Cycling in Mongolia


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Itinerary

Mongolia Golden Eagle Festival
Day 1

Start Ulaan Baatar.

Day 2

Morning sightseeing followed by a free afternoon; 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; enjoy a traditional Mongolian show.

Day 15

End Ulaan Baatar.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Variety of landscapes as we cycle through open steppe and larch and pine forests
  • A visit to Erden Zuu Monastery and Genghis Khan’s ancient capital
  • Wild camping and overnight at hot springs

KEY INFORMATION

  • 9 nights wild camping, 2 nights hotels, 2 nights traditional Mongolian gers, 1 night sleeper train
  • 11 days cycling (including 2 half-days) with 100% vehicle support
  • Group normally 4 to 14, plus leader, Mid age 16yrs
  • Countries visited: Mongolia

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • All breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners included
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Local bike hire
  • Free arrival transfers for everyone

 

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