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A day cycling trip in Khan Khentii NP

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A day cycling trip to Chinggis Khan statue

Duration
1 day
Tour grade
Easy
Country
Mongolia

from
$90 pp

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Tour overview

Want a fun outdoor activity to do for a day in Mongolia’s pristine nature and see how Mongolian nomads are living? Then a cycling trip in Khan Khentii NP following a visit to the world’s largest equestrian statue of Genghis Khan will be the perfect choice for you. Even only 70 km away from the capital city, you can get a glimpse into the lifestyle of authentic Mongolian nomads.

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.

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Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1: Mountain biking day tour near Ulaanbaatar

    Early in the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up from your location in Ulaanbaatar and drive about 75 km east to the starting point of the cycling tour. Our guide will assemble the bikes so we can begin cycling. Although we are near the capital of Mongolia, you will have the chance to cycle up and down hilly steppe dirt roads through vast valleys that stretch beyond the horizon. Along the way, we will pass by animal herds and visit modern nomadic families, giving you a unique opportunity to experience their lifestyle. We will then stop for a short tea break before continuing to cycle until lunch at the 26 km mark. After lunch, we will gently cycle down through a valley with animal herds and Mongolian felt homes called gers. You may visit families to see how nomadic people live today. At the 52 km mark, our cycling trip will end at the world’s largest equestrian statue, a 40 m tall stainless-steel statue of Genghis Khan on horseback. Inside the statue complex, there is a small museum, a souvenir shop, and a lift that takes you up to the top of the horse’s head, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding grasslands. After the visit, we will drive to Ulaanbaatar. 

    • Lunch
    • 52 km
    • 150 km

What's included

Included

  • English speaking cycling guide
  • Support vehicle + gasoline and driver
  • Lunch + snack and water
  • Advanced quality mountain bikes
  • Chinggis Khaan statue entrance fee

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Personal cycling accessories and clothes
  • Drinks and alcohol
  • Gratuities

Travel information

  • Cycling in the Khan Khentii NP park which is a landscape of transition from Siberian taiga forest to grass steppe
  • Visiting nomadic family
  • Full supported cycling trip
  • Visit the largest statue in the world of Chinggis Khaan

Route map

What our guests say

Great day out 20 Aug 2023

This was a great way to get out of Ulaan Baatar for the day and see the countryside. Was awesome to be able to ride through the hills and witness nomadic life so close to the big city. The guide and bike mechanic that rode with us were great and easy to talk to. And rhe driver was never too far behind with timely snacks and a nice lunch to keep energy levels up. Finishing at the great Khan museum was a great way to end the ride and our guide gave us some good insights into Mongolia history. Highly recommended easy day trip out of the city and a great way to get some exercise while seeing the countryside

Jamen O

Thanks to Dashka at Mongolia biking  for an awesome day, had a great time riding amongst the hills and gers and horses on Friday!

Emma Birrer

Emma Birrer

Read on Tripadvisor

Hi Dashka, I wanted to say thank you for a wonderful weekend cycling experience. I really enjoyed riding with Nara. I had a lot of fun and it was a privilege to see your beautiful country. Thank you again

Patsy Hime

Patsy Hime

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