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MONGOLIA DISCOVERY
During these four days we cover every type of landscape of the Khan Khenty range - lush meadows, wooded hills, grassy river valleys and rugged mountains. For the most part the region is sparsely populated so each encounter with local people is potentially an authentic cultural exchange. We'll see nomadic life firsthand as we camp next to families and help out with their daily chores. On our last day we will step back in time to the 13th Century when we enter a live museum and leave modern life behind. This trip will be full of enjoyable surprises, and very likely some one will come across to greet you and offer a ride on their horse in exchange for a bike ride.
TRIP PROFILE
The tour is suitable for riders of some experience and is graded as moderate. However, there is full vehicle support, so riders with less experience can always get a lift if necessary. There are river crossings, mountain passes and long grassy valleys, with a few technical sections.
| ITINERARY (4 days/3 nights) | |
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| Day 1 | After a short transfer from Ulaanbaatar we start biking from Khan Khenty National Park. A wooded ascent takes us to a swift downhill to the valley of the Terelj River. |
| Day 2 | Ride along Tuul river, visit a 40 m silver statue of Genghis Khan mounted on horseback. |
| Day 3 | Bike to Janchivlan Hill and overnight near a nomadic family. |
| Day 4 | Cycle to the 13th Century National Park, where time has stood still. Enjoy a traditional Mongolian lunch before driving to Ulaanbaatar. |
| FACTS & FIGURES | |
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| Tour Cost | US$1,100 |
| Bike Hire | Included |
| Total Distance | 200 kilometers |
| Number of Days | 4 days/ 3 nights |
| Number of Cycling Days | 3 full, 1 half |
| Road Surface | Primarily off road |
| Group Size | Minimum 2, maximum 16 |
| Staff | Local English-speaking cycling guide plus drivers, assistants and cooks for all groups. |
| Accommodation | Camping in tents. |
| Food | Meals will be prepared by the cooking team and feature Western-style cuisine with a sampling of Mongolian food. Any special dietary requirements can be catered for. |
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