Mongolia remains a mysterious presence in the heart of Central Asia, a traditional country where visitors are still an unusual sight. Nomads wander the grasslands, setting up their white gers (tents) where the pasture is lush for their horses.
On our bikes, we follow good trails across wide, open steppe, into expansive mountain scenery and through larch and pine forests. Camping wild under the wide skies adds an adventurous edge to what is certainly one of our most intrepid cycle tours.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start Ulaan Baatar.
Day 2
Morning sightseeing followed by a traditional Mongolian show; overnight train to Erdenet.
Day 3
Ride to Tal Tolgoi Well via the small township of Bugat; camp.
Day 4
Cross Tuluugiin Pass; camp.
Day 5
Arhangai steppe ride through undulating country to open green valley below Mt. Khairkhan (1862m); camp.
Day 6
Short climb to cross Kholboogin Pass (1649m) before descending to Khairkhan Lake camp.
Day 7
Cycle up Khunjiin River Valley to camp beneath Mt. Chingeltei.
Day 8
Short climb past the headwaters of the Khunjiin; descend into Tamir River Valley; camp near Great Rock of Ikh Tamir.
Day 9
Half-day ride to Tsetserleg; capital of Arhangai, afternoon free.
Day 10
Morning ride in foothills of the Khangai Mountains.
Day 11
Cycle across undulating steppe to Mt. Ondor Khairkhan (2312m).
Day 12
Ride the Khangai Mountain Range on good jeep tracks; descend to Orkhon River Valley.
Day 13
Ride to Karakorum and Erdene Zuu Monastery; overnight in traditional ger camp.
Day 14
Drive to Ulaan Baatar, visit sand dunes at Mongol Els; free afternoon.
Day 15
End Ulaan Baatar.
Price
From £3,399
What's Included
- All breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners included
- All accommodation (see below)
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
- Arrival & departure transfers (for group flights only)
- Local bike hire
