7-Day Cycling Tour in Mongolia on Genghis Khan's Historical Trail

The team will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to a 4-star hotel in the city centre. In the afternoon, a sightseeing walk will take you to the central square, where you can see the grand statue of Genghis Khan in front of the Parliament Building.

Then, visit two museums within walking distance. The National History Museum offers a brief introduction to Mongolia's history, from early humans to the modern era. The Choijin Lama Temple Museum is named after a state oracle who occupied this 6-temple complex during the rule of his brother, Bogd Khan, the last king of Mongolia, who led both state and religion in the early 20th century. This temple museum displays some of the country's finest Buddhist artworks and religious mask samples.

After sightseeing, attend a show of traditional music, throat-singing, dancing, and contortion at 6 p.m., followed by a welcome dinner and tour briefing.

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Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and drive east of Ulaanbaatar to the Tsenkhermandal region, where the cycling tour starts. Today, we cycle 30 km over ups and downs on a hard-packed dirt track to Blue Lake.

The Blue Lake area consists of two freshwater lakes that are linked underground. The surrounding picturesque environment and mountains are abundant with vegetation and wildlife. This lake is one of the important places in Mongolian history, especially during Chinggis Khan's period. According to a historical source titled "The Secret History of the Mongols," this is the place where Temujin was crowned to become Chinggis Khan in 1189.

A monument erected for the 840th anniversary of Temujin's birth sits on the lake's shore. The central part of this establishment displays the woodcrafts of Chinggis Khan, his father Esukhei, his mother Oulen, and his queen Borte-Ujin. This evening, we will erect a camp near the lake.

(Tent, B.L.D Drive: 220 km, Cycle: 30 km)

Today, we cycle a total of 42 km on a smooth dirt road. The route leads through open valleys surrounded by wooded hills, grazing herds of livestock, and nomadic families.

Be ready to get your shoes wet because there are a few stream crossings. Upon arriving at the shore of the lake, we will set up camp.

(Tent, B.L.D Cycle: 42 km)

Our destination for today is Baldan Bereeven Monastery, one of Mongolia's four largest monasteries during the 19th century. It once housed 5,000-8,000 monks, with four religious institutions and 20 active temples. The complex was almost destroyed during the anti-religion campaign of the 1930s Communist purges. Now, only three small temples remain partially standing. After 1990, a few monks began rebuilding it with the help of locals.

You can visit the main temple and walk around to see religious rock art. Today, we do a loop ride of 27 km, passing over three small mountain passes before returning to Khangal Lake. The support vehicle will come along with snacks and lunch.

(Tent, B.L.D, Cycle: 27 km)

Today, our destination is the Khurkh River. This is the last and longest cycling day, beginning through an open grassland valley. After lunch, the terrain changes from steppe to small wooded hills, eventually reaching today's highest point at 1635 m above sea level.

Then, a gentle descent along the riverbank leads us to our camping spot near the river. Today, the chef will serve you Mongolian barbeque, locally known as 'khorkhog' - chunks of meat pressure-cooked in a container with hot stones - together with various salads for dinner.

(Tent, B.L.D, Cycle: 55 km)

Load the bikes onto the support vehicle(s) and drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Lunch will be on the way. Transfer to the hotel and rest until the farewell dinner.

(Hotel, B.L.D, Drive: 210 km)

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

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