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City Tours

Definition

Full and half-day guided city tours that let you explore Mongolia in a day.

City Tours
City Tours in Mongolia

Quick facts

Artsat Valley elevation
1,200–1,400 meters above sea level
Mount Bayanzurkh elevation
around 1,800 meters above sea level
Tsetsee Gun Peak elevation
2,268 meters above sea level
Tuul River length
704 kilometers
Bird species in Mongolia
472 species

Explained

City Tours by Mongolianstar Adventures offer full and half-day guided experiences for travelers who want to explore Mongolia in a single day. Based in and around Ulaanbaatar, these tours combine outdoor recreational activities with visits to cultural and natural attractions.

Available experiences include paragliding at Artsat Valley of Bogd Mountain or Mount Bayanzurkh, dog sledding along the Terelj River, cycling and mountain biking on routes of 7 to 70 kilometers, horseback riding across the steppe, and camel riding on rare Bactrian camels near the city. Other options include hiking to Tsetsee Gun Peak via Manjusri Monastery, golfing at courses with up to 20 holes, kayaking on the Tuul River, winter swimming at unfrozen stream spots, and bird watching for many of Mongolia’s 472 bird species.

Tours can also be arranged to attractions outside Ulaanbaatar, including the 13th Century Complex, Aglag Monastery, Manjusri Monastery, Hustai Nuruu National Park, Terelj National Park, and Mount Bogd Khan National Park. Enquiries are welcomed to customize a day or half-day itinerary with qualified agent service.

Key takeaways

  1. Explore Mongolia in a day with full or half-day guided city tours.
  2. Enjoy outdoor activities around Ulaanbaatar including paragliding, dog sledding, cycling, and horseback riding.
  3. Visit attractions outside the city such as Terelj National Park, Hustai Nuruu, and the 13th Century Complex.
  4. Customize your itinerary by enquiring about the activities and sights you are most interested in.

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