Cycling Adventure - Mongolia · 11 Days

The rugged landscapes of Mongolia lure true adventurers from all over to come and experience a land like no other. The Mongolian wilderness boasts spectacular countryside, lush green valleys, remote arid desert, vast steppes, rocky mountain ranges and clear blue rivers. There’s good reason Mongolia is known as the land of the eternal blue sky.

🚲 7 of 11 days cycling

🗺️ Approx 300-400km

🛣️ Terrain: Gravel roads, mountain areas, flat(ish)

🚩 Start: Ulaanbaatar

🏁 Finish: Ulaanbaatar

In our adventure, we learn from three to four different NGOs that are all connected with the reality of life, faced by Mongolia’s herders in the 21st century. In tourism, Mongolia is frequently sold as a stereotype (nomads and a way of life untouched since Ghengis Khan). This idealised, or even romanticised view is far from the harsh reality and challenges faced by local herders.

Social Cycles will take you on a journey to interact and connect with local Non Government Organisations (NGOs) to find out more about this lifestyle, the opportunities they have and the challenges they must overcome. Research what really happens on the ground and out in the rural communities with Social Cycles in a holiday that carefully balances ethical research and local impact with cycling and site seeing.

Inclusions

• 10 nights accommodation in hotels (4), Local Ger Camps (6)
• Full Bicycle hire (Trek and/or Giant 24 speed mountain bikes)
• Local guides, support van driver and cycle guide/mechanic (groups 5+)
• Full support vehicle for the ride with water and fruit
• AU$200 donation to the NGO of your choice
• Minimum two NGO presentations with local staff across Mongolia
• Multiple field trips to villages and communities
• Meals as indicated on the itinerary
• Airport transfers for arrival

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