21 days biking tour from Bayangobi to Terkhiin Tsagaan nuur
Our tour lead you trough fascinating landscape and follow the ancient history in Mongolia. Starting from the small sand dune Bayangobi at the foot of mountain Khugnu khan through the endless steppe and grassland to the lake Terkhiin tsagaan Lake. We would visit Erdenezuu monastery, Kharakhorum museum and ruin’s of Kharakhorum, which was the capital city of Great Mongolian Empire, ruin’s of ancient capital city of Turkish state, and also ruin’s of ancient capital city of Uigur state. Historical founds are to see. We would visit local herders to explore how Mongolian nomads live. Biking through mountain hills on sandy land, paved road and partly volcanic area. We use traditional ger Camps partly and tent mostly under millions of stars. Terrain is good for biking. At Ugii lake ends the biking and we drive back to Uaanbaatar.
Highlights
Gandan Monastery, Chinggis Khaan square, Zaisan panoramic mountain, Erdenezuu monastery, ruins of Karakorum and Uighur capital city, Terkhiin Zagaan Lake Ugii lake.
Short Itenerary
Day 1 :Arrivel. Hoteltransfer. Citytour
Day 2 :Drive to Bayangobi
Day 3 :Startday of biking.
Day 4-16 :Biking
Day 17 :End of biking
Day 18 :Drive to Ugii lake
Day 19 :Drive back to Ulaanbaatar.
Day 20 :Leisure and shopping.
Day 21 :Departure
- Day 1
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar. *** hotel transfer. After lunch, the tour starts with visit of Gandan monastery, Zaisan panoramic mountain, Chinggis Khaan Square and natural history museum. (L/D) - Day 2
After breakfast, drive via Khustai National Park to Bayangobi. In Khustai National Park you will see the wild horses and learn more about the National Park. Drive to Bayangobi oasis. Overnight stay in ger camp. (B/L/D) - Day 3
Visit of the Uvgun temple in the protected Khugnu Khaan mountain. Afternoon, starting the bike tour from Bayangobi to Terkhiin Zagaan nuur via Kharkhorin. Overnightstay in tent, also in following days. (B/L/D) - Day 4-16
Biking. Pro day 25-55km. Opportunity to visit of local nomads family, to meet locals in next days. Explore Mongolian hidden culture by bike. One resting day in each 2-3 biking days. (B/L/D) - Day 17
Last biking day. Overnightstay at camp. (B/L/D) - Day 18
Drive back to Ugii lake. Overnightstay at Camp. (B/L/D) - Day 19
Drive to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the hotel. After refreshing the Mongolian traditional folklore. (B/L/D) - Day 20
Free time. Shopping for souvenirs. (B/L/D) - Day 21
Transfer for your departure. (B)
Related destinations list
Khustai National Park
Khugnu Khan Mountain National Park (Natural Reserve)
Karakorum
Capital city Ulaanbaatar