MONGOLIA MOTORBIKE
OFFROAD TOUR
(9 Days)
"GOBI DESERT"

02 - 10 June 2011
Sorry Full

02 - 10 July 2011
Private Group

18 - 26 August 2011
Sorry Full

£ 2390 per Rider
£ 1790 per participant wishing to travel in support vehicle (not riding)*
£ 75 single supplement (hotels/tents Days 1,2,4,8)

£ 500 deposit per participant to secure
your place on this great tour

*This is a perfect opportunity for a non riding friend or partner to enjoy the scenery and the culture whilst traveling in the comfort of our support vehicle

Rider price includes
KTM 450exc or Yamaha WR250F Bike + fuel

prices based on sharing a hotel room/tent with another participant

Rated: Intermediate

This is an exciting circular route from Ulaanbaatar down to the Gobi Desert in Southern Mongolia and back to the capital via Middle Gobi.

The rough tracks pass through vast remote expanses of steppe and desert with some fascinating gorges, mountain canyons and big sand dunes.

Outside the city almost everyone lives the ancient nomadic lifestyle and we will be able to see how the Mongolian people survive and can be self sufficient in this tough environment, living in traditional gers (yurts) with their herds of camels, goats, sheep, horses and cattle.

The total riding distance is approximately 1300km, to be covered over a period of 7 days, over tracks which may be packed mud, loose gravel, dry sand, or rarely black topped roads.

The daily riding distance will vary according to the places we want to stop and see and the good overnight camping places.

We will be accompanied by support vehicles, a lead rider, mechanic, medical doctor and cook.

This is a Fly & Ride Adventure
Start/End: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
(Flights not included)

 

Our exciting oute takes in some of the most spectacular scenery in Mongolia (please see itinerary below)

The riding is excellent and the terrain consists of gravel (jeep) tracks, compacted soil, and long grassy slopes.

OFFROAD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PARTICIPATION IN OFFROAD SKILLS COURSE

General Information

SUPPORT VEHICLES

The support vehicles will carry all luggage, food, tents, spares. The support vehicles have passenger carrying capacity. A truck will support the group and is capable of carrying several motorbikes.

HIRE BIKES -

We now have new KTM 450EXCs

KTM 450 EXC

and Yamaha WR250F

Yamaha WR250F

LOGISTICS & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
We use satellite telephones and all our vehicles are fitted with 2-way long distance radios.

EMERGENCY RESCUE
There is a helicopter on 24 hr standby.

ACCOMMODATION & CAMPING EQUIPMENT
We use quality tents and are included in the holiday price. Our campsites are set up with private pit latrines with screens which are ecologically friendly. Please bring your own sleeping bag and matress.

Ger camps are equipped with Western style toilets & showers (hot water provide from solar power). The gers are traditionally furnished and have a wood burning stove in the centre for colder evenings.

We use quality tents for our camping nights

All Ger Camps have Western style showers & toilets

 

MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE
All our KTM hire bikes are 2010 models and are maintained regularily.

ROAD CONDITIONS
Mongolia is offroad paradise. The country has a vast network of rough jeep tracks and horse trails. All riding is entirely offroad.

 

FOOD & DRINK
Our professional cook serves up delicious food consisting of pastas, meats, and fruit. We provide bottled water and snacks.
Meals are served in our large kitchen tent.

 

VISAS / CUSTOMS

We will assist you in obtaining a visa for travel in Mongolia and provide you with a letter of invitation.

Itinerary
(7 Days riding covering approx 1300kms)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Day 1
Arrive Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to hotel.

Day 2
Set off from Ulaanbaatar and head out of the city to the green rolling hills of central Tuv province.
Overnight camping (tent) at Zorgol Khairkhan, a big granite mountain range. (B, L, D)

Day 3
Continue riding southwards with the terrain getting gradually drier and flatter. Arrive at the spectacular Tsagaan Suvraga limestone rocks.
Overnight ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 4
Ride to South Gobi province and camp (tent) near to the Gurvansaikhan mountain range. (B, L, D)

Day 5
Ride up into the mountains and leaving the bikes, hike into the narrow Yolyn Am "Vulture's Mouth" canyon. In the afternoon ride to the sand dunes at Moltsog Els and then to Bayanzag near the "Flaming Cliffs".
Overnight ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 6
Ride north back to Middle Gobi and past Ongi Hid where the ruins of an old monastery lie on either side of the river. Overnight ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 7
Continuing in a north easterly direction, ride to Baga Gazriin Chuluu where an unusual outcrop of granite rocks exist in the central steppe.
Overnight ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 8
Return to Ulaanbaatar.
Overnight hotel. (B, L)

Day 9 Depart. (B)

Highlights of the Tour:

Tsagaan suvraga ("White Stupa")
This is the name of a white and pink limestone rock formation about 30 meters tall and shaped strangely as a result of wind and water erosion. From far away it looks like the ruins of an old city.

Gurvansaikhan National Park
The Gurvansaikhan "Three Beauties" are three rocky mountains, the highest of which is 2815 meters above sea level. The protected area includes the ice filled canyon of Yolyn Am "Vulchure's Mouth" and there are wild ibex, argali sheep and huge birds of prey in the area.

Bayanzag
In this vast desert zone of the south Gobi there are large areas covered with low growing ancient saxaul "zag" trees. The area known as Bayanzag, "rich in zag trees" is nearby the flaming cliffs.

Flaming Cliffs
In the 1920s, American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews discovered many dinosaur skeletonsand the first nest of dinosaur eggs at these beautiful red and pink coloured limestone cliffs.

Moltsog Els
Big golden sand dunes located in Bulgan district, are an excellent playground for off-road bikes. Local nomadic people with their large herds of Bactrian camels live in traditional gers amongst the dunes.

Ongii Hid temple
There are many ruins of two separate monastic complexes on either side of the Ongii river in Saikhan Ovoo district. A small number of Buddhist monks have returned here and are renovating the temples.

 

PROTECTIVE RIDING GEAR (Rider must bring):

enduro boots with full shin & ankle protection

goggles

gloves

helmet (with chin guard)

shoulder/elbow/chest/knee protection

enduro riding shirt or jacket & trousers

camel bak type drinking system

full KIT LIST is provided on booking

Rated: Intermediate

SOME OFFROAD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

BOOK early!