The Best Way to Explore Mongolia
See it, breathe it, meet the people, climb the mountains. We will give you the best cycling experience possible.Unrivalled Scenery, Outstanding Trails
Mongolia is an ideal choice for a most amazing, challenging and exciting mountain bike tour in Central Asia.Mongolia - An Inspiring Destination for Everyone
You might ride for a whole day without seeing a single vehicle, and the local nomads will welcome you, happy to see you enjoying their country.Discover a Land of Natural Beauty
Explore the mountains and valleys of Central Mongolia; this land was once the centre of the Mongol Empire.Welcome to Mongolia
A thrilling experience and opportunity to enjoy the ancient culture, magnificent scenery and challenging MTB trails in the Khangai mountains.Khangai Mountain Bike Trail
Dates : PRICE IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Size : min 4 people | Location : Central Mongolia
Type : 6 - Days Riding | Total Duration : 10 - Days |Price : N/A
This 400 km mountain bike vacation passes through remote and beautiful scenery and provides an opportunity to see the real Mongolia: vast and varied landscapes, nomadic families, and historical sites. Starting with an internal flight to Bayankhongor on the northern edge of the Gobi Desert, you will cycle up into the Khangai Mountains, second highest range in Mongolia, on to Tsetserleg town, capital of Arkhangai province, and finish at Kharkhorin the site of Genghis Khan's capital in the thirteenth century.
- Bayankhongor is located on the northern side of the Gobi Desert
- Khul Sayan pass lies at 2750 meters above sea level
- Kharkhorin capital of Genghis Khan's Mongol Empire.
- Tsetserleg town, centre of Arkhangai province
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
ACCOMMODATION WILL BE WILD CAMPING IN TENTS WITH NO LUXURIOUS FACILITIES
DAY 1
Arrive in 'Ulaanbaatar' and go to hotel. Evening meet the tour leader and rest of group for Technical Briefing. The meeting talks about day by day itinerary and safety issues. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 2
Fly to 'Bayankhongor' province. Arrive and assemble bikes. Start riding into the mountains. Overnight camp beside a small river. See ancient 'Deer Stone' Overnight camping.
DAY 3
Ride along the valley to 'Shargaljuut'. In the hills surrounding this small village are hundreds of hot and cold mineral springs. A health resort for local people has been established. Afternoon continue riding over the mountains to set up camp in the next valley. Overnight camping.
DAY 4
There are a couple of long slow uphill stretches followed by glorious Downhill's ! These valleys are inhabited only by nomadic families with their herds of sheep and yaks. They make passers-by very welcome, and you are sure to be invited into a 'Ger' for a bowl of "airag" (fermented mare's milk) and piece of cheese. Overnight camping.
DAY 5
Ride up to the highest point 'Khul Sayan' Davaa, through increasingly remote and wild countryside. Towards the end of the day the track gets rougher and there are several rivers to cross. Overnight camping.
DAY 6
At first the track continues along a 'Rocky River Bed'. Then the scenery starts to change, becoming greener with a few trees. There are magnificent views of the route that can be admired from each pass. Overnight camping.
DAY 7
Ride over one small pass to reach the first sign of civilisation since Shargaljuut. This is the "sum" (village) of 'Bulgan'. Ride through Tsetserleg town, the capital of Arkhangai province, to reach the camping spot beside the Tamir river. Overnight camping.
DAY 8
The track is now a rough road passing through much more open hilly 'Landscapes'. Overnight camping nearby Khotont village. Overnight camping.
DAY 9
Ride to Kharkhorin town in the Orkhon valley. At one time this was the centre of the great Mongol Empire. In the 16th century 'Erdene Zuu' Buddhist monastery was founded here and there will be an opportunity to visit the monastery which currently houses about 40 'Monks'. Overnight camping beside the Orkhon river..
DAY 10
Return by jeep to Ulaanbaatar. Overnight hotel.
DAY 11
Depart.
