11 Day World Heritage Orkhon Valley National Park Cycling Tour
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11 Day World Heritage Orkhon Valley National Park Cycling Tour
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Highlights
A chance to roam through the cradle of nomadic empires just as riders did many centuries ago! Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site - Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape is home to historical sites of ancient nomadic empires such as the Gokturks and the Mongols. Travel to Kharkhorum, which was once a site of the capital of the Mongol Empire. On this cycling trip, you’ll experience true freedom out in the wild grasslands of Mongolia - passing through lush valleys, mountains and pristine rivers. Suited for both beginner and advanced cyclists, biking through northern part of the Khangai mountains will be a bit challenging but the rest of the journey is less demanding. The slow pace of cycling allows you to learn more about the nomadic lifestyle, enjoy beautiful landscapes, and visit historical and attractive sights along the way.
Itinerary
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar the capital of Mongolia.
Ulaanbaatar
Admission Ticket FreeOur representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to a 4-star hotel within the city center. Meet at the hotel lobby after settling in and the tour guide will lead you on a sightseeing city tour. First, visit the main square with a grand statue of Chinggis Khan in front of the parliament building. Then learn briefly about the history of Mongolia from early humans to the modern era at the National History Museum. Afterwards, learn a bit about Mongolia’s Tibetan Buddhist tradition at the Choijin Lama Temple Museum. Finally, attend an evening show of traditional music, throat-singing, and contortion followed by a welcome dinner and tour briefing.Монголын Үндэсний Музей
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Museum of National History introducing Mongolia's history from early humans to the modern eraChoijin Lama Temple Museum
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedMuseum displaying best samples of Buddhist artwork and religious masksTumen Ekh Ensemble
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedA show of traditional music, throat singing- Accommodations4 star hotelFood And DrinksDinner
Transfer to Ugii Lake, starting point of cycling
Ogii Lake
12 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter breakfast, our team will pick you up from the hotel and drive to Ugii Lake, which is a freshwater lake surrounded by rolling steppe. The lake is a summer spot for a number of migratory birds as well as home for a few species of fish. Upon arriving, we will set up camp near the lake. You can do optional activities such as hiking, horse-riding, renting a boat, and fishing.Elsen Tasarkhai
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe little gobi which is part of Mongol els and 80km long and 5km wide sand dunes.- AccommodationsTentFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Bike to northern Tamir River
Arkhangai Province
Admission Ticket FreeOur mountain biking guide will give an introduction about the cycling trip and do thorough adjustments on the selected bikes. Start cycling to the Tamir River. Today we will cycle for 61 km on a smooth and hard-packed dirt road through the grassland following the Tamir River. Our support vehicle will always be nearby. The kitchen vehicle will always go ahead of the group to snack and lunch spots to prepare, and to the camping spots to set up kitchen, shower, and toilet tents.- AccommodationsTentFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Bike to southern Tamir River
Arkhangai Province
Admission Ticket FreeSince Mongolia has an extreme climate with four seasons, nomads choose best pastures to live on and raise their livestock depending on their given circumstances. During the summer, many nomadic families set up their felt homes called ger near rivers. Today we will continue cycling along the Tamir River. You will see that the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle has not changed much for hundreds of years expect for a few modern technological tools that come in handy with their daily chores. From about 35th km, the scenery will become hillier. The hilly section continues for approximately 12 km then shifting into a mountainous area followed by a gentle downhill until reaching the camping spot near the river.- AccommodationsTentFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Bike to Tsenkher hot spring
Tsenkher Hot Spring
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter breakfast, start cycling through the vast rolling steppe following the Tamir river with picturesque views of traditional felt homes and nomads herding large flocks of grazing animals. At end of the day, we slowly cycle up to northern part of the Khangai Mountain range which extends northwest-southeast for about 700 km with forests and lush meadows in central Mongolia. After cycling for 40 km today, we will reach Tsenher hot spring. Upon arrival, settle into a tourist ger camp where you can relax in a pool filled with spring water. You may as well receive a rejuvenating body massage for a small additional fee.- AccommodationsTourist ger campFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Bike to Tsagaan sum valley.
