Some journeys are measured in distance. Others are measured in moments.
A child seeing a wild horse for the first time. A camel turning its head and staring back with quiet curiosity. A night in a round, warm ger under a sky full of stars.
Mongolia does something rare — it makes the world feel big again.
Not the curated, managed version of big that theme parks and resort holidays offer. The actual, unfiltered, genuinely enormous world — where the horizon is always further than you think, and the animals are real, and the family sleeping in the next ger has lived this way for generations.
This seven-day journey is designed for families who want more than a holiday. It is about shared experiences that children carry into adulthood. Moments that parents remember not because they were photographed, but because they were felt.
Mongolia works on children in a particular way. It gives them space. It gives them freedom. And it gives them something to talk about for the rest of their lives.
Horseback riding across the open steppe in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park — calm horses, safe and suitable for children aged 8+
Climb the iconic Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue — the largest equestrian statue in the world, with views across the steppe from the top
Ride a Bactrian camel across the dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai — one of the most memorable hours of the journey
Watch wild Przewalski's horses in Khustai National Park at sunset — the last truly wild horses on Earth
Sleep in a traditional Mongolian ger — a completely new experience for children
Visit the Natural History Museum in Ulaanbaatar — real dinosaur skeletons discovered in the Gobi Desert
Meet a nomadic herder family and experience real daily life on the steppe — not a show, but everyday reality
Explore Terelj National Park — unusual granite formations, open valleys, and complete freedom to roam
Journey Overview
Why This Journey
Is This Journey For You?
Accommodation
Quick Facts
Region: Central Mongolia
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Travel Type: Private family journey — overland
Best Season: June–September. July–August warmest
Access: Road travel from Ulaanbaatar
Group Size: 2–12 travelers. Led personally by Baaska
Minimum Age: 8 years for horseback riding
The journey begins by moving east from Ulaanbaatar into Terelj National Park — 60 km from the capital, but a world apart. The unusual granite rock formations here provide immediate visual drama, and the open valleys give children immediate freedom to roam.
Day 2 stays in Terelj for horses and a nomadic family visit — two of the most engaging experiences of the entire journey.
Day 3 moves west, stopping at the Chinggis Khan Statue before continuing to Elsen Tasarkhai — where sand dunes rise unexpectedly from the steppe, and camels wait.
Day 4 is a full day at the dunes. No schedule, no pressure. Just sand, camels, and the particular joy of climbing something enormous and sliding back down.
Day 5 travels to Khustai National Park for the wild horse experience — an evening wildlife drive as takhi descend from the hills.
Day 6 returns to Ulaanbaatar via the Natural History Museum — where real dinosaur skeletons discovered in the Gobi Desert provide a powerful final chapter to the journey.
Day 7 is departure.
Day 1 — Ulaanbaatar → Terelj National Park
Day 2 — Terelj — Horses & Nomadic Life
Day 3 — Terelj → Chinggis Khan Statue → Elsen Tasarkhai
Day 4 — Elsen Tasarkhai — Camels & Sand Dunes
Day 5 — Elsen Tasarkhai → Khustai National Park
Day 6 — Khustai → Ulaanbaatar — Dinosaur Discovery
Day 7 — Departure
Included ✅
Airport transfers
Private 4WD vehicle and experienced driver
English-speaking guide experienced with families (Baaska or senior guide)
All accommodation — ger camps (5 nights) + hotel recommendation in Ulaanbaatar
All meals throughout the journey (except final dinner in Ulaanbaatar)
Horseback riding in Terelj (child-friendly horses)
Nomadic family visit
Bactrian camel riding at Elsen Tasarkhai
Wildlife viewing in Khustai National Park
Natural History Museum entrance
Chinggis Khan Statue entrance
All entrance fees and national park permits
What To Bring
For Children
Comfortable, durable clothing that can get dirty
Sturdy closed-toe shoes for riding and walking
Warm layer and light jacket — evenings cool quickly
Sun hat and sunglasses
Personal snacks they love (camp meals are good, but familiar snacks help on long days)
Small backpack of their own — children travel better when they carry something
Custom route available
Private departures for groups
Family & photographer friendly
per person ~ Based on double occupancy
Pricing depends on group size, travel dates, and customizations. Private departures and tailored experiences are available.
Frequently Asked Questions