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Cycling in Mongolia - Naadam Festival

17 days
Start and end in Ulaanbaatar
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ulaanbaatar

    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner at a nearby restaurant)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sukhbaatar Square
    • Visit the National Museum
    • Visit the State Department Store
    Landmarks
    Sukhbaatar Square
    National Museum of Mongolia
    State Department Store
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  2. Day 2

    Ulaanbaatar to Erdenet

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Introductory tour of Ulaanbaatar including Sukhbaatar Square, National Museum, and Gandan Monastery
    • Overnight train to Erdenet with accommodation in sleeping compartments
    Landmarks
    Sukhbaatar Square
    National Museum of Mongolia
    Gandan Monastery
  3. Day 3

    Erdenet to Tal Tolgoi Well

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch stop in Bugat township), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike setup and departure from Erdenet
    • Cycling to Tal Tolgoi Well via Bugat township
    • Crossing Chuluutiin Davaa pass
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Tal Tolgoi Well to Tuluugiin Pass

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on the banks of the Altaan (Golden) River), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through rolling country to Tuluugiin Pass
    • Descent to Altaan (Golden) River bridge
    • Picnic lunch on riverbanks
    • Climb to Tuluugiin Pass
    Landmarks
    Altaan (Golden) River
    Tuluugiin Pass
  5. Day 5

    Arhangai Steppe to Khairkhan Mountain

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with views across the steppe), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through Arhangai steppe with views of rolling hills, lakes, and horse herds
    • Lunch stop with steppe views
    • Cycling around southern side of Khairkhan Mountain
    • Camp at valley beneath Kholbooriin Pass
    Landmarks
    Khairkhan Mountain
    Kholbooriin Pass
  6. Day 6

    Kholboogin Pass to Khairkhan Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the outskirts of Khairkhan township), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Short climb to Kholboogin Pass
    • Descent through gentle river valleys
    • Pass through Khairkhan township area
    • Cycling past series of small lakes
    Landmarks
    Kholboogin Pass
    Khairkhan
  7. Day 7

    Khunjiin River Valley to Chingeltei Mountain

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling up Khunjiin River Valley
    • Observation of river valley wildlife, including demoiselle cranes
    • Camp beneath Chingeltei Mountain
    Landmarks
    Khunjiin River
    Chingeltei Mountain
  8. Day 8

    Khunjiin to Tamir River Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the banks of the Tamir River), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Climb to Uran Khutul pass at Khunjiin River headwaters
    • Descent to Tamir River
    • Lunch on banks of Tamir River
    • Pass eighth-century burial grounds
    • Camp near Ikh Tamir (Great Rock)
    Landmarks
    Uran Khutul Pass
    Tamir River
    Ikh Tamir (Great Rock)
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  9. Day 9

    Tsetserleg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Half-day bike ride to Tsetserleg
    • Ascent of Gurviin Dava Pass through forest
    • Camp at Tsetserleg River
    • Experience traditional Mongolian ger stay
    Landmarks
    Tsetserleg
    Gurviin Dava Pass
    Tsetserleg River
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  10. Day 10

    Khangai Mountains Foothills

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the third pass), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling to foothills of Khangai Mountains
    • Ride through forested hills of larch and pine
    • Crossing three short passes
    • Lunch on the third pass
    • Descent to camp
    Landmarks
    Khangai Mountains
  11. Day 11

    Khangai Mountains to Ondor Khairkhan Mountain

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling into heart of Khangai Mountains on 4x4 trails
    • Travel through herder-inhabited valleys
    • Cycling through picturesque valleys
    • Camp beneath Ondor Khairkhan Mountain
    Landmarks
    Ondor Khairkhan Mountain
    Khangai Mountains
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  12. Day 12

    Khangai Mountains to Orkhon River Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Crossing Khangai mountain range on jeep tracks
    • Longest descent of the journey to Orkhon River
    • Lunch stop en route
    • Downstream cycling along Orkhon River to camp
    Landmarks
    Khangai Mountains
    Orkhon River
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  13. Day 13

    Karakorum

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling to Karakorum following rolling terrain and crossing Orkhon River
    • Check-in at ger camp
    • Visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery
    Landmarks
    Karakorum
    Erdene Zuu Monastery
    Orkhon River
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  14. Day 14

    Karakorum to Ulaanbaatar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch en route at Mongol Els), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Ulaanbaatar
    • Visit Mongol Els dunes
    • Traditional Mongolian song and dance performance by Tumen Ekh troupe
    Landmarks
    Mongol Els
  15. Days 15 - 16

    Naadam Festival

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Naadam Festival horse racing
    • Deeltei Mongol Naadam (Mongolia National Costume Festival)
    • Grand Opening Ceremony
    • Watch wrestling, horse racing, archery, and knuckle-bone flicking competitions
    Landmarks
    Naadam Stadium
  16. Day 17

    Ulaanbaatar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extension options available through sales representative
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    Asked on June 24th, 2025

    What distance each day/most days is cycled? I think also lots of climbs. And how fast one must cycle, can one walk up steep parts?

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten June 2025

      Average daily distance: 31mi (50km). Number of cycling days: 11 (including two half days). We advise that you have reasonably good fitness and are a confident cyclist, with some off-road cycling experience. Terrain is best described as rolling. You may ride as much or as little as you like. Weary cyclists are free to join the support vehicle. Typically, there are four to seven hours of riding each day.

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    Asked on January 5th, 2024

    Can you please provide details of the cycling - distances and elevation, as well as whether it's on or off road, and the bikes being used would be useful

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      I have included here the trip notes which will give you a detailed view on the day-by-day itinerary and what is included

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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