Private Tour
Private Ulaanbaatar Tour: Small-Group with a Local Guide
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Perfect for first-time visitors or those with limited time, our Ulaanbaatar Highlights Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Mongolia's capital. Discover Gandantegchinlen Monastery, The Black Market, Zaisan Memorial, The Last King's Palace, and other top sights. Enjoy a traditional lunch and dinner. Complete your day with a visit to a one-hour cultural show, showcasing Mongolia's rich heritage. With us, you'll experience the best of Ulaanbaatar, ensuring an unforgettable journey into Mongolia's culture and history.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
infants under the age of 2 can join the tour free of charge
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Due to heavy congestions of the city, transportation time may take longer
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Chinggis Khaan National Museum's admission ticket
Dinner will be provided at Sky Resort (Cultural Show package only)
Water and snack
Travel insurance
*Cultural Show is not included in the (Standard Package)
What To Expect
Gandantegchenling Monastery
Gandantegchinlen Monastery, also known as Gandan Monastery, is a Tibetan-style monastery located in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. The monastery was founded in the 19th century and is considered one of the most important religious sites in Mongolia. The main temple of the monastery features a statue of Migjid Janraisig, a bodhisattva associated with compassion, which is over 20 meters tall and covered in gold. The temple also features many other Buddhist artworks and relics, including intricate carvings and wall paintings. In addition to the main temple, the monastery complex includes several smaller temples and buildings, as well as a library containing Buddhist texts and artifacts. Visitors can also witness daily religious ceremonies and see the monks engaged in their daily activities.
The State Department Store
The largest department store in Mongolia, offering a wide range of products including traditional crafts and cashmere.
Options
Full City Tour + Cultural Show
Duration: 12 hours
Includes: Mongolian Heritage Traditional performance by Tumen Enkh Ensemble for 1 hour at Sky Resort and complimentary dinner.
Full Day City Tour: Standard
Duration: 6 hours
Last Stop: Chinggis Khaan's National Museum. Travelers get a ticket for unlimited access to explore the exhibits without time limits
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mongolia with Rara Avis is a must!
Climber05251323028,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A group of seven colleagues and I went on a custom three-day, three-night tour with Rara this October, and we had a phenomenal time! The intentionality, professionalism, insight, and information were all 10/10. It was the perfect balance of fun, relaxation, activity, and learning. We spent one night with a local herder family — a once-in-a-lifetime experience — as well as a night in a very comfortable lodge and another in a classic ger hotel. The mix of cultural and modern experiences was absolutely perfect.
Worthwhile if you have only limited time in Ulan Bator
1234469,
Jul 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice Tour, pleasant guide who spoke very good English. Good if you have only limited time in Ulan Bator. Can ve recommended.
Full-day Private Custom-Made Ulaanbaatar Tour
raymonlo,
Jul 14, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was really great. The tour guide is very nice and can speak English very well. He helped me plan the trip as exactly what I wanted! He is very knowledgeable and through him I understood the city a lot. Not only this, as my return flight was on the same day but at late night 11pm, after the tour, the tour company arranged me another car to drive me to the airport with a very reasonable price. What I could say about the tour is perfect and professional!
The absolute best tour ever. We...
Richard M,
Sep 13, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00The absolute best tour ever. We learned about the culture and history from a native who spoke perfect English college grad. He took us places based on what we wanted to see and he made very good recommendations. He went out of his way to take us behind the scenes to understand Mongolia as it is today. He even helped us after the tour at no cost. Highly personalized and excellent quality. Highly recommended for anyone that does not want to be on a mass tour with many other people. - over the top!
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