Mountain Bike
Key Information
Trip Length: 13 days/12 nights.
Trip Type: Moderate.
Tour Code: SMT-MB-13D
Meeting/Departure Points: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Group Size: 2-16 travelers-guaranteed!.
Valid Season: June-August-September 15th
Regular Group Departures-2023: June 17, July 15, August 05
Regular Group Departures-2024: June 15, July 20, August 10
Total Distance: about 2000kms/1243miles.
Average daily distance: 60-100kms (37-62miles)
Road Category: Off Road.
Weight Limit: 15kgs (33lbs)
Number of days cycling: 10
Airfare or Train Included: No.
Tour Customizable: Yes
Tour Highlights: Upon your arrival in Ulaanbaatar New Airport, meet Samar Magic Tours team. 13 days fully supported biking tour includes 10 days of biking to the Natural Wonders of Northern & Central Mongolia. Led by our experienced guides start off at the Ulaanbaatar city to the northern fringes of the Amarbayasgalant monastery and traverse the Central Steppes and the Khangai Mountain range to beautiful Ogii Lake. Cycling into vast valleys where nomadic horsemen whose lives still revolve around domesticated yaks and camels. Bike route mainly runs on smooth, hard pack surfaces with a number of knee-deep river crossings. Tented camping throughout the tour. Mountain bike for relaxing and enjoy hot bath at Tsenher Hot Springs (89C/192.2F). Cycle along the Orkhon river to reach Karakorum - the first capital of the Mongolian Empire of Genghis Khan. Cycle to the hidden Tuvhun monastery-it is one of Mongolia's oldest Buddhist monasteries. Cycle to Orkhon Waterfall, situated in the historically significant Orkhon Valley. Enjoy hundreds of miles of trails that the Samar Magic Tours has to offer. Wind your way through steppes, mountain passes and beautiful valleys which are home to numerous nomadic families and clear mountain lakes and streams. Meeting nomadic people, staying in a traditional tent, seeing grasslands and beautiful vistas.
Experience a Camping Trip with Off Road-We're passionate about camping and have enhanced the experience of sleeping under the stars with the finest camping gear, irresistible cuisine and expert Leaders and Camp Assistants who make your trip carefree. Your tour involves some days of travelling off the beaten track, with long road journeys by mountain bike with 4WD Vans' support over difficult terrain. Mountain bike across Mongolia in one adventure filled Journey. Our Mountain Biking tours are fully supported with back-up vehicles, tents, cook, a good food and friendly staff. Non riders are welcome to join this Mountain Bike Tour to the Natural Wonders of Northern & Central Mongolia.
The Best Time to Travel to Mongolia: The travel season begins in June. July and August are the peaks tourist season. September is autumn.
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Day 1
Ulaanbaatar. (L)
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Day 2
Ulaanbaatar-Amarbayasgalant monastery. (B)(L)(D)
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Days 3/4
Cycle to Uran-Togoo Tulga Uul Natural Park. (B)(L)(D)
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Days 5/6
Cycle to Lake Ogii. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 7
Cycle along the Orkhon valley to Karakorum. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 8
Cycle to Tsenkher Hot Spa. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 9
Cycle to Tuvhun Temple-Orkhon Waterfall. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 10
Full day in Orkhon Waterfall. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 11
Cycle to Bayangobi Desert. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 12
Drive to Ulaanbaatar. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 13
Departure Mongolia. Tour Ends(B)
| June-August-September 15th | Holiday Inn Hotel 5* or Premium Palace Hotel 4* or similar |
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| Daily, June-September 15th | Holiday Inn Hotel 5* or Premium Palace Hotel 4* or similar |
| 12 persons or more | $ US 2,335 or 2,406 € |
| 8-11 persons | $ US 2,435 or 2,511 € |
| 4-7 persons | $ US 2,535 or 2,613 € |
| 3 persons | $ US 2,799 or 2,889 € |
| Individual Supplement (2 nights) | $ US 135 or 139 € |
2023/2024 Land tour costs per person in $ US or in Euros (€), based on double or twin standard room from (13 days, excluding flights) - (Click here to enquire or book)
Free: If you have a group of 16 persons (15 paying persons + 1 free, based on twin/double standard room: 8) Excluding flights, and the single room at hotels in Ulaanbaatar city.
What's Included?
2 nights at selected & confirmed hotel in Ulaanbaatar, based on twin standard room.
8 nights in the tourist camps, based on twin standard Gers.
2 nights camping or in Ger, including all camping equipment.
Full Board as indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner).
Welcome lunch in traditional local restaurant.
Farewell dinner in local restaurant.
All transportation on 4WD Vans' support including the all petrol.
Services of English or Spanish speaking local guide (according to the request!).
Entrance fees to the all specified protected areas, national parks, museums, and the monasteries.
One Mongolian traditional folk songs concert.
Enjoy baths and relaxing in Tsenkher Hot Springs (1hr).
Gentle hiking through wonderful landscapes.
Rates and services.
Management and payment for the support visa letter, authorized by Mongolian Immigration, for citizens who cannot obtain the Mongolian visa electronically or do not have consulates (*if necessary).
Accommodation in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar: hotel, 4*, hotel, 5* (2 nights).
Amarbayasgalant monastery: Tourist Gers camp (1 night).
Uran-Togoo Tulga Uul Natural Park: Tourist Gers camp (1 night).
Lake Ogii: Tourist Gers camp (1 night).
Karakorum: Tourist Gers camp (1 night).
Tsenkher Hot Spa: Tourist Gers camp (1 night).
Orkhon waterfall: Tourist Gers camp (2 nights).
Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes: Tourist Gers camp (1 night).
Rest of the days in route: Camping in tents or in Ger (2 nights).
What's Not Included?
Flights and occasional flight delays or cancellation.
Visa.
Excess baggage.
Mountain Bikes.
Sleeping bag.
Mineral water (*you need to buy it in Ulaanbaatar, prior to departure to the countryside).
Early Check-in!.
Late Check-out!.
Any rescue costs or costs of early departure.
Changing of date of departure from Ulaanbaatar.
The traveler is responsible for having proper travel documents, such as a valid passport, proper visa, the necessary passport pictures, and the International airfares.
Travel insurance.
Items of personal nature such as gratuities to porters at hotels, telephone / telex / fax charges, laundry, beverages, meals, optional activities, and services not specified in the itinerary.
Any circumstances beyond of our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, weather conditions, etc.
