Mongolia: On the Trail of Chinggis Khan
Nearly 1,400 km of off-road riding from the old Mongol capital at Karakorum to the Great White Lake, camping wild by rivers most travellers never see.
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Mongolia: On the Trail of Chinggis Khan
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11 nights through Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, west to Khugnu Khaan and Kharkhorin, the Orkhon Valley and Orkhon Waterfall, Tsenkher hot springs, Tsetserleg and the Chuluut River, Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur, the Northern Pass and Shine-Ider, Murun, then an internal flight back to Ulaanbaatar.
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Mongolia: On the Trail of Chinggis Khan
Ulaanbaatar, airport transfer and welcome dinner
Ulaanbaatar, airport transfer and welcome dinner.
west out of the capital onto the steppe to Khugnu Khaan, first night under canvas
west out of the capital onto the steppe to Khugnu Khaan, first night under canvas.
via Khujirt to Kharkhorin (Karakorum), the 13th-century Mongol capital
via Khujirt to Kharkhorin (Karakorum), the 13th-century Mongol capital.
into the Orkhon Valley, riverside camp and a hike to Tuvkhun Monastery
into the Orkhon Valley, riverside camp and a hike to Tuvkhun Monastery.
Orkhon Waterfall, then trackless terrain to a remote three-river crossing
Orkhon Waterfall, then trackless terrain to a remote three-river crossing.
mountain terrain to Tsenkher and its natural hot springs
mountain terrain to Tsenkher and its natural hot springs.
through Tsetserleg to a camp on the edge of the Chuluut River canyon
through Tsetserleg to a camp on the edge of the Chuluut River canyon.
past lava fields to the remote shore of Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (Great White Lake)
past lava fields to the remote shore of Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (Great White Lake).
the Northern Pass via Shine-Ider to a high mountain-saddle camp
the Northern Pass via Shine-Ider to a high mountain-saddle camp.
down to Murun via the Bronze Age deer stones, finishing at Tuult camp
down to Murun via the Bronze Age deer stones, finishing at Tuult camp.
flight from Murun back to Ulaanbaatar (included)
flight from Murun back to Ulaanbaatar (included).
departure
departure. About 1,370 km, almost entirely off-road.
What's included
- Motorcycle
- tents and ger camps
- breakfast
- lunch and dinner
- tour guide
- mechanic
- fuel and oil
- spare parts
- drinking water
- first aid
- support vehicles
- airport transfers
- internal flight Murun to Ulaanbaatar
- letter of invitation for the visa
Not included
- International flights
- visa fee
- personal medical insurance (required)
- excess baggage on the internal flight (about US $2 per kg)
- -10C sleeping bag and riding kit
- alcohol
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