For the adventurouscyclist, a mountain biking vacation
in Mongolia is a great way to enjoy an active and challenging
ride, to experience a fascinating culture, and toescape from the pressures of life in the Western world.
Fantastic landscapes
and exhilarating riding in remote mountains, concluding near the
exquisite Amarbayasgalant monastery. The peace and quiet, the stars
at night, and the genuine friendliness of the local people combine
to make this a challenge with marvelous rewards.
This is a great cycling holiday as well
as an exciting cultural experience. Ride through the Khangai mountains
and Orkhon valley to the ancient capital of Mongolia at Kharkhorin.
Meet nomadic families along the way, marvel at the beautiful scenery
and admire Mongolia's largest monastery at Erdene Zuu.
Independent
Trips
Tailor-made
tours for groups of 4 +
from € 1095
excludes international flights
As well as our fixed date group tours,
we can also arrange private tailor-made itineraries for groups
of friends, clubs and schools. If you let us know when you want
to go and what you would like to do in Mongolia, we will design
a trip especially for your group. Some suggestions:
Mongolia is the ideal country for an off-road experience since this country the size of Western Europe has only a few hundred kilometers of black-topped roads. The rest of the land is connected by a network of rough jeep tracks and horse trails linking small communities and seasonal pastures. You have a unique opportunity to ride wherever you want because most of the land is not privately owned, so you are not even restricted to the jeep tracks and horse trails.
Accommodation
In order to provide you with the most comfortable and suitable accommodation in the wildest conditions, we have teamed up with Vango and their branch Force 10 to give you a high quality camping experience. We have chosen models such as the Baltoro and theVango Storm 300
Vango Storm 300 Three Man 4 Season Tentwhich suit the extreme weather as well as client requirements. All our tents are kept in good condition and have been proven to withstand heavy rain, strong winds and even snow up in the mountains during the summer. They have double doors with mosquito netting, to allow through draft when it is hot.
Bike Maintenance
Mongolia is the ideal country for an off-road experience since this country the size of Western Europe has only a few hundred kilometers of black-topped roads. The rest of the land is connected by a network of rough jeep tracks and horse trails linking small communities and seasonal pastures. You have a unique opportunity to ride wherever you want because most of the land is not privately owned, so you are not even restricted to the jeep tracks and horse trails.
Bike Hire Options:
If
you don't want the hassle of bringing your own bike, hire
one of ours ! Our bikes are Specialized Rockhopper hard
tail front suspension mountain bikes (or Schwinn of a similar standard). They are well maintained before
and throughout the tour, and cost € 20 per day to rent.
Support vehicles
All our vehicles are new or nearly new and are owned and maintained by us and driven by our own company drivers. We do not hire vehicles from outside, nor do we use drivers who we do not know. You might think these Russian UAZ Forgons look like old VW campers, but not so ! These are the best 4X4 people carriers in Mongolia. Just like the famous Land Rover Defender, the style of the forgon has altered little over the past 40 years during which it has served the Russian and Mongolian Military. The UAZ 4 x 4 has a basic simple engine making it easy to maintain. They can carry up to 12 people and are fully equipped for off-road conditions.
Tour Leaders
When you make a booking, you will receive
a Tour Dossier in which there is a complete list
of all you need to take in the way of equipment,
clothing, medicines, etc.. Generally speaking we have the tools that we are likely to need
for maintenance and repair of our own (hired)
motorbikes, but you will need to bring your own helmet and suitable clothing.
Food & Drinks
A professional cook will provide three substantial meals each day and for larger groups thekitchen tent
Dinning Table & Mess Tentis used. She can cater for vegetarians if informed in advance. Meals are a mixture of European and Mongolian dishes. Bottled mineral water or pure spring water is provided, as well as snacks for break times.
Did You Know...
The Gobi Desert
In 1923 the first ever nest containing eggs of a dinosaur
(the meat-eating Oviraptor) was discovered in the Gobi
Desert by Roy Chapman Andrews.
The Khangai Mountains
The
Khangai mountain range includes high mountains, rivers,
lakes, forests, meadows and a rich historical background.
Orkhon Valley
The
Orkhon region bears the marks of ancient volcanic processes:
lava flows, conical hills and hot mineral springs. Rivers
form rapids, their waterfalls flowing through deep gorges.
Lake Khovsgol
Lake
Khovsgol, 136km long and 36km wide, is the second largest
lake in Mongolia and contains 2% of the world's fresh
water. The water is so clear that you can see fish swimming
30 meters below the surface.
country the size of Western Europe has only a few hundred kilometers of black-topped roads. The rest of the land is connected by a network of rough jeep tracks and horse trails linking small communities and seasonal pastures. You have a unique opportunity to ride wherever you want because most of the land is not privately owned, so you are not even restricted to the jeep tracks and horse trails
country the size of Western Europe has only a few hundred kilometers of black-topped roads. The rest of the land is connected by a network of rough jeep tracks and horse trails linking small communities and seasonal pastures. You have a unique opportunity to ride wherever you want because most of the land is not privately owned, so you are not even restricted to the jeep tracks and horse trails
In 1923 the first ever nest containing eggs of a dinosaur
(the meat-eating Oviraptor) was discovered in the Gobi
Desert by Roy Chapman Andrews.
The
Khangai mountain range includes high mountains, rivers,
lakes, forests, meadows and a rich historical background.
The
Orkhon region bears the marks of ancient volcanic processes:
lava flows, conical hills and hot mineral springs. Rivers
form rapids, their waterfalls flowing through deep gorges.
Lake
Khovsgol, 136km long and 36km wide, is the second largest
lake in Mongolia and contains 2% of the world's fresh
water. The water is so clear that you can see fish swimming
30 meters below the surface.
