Steppe Riders
Central Mongolia & Orkhon Valley
A guided off-road motorcycle adventure from Ulaanbaatar through Zorgol Khairkhan and the Orkhon Valley, over Tövkhön and Tsenkher, past Kharkhorin and the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes, with a stop at Khustai on the return.
Duration
7 Days
Difficulty
Intermediate
Group Size
Small group
Price
$2,500/person
Route
Ulaanbaatar → Zorgol Khairkhan → Orkhon Valley → Tövkhön → Tsenkher → Kharkhorin → Elsen Tasarkhai → Khustai → Ulaanbaatar
Itinerary
Day 1 — Ulaanbaatar → Zorgol Khairkhan
Distance: Approx. 220–250 km / Overnight: Ger camp
- Motorcycle orientation and safety briefing
- Leave Ulaanbaatar and enter the open steppe
- Zorgol Khairkhan landscapes
- First dirt-road riding
- Remote valleys and mountain scenery
- Sunset over the steppe
Day 2 — Zorgol Khairkhan → Orkhon Valley
Distance: Approx. 220–250 km / Overnight: Ger camp
- Long scenic off-road ride
- Dirt and gravel tracks
- Open steppe and mountain landscapes
- Rivers and valleys
- Nomadic settlements
- Arrive in the Orkhon Valley
Day 3 — Explore Orkhon Valley
Distance: Approx. 50–80 km / Overnight: Ger camp
- Ulaan Tsutgalan / Orkhon Waterfall
- Off-road exploration
- Nomadic family visit
- Traditional Mongolian food and dairy
- Horse-riding option
- A more relaxed riding day
Day 4 — Orkhon Valley → Tövkhön → Tsenkher
Distance: Approx. 180–220 km / Overnight: Ger camp
- Mountain and forest riding
- Tövkhön Monastery
- Remote dirt tracks
- Scenic valleys
- Tsenkher Hot Springs
- Evening relaxation at the hot springs
Day 5 — Tsenkher → Kharkhorin → Elsen Tasarkhai
Distance: Approx. 220–250 km / Overnight: Ger camp
- Central Mongolian steppe riding
- Kharkhorin, ancient Mongol capital
- Erdene Zuu Monastery
- Dirt and gravel roads
- Changing landscape toward semi-desert
- Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes
- Optional camel riding
Day 6 — Elsen Tasarkhai → Khustai Region
Distance: Approx. 200–230 km / Overnight: Ger camp
- Morning riding around the dunes
- Open steppe
- Remote dirt and gravel tracks
- Ride toward Khustai
- Opportunity to see Przewalski's horses
- Khustai is a stop on the return route, not a dedicated full day
Day 7 — Khustai → Ulaanbaatar
Distance: Approx. 100–120 km / Overnight: Tour ends in Ulaanbaatar
- Final morning ride
- Open steppe
- Final dirt-road sections
- Return to Ulaanbaatar
- Farewell meal
Support
Support vehicle and mechanical support included
Included
- Motorcycle rental for the entire tour
- Fuel for the motorcycle
- Experienced local guide
- Support vehicle for luggage, tools, spare parts and assistance
- Mechanical support throughout the tour
- Motorcycle maintenance and normal wear items required during the tour
- 6 nights of ger-camp accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the tour
- Drinking water
- National park / attraction entrance fees included in the itinerary
- Nomadic family experience
- Route planning and navigation
- Basic first-aid / emergency support
- Luggage transport in the support vehicle
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa costs, if applicable
- Travel / medical insurance
- Motorcycle riding gear — helmet, boots, jacket, pants, gloves, etc.
- Personal expenses
- Alcohol and personal drinks
- Souvenirs
- Optional activities such as horse riding and camel riding
- Personal laundry/phone expenses
- Any expenses caused by personal damage or misuse of the motorcycle
- Anything not specifically listed under "Included"
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