Mongolia Bike Tour: 10-Day MTB in the Orkhon Valley

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Region
orkhon valley
Duration
10 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Pedal across Mongolia’s vast grasslands, volcanic hills, and river valleys in the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley. Stay in traditional gers (yurts) at the Genghis Khan Retreat, a comfortable base in the heart of the Orkhon Valley . Discover ancient herding routes and visit the remote mountaintop Tövkhön Monastery.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

Day 2: Transfer to the Orkhon Valley & warm-up ride

Transfer to the Orkhon Valley & warm-up ride

Day 3: Riding the Orkhon Valley trails

Riding the Orkhon Valley trails

Day 4: More steppe riding

More steppe riding

Day 5: Bikepacking begins — along the Orkhon River

37 km 300 m

D1

Bikepacking begins — along the Orkhon River

Day 6: Across the steppe to the waterfall

37 km 200 m

D1

Across the steppe to the waterfall

Day 7: Climb to Tövkhön Monastery

40 km 500 m

D1

Climb to Tövkhön Monastery

Day 8: Ride back to the retreat

43 km 200 m

D1

Ride back to the retreat

Day 9: Final riding or camp activities

Final riding or camp activities

Day 10: Return to Ulaanbaatar

Return to Ulaanbaatar

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Camping

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the orkhon valley

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