Gobi Desert Cycling Expedition

11 days 10 nights
Mongolia
Photo Aldarkhishig S.
Aldarkhishig S.
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Difficulty
Challenging
Comfort
Basic
Basic+
Premium
Group size
4-12 tourists,
over 16 y.o.

Like riding across the edge of the world, this journey takes you deep into the Gobi — a place where space feels endless and the road seems to dissolve into sand, stone, and sky. On two wheels, you move at the right speed to notice everything: the wind shaping the valleys, the silence between mountain ridges, the sudden life of animals crossing the plains.

Over eleven days, with seven days of cycling, the route weaves through the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains, the icy depths of Yoliin Am, and vast desert basins where camels and gazelles roam freely. You’ll ride remote trails, climb into open horizons, descend into quiet valleys, and reach the legendary Khongoriin Els — the Singing Dunes — where the desert rises in golden waves. Along the way, ancient petroglyphs, volcanic landscapes, and rare saxaul forests reveal a Gobi far richer than its empty reputation.

The journey is fully supported, with backup vehicles, experienced guides, and thoughtfully chosen camps — from tented sites under star-filled skies to nights at a ger camp beside the dunes. Days are active and rewarding, evenings calm and unhurried. Join us for a ride that strips travel back to its essence: movement, landscape, and the rare freedom of Mongolia’s southern desert!

4-6 pax: 2,430 USD
7-9 pax: 2,320 USD
10-12 pax: 2,130 USD

from
$2,130
per tourist for 11 days
This tour is booked individually on request
Any dates between 1 Apr and 31 Oct are available. Сlick to book or contact tour provider.
Number of individuals
4-12 tourists, over 16 y.o.
Only in the Hiking Trekking Club
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Aldarkhishig S. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English, Mongolian
Aldarkhishig Sukhee is an leader, mountain guide, and Managing Director of our company. He specializes in adventure travel across Mongolia, leading and designing cycling, trekking, ski touring, climbing, and multi-activity expeditions in regions such as the Altai, Khangai, Gobi, and Khuvsgul. With decades of field experience, he is known for building logistics-focused, culturally rich itineraries and supporting international teams, climbers, and explorers in remote environments.

Tour highlights

Biking through Gobi Desert in Mongolia
Singing Dunes at Sunset
Climb the vast Khongoriin Els and watch the desert glow as the sand hums beneath your feet
Biking through Gobi Desert in Mongolia
Cycling the Gurvan Saikhan Range
Remote mountain riding through wind-carved valleys and high desert passes
Biking through Gobi Desert in Mongolia
Yoliin Am: Ice in the Desert
A hidden canyon where summer heat meets frozen shadows and soaring vultures

Route details

Day 1
Welcome to Ulaanbaatar

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, where you’ll meet your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel. During the day, visit Sukhbaatar Square and the National Museum of Mongolia. In the evening, enjoy a traditional folklore concert.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: D

Biking through Gobi Desert in Mongolia
Biking through Gobi Desert in Mongolia
Biking through Gobi Desert in Mongolia
Day 2
Into the Gobi Desert
Day 3
Riding to Gegeet Valley
Day 4
Through the Dund Saikhan Mountains
Day 5
Arrival at Khongoriin Els
Day 6
Rest Day in the Dunes
Day 7
Saxaul Forest Route
Day 8
Tevsh Volcano and Rock Art
Day 9
Journey to Mongol Els
Day 10
Back to the Capital
Day 11
Departure
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape
Tour provider's comments

MODERATE - these are usually longer trips at medium altitude, involving longer days and steeper and more sustained climbs, which demand a reasonable amount of effort. More technical riding will include some short sections that are too tricky to ride. A good fun challenge for the regular biker.

Total distance: 345 km.

Accommodation

Comfort
Basic
Basic+
Premium
Hotel
2 nights
Camping
1 night
Tent
6 nights
2 nights
Hotel in Ulaanbaatar

2 Hotel nights in Ulaanbaatar (Twin+B)

1 night
Ger camp
6 nights
Tent

Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route
You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on
  • the forecasts for this season
  • the statistics from previous years’ trips

Conditions

Included
  • 2 hotel nights in Ulaanbaatar (twin + breakfast);
  • 2 nights in gers (twin / triple);
  • 6 tented overnights;
  • domestic flight (UB–DZD);
  • all transfers including arrival and departure and internal flights;
  • indicated meals (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner);
  • visits and National Park fees;
  • camping equipment;
  • English-speaking guide(s);
  • cook;
  • bike mechanic (from 4th person);
  • a hard tail mountain bike, tools and parts.
Extras
  • travel insurance;
  • excess luggage fee;
  • meals not indicated;
  • personal cycling accessories and clothes;
  • drinks;
  • gratuities.

It's important to know

Please note

Confirmation deposit payment

Your travel booking is confirmed by us upon receipt of a deposit of US$500 per person and 10% deposit paid via the Hiking Trekking Club platform. Deposit should be paid by a bank transfer to our bank account.

Balance payment

You must ensure that you forward the balance of your payment to us 6 weeks prior to trip commencement. 7 weeks prior to trip commencement a final invoice will be sent to you by email attachment stating the due amount depending on the total number of participants who will have booked the tour by then.

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Dates and Prices

  • Any dates on request during the season
    1 Apr – 31 Oct
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