2010 DEPARTURE DATES:
15 June - 2 July
24 Aug - 10 Sep
TOUR INTRODUCTION:
18 day fully supported biking tour with 11 days of cycling. Initially researched in 2006 and polished to perfection in 2007 and 2008 this is an adventure none other offers because this remote part of the country requires genuine knowledge of the area and experience on leaders' end. 4000m snow capped peaks, alpine lakes, vast plains and massive glaciers of Western Mongolia are absolutely beautiful. 70% of the cycling trail is downhill. Tented camping throughout the tour.
OUTLINE ITINERARY: Request detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Ulaanbaatar, guided city tour
Arrival to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to 4 star Bayangol Hotel. Spend the remaining morning at leisure and take a guided tour of Ulaanbaatar city. Choose between the Natural history museum with its collection of dinosaur fossils and the National history museum displaying traditional costumes and introducing the turbulent history of the Mongolian nation. Visit to the main city square and the Zaisan hill that provides a panoramic view of the city. At 6PM a show of traditional music, throat singing and contortion. Welcome dinner in one of best restaurants of the city. (hotel/D)
Day 2: Flight to Western Mongolia, transfer to the starting point of cycling
Accompanied by your guide take a 3 hour flight to Ulaangom, the capital of Uvs province. The province features some spectacular combination of desert, snow capped peaks and alpine lakes. It is home to a number of ethnic tribes of Durved, Bayad, Kazakh and Hoton. The largest Mongolian lake of Uvs is located here covering a territory of 3350 sq. km.
Upon landing in Ulaangom meet with the team of drivers and cooks and transfer to Boodog pass, the starting point of cycling. (2 hours). Upon reaching the Boodog pass there opens a view of a 3965m high glaciated peak of the White Heron Mt. Here we set up a tented camp and cooks will serve your first dinner in the wild. This evening the bike mechanic will help you assemble and prepare the bikes. (tent/B,L,D)
Day 3: Acclimatization bike to Uureg lake (tent/B,L,D) 55km
Day 4: Bike to Achit lake (tent/B,L,D) 65km
Day 5: Bike to Blue lake (tent/B,L,D) 75km
Day 6: Bike to Sogoot Mt. (tent/B,L,D) 65km
Day 7: Bike to Hoilgiin river, visit a rock carving gallery (tent/B,L,D) 75km
Day 8: Bike to White river, view Tavan Bogd Peaks and glaciers (tent/B,L,D) 65km
Day 9: Rest day
A deserved rest day. Lazy morning. In the afternoon visit a Tuvan family house. Hospitality of locals is unparallel. Learn about their life and traditions as well as sample their food. A sip of milk vodka is an essential part of the hospitality ceremony. Back in the camp will be served one of delicacies of the Kazak cuisine - "besbarmak". Literally meaning "five fingers" this is a delicious assortment of stewed meat, vegetables and flour eaten with hands. (tent/B,L,D)
Day 10: Bike to Sogoot river valley, traditional summer camp of Kazakh tribesmen (tent/B,L,D) 80km
Day 11: Day in Ulgy, the provincial capital
Load bikes an we drive (3 hours) to Ulgy town. Today we sleep in Kazakh gers. There is a separate building equipped with showers and bathrooms. Meals will be served by the local restaurant. In the afternoon take an optional visit to the town. A museum of Kazakh traditions, local bazaar and Mosque are the main attractions. (ger/B,L,D) 110km
Day 12: Bike to Khagiin lake (tent/B,L,D) 90km
Day 13: Bike to Doroo lake, visit Kazakh falconers (tent/B,L,D) 65km
Day 14: Bike to Deluun valley (tent / B,L,D) 60km
Day 15: Bike to provincial capital of Khovd (ger/B,L,D) 60km
Day 16: Return flight to Ulaanbaatar, free afternoon
Say good-bye to your support team and take a 3 hours flight to Ulaanbaatar. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. After hot showers and some rest we all gather for a farewell dinner. (hotel/B,D)
Day 17: Free day in Ulaanbaatar
A free day for shopping and self-exploration around the city. You may refer to recommendations of our team in order to make most out of it. (hotel/B)
Day 18: Departure transfer
You will be transferred to the airport for your journey home. (B)
Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
PRICE PP:
Minimum 4 pax: 2984 USD
5-7 pax: 2709 USD
8 pax: 2559 USD
Hotel single room extra: 90 USD
Own bike discount: 110 USD
PRICE INCLUDES:
All accommodation (twin shared): 3 hotel nights in Ulaanbaatar, 2 nights in gers, 12 tented overnights, all transfers including arrival & departure, internal flights, indicated meals (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), visits & national park fees, camping equipment, English speaking cycling guide(s), expedition cook(s), a mountain bike
PRICE EXCLUDES:
Travel insurance, excess luggage fees on the internal flights, meals not indicated, sleeping bags and pads, drinks, gratuities
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