2026 · verified booking
★★★★★ Crowded at Turtle Rock as they said, but the camp was quiet.
MD
Marc D. · France
Travelled 19 Sept 2026 · verified booking
★★★★ Хүүхдүүдтэйгээ явахад их тохиромжтой. Гэр нь дулаахан.
IM
Isabella M. · Canada
Travelled 29 Aug 2026 · verified booking
★★★★ Perfect first taste of Mongolia. Exactly as advertised.