Cycling in Mongolia

5.0Based on

Festivals and events Guided and Escorted

Carbon neutral

15 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

14 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Ends

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Highlights

Discover a variety of landscapes as we cycle through open steppe and forests

Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery and Genghis Khan's ancient capital

Camp wild and stay overnight at hot springs

Itinerary

Pedal into the wild heart of Central Asia with the "Cycling in Mongolia" tour, a challenging 15-day mountain biking adventure for experienced travelers hungry for untamed landscapes. Starting and ending in Ulaanbaatar, this journey takes you through Tsetserleg, Khairkhan, the Tamir River, and beyond—across open steppe, forested valleys, and rolling mountains where nomadic traditions remain strong.

You’ll follow well-chosen trails that showcase the region’s natural diversity, from larch and pine forests to vast grasslands dotted with white gers. Nights are spent camping beneath Mongolia’s endless sky, adding a true sense of adventure and camaraderie to the trip. Expect to encounter few other tourists, as this route traverses regions still largely untouched by mainstream travel.

The unique selling point of this tour package is the rare opportunity to experience Mongolia’s landscapes and culture from the vantage point of a mountain bike—combining physical challenge with immersive local encounters. For those seeking an intrepid cycling tour off the beaten path, this trip promises memories to last a lifetime.

day 1 - Adventure starts in Ulaanbaatar

Our cycling adventure starts in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital city. There are no activities planned for today to allow for different arrival times. If you have time to explore some of the sites we recommend visiting Sukhbaatar Square, the National Museum and the landmark State Department Store.

Around 6pm, say hello to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead. Your tour leader then ensures a big welcome by arranging a group dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Want more time in Ulaanbaatar? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Meals:Dinner

Accommodation:Bayangol Hotel (or similar)

day 2 - Morning sightseeing followed by a free afternoon; overnight train to Erdenet

We start the day after breakfast with the trip briefing and then strike out on an introductory tour of Ulaanbaatar, including Sukhbaatar Square (the main square in the city) and Gandan Monastery. In the afternoon, you have free time before boarding the overnight train to Erdenet in the early evening. Erdenet is the third largest city in Mongolia and home to one of the largest copper mines in the world. We stay in comfortable sleeping compartments on the train.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Transport:Sleeper train

day 3 - Ride to Tal Tolgoi Well via the small township of Bugat

Our train arrives early in the morning. Upon arrival, we are joined by our crew and support vehicles. After breakfast, we set up the bikes and head out towards the wilderness. The small township of Bugat makes a convenient lunch stop. After lunch, our route takes us over Chuluutiin Davaa, a long pass on which care must be taken as the surface is loose in parts. With a steep descent, we arrive at a long plain leading to tonight’s camp near Tal Tolgoi Well.