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Cycling in Chinggis Khaan's birthplace

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Cycling in Khan Khentii Mountain NP

Duration
6 days
Next departure
Next: 1 May 2027
Tour grade
Easy
Country
Mongolia

from
$1,040 pp

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Tour overview

Discover an easy 160 km cycling tour in Mongolia through the stunning Khan Khentii Mountain National Park, the birthplace of Chinggis Khan. Fully supported and carefully paced, this adventure takes you across hilly grasslands, lush valleys, pristine rivers, and wooded mountains, offering breathtaking scenery at every turn.

Despite its proximity to Ulaanbaatar, you’ll experience authentic Mongolian nomadic life, encounter hundreds of grazing livestock, and meet local herders along the way. This overnight or multi-day cycling tour combines adventure, culture, and nature for cyclists of all levels.

Best Time to Go:

Plan your Khan Khentii Mountain cycling adventure from May to October for ideal weather, accessible trails, and fewer crowds. Choose dates that suit your schedule and enjoy a fully supported, unforgettable journey through Mongolia’s wilderness.

Tour grade: Easy What does it mean?
  • Easy (this tour) — Around 30–50 km a day on dirt tracks at low altitude, no serious climbs. No special skills needed.
  • Moderate — Longer days at average altitude with sandy or washboard sections, short steep passes and some sustained climbs.
  • Demanding — Long mountain days with big, steep climbs, partly at high altitude. Good fitness and riding skills needed.

A support vehicle always stays close — hop in whenever you need a break. How we grade our tours →

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, tour briefing during welcome dinner

    Mongolia Biking Experts’ team member will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to a 4-star hotel situated within the city center. In the afternoon, sightseeing tour on foot will bring you to the main square with a grand statue of Chinggis Khan in front of the parliament building. Just within a walking distance are 2 museum visits. The National History Museum briefly introduces Mongolian history from early humans to the modern era. Choijin Lama Temple Museum was originally a religious complex consisting of six temples occupied by the state oracle at the time, Choijin Lama, who was the brother of the last king of Mongolia, Bogd Khan, who was head of state and religion. This complex was built from 1904 to 1908. Then attend a 6 p.m. show presenting traditional performances consisting of music, throat-singing, dancing, and contortion followed by a welcome dinner and tour briefing.

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    • Hotel

  2. Day 2: Drive to Chinggis Khaan's statue and start cycling

    Early morning, our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive 70 km east of Ulaanbaatar to a 40 m (130 ft) tall, stainless steel statue of Chinggis Khan on horseback. This is the world’s largest equestrian statue. Inside the statue complex, there is a small museum, souvenir shop, and a lift that brings you up to flights of stairs taking you on top of the horse’s head where you can get a panoramic view of the surrounding environment. While your visit, our guide will assemble the bikes. This cycling trip will have 3 stops. Before midday, there will be a short tea break, followed by lunch in the afternoon, and then continue pedalling for 3-4 hours until the campsite along The Tuul River. Today’s riding is easy ups and downs on hard-packed soil tracks.

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    • Tent
    • 46 km
    • 70 km

  3. Day 3: Cycling along The Tuul River

    After breakfast, we will gently cycle along The Tuul River. Also known as Queen Tuul, she is a vital source of fresh water for millions of humans and animals. This 704 km (437 miles) long river originates in the Khan Khentii NP in the Khentii Mountains. From here, it travels southwest until it flows through the southern part of the capital city, making it the main river and freshwater source for the population of Ulaanbaatar. Today’s total cycling length is 44 km and there are a few water crossings. Towards the end, there is a gentle rocky ascend to reach the campsite nestled between trees.

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    • Tent
    • 44 km

  4. Day 4: The last and longest cycling day

    Today is a full day of cycling on a gradual downhill. After breakfast, we pedal through a valley between two hills, then our view will transform into wide open grasslands. Although this is the longest cycling day, the terrain is a gentle descent. Enjoy your last night in the countryside camping near The Kherlen River.

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    • Tent
    • 70 km

  5. Day 5: Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and a free afternoon

    After having breakfast out in nature, load bikes onto support vehicle(s) and drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Free-time until farewell dinner.

