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Nomadic Relay E-Bike Adventure

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Nomadic Relay E-Bike Adventure

Duration
9 days
Next departure
Next: 11 Jun 2027
Tour grade
Easy to Moderate
Country
Mongolia

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$1,780 pp

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Tour overview

Embark on a 9-day E-bike cycling adventure in Central Mongolia, covering approximately 200 km over 5 days of riding. With the assistance of electric bikes, you can enjoy the freedom of cycling at your own pace, tackle rolling hills with greater ease, and explore more of Mongolia’s spectacular landscapes while saving energy to fully appreciate the journey.

Pedal through the magnificent Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in ancient nomadic history and breathtaking natural beauty. Discover Kharkhorum, the former capital of the Mongol Empire, and ride through a diverse range of landscapes, from vast wild grasslands and lush river valleys to majestic mountains and open steppe.

Take your time to enjoy the relaxed pace of E-bike touring, stopping along the way to admire scenic viewpoints, visit historical landmarks, and experience the traditional lifestyle of Mongolian nomads. Meet local families, learn about their customs and daily routines, and discover the enduring traditions of nomadic culture.

Each evening, unwind in cozy traditional Mongolian gers (yurts), offering an authentic glimpse into the country's nomadic heritage. Combining the comfort and convenience of E-bike cycling with cultural discovery, spectacular scenery, and meaningful local encounters, this journey offers an unforgettable way to explore the heart of Mongolia.

Best time to travel: May to October. Choose your preferred dates to enjoy the season that suits you best, whether you are seeking fresh spring landscapes, warm summer days, or the golden colors of autumn. With E-bikes making the journey more accessible and enjoyable, this adventure is ideal for travelers who want to experience the beauty, history, and authentic nomadic life of Central Mongolia at a relaxed pace.

Tour grade: Easy to Moderate 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 (this tour) — 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, the capital of Mongolia

    Arrival in Ulaanbaatar the capital of Mongolia. Our representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the city's central 4-star hotel. Meet at the hotel lobby, the tour guide will lead you throughout a walking city sightseeing tour including the central city square with a grand statue of Genghis Khan, the Museum of National History introducing Mongolia's history from early humans to the modern era, Choijin Lama or State Oracle Residence-museum displaying best samples of Buddhist artwork and religious masks. Then attend a show of traditional music, throat singing, and contortion at 6 PM will be followed by a welcome dinner and tour briefing

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    • Hotel

  2. Day 2: Drive to Tsetserleg town

    After breakfast, our team will pick you up from the hotel and drive to Tsetserleg town. On the way, we will stop for lunch at Elsen Tasarkhai, also known as the Little Gobi, a 5 km wide stretch of sand dunes that extends for 80 km. You'll have the opportunity to visit the sand dunes and ride camels. Afterwards, we will continue our drive to Tsetserleg, the capital town of Arkhangai province. Here, we will stay overnight at a tourist ger camp and have dinner at the camp’s restaurant.

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    • Ger camp
    • Drive: 480 km
    • Drive: 480 km

  3. Day 3: Cycle to Tsenkher hot springs

    Our mountain biking guide will give an introduction about the cycling trip and do thorough adjustments on the selected bikes. Start cycling to the Tsenkher hot springs. Today we will cycle for 25 km on a smooth and hard-packed dirt road cycling climbing up three hills and then descending to the Tsenkher hot spring. Upon settling at a tourist ger camp, you can relax in a pool filled with spring water. You may as well receive a relaxing body massage at a small additional fee.

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    • Ger camp
    • 25 km

  4. Day 4: Cycle to Tsagaan sum valley

    After relaxing and refreshing in the hot spring, we cycle to Tsagaan Sum (White Temple) valley through a mountainous area. Within the first few km, we pass 2 small passes at 1,872 and 1,848 meters above sea level. Then continue pedalling gradually up to the third pass of 2,030 m above sea level at around the 40 km mark. We will reach our camp spot surrounded by hills after a pleasant 15 km downhill.

    • B.L.D
    • Ger camp
    • 57 km

  5. Day 5: Cycle to Orkhon water fall

    Today begins with a climb up two passes. On top of the second pass, there is a beautiful view of the Orkhon River valley. Referred to as the cradle of nomadic cultures, Orkhon Valley is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site with fascinating landscapes and interesting historical sites. Continue on an easy downhill for about 33 km along the Orkhon Valley with a lunch break on the way. After finishing our cycling, we can either go on a short cycle or walk to the Orkhon waterfall. It is the largest waterfall in Mongolia and drains from an imposing height of 20 meters with a width of about 10 meters.

