Mongolia highlights itinerary, Terelj National Park scenery

Essentials Private Tour · 5 Days 4 Nights

5-Day Essence of Mongolia Private Tour

Ulaanbaatar · Chinggis Khaan Statue · Terelj · Khustai · Ulaanbaatar

5 days and 4 nightsEssentials short route
From $9,890 per personReference price for 4 people traveling together
Private departureAvailable year-round (except for Naadam).
English-speaking guideA minimum of 2 people are required to travel together.

Private small group tour price reference

Know your budget, then customize according to your needs.

From HK$9,890 per person

Minimum number of participants required to form a group
2 people
Price terms
Reference price for 4 people traveling together

Prices for private tours are subject to change based on departure date, number of travelers, room type, and availability. The final price will be confirmed by Travel Mama.

ESSENTIAL MONGOLIA GETAWAY

Terelj, the Chinggis Khaan Statue and Khustai's Przewalski's horses

Mongolia's highlights in the fewest days: Ulaanbaatar city, the Chinggis Khaan Statue, Terelj National Park and Khustai National Park, with airport or train station connections.

Itinerary snapshot

Travel Mama 5-Day, 4-Night Mongolia Essentials Private Tour: from HK$9,890 per person for 4 travellers, or from HK$11,790 per person for 2. Available all year (except Naadam, 10–15 July); English-speaking guide; 2 nights in a 4-star Ulaanbaatar hotel + 2 nights in a traditional ger. International flights and Trans-Siberian train tickets are not included.

Works with a Trans-Siberian Railway stopover; a highly flexible itinerary that can be tailored to your train or flight times.
Highlights in a short tripThe giant statue, Terelj and Khustai in one trip.
Rail-friendlyStart and end at the airport or the train station.
Private departureNo fixed departures; enquire with your preferred dates.
Ulaanbaatar→Chinggis Khaan Statue→Terelj→Khustai→Ulaanbaatar
Terelj National Park Turtle Rock

Terelj and Turtle Rock

Visit Terelj National Park, Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Temple.

Khustai Przewalski's horse

Khustai Przewalski's horse

Watch Takhi (Przewalski's horses) in Khustai National Park and learn about their conservation.

Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex

Colossus of Genghis Khan

Climb the roughly 40-metre Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex.

Tour Included

  • Private English-speaking guide (minimum 2 travellers)
  • Private vehicle in the city and countryside, including airport or train station transfers
  • 2 nights in a 4-star Ulaanbaatar hotel + 2 nights in a traditional ger (twin sharing)
  • Meals as marked in the itinerary (first and last days depend on arrival and departure times)
  • Museum, temple and national park entrance fees
  • Two 0.5-liter bottles of drinking water per day

Exclusions

  • International flights and Trans-Siberian train tickets
  • Tips and personal expenses not mentioned
  • Travel insurance and visa

EXPLORE YOUR JOURNEY

See the route. Then explore each day.

From the capital to the steppe, fly over Terelj and Khustai.

Ulaanbaatar → Statue → Terelj → Khustai → Ulaanbaatar
Open when you want · Read the itinerary as usual

DAY BY DAY

5-day 4-night suggested itinerary

Day 1

Arrival and Ulaanbaatar city tour

Gandan Monastery, Sükhbaatar Square and the Chinggis Khaan Museum; Mongolian lunch depending on arrival time.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar · Meals: lunch depending on arrival

Day 2

The Colossus of Genghis Khan → Terelj National Park

Climb the roughly 40-metre statue; Turtle Rock; Aryabal; check in to your ger.

Accommodation: traditional ger camp · Meals: breakfast

Day 3

Khustai National Park

Watch Takhi (Przewalski's horses) and learn about conservation work.

Stay: Traditional Ger Camp

Day 4

Return to Ulaanbaatar

Free afternoon or cashmere shopping; farewell dinner.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar; Meals: Farewell dinner

Day 5

Departure: transfer to the train station or airport

After check-out, private transfer to the airport or train station.

Meals: breakfast depending on departure time

Recommended accommodation

Actual accommodation will be arranged at a hotel/yurt camp of the same standard, subject to availability; the following is a sample accommodation for the itinerary.

