 Tour code: SMT-MB-16D
Ulaan Baatar • Gandan Monastery • Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley •
Terelj National Park • Arryabal Temple • Amarbayasgalant monastery •
Ugii lake • Karakhorum • Erdene zuu Monastery • Tsenkher Hot Springs
• Khurjirt • Shankh Hiid Temple • Orkhon river • Orkhon Waterfall •
Hogno Khaan mountain • Uvgun Temple • Sand dunes of Bayangobi desert
• Ulaan Baatar
Tour
Highlights: 16 days fully supported biking tour includes 12
days of biking. Led by our experienced guides start off at the Ulaanbaatar
city to the northern fringes of the Amarbayasgalant monastery and traverse
the Central Steppes and the Khangai Mountain range. Cycling into vast
valleys where nomadic horsemen whose lives still revolve around domesticated
yaks and camels. Bike route mainly runs on smooth, hard pack surfaces
with a number of knee-deep river crossings. Tented camping throughout
the tour. Enjoy  hundreds
of miles of trails that the Samar Magic Tours has to offer. Wind your
way through steppes, mountain passes and beautiful valleys which are
home to numerous nomadic families and clear mountain lakes and streams.
Visit the most important monasteries Gandan, Amarbayasgalant, Erdene
Zuu, Arraybal Shankh Khiid and Uvgun. This is the best option for Eco
friendly tourism. Delicious vegetarian cuisine. Vegans Welcome!.
Experience
a Camping Trip with Off Road-We're passionate about camping
and have enhanced the experience of sleeping under the stars with the
finest camping gear, irresistible cuisine and expert Leaders and Camp
Assistants who make your trip carefree. Your tour involves some days
of travelling off the beaten track, with long road journeys by mountain
bike with 4WD Vans' support over difficult terrain. Mountain bike across
Mongolia in one adventure filled Journey...Book Now!
Average daily
distance: 60-85kms (30-43 miles)
Road Category: Off Road.
Gateway:
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Weight Limit: 15-20 kgs (33-44 lbs)
Number of days
cycling: 12 (plus 1 half day)
2010/2011 Regular
Tour Calendar: Please, find in
the end!.
| Minimum group |
2010/2011 Tour Costs per
person |
3-4
persons or more participants
at Hostel Mr. Gomez |
1,249.00 Euro or $ US
1,799.00 |
3-4
persons or more participants
at Flower Hotel, 3* or at Voyage Hotel 3*, based on double occupancy in Ulaanbaatar
city |
1,349.00 Euro or $ US 1,909.00 |
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Tour Code:
SMT-MB-16D |
| Day |
Itinerary
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Mountain Bike Schedule
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Food |
1  |
Ulaanbaatar
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ULAANBAATAR
Upon your arrival in Ulaabaatar, you will be met at the airport or at
Railway station and are transferred to the Mr. Gomez Hostel or at
Hotel. Free time. Have welcome dinner at local restaurant "El Latino",
featuring Mongolian and Western specialties. Overnight at hostel
or at hotel (2options). |
D:Rest. |
2
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Nomad's
Valley |
GANDAN-CYCLING
TO THE TUUL RIVER NOMAD'S VALLEY
After breakfast in the hostel, visits the Gandan Lamasery,
the largest Monastery in Mongolia (80 foot tall statue of Buddha,
practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas). Afterward, 
Mountain bike to "Chinggis" tourist camp (55kms/27.5miles)
in the "Sacred Tuul river Nomad's valley" .
In route, we stop, to observe and to take some amazing photos
to the 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis" Khaan on a
big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles)
to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. Enjoy this
amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the
background and river. Welcome dinner with traditional
mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock
and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. Overnight
in traditional at the "Chinggis" Tourist camp. "Chinggis"
Tourist Traditional Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet
Mongolia", by the author Michael Kohn . |
B:Hostel
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
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Terelj
N.P.