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    • Ger camp
    • 45 km

  6. Day 6: Cycle to Orkhon river

    It’s quite an enjoyable 42 km descent along the Orkhon river. Due to its natural accommodation, there is a high concentration of nomadic families living in this area. This allows you greater opportunities to meet and visit local nomadic families, taste their dairy foods, and learn more about their lifestyles.

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    • Ger camp
    • 42 km

  7. Day 7: Cycle to Kharkhorin

    Even though today’s distance is only 33 km, the first 10 km is a climb. Then we continue on with easy pedalling through Orkhon valley and reach the lunch spot. After lunch drive to Kharkhorin, which is a newer town named after the old capital of the Mongol Empire. The site of the original capital is nearby, although not much remained after its destruction and the ruins were used in the 16th century for the construction of Erdene Zuu monastery, which is the main attraction here nowadays. The monastery complex suffered almost complete destruction during the Communist Purges of the 1930s, only a few temples and surrounding walls with stupas survived. Kharkhorum was a multicultural capital, the centre of trade and the exchange of ideas along the Silk Road connecting eastern and western cultures during the 13th century. In 1220, Chinggis Khan founded Kharkhorum and it was completed during the reign of his second son and successor Ugudei Khan in 1235. Stay overnight at tourist ger camp.

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    • Ger camp
    • 33 km

  8. Day 8: Drive to Ulaanbaatar

    Drive to UB. Load bikes to supporting vehicles and drive to Ulaanbaatar. Lunch on the way and upon arrival transfer to hotel and rest till farewell dinner.

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    • Hotel
    • Drive: 360 km

  9. Day 9: Departure

    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)
  • * 6 overnight in a tourist ger camp (3-4 people in a ger)
  • * 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
  • * Bike mechanic (3+ people)
  • * Advanced quality mountain e-bikes

Not included

  • * Optional activities
  • * Travel insurance
  • * Meals that are not indicated
  • * Gratuities
  • * Personal biking clothes and gears

Travel information

  • Visit Mongol els sand dunes (elsen tasarkhai - the little gobi)
  • Camel riding at sand dunes
  • Cycling in the world heritage Orkhon valley NP
  • Relax at Tsenkher hot springs
  • Visit Mongolian biggest waterfall
  • Visit Mongolian ancient capital city Karakorum
  • Cycling through hundreds of livestock and visiting Mongolian nomad's home, learn about their lifestyle

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What our guests say

Unforgettable Honeymoon Adventure with Exceptional ServiceJun 2024 • CouplesWe booked a private group for our honeymoon with Mongolia Biking Experts and, to be honest, I didn't have high expectations at first. My wife is pregnant, so traveling to Mongolia and riding MTB seemed a bit risky. However, the manager organized an incredible cycling adventure for us. He suggested a private group to ensure we didn’t have to worry about keeping pace, allowing our guide to focus entirely on our needs.

The experience was truly amazing. Our cycling guide was passionate, patient, and skillful, adapting seamlessly to our pace and never rushing us. When we faced challenges, such as crossing rivers, he skillfully managed the situation—even carrying our bikes across at times. His extensive knowledge of the local wildlife enriched our journey, satisfying our curiosity about Mongolia's wilderness. Additionally, his photography skills were a fantastic bonus; he captured many beautiful moments throughout our trip.

To our delightful surprise, Mongolia Biking Experts even decorated our ger camp for our honeymoon. While we had mentioned that it was our honeymoon, the extent of their efforts exceeded all our expectations. We were thoroughly impressed by their attention to detail and thoughtfulness.

We wholeheartedly recommend Mongolia Biking Experts and look forward to visiting Mongolia again in the future.
瑋志 戴

瑋志 戴

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Great cycling Orkhan Valley

Aug 2025 • Couples

We had a wonderful time cycling through the Orkhan Valley and shared the experience with a lovely group from Taiwan. The biking was easily manageable. The tourist gers were generally a great experience to sleep in. The outstanding landscape and wonderful and knowledgeable tour leaders and drivers made this tour. They were exceptional. Many thanks


Katharine D

Katharine D

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Roving12030978519

Melaka, Malaysia

Good experience

Sep 2025 • Friends

Great tour, great organiser. Super view of the Mongolia grassland. With all the horse, yak, cow, sheep. Beautiful nature. Good weather and beautiful autumn. Good support vehicles.

Roving12030978519

Roving12030978519

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If you’re really looking into biking experience in Mongolia, this is the team.

Sep 2025 • Friends

Had my best mountain biking and cultural experience in Mongolia. Route was amazingly planned, you can really get to see the amazing landscape in the full ride. Living in the Ger camp was beyond my expectations, not only I get to experience how the mongol lives, but is has given so much hospitality and convenience throughout the ride. And last but not least, our guides and the support crews were so supportive and helpful.

