Gobi desert mountain biking tour mongolia

Tour Description

The Mongolian Gobi is a region teeming with life, offering a myriad of surprises waiting to be discovered. While some parts boast daunting Rocky Mountains adorned with lush vegetation, others showcase breathtaking views of the marvelous Blue Mountains juxtaposed against high and endless sand dunes, verdant streams, and expansive steppes stretching to the horizon. Amidst this diverse landscape, one encounters a plethora of wildlife, including hundreds of sheep and goat herds, horses, cattle, and the rare Bactrian camels, creating a picturesque scene against the backdrop of the Gobi's vastness.

The nights in the Gobi are a tranquil marvel, enveloped by an eerie yet beautiful silence illuminated by countless bright stars. Witnessing the spectacular sunrises and sunsets further adds to the enchantment of this region. Beyond biking through this natural wonderland, there are ample activities to engage in, such as climbing the sand dunes, riding two-humped camels, and visiting nomadic communities.

The highlight of this 11-day adventure, spanning 7 days of cycling, is the Khongor sand dune. This journey covers a total cycling distance of 447 km, with an ascent of 3482m and a descent of 3418m. Professional guiding, continuous vehicle support, cycling-adapted meals, and comfortable camping facilities, including drip showers and sit-down toilets, are provided throughout the trip. Prepare to immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty and unique experiences that the Mongolian Gobi has to offer.

Price includes

2 Hotel nights in Ulaanbaatar (Twin+B)
4 nights in gers (twin / triple BB)
4 tented overnight
Domestic flights
All transfers including arrival & departure, internal flights,
Indicated meals (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner),
Visits & national park fees
Camping equipment
English speaking guide(s)
Cook
Bike mechhanic
A hard tail mountain bike, tools & parts

Price excludes

Travel insurance
Excess luggage fee
Meals not indicated
Personal cycling accessories and clothes
Drinks
Gratuities

Tour dates:

1 Apr to 31 October, 2024 OPEN

Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar and tour briefing

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar city. Mongolia Expedition will welcome you at the airport and drive you to the hotel. After check in to the hotel, we will spend one hour delightful time watching Tumen Ekh traditional show. Welcome dinner in the evening. /Hotel, D/

Day 2: Flight to Gobi desert, cycle from Eagle canyon

Morning take flight to the Gobi. Trip supporting crew will be meeting you upon your arrival in Dalanzadgad and drive to Eagle Canyon (Yoliin am) The canyon shelters a small glacier which remains frozen till July despite the hot desert temperatures. Wild Goats scale the steep cliffs. At the canyon entrance there is a small museum displaying samples of the area’s animal world. Then drive to the starting point and nice warm up biking through steppe to the Gobi Mirage Ger camp. /Ger Camp, B,L,D/ Bike day 1 – Yol valley to Gobi Mirage ger camp -46 km. Ascent 859m/ Descent 369m

Day 3: Cycle to Gegeet valley

Biking to the Gegeet valley and today's route is a bit more challenging as we cycle across the middle body of the Gurvan Saikhan mountain range. Although amidst desert today's route runs on an elevated and therefore well ventilated plateau between two parallel ridges. Short and at times steep ascents are followed by exciting downhills and smooth flat sections are interrupted by short loose parts. Due to better ventilation the area is used as the summer grazing ground by local herders. You will see their large herds of goats and horses and as well as their felt tents; a life style that hasn't seemingly changed for many hundreds of years. Stay overnight at tent /Tent, B,L,D/ Bike day 2 – Gobi Mirage to Gegeet valley - 76km. Ascent 569m/Descent 457m

Day 4: Cycle to Khongor Els sand dune

After breakfast we’ll cycle to Khongoriin Els, Mongolia’s most spectacular sand dunes which stretch for 180 km, with the tallest reaching 200m. On a windy day a distant propeller hum can be heard from the dunes, which is why they are locally known as the ‘Singing Dunes”. We aim to arrive at our destination early, allowing time for some laundry to be done. Then at 5pm it’s a short drive to one of the nearby sand dunes which we can climb before returning to camp for dinner. Tonight’s ger is one of the best of the tour as its restaurant has a fantastic open-air upstairs terrace - a great place to watch the sun setting. Stay overnight at ger camp. /Ger camp, B,L,D/ Bike day 3 – Gegeet valley to Khongor Els sand dunes – 49km. Ascent 103m/Descent 457m

Day 5: Khongoriin Els sand dunes

Rest day at dune, you may hike, bike or ride bactrain camel (2 humped) to explore around. Stay overnight at same ger camp. /Ger camp, B,L,D/

Day 6: Cycle to Khaltar zag valley

Today we are heading to the North direction through ravine, cross famous Khaltar zag saxual tree valley to the different natural zone of vast steppe. Stay overnight in middle of breathtaking pristine nature at tent /Tent, B,L,D/ Bike day 4 – Khongor Els sand dunes to Khaltar Zag valley - 70km. Ascent 570m/Descent 423m

Day 7: Cycle to Tevsh Mountain

Bike to Tevsh. We’ll set up camp by the ‘Tevsh’, an extinct volcano that shelters bronze age petroglyphs and a large group of burial mounds of similar age. There is also a large group of Neolithic rock carvings to be discovered./Tent, B,L,D/ Bike day 5 – Khaltar Zag valley to Tevsh Mountain - 37km. Ascent 500m/Descent 611m

Day 8: Cycle to Arts Bogd

Bike to the Arts Bogd Mountain lays in middle of steppe between 2 different natural zones. It is located in Uvurkhangai province’s territory at an elevation of 2219 meters above the sea level /Tent, B,L,D/ Bike day 6 – Tevsh mountain to Arts Bogd steppe - 80 km. Ascent 317m/Descent 623m

Day 9 Cycle to Bayanzag Flamming cliffs

Bike to Bayanzag This is a paleontology fossil site where the first samples of dinosaur eggs intact in their nests as well as hundreds of dinosaur skeletons among them of several new species were discovered by Americans in 1920-ies. Here we hike or bike the eroded ravines of red sandstone and try make your own discovery. A picnic lunch will be served with the view of the cliffs as the backdrop. You may as well take a short trip to Bayanzag, a saxaul grove nearby. Saxaul is a desert bush that grows to a height of 2 meters and is a valuable soil supporting agent although the most popular fuel of local herders./Ger camp, B,L,D/ Bike day 7 – Arts Bogd steppe to Bayanzag Flamming cliffs – 59km. Ascent 564m/Descent 478m

Day 10

Drive to the Dalanzadgad. Flight to Ulaanbaatar. Cashmere factory, farewell dinner /Hotel, B,L,D/

Day 11

Departure. Mongolia Expedition team will drive you to the airport. (B)

Iva & Giacomo

“Un viaggio indimenticabile”

Bike desert Gobi,

organizzazione eccellente, nulla lasciato al caso percorsi fantastici ottima guida ottime persone di supporto biciclette all'altezza del tour fantastici landscape, niente altro da aggiungere semplicemente perfetto.

Iva e Giacomo

Visited June 2016

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