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CLYCLING
TO TERELJ NATIONAL PARK-ARRYABAL TEMPLE
After breakfast,
Mountain bike to Terelj National Park (50kms/25miles)
for a walking tour to Turtle Rock and mountain bike with
hiking to the "Arryabal" Buddhist temple on the top of
the mountain. The valley is about 20km long at 1600m. This area
is the magnificent of alpine forest, rocks formation, nomadic families.
This is a picturesque place of high cliffs eroded in granites of
Mesozoic age. Picnic lunch is provided. In the afternoon,
return overland or mountain bike to "Chinggis" Tourist camp (50kms/25miles)
for overnight and dinner. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic D:Camp |
4
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Amarbayasgalant
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CYCLING TO
AMARBAYASGALANT MONASTERY
Breakfast.
After, drive for 5 and half hours (~360km/180miles) to
the starting point of the biking trip in Orkhon Bridge.
Picnic lunch. Mountain bike to Amarbayasgalant monastery
(60kms/30miles), situated in the northern central Mongolia.
After Erdene Zuu monastery in Karakorum, Amarbayasgalant monastery
is considered the most important monastery in Mongolia. It's also
one of the most beautiful. Visit Amarbayasgalant monastery, was
originally built in 1737 by the Manchurian king Kansu, who dedicated
it to the great Mongolian Buddhist and sculptor, Zanabazar. In
the 1930s and were destroyed 10 of the 37 temples and statues.
The monastery was restored between 1975 and 1990 with the help
of UNESCO. You're welcome to watch the 30 resident monks conduct
their daily ceremonies, compared to over 2000 in 1936. Free time.
Overnight in traditional ger dwellings at the Tourist camp. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
5-7 |
Ugii
lake |
CYCLING
TO UGII LAKE
During
these 3 days we aim to cross the Central Steppes, Khangai
mountains to Ugii lake (~400kms/200miles). Camping days in tent. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
8 |
Leisure
day |
A
LEISURE DAY IN UGII LAKE
A free day to relax in the freshwater Lake Ogii. This freshwater
lake is located in the valley of the Orkhon River. Ogii lake is
a wonderful place for birdlife (cranes and ducks, to name just
a few species, migrate to the area around late April & May). This
a freshwater lake located in the valley of the Orkhon River. Optional
you can fish, boating, ride horses with local nomads. You may
be invited to share a cup of airag or koumiss (fermented mare's
milk) with these friendly and hospitable people. Camping in tent.
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B:Camp
L:Picnic D:Camp |
9 |
Karakokum |
CYCLING
TO KARAKORUM-THE OLD CAPITAL
Today we cycle along the Orkhon river till
we reach Karakorum - the first capital of the
Mongolian Empire of Genghis Khan (~90kms/45miles) but on a smooth
hard pack ground. "Karakorum" was founded in 1220 at the crossroads
of the Silk Road. It was the capital of the Mongol Empire until
Kublai Khan moved it to Beijing. The former capital still lies
in ruins after being leveled by Chinese Min dynasty troops in
1380-ies. Visitors, such as Marco Polo, described its ornate building,
including a 2500 sq. meters Palace of Worldly Peace. 400 meter
long with 108 Stupas still surrounds Erdene Zuu Monastery which
was built in 1586. It was restored in 1760. In 1792 the Monastery
still had 62 temples and 10,000 lamas. But in 1930 it became a
victim of the Stalin's purges. All but three of the Temples were
destroyed and most of the monks were either killed or sent to
Siberia. Today the restoration of the Monastery is the government's
top priority. Erdene Zuu retains much of its ancient glory and
is well worth visiting. Bike to visit "Erdene Zuu" monastery.
The monastery grounds and several chapels depicts excellent examples
of Buddhist iconography dating from the sixteenth century. Camping
in tents by Orkhon river. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp
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10 |
Tsenkher
hot springs |
CYCLING
TO TSENKHER HOT SPRINGS
Mountain
bike to Tsenkher Hot Springs. Enjoy the hot baths.
