Potential dates: from June to September
Duration: 10 days/9 nights
Level: beginner and middle
Total Distance: 500 KM
Daily Mileage: 40-50 KM on flat to gently rolling terrain, some white roads
Cost: 1010 USD p.p (based on 4-6 pax)
Meals: All breakfasts, all dinners
Accommodation: local hotel, tent and ger tourist camp Sightseeing: Bayankhongor Province - Olon Nuuruudyn Khundii - Galuutyn Khavtsal - Ulziit Gol - Uvgun Jargalant Uul - Naiman Nuur - Ulaantsutgalan - Karakorum and Erdene Zuu - Elsen Tasarkhai Biking in Central Asian mountain range Khangai. From Bayankhongor to Karakorum, and Inner Khangai mountain range to outer Khangai Mountain range, this is a true adventure biking journey across Central Mongolia. We begin this classic journey in the foothills of the majestic Khangai Mountains, which form the border between the Arkhangai province and Uvurkhangai province. Following superb dirt roads and single-track, we take 10 days to ride from Bayankhongor into Karakorum, crossing high passes en route and stopping off to take tea with nomadic shepherds at their yurt encampments. Crossing the Bayanzurkh Pass (2733m) into northern Khangai Mountain range, we make the breathtaking 5-day descent roadway to Karakorum, passing close to peaks and tumbling glaciers. This is a fast-moving and immensely diverse journey of epic proportions. A true and unique biking expedition. Due to the special nature of this unique trip with regard to logistics, we would advise contacting TNM at the earliest opportunity to register an interest.
Day1. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar /L,D/
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar city either by train or plane. We will pick you up and transfer to the hotel. Then we will have CITY DRIVING TOUR. (Price included). After dinner at the famous restaurants of Ulaanbaatar, we will fly to Bayankhongor Province. Overnight in local hotel of the town. Day2. Riding (60 KM) /B,L,D/
After breakfast, we will ride to our first destination Olon Nuuruudyn Khundii (Valley of Many Lakes), it is home to hundreds upon hundreds of birds. As you ride along the track that follows the shore, you come across pelicans and storks every hundred meters or so, and as you approach they lift themselves gracefully into the air and cruise off to perch on the bare branches of a submerged tree twenty or thirty meters from the shore. Overnight in the tent. Day3. Riding (60 KM) /B,L,D/
Today we will reach in Galuutyn Khavtsal (Goose Gorge) and the Gorge is the most picturesque of all the gorges in the Mongolia. It was created by erosion from the Galuut Gol (Goose River) over thousands of years. The Grand Canyon is 350 kilometres long. It is 200-400 meters deep in places, and as much as 50-200 meters wide. The rocky sides drop very steeply. The River is very fast flowing, so has plenty of energy for erosion and the size of narrowest wide of the river is 3-5 meters and water flow makes strong noises in this place. Overnight around Valley of picturesque River Ulziit around real nomadic people. Overnight in the tent. Day4. Riding (50 KM) /B,L,D/
Today we will have full day riding around inner part of Khangai Mountain range and we will be visited to real nomadic family and taste traditional milk dairy products and introduce their daily life. Bayankhongor Province is one of the well known place for making dairy products and Mongols’ widely used traditional beverage airag (koumiss). Overnight around picturesque Uvgun Jargalant Mountain. Overnight in the tent. Day5. Riding /B,L,D/
Overnight around Daragt Uul which is most southern point of permafrost belt of the world. It is located in northern latitude 46°17' of the territory of Erdenetsogt sub province of Bayankhongor province. You will first pass Khangai Mountain Range, before going up a slope to Naiman Nuur. Overnight in the tent. Day6. Riding (40 KM) /B,L,D/
Overnight around Naiman Nuur. Khuisiin Naiman Nuur (Eight Umbilical Lakes) of Mountain Range Khangai in central Mongolia is like no other place in the country. One of the best ways to get to know the area is by renting a bike and cycling around to various small villages and other attractive spots on the lakes. Overnight in the tent. Day7. Riding (40 KM) /B,L,D/
After traveling a short distance from the Eight Lakes, you will arrive at Ulaantsutgalan, waterfall, where you can eat lunch and quench your thirst, before setting off once more. If you feel up to it, you can walk a small path of around the site, where you will be able to see a beautiful view of the River Orkhon from Ulaantsutgalan Waterfall. Overnight in the tent. Day8. Riding (50 KM) /B,L,D/
After breakfast, we will ride to Karakorum town along the Valley of River Orkhon. Today you will see the yaks. After dinner will will arrive in Karakorum town and stay in tourist camp. Day9. Karakorum /B,L,D/
After breakfast, we will visit Erdenezuu Monastery complex museum, see phallic rock and great imperial map, lunch, drive to Ulaanbaatar city. Transfer to the hotel. Day10. International Departure /B/
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the railway station or international airport for your international departure. Cost include:
- accommodations written in the itinerary
- food service written in the itinerary
- OW domestic flight and airport tax
- support vehicle and gasoline
- English speaking biking tour guide
- entrance fees to the sightseeing
- mineral water
- pick up and drop off service
- Governmental taxes
Cost exclude:
- international transportation
- personal expense
- excess baggage charges
- tips for guide & driver
- sleeping bag
Carrying the bikes on support vehicle
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