Superb one day introduction to Mongolian culture - This was the best Viator tour I’ve ever booked. I was picked up from my hotel by Zaya, a very professional and well informed multilingual guide; by the end of the day, I felt well steeped in the history and culture of Mongolia and left with an appreciation for the interesting challenges faced by a gentle and shy culture of nomadic horsemen in the modern world. This started with the morning rush hour traffic we faced in a capital that has doubled in size in the past decade as a few especially harsh winters forced more families to move their gers (Mongolian yurts) to the city ahead of major services including a subway or any mass transportation system. Zaya introduced herself to me through WhatsApp in advance of the tour, asking for my preferences and suggesting a slightly earlier start would get us out of the city ahead of some of the traffic - brilliant! I was interested in cultural immersion and Zaya greeted me with my first experience of Airag (a nice savory high protein serving of fermented mare’s milk) made by her aunt in a cowhide bag. We first stopped at a large tourist attraction established by a former President, a giant statue of Chinggis Khan, where I received a very informative history outline of Khan’s lineage and world influence. Zaya smoothly translated between me and a resident historian and he also answered all my questions about the design of Mongolian boots and deel that function so well in horse culture and harsh winters. An elevator to the top of the statue provides a spectacular view of this beautiful austere and treeless landscape. We stopped for a traditional “fast food” lunch at a row of gers that each advertised their offerings with colorful fabric facades. The traditional drink of lightly salted milky tea (suutei tsai) was immediately served and I got my first taste of Buuz, very tasty steamed beef dumplings and two chopped salads. Then we headed into the spectacular Terelj National Park and resort area stopping near Turtle Rock (the site of a much earlier battle between Mongolians Manchus). I had my first ride on a Bactrian camel (easy seating between humps!) and then a brief horse back tour of some of the hilly terrain. We hiked up to a monastery perched part way up the mountain following a well established meditation trail with many Buddhist sayings marking the trail (in Mongolian Cyrillic but all translated into English) - a very profound experience. Along the road back, we stopped for a fun encounter with a retired hunting eagle which I was allowed to hold with a heavy glove (actual eagle and falcon hunting can be experienced in the western part of Mongolia). For the trip back to my hotel at the end of the day, I received a very interesting windshield tour of the downtown government square, shopping area, and museums and a drive by past the President’s official offices and some upscale home developments nearby before crossing the bridge back into town. This was a spectacular and informative experience and I was very fortunate to have such a generous and accommodating guide sharing her love of country and knowledge. I recommend scheduling a tour with this company (Meet Mongolia Tours). More than one day tour is also recommended if you have time (spend a night or two in a ger in the Terelj valley). Visit before it changes and becomes a crowded tourist destination!

Best way for a solo traveler to experience Ulaanbaatar in one day - I only had one day to spend in Ulaanbaatar, and this tour more than exceeded my expectations. My driver Moogii went above and beyond to make sure my trip was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, from offering me water to drink, to even sharing food with me when the grocery store on the way happened to be closed. He knew exactly where to go for each activity/photo spot and how to navigate the incredibly rough roads, and made sure that I never felt rushed or late. Highly recommend this trip, especially for solo travelers with a limited amount of time in Mongolia- thank you again to Moogii and the Meet Mongolia Tours team for making my day such a memorable one!!

Amazing Private Tour to Chinggis Khan Statue & Terelj National Park with the Best Driver! - I had an amazing experience on the private tour to the Chinggis Khan Statue and Terelj National Park. Our driver, Migaa, was absolutely the best! Since it was winter, some parts of the road were quite challenging and required careful driving, but Migaa handled everything safely and skillfully. He was also genuinely caring and thoughtful throughout the trip, suggesting great spots to take photos and making sure we were comfortable the entire time. This tour is perfect for couples or families, as it can be customized — for example, you can go horseback riding or enjoy a nice local lunch. I highly recommend this trip! Visiting these places would have been impossible without Migaa’s expertise and kindness.

Lonely Travel - The driver was really better. I told them I wanted to do some horse riding that wasn't originally part of the tour and they looked for it and I was able to ride it! Thank you so much.

Top tour at a fair price - Relaxed tour, driver super punctual, no time pressure, everything could be visited at our pace. I can recommend it 100 percent.

Excellent - Very good experience. The driver was very helpful and he accompanied us visiting different spots. He made our trip enjoyable and smooth.

Beautiful day - The driver was very nice and helpful. We could choose individually how long we wanted to watch everything and if we wanted to see something else. We were very pleased. And the agency helped us find a cheap taxi to the airport.

September 25 visit - Our driver Basaa was great. He showed up on time and was very friendly. The tour provider texted us via whatsapp and asked us what our preferences were. The trip is very customizable based on what you want to do! We wanted to ride horses so they arranged about an hour horse ride up an absolutely spectacular mountain with great views.

The driver is the best!!! - This time I came to Mongolia trip alone The driver was very kind. Thanks to the driver, I had a great trip! I really appreciate it.

out of city trip - all three sights visited were well worth the visit. The monastery was very peaceful and serene. The turtle rock actually looked like a turtle!