Overnight in tourist ger camp. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic D:Camp |
11-12 |
Orkhon waterfall |
CYCLING
TO ORKHON WATERFALL
Today, we cycle to Orkhon river valley and reach the waterfall
of Ulaan Tsutgalan (82kms/41miles from Khurjirt) of smooth
hard pack surface brings us there. In route, visit Shankh
monastery, Known as the West Monastery, it was one of the
foremost seats of Buddhist teaching and practice in the country
for almost three centuries. It was in this context that in 1937
Shankh Monastery was closed, its temples burned and most of its
monks arrested and executed or sent to labor camps in Siberia. Camping days
in tents by the river. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
13 |
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KHOGNO KHAAN MOUNTAIN-UVGUN TEMPLE
Mountain bike
plus drive to Khogno Khaan mountain (192kms/96miles)
and Uvgun monastery. This mountain is at an elevation
of 1967m and is perfect for short walks around the surrounding
area and there are some remains of an ancient monastery. Camping
in tents. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
14 |
Ulaanbaatar |
BAYANGOBI
DESERT-ULAANBAATAR
Breakfast.
Afterward, continuing further mountain bike or drive for the Bayangobi
desert. Explore and hiking to the sand dunes. Return
drive to Ulaanbaatar (270kms/135miles). Arrive
and transfer to the hostel or hotel. Free time. Overnight at Mr.
Gomez Hostel or at Hotel (2 options) |
B:Camp
L:Camp |
| 15 |
Ulaanbaatar |
ULAANBAATAR
Free day. Shop for souvenirs, original pure cashmere
gifts and garments. Farewell dinner. Overnight at Mr. Gomez Hostel
or at hotel (2 options). |
B:Hostel
D:Rest.
local |
16 |
Departure |
DEPARTURE
MONGOLIA
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport or train station for departure
Mongolia. |
B:Hostel |
Price to include
the following:
All transportation listened
in the itinerary , included the patrol.
3 nights
of accommodation at Mr. Gomez Hostel in triple or quadruple private
rooms or at Hotel,3* ( on request) with daily breakfast.
4 nights
in the specified tourist camps, based on double occupancy.
8 nights
camping in tents, based on double occupancy, included the camping
gear.
Specified meals per day.
Services of English speaking
guide.
Entrance fees to the all
specified protected areas, museums and monasteries.
Sightseeing specified cost.
Specified cultural program.
One Mongolian traditional
folk songs concert.
All camping materials, tent,
kitchen equipments.
All expenses at the nomadic
families.
Hot baths in Tsenkher Hot
Springs.
Visa support invitation
letter if necessary.
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Prices not to
include:
International Flight or
Train.
Travel and medical insurance.
Visas.
Departure tax .
Drinks.
Bikes.
Sleeping bags.
Items
for personal nature.
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Essential Information:
Fishing is not included (it could be done according to separate
payment).
Private luggage allowance max 15kg per person, extra
luggage can be stored free at hostel in Ulaan Bataar.
Our Mountain Biking tours are fully supported with back-up vehicle,
tents, cook, a good food and friendly staff.
We can not rent the fishing equipments and the bikes.
All you have to do is to make necessary International air arrangements.
Prices
and dates may be subject to change. The duration
of the above trip can be changed to suit your needs.
Accommodation
in the countryside of Mongolia: Most tourists will stay in specially constructed gers camps
or camping in tents.These camps provide accommodation in the round
felt houses used by nomads and usually have separate toilet, washing
and restaurant facilities (hot water is not always available).
Group
Size in Mongolia: With
less than 3-4 passengers,
we reserve the right to cancel the tour.
2010/2011/2012 Regular Tour Calendar and the Tour code:
SMT-MB-16D
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- August 06-21
- August 15-30
- Sept. 01-16
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Tel: 976-11-311051
Fax: 976-11-327503
US Voice Mails/Fax:
(1-206-888-4286)
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