ULAANBAATAR

4-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar

Nights of Day 1 and Day 4 (hotel brand not specified; subject to availability)

TERELJ/KHUSTAI

Traditional ger camp

Standard ger with shared bathrooms; Deluxe upgrade available (subject to availability)

MIAT MONGOLIAN AIRLINES · HKG ⇄ UBN

2026/27 Winter Flight Reference Schedule

The following is a reference for MIAT Mongolian Airlines' winter 2026/27 flights between Hong Kong (HKG) and Ulaanbaatar (UBN), from 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027, on two flight pairs: OM298/OM297 and OM2972/OM2971. All times are local time; (+1) means arrival the next day. Actual flight time is approximately 4 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. Please refer to the official MIAT Mongolian Airlines website for the latest schedule.

Outbound: Hong Kong (HKG) → Ulaanbaatar (UBN)

FlightOperating periodDaysDepartArrive
OM2982026/10/25 –
2027/03/27
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun13:0017:40
OM29722026/10/26 –
2027/03/24
Mon, Wed20:3001:10 (+1)

Return trip: Ulaanbaatar (UBN) → Hong Kong (HKG)

FlightOperating periodDaysDepartArrive
OM2972026/10/25 –
2027/03/27
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun07:1511:50
OM29712026/10/26 –
2027/03/24
Mon, Wed14:5019:30
Tour prices generally do not include international round-trip airfare. If you would like us to book MIAT flights or choose flights to suit your private departure date, please tell us your preferred departure weekday and the number of travellers when you enquire.

Mongolia Essentials Private Tour FAQ

Can I choose my own departure date?

Yes. This is a private small group tour, not a fixed departure. You can enquire on your preferred dates and Travel Mama will check availability and quote.

Can this tour be combined with the Trans-Siberian Railway?

Yes. The tour can start and end at the airport or the train station, which suits rail travellers on a stopover; train tickets are to be arranged by travellers.

What are the bathroom facilities like at the ger camp?

Standard traditional gers usually have shared bathrooms; ask us about a Deluxe upgrade (subject to availability).

What flights are available between Hong Kong and Ulaanbaatar?

For winter 2026/27 (25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027), you can refer to MIAT Mongolian Airlines flights OM298/OM297 and OM2972/OM2971 between Hong Kong (HKG) and Ulaanbaatar (UBN). All times are local time; the actual flight time is approximately 4 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. Please refer to the MIAT website for the latest schedule. International airfare is generally not included in the tour price.

What are the requirements for passport validity?

Guests must hold a valid passport valid for at least 6 months from the return date and confirm the visa/entry requirements themselves.

Precautions before booking

  • Available all year except during Naadam (10–15 July).
  • Minimum 2 travellers; enquiries welcome for train connections or groups of 6 or more.
  • The tour price does not include international flights or train tickets.
  • It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least 6 months from the date of your return trip.

PLAN YOUR ESSENTIAL MONGOLIA TRIP

Enquire about the 5 Days 4 Nights • Mongolia Essentials Private Tour

Leave your planned departure date, number of travellers, how you will arrive (airport or train station) and any requests, and we will follow up with a quote.


Winter Flight Schedule - 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027

RouteFlight No.TimeOperating Days
HKG → UBNOM29813:00-17:40Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
HKG → UBNOM297220:30-01:10 (+1)Mon, Wed
UBN → HKGOM29707:15-11:50Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
UBN → HKGOM297114:50-19:30Mon, Wed

* OM2972/OM2971 operate from 26 October 2026 to 24 March 2027; (+1) means arrival the next day.

Note: Flight times are for reference only and are subject to airline confirmation.

Travel Mama poster for the 5D4N Mongolia Essentials Private Tour, showing the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, the rock formations of Terelj National Park, Przewalski's horses and grassland gers.
In-depth Mongolia: traditional ger camp and vast steppe scenery, experiencing the nomadic way of life on a private small group tour itinerary.
Sukhbaatar Square in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: the State Palace and the Sukhbaatar Monument, a must-pass spot on the 5-day Mongolia Essentials Private Tour.