One of the true traveling frontiers, Mongolia offers an incredible experience for cyclists into the heart of the country to meet its nomadic people. This biking tour starts at the southern edge of the Khangai Mountains after a visit to the dramatic dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai before taking in the stunning Sharguljuut River valley. From here the highlights unfold day after day and include the Shar Hutul Pass, the scenic Tamir River Valley and the superb views from the Khul Sayangiin Pass. Close to Bulgan, you'll visit a nomadic family at their Ger to learn more about their way of life and at Tsenkher soothe your muscles at the hot springs before ending in the impressive Orkhon Valley.
This is a fully-supported ride camping under the stars when not in Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia’s capital. All cooking is catered for by the local team and served in the great outdoors. You'll cycle through a diversity of landscapes, including lush green grasslands and pine forests via a series of rock-strewn dirt roads, rocky river crossings, compacted earth and the route does include some steep climbs.
Along the way, you will see a diverse array of wildlife: many birds of prey, cattle, yaks, gophers, and the pride of many Mongolians, the horse. The sheer adventure aspect of this biking tour makes this a trip that is sure to delight riders in search of somewhere very unique. The trip involves some steeper cheekier climbs which can be walked or done in the support vehicle should you choose and some rocky downhills. There are also a couple of days featuring some extended loose rocky sections along river beds but overall it is about 70-80% on hard-pack jeep trails with some river crossings so be prepared for wet feet on certain days.