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Potential dates: from June to September Duration: 15 days/14 nights Level: beginner and middle Daily Mileage: 50-60 KM on flat to gently rolling terrain, some white roads Cost: 1800 USD p.p (based on 4-6 pax) Meals: All breakfasts, all dinners Accommodation: tent and ger tourist camp Sightseeing: Khovd town - Lake Khar Us - River Zavkhan - Lake Khyargas - Mountain Turgen - River Kharkhiraa - Lake Uvs - Sand Dune Buurug Del Our 15 day adventure offers over 600 KMs of riding and some hiking a fantastic way to explore the West Mongolia wilderness. This tour is designed for the athletic beginner to advanced biker. The trek begins with a drive through the valleys and passes of the Altai Mountains, to Lake Uvs. The route goes through cool graces groves and passes beautiful lakes, tempestuous rivers, high glaciated summits and a wide variety of colorful panoramas. Day1. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar 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). Overnight in hotel. Day2. Fly to Khovd city and beginning ride /B,L,D/ After breakfast we will be transferred in the airport for flying to Khovd town which is located in western part of Mongolia. After lunch, we will visit to local food market and interest daily life of the town. Then will begin the biking. Overnight in tent. Day3. Riding (70 KM) Khovd town – Lake Khar Us /B,L,D/ Be sure to bring your camera, as you will have plenty of opportunity while viewing the glacier to see wild bear, dear and other wildlife. After breakfast, we will ride to Lake Khar Us and ride along the Beuatiful Lake Khar Us. The Lake is one of the biggest lake in Mongolia and its surface squire took 1153 sq km and 72 km long, 26 km wide and surrounded by common rush and clusters of reeds. The area around the lake was protected since 1997. Overnight in tent. Day4. Riding (63 KM) Lake Khar Us /B,L,D/ Ride to Lake Khar Us. The Lake is situated at the height of in inter-mountains non-forest gully surrounded with not steep ridges. From the earliest time this valley attracts lots of Mongolian nomads who bring in their flocks in summer time. It is difficult to explain the lake's significance. Overnight in tent. Day5. Riding (54 KM) Lake Khar Us – River Zavkhan /B,L,D/ We cross River Zavkhan using bridge and then begin riding along the the River to ridge. It is not difficult ride with small difference between mountain heights. Trip takes 6-7 hours. Camp nearby the River Zavkhan. Day6. Riding (50 KM) River Zavkhan – Lake Khyargas /B,L,D/ After breakfast, we will continue our ride along the shore of Lake Zavkhan and enjoy natural beauty. The Lake is a very beautiful part of the Western Mongolia. You will appreciate unique and mysterious beauty of the Great Lakes Valley, immense fir forests from the bird's eye view, the variety of animals and plants and the way of life of the local inhabitants. Overnight in the tent. Day7. Riding (55 KM) Lake Khyargas /B,L,D/ Full day ride on the road that goes along picturesque shore of Lake Khyargas. Overnight in tent. Day8. Riding (55 KM) Lake Khyargas – Mountains Turgen /B,L,D/ After breakfast we will ride to Mountains Turgen. Full day riding. Day9. Riding (50 KM) Mountains Turgen – River Kharkhiraa /B,L,D/ The slopes of the Kharkhiraa Mountains are indented by numerous ravines, with rivers and streams running through them. The mountains are formed mainly of granite and are covered with pine and birch forests and with shrubs. Day10. Riding (65 KM) River Kharkhiraa – Lake Uvs /B,L,D/ Full day riding to Lake Uvs. Day11. Riding (60 KM) Lake Uvs /B,L,D/ Lake Uvs is largest lake in Mongolia and its surface occupies 3423 sq km and 12m depth. It is situated in tectonic gully between Khan Khukhii and Tagna Mountain ranges. Day12. Riding (65 KM) Lake Uvs – Sand dune Buureg Del – Lake Uvs /B,L,D/ The sand dunes which are most northern edge of desert zone in the world. The dunes are direct continues of Gobi desert. Because the dunes and surrounding mountains are designated wilderness, this is a great place to enjoy unspoiled natural beauty in a variety of ways. Here you will climb up to the dunes. Overnight in tent. Day13. Riding (60 KM) Lake Uvs – Ulaangom town /B,L,D/ After breakfast, we will ride to Ulaangom town and stay in local hotel and will have dinner. Overnight in local hotel. Day14. Fly to Ulaanbaatar /B,L,D/ After breakfast we will fly to Ulaanbaatar city and transfer to the hotel after arrive there. Then you will have feast dinner – Mongolian traditional food Khorkhog and have fun closing ceremony of the long biking trip. Overnight in the hotel. Day15. 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 - 2 times 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
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