Experience a fully guided day trip from Ulaanbaatar to Khustai National Park, home to Mongolia's rare and endangered wild horses (Takhi). This private excursion includes comfortable hotel transfers, an expert English-speaking guide, wildlife tracking across the steppe, and a traditional local lunch.
What Can You See and Do on a Day Trip to Khustai National Park?
Khustai National Park is one of the premier wildlife destinations in Mongolia, renowned globally for the successful reintroduction of the Przewalski's horse (known locally as Takhi), the last surviving subspecies of wild horse in the world.
Located just 130 kilometers (80 miles) southwest of Ulaanbaatar, this protected steppe and mountainous terrain offers international travelers an ideal environment for hiking, wildlife photography, and birdwatching. Alongside the wild horses, observant visitors can spot red deer (maral), roe deer, and an exceptional array of birdlife including cinereous vultures, golden eagles, and the Mongolian lark.
Time table :
9:00 AM – Hotel Pickup & Departure
Meet your professional guide at your Ulaanbaatar hotel and begin the comfortable 2-hour drive southwest toward Khustai National Park.
11:00 AM – Park Information Center & Orientation
Arrive at the park headquarters. Learn about the reintroduction of the rare Takhi wild horses and local conservation efforts through the informative exhibition room.
12:30 PM – Traditional Mongolian Lunch
Enjoy a locally prepared lunch near the park surroundings.
Guided Wildlife Tracking & Steppe Safari
Drive deeper into the protected valley areas and take a guided hike to observe and photograph Przewalski's wild horses, red deer, and native raptors in their natural habitat.
2:00 PM – Return Journey to Ulaanbaatar
Depart Khustai National Park and relax on the scenic drive back to the capital, concluding with a direct hotel drop-off by early evening.
Distance from Ulaanbaatar: 130 km (approx. 80 miles, roughly a 2-hour drive each way on paved roads).
Core Activities: Guided wildlife tracking, hiking across the Mongolian steppe, landscape photography, and birdwatching.
Primary Wildlife Target: Przewalski's wild horses (Takhi), red deer, and raptors.
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How Much Does the Khustai National Park Day Tour Cost?
1 Person: $240
2 People: $160 per person
3 People: $120 per person
4+ People: $120 per person
What Is Included in the Khustai Day Tour?
Professional English-Speaking Guide: Expert local guide specializing in Mongolian nature and wildlife.
Private Transport & Driver: Comfortable vehicle, dedicated driver, and all fuel expenses.
Hotel Transfers: Convenient direct pick-up and drop-off at your Ulaanbaatar accommodation.
Park Entry Fees: All official conservation and admission fees for Khustai National Park.
Lunch: A traditional local lunch provided during the excursion.
Bottled Water: Provided throughout the day.