Angela W

Szeyee L

Autumn in Mongolia 2025

Sep 2025 • Friends

The trip is wonderful with helpful guides and drivers. Never complain and always listen to our requirements. Our group has 2 tour guides, Tino and Saina could communicate well in English. Tino is so good in taking pictures, meanwhile Saina is very knowledgeable. The tour really brought us to enjoy the Mongolia view. This is a really enjoyable trip with the people around us.

Szeyee L

Tay K

Melaka, Malaysia

Mongolia mtb tour 200km 5day4night.

Sep 2025 • Friends

Best tour leaders from Mongolia Mountain Biking Experts, Dashka, Saina, Tino, who led us through all the different terrains that including big climbing, long stretch of downhill, epic river crossing, strong headwind of 55km/hr, loads of horses and cattle farm track, locals Yurt living and villages tracks. Utterly enjoyed the 5 days journey.

Tay K

Lini K

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mongolian Memories

Sep 2025 • Friends

Our journey through the nomadic villages of Mongolia was simply unforgettable, and we have Dashka and his amazing crew to thank for it. From the very beginning, they were attentive, responsive, and eager to accommodate our requests, no matter how big or small. Their warmth and genuine hospitality made us feel so well cared for throughout the trip. Every detail was thoughtfully managed, which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy the adventure. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that exceeded all expectations and will stay with me forever. I cannot recommend them highly enough to anyone considering a trip to Mongolia.

Lini K

Kathykeiser

Malaysia

Nomadic relay cycling tour

Sep 2025 • Friends

Incredible Cycling Adventure in Mongolia!

Cycling through the Mongolian countryside for five days was truly unforgettable! The landscapes were stunning and constantly changing—from wide open plains to rolling hills—and staying in traditional Ger camps made the experience feel so authentic.

Our support team was amazing. The old-school Russian UAZ vans added charm and reliability to the trip. Dashka handled the logistics and answered all our questions in perfect English. Guides Saina and Tino went above and beyond every single day to keep our group comfortable, safe, and happy.

We were impressed by the hot showers and flushing toilets at every ger camp—definitely a luxury in such remote areas! Riding alongside herds of horses, sheep, and goats each day felt surreal, and soaking in a hot spring after a tough ride was the perfect way to recover.

Mid-September was already getting a bit chilly, but it added to the atmosphere. Experiencing nomadic life in the countryside was eye-opening and such a refreshing contrast to city life.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique, active, and culturally rich adventure!

Kathykeiser

Kathykeiser

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Grace K

Fantastic tour and amazing scenery.

Aug 2026 • Friends

I did the 9 days Nomadic relay cycling tour and it was fantastic and well run. The bikes (e-bikes) were very good quality and easy to handle and the gurr accommodations were fun and nice. Our guide and driver took amazing care of us and was fun to hang with. The scenery was stunning and varies day on day and we saw so many horses, yaks, cows, goats and eagles. The food was also surprisingly good, even the pack lunches and morning tea (cookies, tea, fruit, nuts, choco pies, etc) were more and better than I expected. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and would recommend this to anyone.

Grace K

Hans H

Very high quality mtb tours in beautiful Mongolian nature

Aug 2026 • Friends

Very well organized mtb tour, with high quality bikes, support by Bukhanka vans and well catered breaks. Highly recommended

Hans H

Henri Cho

Boston, Massachusetts15 contributions

Great biking trip through Mongolian countryside

Jul 2026 • Couples

My husband and I did the Nomadic Relay Cycling Tour (Orkhon Valley) + Naadam Festival Journey (total 11 days). The cycling tour was a great way to see and experience the beautiful countryside of Mongolia. As relatively fit people, the bike ride felt more moderate, with a couple days proving very challenging with steep inclines. During the bike trip, we visited a nomadic family and tried many local foods and drinks, including airag. The Naadam Festival was also an incredibly unique opportunity to see traditional Mongolian dancing, singing, and sports. Dashka was also always communicative and very helpful in the days leading up to our trip. I would just suggest researching tourist ger camps ahead of time so you know what type of accommodation you are getting yourself into, as they proved to be a bit more rudimentary than expected. I would not suggest a longer bike ride, as the scenery can be repetitive after a few days.

The primary constructive feedback is that we would have preferred a much more experienced tour guide... Our tour guide was very young, so they did not know a lot of our questions on Mongolian history, especially when visiting ancient sites like Karakorum. They also lacked basic skills you'd expect in a tour guide, such as knowledge and preparation of our destination/the agenda, time management, naturally weaving in narratives of Mongolian culture/history, etc.

Henri Cho

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