A day tours
Cycling Adventure - Private Day Tour
A private cycling day through open landscapes with support vehicle and local guidance.
Overview
Escape the city and experience Mongolia's vast open landscapes on an exciting cycling adventure through the beautiful steppes of Erdene Sum in the east of the Ulaanbaatar. This private day tour is perfect for active travelers looking to combine cycling, nature, and authentic countryside scenery. After a scenic drive to east of Ulaanbaatar, you will begin a 50 km cycling journey through the rolling grasslands of Erdene Sum. Ride along quiet dirt tracks and open steppe trails while enjoying panoramic views of Mongolia's endless horizons. Along the way, you may encounter nomadic herders, grazing livestock, and a variety of birdlife....
Route sketch
Ulaanbaatar countryside
A complete day-by-day outline of the journey.
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Cycling Adventure
Photo gallery
Field images
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Itinerary
Day by day
Exact roads can change with weather and local conditions. Drive times shown here come from the itinerary notes.
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Cycling Adventure
Escape the city and experience Mongolia's vast open landscapes on an exciting cycling adventure through the beautiful steppes of Erdene Sum in the east of the Ulaanbaatar. This private day tour is perfect for active travelers looking to combine cycling, nature, and authentic countryside scenery. After a scenic drive to east of Ulaanbaatar, you will begin a 50 km cycling journey through the rolling grasslands of Erdene Sum. Ride along quiet dirt tracks and open steppe trails while enjoying panoramic views of Mongolia's endless horizons. Along the way, you may encounter nomadic herders, grazing livestock, and a variety of birdlife....
Highlights
Pick up from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Drive east to Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex
Safety briefing and route introduction
Begin cycling through the open Mongolian steppe
Ride along scenic dirt roads and grassland trails
Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside
Opportunities for wildlife and birdwatching
Photography stops throughout the route
Picnic lunch during the ride
Relax and refreshments after completing the cycling route
Return to Ulaanbaatar by vehicle
Drop off at your hotel
What’s included
Private transport with an experienced local driver
English-speaking local guide
Lunch and drinking water
Entrance fees and permits listed in the itinerary
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Ulaanbaatar
Not included
International airfare and visa fees
Travel insurance
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Additional hotel nights in Ulaanbaatar outside the program
Packing notes
Warm layered clothing
Windproof jacket
Waterproof boots or comfortable walking shoes
Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Personal medication
Power bank or spare batteries
Field notes
Active travel conditions
Weather can change quickly in Mongolia
Mobile signal may be limited outside towns
Follow your guide’s instructions in remote areas
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