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    • Hotel
    • 140km

  6. Day 6: Departure day

    Our guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

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What's included

Included

  • 2 overnights at 4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar (twin+breakfast)
  • 3 tented overngihts (twins)
  • All indicated meals + drinking water
  • Extra drinks and snacks during cycling
  • All visits and National park fees
  • Russian 4WD van(s) equipped with bike racks as support vehicles during cycling
  • English speaking cycling guide(s)
  • Cook(s)
  • Mountain biking gudie(s)
  • Advanced quality mountain bikes

Not included

  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance
  • Sleeping bags and mattresses
  • Meals that are not indicated
  • Gratuities
  • Personal biking clothes and gears
  • International flights
  • Visa fee

Travel information

  • Single room extra at UB hotel: US$ 60
  • Single tent extra for 3 nights: US$ 15

Route map

What our guests say

Excellent 4 day tour in April

Mar 2024 • Solo

Mongolia Biking is very professional and very well organised. I did 4 days of biking in the Terelj National Park pedaling through wide open rolling hill land and staying in Mongolian Ger tents at night. The land is beautiful with the horses, cattle, sheep & goats roaming freely. Dushka in the office was extremely professional, efficient and fast at putting the package together and fully informing me. Chuka my biking guide & bike buddy and Lhaggvaa the van driver were excellent in making sure the trip run smoothly. These two were fantastic to be out on the trail with.
I highly recommend Mongolia Biking.


Ross

Mary Anne Tibay - Memorable Cycling Tour in Mongolia

I joined a private cycling tour with Mongolia Biking Experts LLC and it was genuinely one of the memorable travel experiences I’ve ever had, from the first inquiry to the last of the trip. Dashka was incredibly responsive and helpful in answering all my questions. He provided a clear information and accommodating our preferences. Since we reached Ulaanbaatar midnight, he arrange a hotel for us for early check-in so we can have a good rest after a long flight. Everything was organised and exceeded my expectation. We had a short tour within the city in the afternoon after we had a rest. We went to museum and learned some fact and history of Mongolia. We watched a Mongolian show which was so entertaining especially the contortionist part. We were warmly welcomed with a welcome dinner and ended with farewell dinner, which first time i had in any tour. I find it so thoughtful and memorable touch. Our cycling guide, Chuuka was great. He was patient, friendly and highly adaptable. He adjusted the cycling routes to suit our pace, ensuring the ride was challenging but not overwhelming. The pacing of the tour was perfect, allowing us to enjoy the scenery without feeling rushed and we had breaks in between allowing us to rest. The camping experience was equally unforgettable especially waking up in the morning surrounded by nature and sight of cows, horses, sheep, and goats. Although it was windy but they provided us high quality equipment for camping so we can sleep well. We also got to visit a Ger and mingle with locals, which gave us a meaningful glimpse of Mongolian culture and hospitality. Shoutout to our chef who prepared us a nourishing and tasty meals.

Mary

Fantastic tour I would love to do again!

Jul 2025 • Solo

I had a brilliant time camping and cycling through rural Mongolia! Our guide was fantastic, supportive and the drivers were wonderful throughout. We also had delicious food cooked for us throughout. To anyone feeling apprehensive about such a tour, I can assure you that you will be supported in the best way. I had some health related problems that made it difficult to cycle on some days but the support car is never far and you are made to feel safe throughout ☺️

Julia L

3-day private solo biking tour in Khan Khenti Mountains

Sep 2026 • Solo

Did a wonderful 3-day biking tour with Mongolia Biking Experts in the Terelj National Park and Khan Khenti Mountains. From the very beginning the communication was smooth; Dashka was very responsive on email and went out of his way to put together different options for a private tour as there were no group tours available during my limited travel dates in Mongolia. The trip was amazing from start to finish. The bike was comfy to ride, food was delicious (got to try many local Mongolian dishes) and there were plenty of different snacks and drinks for the breaks to choose from. As a female solo traveller I felt comfortable throughout the trip and had my own room in the tourist camps where we stayed overnight. Dashka was a great guide answering the many questions I had about Mongolia and finding ways to make the trip tailored to my interests i.e. swimming in the Tuul River was a highlight after a hot and sunny day biking! Baada was always driving close by for ad hoc support and ready to set up the lunch and coffee breaks at the perfect locations. It was a memorable tour and would love to come back one day for a longer biking tour. I would definitely recommend this company for anyone who wants to explore Mongolia on a bike.

Enni K

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