Arkhangai Province
Admission Ticket FreeAfter relaxing and refreshing in the hot spring, we cycle to Tsagaan Sum (White Temple) valley through a mountainous area. Within the first few km, we pass 2 small passes at 1,872 and 1,848 meters above sea level. Then continue pedaling gradually up to the third pass of 2,030 m above sea level at around the 40 km mark. We will reach our camp spot surrounded by hills after a pleasant 15 km downhill.- AccommodationsTentFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Bike to Orkhon Valley and visit a waterfall
Orkhon Valley
12 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedToday begins with a climb up two passes. On top of the second pass, there is a beautiful view of the Orkhon river valley. Referred to as the cradle of nomadic cultures, Orkhon Valley is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site with fascinating landscapes and interesting historical sites. Continue on an easy downhill for about 33 km along the Orkhon valley with a lunch-break on the way. After setting up camp near a river bank, we can either go on a short drive or walk to the Orkhon waterfall. It is the largest waterfall in Mongolia and drains from an imposing height of 20 meters with a width of about 10 meters.Orkhon Waterfall
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAbout 25m downstream from the waterfall you can climb down to the bottom of the gorge; it’s 22m deep and dotted with pine trees.- AccommodationsTentFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Bike along the Orkhon River
Orkhon Valley
Admission Ticket FreeAlbeit being the longest cycling day, it’s quite an enjoyable 71 km descent along the Orkhon river. Due to its natural accommodation, there is a high concentration of nomadic families living in this area. This allows you greater opportunities to meet and visit local nomadic families, taste their dairy foods, and learn more about their lifestyle.- AccommodationsTentFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Bike to the site of the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire
Kharkhorin
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeEven though today’s distance is only 24 km, the first 10 km is a climb. Then we continue on with easy pedaling through Orkhon valley and reach Kharkhorin, which is a newer town named after the old capital of the Mongol Empire. The site of the original capital is nearby, although not much remained after its destruction and the ruins was used in the 16th century for construction of Erdene Zuu monastery, which is the main attraction here nowadays. The monastery complex suffered almost complete destruction during the Communist Purges of the 1930ies, only a few temples and surrounding walls with stupas survived. Kharkhorum was a multi-cultural capital, center of trade and exchange of ideas along the Silk Road connecting eastern and western cultures during the 13th century. In 1220, Chinggis Khan founded Kharkhorum and it was completed during the reign of his second son and successor Ugudei Khan in 1235. Stay overnight at tourist ger camp.- AccommodationsTourist ger campFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Drive to Ulaanbaatar, farewell dinner
Ulaanbaatar
Admission Ticket FreeLoad bikes onto the support vehicle(s) and drive to Ulaanbaatar. Lunch is on the way. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel and rest until farewell dinner.- Accommodations4 star hotelFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Departure day
Buyant-Uhaa
Admission Ticket FreeOur guide and driver will bring you to Chinggis khaan international airport.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
All indicated meals + drinking water
2 overnights at 4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar (twin+breakfast)
Lunch (9)
Dinner (10)
Breakfast (10)
2 overnight in a tourist ger camp (twin/triple)
International airport transfers
Giant ATX 600 series hardtail shimano 3x7 bike
Extra drinks and snacks during cycling
English speaking cycling guide(s)
Russian 4WD van(s) equipped with bike racks as support vehicles during cycling
Cook(s)
All visits and National park fees
Mountain biking gudie(s)
6 tented overngihts (twins)
NOT INCLUDED
Optional activities
Travel insurance
Sleeping bags and mattresses
Meals that are not indicated
Gratuities
Personal biking clothes and gears
International flights
Visa fee
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
Address
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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