Tour code: SMTMB-16D (Bookings accepted from parties of 4 adults or more persons)!

Ulaan Baatar • Gandan Monastery • Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley • Terelj National Park • Arryabal Temple • Karakhorum • Erdene zuu Monastery • Tsetserleg • Taikhaar Chuluu • Tamir River Valley • Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake-Horgo Volcano's Valley National Park • Tsetserleg • Tsenkher Hot Springs • Orkhon River Valley • Sand dunes • Ulaanbaatar

Tour Highlights: 16 days fully supported biking tour includes 10 days of biking. 16 days of Mongolia Mountain Bike, enjoy hundreds of miles of trails that the Samar Magic Tours has to offer. Wind your way through steppes, mountain passes and beautiful valleys which are home to numerous nomadic families and clear mountain lakes and streams. Visits the Gandan and the Erdene Zuu monasteries.

Enjoy the extinct volcano of Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake-Horgo National Park, Tsenger hot springs, and Karakorum- was the ancient capital in the time of the Mongol empire during the 13-14th centuries . This is the best option for Eco friendly tourism. Delicious vegetarian cuisine. Vegans Welcome!.

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Average daily distance: 55-66km (32-35 miles)
Road Category: Off Road.
Gateway: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Weight Limit: 12-15 kgs (25 lbs)
Number of days cycling: 10 (plus 1 half day)
2008/2009 Regular Tour Calendar: Please, find it in the end!.
Price per person for a minimum group of 4 pax or more pax at Mr. Gomez Hostel: 1199 € Euro
Price per person for a minimum group of 4 pax or more pax at hotel tourist class: 1299 € Euro Single supplement: 129 € Euro at hotel. There is not single supplement at Mr. Gomez Hostel

Day	Itinerary	Schedule	Food
1	Ulaanbaatar	ULAANBAATAR Arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB). On arrival, you are welcomed by Samar Magic Tours's representative and are transferred to hotel in the heart of the city!. Free time. 18:00-See Mongolian traditional folk songs and dance concert. Have welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at Mr. Gomez Hostel or at Hotel (two options).	D:Rest.
2	Gandan- Nomad's Valley	GANDAN-CYCLING TO THE SACRED TUUL RIVER NOMAD'S VALLEY After early breakfast in the hostel, visits the Gandan Lamasery, the largest Monastery in Mongolia (80 foot tall statue of Buddha, practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas). After, Mountain bike to "Chinggis" tourist camp (55kms) in the "Sacred Tuul river Nomad's valley" to meet with locals and see their daily lives, interact with them to show you theirs animal training, feeding, milking, food preparation, etc, take water adventures, go trekking or swimming in the Tuul river. In route, we will stop, to observe and to take some amazing photos to the 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis" Khaan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp.Enjoy this amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background and river. Welcome dinner with traditional mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. Overnight in traditional at the "Chinggis" Tourist camp. "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia", by the author Michael Kohn.	B:Hostel or Hotel L:Picnic D:Camp
3	Terelj N. P.	CYCLING TO TERELJ NATIONAL PARK-ARRYABAL TEMPLE Mountain bike to Terelj National Park (50kms) for a walking tour to Turtle Rock or mountain bike with hiking to the "Arryabal" Buddhist temple on the top of the mountain. The valley is about 20km long at 1600m. This area is the magnificent of alpine forest, rocks formation, nomadic families. This is a picturesque place of high cliffs eroded in granites of Mesozoic age. Picnic lunch is provided. In the afternoon, drive back or cycling to "Chinggis" Tourist camp (50kms) for overnight and dinner. Free time for Mongolian archery.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
4	Karakorum	CYCLING TO KARAKORUM After breakfast, drive for + 6 hours (380kms) to the starting point of the biking trip in "Karakorum"-was founded in 1220 at the crossroads of the Silk Road. It was the capital of the Mongol Empire until Kublai Khan moved it to Beijing. Visitors, such as Marco Polo, described its ornate building, including a 2500 sq. meters Palace of Worldly Peace. 400 meter long with 108 Stupas still surrounds Erdene Zuu Monastery which was built in 1586. It was restored in 1760. In 1792 the Monastery still had 62 temples and 10,000 lamas. But in 1930 it became a victim of the Stalin's purges. All but three of the Temples were destroyed and most of the monks were either killed or sent to Siberia. Today the restoration of the Monastery is the government's top priority. Erdene Zuu retains much of its ancient glory and is well worth visiting. Arrive and transfer to the tourist base ger camp. Free time for photo opportunities, an optional horse-riding session and to experience the nomadic lifestyle. Dinner and overnight in tourist base camp.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
5	Tsetserleg	CYCLING TO ERDENE ZUU MONASTERY-TSETSERLEG Breakfast. mountain bike to visits Erdene zuu monastery (10kms) and the small tortoise monument. After, cycling or drive to Tsetserleg (128kms) , capital of Arkhangai province. Camping in tent.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
6	Taikhar Chuluu	CYCLING TO TSETSERLEG-TAIKHAR CHULUU In the morning, visit the local market in Tsetserleg city. After, mountain bike to "Taikhar Stone" (2kms North of Ikh Tamir, along the river) in Arkhangai- it is very unique stone that has 150 old scripts like: Ancient Mongolian, Chinese, Manchu's, Japanese and even wall paintings from ancient people from thousands years ago. Camping in tent.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
7	Tamir Valley	CYCLING TO TAMIR RIVER VALLEY Mountain bike to Tamir River Valley. Camping in tent.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
8-9	Terkhiin Lake	CYCLING TO TERKHIIN LAKE NATIONAL PARK Two days of Mountain bike through amazing scenery of wide-open steppe and flowers to "Terkhiin" Tsagaan Nuur (known in English as the Great White Lake)-"Horgo" volcano National Park. This is a long trip to the freshwater lake with volcanic area around it is certainly the highlight of Arkhangai and one of the best in a country full of beautiful lakes. Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake is not as forested or as largeas Khovsgol Lake, it is a beautiful lake for camping, birdwatching, hiking, or fishing. Camping days in tent.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
10	Lake Terkhiin	A LEISURE DAY IN TERKHIIN LAKE-HORGO VOLCANO N. P, At leisure day in Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake/Horgo. Optional hiking to Horgo volcanoe. Camping in tent.	B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp
11	Tsetserleg	DRIVE OR CYCLING TO TSETSERLEG RIVER Breakfast. After, drive for 3-4hrs (~180km) to Tsetserleg river. Camping in tent.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
12	Tsenger hot springs	CYCLING TO TSENGER HOT SPRINGS Mountain bike to Tsenger hot springs. Enjoy the hot springs bath. Overnight in ger traditional ger camp	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
13	Orkhon river	CYCLING TO ORKHON RIVER VALLEY Mountain bike to Orkhon river Valley. Camping in tent.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
14	Ulaanbaatar	DRIVE TO SAND DUNES-ULAANBAATAR Drive back to Ulaanbaatar (380kms, ~+7hours driving), visit the sand dunes in route. Arrive late and transfer for overnight at Mr. Gomez Hostel or at Hotel (2 options).	B:Camp L:Picnic
15	Ulaanbaatar	ULAANBAATAR Free day to explore Ulaanbaatar. Lunch in local restaurant. Overnight at Mr. Gomez Hostel or at Hotel (2 options).	B:Hostel or Hotel L:Local Rest.
16	Departure	DEPARTURE MONGOLIA Breakfast. Transfer to the airport or train station for departure Mongolia.	B:Hostel or Hotel

