Cycling & mountain biking holidays in Mongolia

Combine of the physical challenge of cycling with the ability to get to places and destinations that are just not possible using vehicles, and at a pace which truly gives you an insight into a people, their culture, history and traditions.

We run cycling holidays in Mongolia offering off-road adventure, amazing scenery and encounters with its nomadic peoples. We even have an option that allows you to witness Mongolia's national games, the Naadam Festival and visit Beijing. Enjoy campfires under the stars, stay in ger camps and visit Buddist caves.

Price details: Includes accommodation (twin share, mostly camping, some hotel), camping equipment, transport, vehicle support, most meals, water & snacks on rides, group leader, guide & cooks and entrance, where applicable. Use of a bike is also included; our mountain bikes are specialised entry-level standard with front suspension, 21 speed gears, v-brakes, off-road tyres, ergonomic seat, etc. alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own bike. The wilds of Mongolia (450km)
From US $2450 (15 days) ex flights, departing 26 Jul, 9 Aug 2008 
The wilds of Mongolia have always sent out a call to those with an adventurous spirit. One of the true travelling frontiers, Mongolia offers an incredible experience for the cyclist. This tour will take you on a crossing of the Arkhangai Mountains, from the edge of the Gobi desert at Bayanhongor to the old Mongolian capital of Kharkhorin, we cycle into the heart of Mongolia and meet its nomadic peoples. This is an off-roader's dream cycling through a diversity of landscapes, including the mountains of the Arkhanghai, lush green grasslands, pine forests and the spectacular Orkhon Falls. This is a fully supported ride, when outside of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital. The sheer adventure makes this trip one of our favourites!

Mountain biking – river crossings – Gobi desert - ger camps – campfires under the stars – yak herds – nomads – dirt tracks – horses – Khar Khorin

Beijing, wild Mongolia & festival (470km)
From US $2690 (16 days) ex flights, departing 10 Jul 2008
This extended version of the above trip combines Mongolia's national games, the Naadam Festival, with a 9 day mountain bike journey through the vast mountains, valleys and plains of central Mongolia. In Ulaan Baatar we take in the highly competitive wrestling, horse racing and archery championships, before heading out of the city into a land with no fences, and no roads. Our cycling adventure is across the Arkhangai Mountains, from the edge of the Gobi desert at Bayanhongor to the ancient Mongolian capital of Kharkhorin, right into the heart of Mongolia to meet its nomadic peoples. This is an off-roader's dream, cycling through a diversity of landscapes, including the mountains of the Arkhanghai, lush green grasslands, pine forests and the spectacular Orkhon Falls.

Hiking on the Great Wall – Forbidden City – Naadam festival – horse racing – Mountain biking – river crossings – Gobi desert – ger camps – campfires under the stars – yak herds – nomads – dirt tracks – horses – herdsmen – Khar Khorin