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Northern Mongolia Mountain Biking Trail offered by supplier M09065 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 9 day(s) Group Size: 4 - 16 people Destination(s): Mongolia   Specialty Categories: Bicycle Touring   Season: June - September Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 1095 Euro (EUR) Maximum Per Person Price: 1095 Euro (EUR)

Travel by train to reach the copper mining town of Erdenet, from where we start riding into the remote and beautiful mountains. At first the trail is on packed mud tracks along valley floors, then over mountain passes on rocky trails through silver birch forests to reach the great Buddhist monastery of Amarbayasgalant. The area is inhabited mainly by nomadic people with their herds of horses and sheep. We will meet some families along the way and see their fascinating lifestyle, which has changed little in centuries.

Tour Distance:
- Average daily riding distance is 50 km.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to hotel to relax. Evening depart by train. Overnight on train in 4-berth compartments.

Day 2: Ulaanbaatar - Erdenet. Early in the morning you will be met by the support crew. Assemble bikes and ride along the valley. Overnight camping. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 3: Khojiriin river. Ride alongside the Khojiriin river with mountains either side, then the valley opens out into cultivated fields. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 4: Inget village. Ride through Inget village and up into silver birch forest. Descend to the Selenge river to camp. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 5: Khyalgant village. Ride through the village of Khyalgant, then over Sangiin pass and down into a fertile valley to camp.

Day 6: Follow the track along the valleys inhabited by many nomadic families. Cross a final pass to descend into the valley of Amarbayasgalant monastery. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 7: Spend the morning enjoying the beautiful monastery. Afternoon ride south to reach the main track leading to Ulaanbaatar. Includes: (B), (L), (D).

Day 8: Ulaanbaatar. Jeep to Ulaanbaatar city. Evening concert of traditional music and dance. Includes: (B), (L).

Day 9: Departure. Includes: (B).

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price Includes:
- Accommodation and meals
- Train ticket and transportation
- Support vehicles
- Permits and entrance fees.

Note: Specialized bicycles available for hire.

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Asia   Mongolia   Outdoor: Land Rambler   Bicycle Touring  

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