PRICE IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Price depends on how many people are in the group. Mountain bike hire available per day: USD $25
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Khangai Mountain Bike Trip Tour Map
Circular route starting from Ulaanbaatar and fly south to the Gobi Desert and start riding from Bayankhongor, over the Khangai Mountains to Kharkhorin. Mongolia is a great place for a mountain biking tour, but it is best for confident riders with off-road experience. The route is remote and the terrain is rough. In Kharkhorin at the end of the trail stay in traditional ger camps, but during the rest of the tour the are no facilities for tourists so we camp in the wilderness.
Tour Information:
Khangai mountain bike trail description and details. Read the following information about this trip:
- This tour is classed as 98% off-road and is fully supported tour
- Accommodation on tour is wild camping in tents
- This tour will run with a minimum of 4 people
- Available to hire bikes: Specialized Rockhopper & Schwinn Mesa
- Non riders are welcome to join any of our mountain bike tours
- 100% fully guided montain bike tour
- We accept other major currencies
- Hotel in UB based on sharing "TWIN" room
Khangai mountain bike tour price includes. The following items are included in the price of the tour:
- All Meals (except Ulaanbaatar) & Bottled Mineral Water
- 2 Nights Hotel "Continental" sharing twin room
- Domestic flight from UB - Bayankhongor
- Entrance Fees
- Mountain Bike Tour Support Vehicle
- All Transportation (except International Airport Transfer)
- All meals on tour
- English Speaking Guide
Khangai mountain bike tour price does not include. The following items will be in addition to the price of the tour:
- International Flight
- Visa Cost
- Ulaanbaatar Airport Transfers
- Lunch and Dinner when in Ulaanbaatar
- Mountain Bike Hire (USD $25 per day)
- Travel Insurance
- Alcohol and Soft Drinks
- Travel Insurance
Highlights of this Mountain Bike tour. The places you will see along the way:
- Flight to the "Gobi Desert"
- Remote "Khangai" Mountains
- Erdene Zuu Monastery
- Shargaljuut Hot Spring
- Bayankhongor Town
- Deer Stone
- Tsetserleg Town
- Nomadic families
Mountain Biking Tour - Bikes "Specialized" RockHopper
"Bike Mongolia" have SCHWINN and SPECIALIZED mountain bikes with front suspension hard tail, in a variety of sizes, available for hire. You can bring your own bike if you prefer. SPECIALIZED "Rockhopper" fully butted, smooth-welded M4 alloy super light frame with integrated head tube and asymmetrical seat stays offers a quick, responsive and compliant ride, whilst performance components and parts such as Rockshox Recon forks and Avid Juicy hydraulic brakes offer excellent quality.
MTB TOUR GRADING
We have designed all our own routes and know the track, scenery, river crossings or bridges, climbs or technical sections, and camping places for each trip. The combined use of jeeps and bikes allows us to see a substantial part of Mongolia, with its wild and varied scenery. Daily riding distances vary from 70 - 100 km, therefore stamina is required. Need help with this Planning Your Trip? Contact: 
About us
We are a completely independent travel tour operator in Mongolia, not an agent or representative of any other company.
In addition we have the best & most enthusiastic team who work efficiently together to create the best experience.
Comments
"We wish that we had more time to spend in Mongolia. What a fascinating place. Not only the Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar, but the many mini - Naadam Festivals we encountered in the countryside as well as the people and scenery were fantastic"
Steve Sidebotham (Delaware, USA)
"Our tour leaders were helpful, informative, and quite delightful! The entire trip was a marvelous experience, and Mongolia will live on in my mind and heart for ever"
Jennifer Boot (Scotland, UK)
"We really enjoyed all aspects of our trip. The itinerary was well organized. We felt like we had a good taste of the country. We especially liked meeting the nomadic family. The accommodations and food were all satisfying as well"
Hans Schnegluth (Germany)
"Thanks very much for looking after us and our arrangements in Mongolia. We enjoyed the tour immensely and loved the sites, scenery and sense of solitude this country gives you. It was a lovely adventure, thanks again"
Clare Elsdon (England)