Price to include the following: All transportation in private listened in the itinerary. Specified accommodation at Mr. Gomez Hostel or at Hotel ( 2 options) , in tourist camps and in tents. Specified meals per day. Services of English speaking guide. Entrance fees to the specified protected areas. Sightseeing specified cost. Specified cultural program. One Mongolian traditional folk songs concert. Cook and all camping materials, tent, kitchen equipments, etc.	Prices not to include: International Flight or Train. Travel and medical insurance. Visas. Drinks. Bikes. Sleeping bags. Items for personal nature. top
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO ?: Mongolia is vast! Generally, it is recommended to pay your visit from May to September when the grass is green. * Please note when you choose your clothes: April to May, or on September: warm days and cool nights around (6-10°C). June, July to August : is summertime, days around (15°C-30°C), nights around (10/20°C). *Bookings accepted from parties of 4 adults or more participants. *Fishing is not included (it could be done according to separate payment). *Private luggage allowance max 15 kg per person, extra luggage can be stored free at hostel in Ulaan Bataar. *Our Mountain Biking tours are fully supported with back-up vehicle, tents, cook, a good food and friendly staff. *We can not rent the fishing equipments and the bikes. *All you have to do is to make necessary International air arrangements. Prices and dates may be subject to change. The duration of the above trip can be changed to suit your needs. Accommodation in the countryside of Mongolia: Most tourists will stay in specially constructed gers camps.These camps provide accommodation in the round felt houses used by nomads and usually have separate toilet, washing and restaurant facilities or camping in tents (hot water is not always available) or camping in tents. Group Size in Mongolia: With less than 4 passengers, we reserve the right to cancel the tour. 2008/2009 Regular Tour Calendar and the Tour code: SMTMB-16D
June 25-July 10-Post tour to Naadam Festival!; July 13-July 28; August 06-21; August 15-30; Sept. 2-17;
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