Two friends in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia riding a Husqvarna Enduro motorcycle.

Sands of Gobi

Gobi Desert, Mongolia

by Nomadic Off-Road

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  • Level

    Intermediate to advanced enduro bikers.

  • Group

    7 people max

  • Period

    May 10-18, 2023

    • 7 days / 6 nights of travel in the countryside

    • 1 night in Ulaanbaatar city, Mongolia

Included

NotIncluded

RIDE REMOTE

The Gobi desert is the base camp to extremely remote landscapes, no cell phone coverage, and nobody else around you in hundreds of kilometers (except the last living nomad families).

On top of a dirtbike, you will cross sand hills, rocky mountains, old canyons, forests, and endless steppes. 

Dirt Sand Enduro

NO-MAN-LAND

Except the occasional nomad.

Riding with Camels in Mongolia

The Gobi is the fifth biggest desert globally and is home to various animals such as antelopes and Bactrian camels. They also like to become riding companions from time to time.

The highest part of the Gobi is 1,580 meters, and the entire area has over 1.2 million km2, a true enduro paradise.

You will be riding through the famous 'Flaming Cliffs of Gobi.' This place is so old; the first dinosaur fossil eggs known are here, exactly where you will experience one of the most beautiful sunrises you have ever seen. Let's ride!

Riding with Camels in Mongolia

WhatPeopleSay

    From off-road riding to bonfire nights, to sitting on camels and seeing literally hundreds of wild horses, everything was just perfect.
    Husqvarna Enduro bike in Mongolia

    WrittenBy: B. BERULIER

    Most adventurous trip ever done. We flew from London to Ulaanbaatar and got picked up at the airport. The rest will stay in me forever.
    Guy posing on top of a KTM enduro bike

    WrittenBy: A. BUCHAN

Camels in Mongolia

TOGETHER WE RIDE

The connections with people that go hand in hand with enduro riding are second to none. Dirt biking attracts genuine salt-of-the-earth people. You can share the inspiration and stoke of riding over beverages and bonfires at night.

Having a common interest in riding often breaks down social barriers and brings different people together. Some of my best friendships have come through riding in remote locations. I have yet to find these types of companies and support in other areas of life.

Enduro Waterfall Team in Mongolia
Kids in the Camp in Mongolia
Open Camp and Bikes in Mongolia

WHEN YOU LIKE SOMETHING

You repeat.
Enduro Waterfall Team in Mongolia
Open Camp and Bikes in Mongolia
Kids in the Camp in Mongolia

WHEN YOU LIKE SOMETHING

You repeat.

-80° to 35°

Opposite poles attract.

The climate of the Gobi desert is quite extreme. It posses rapid changes of temperature of as much as 35°C (63 °F). These can occur not only seasonally but within 24 hours.

Prepare for warm-to-hot days and chill-to-cold nights.

Desert Roads Mongolia
Rocky Road to Camp in Mongolia
Sheep Field in Mongolia
Stuck in the Sand Enduro

The desert is waiting.

Open Night Camp

LIVING NOWHERE

Feeling welcomed.

Nomadic living has remained part of Mongolian life for millennia. Half the country's population still chooses to live in traditional ger tents. It’s in their DNA to wander.

A stay in a ger tent offers you the opportunity to experience a time-honored way of life and provides the perfect base from which to explore Mongolia's majestic landscapes.  

Ger tents are well insulated but lightweight to protect against all weathers yet still be quick to dismantle and packed away, making it easy to move freely and find better grazing lands.

  • Camp Site in Mongolia
    SLEEP IN THE WILD

    Experience nomadic culture. Everyday a new camp and a different view.

  • Friends by the River in Mongolia
    BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER

    Serve always with a view.

  • Yurt in Mongolia
    GER LIVING

    This gers tents are so unique, sleeping in one of them will make you wonder why you don't have one in your lawn already.

LIFE JOURNEY

The road is their home.

Several generations of the same family often live together in Mongolia, preserving its stories, superstitions, and beliefs, passed between father and son to grandson.

The balance of old with new, combined with the gracious hospitality of all Mongolian hosts, makes staying in ger camps a highlight. 

During this week, you will discover a culture of travelers who are perpetually on the move, eager to share their food and wisdom with you.

Nomad Kids in Mongolia

THE ROAD

Their home.
Nomadic Girl in Yurt

THE RIDE

  • DAY 1

    Ulaanbaatar city in the evening

    ARRIVAL IN ULAANBAATAR

    You will be picked up at the airport and taken to UB Grand Hotel, right in the city center next to Chinggis Khaan Square. By the end of the day, all riders will have tried their gear and are ready to leave Ulaanbaatar early the following day.

  • DAY 2 - 570KM

    Yurts in Mongolia

    DALANZADGAD

    We are leaving the shop by 9 am latest via minibus to Dalanzadgad, the center of gobi province, where the rest of the team and bikes are already waiting for you. After checking in to Gobi Oasis ger camp, a detailed security briefing for the tour by our tour manager followed by a test ride to get used to your bike and equipment. Welcome dinner.

  • DAY 3 - 205KM

    Friends Resting in the Rocks

    KHONGOR SAND DUNES

    Exciting day ahead! We will start riding to the most extensive dunes in Mongolia. You will experience how amazing it is to ride an enduro bike in the endless steppes of Mongolia. On the way, we will stop by at Yoliin Am Canyon, which is full of glaciers almost all year round. This national park area is home to many animals such as the Gobi bear, the world-famous argali sheep, and many others. Once we reach the dunes, we spend the night in our tents right there, at the beginning of the Gobi desert. Bonfire and a delicious BBQ are following, rounded up by an unbeatable carpet of stars at night time.

  • DAY 4 – 145KM

    A man standing in the top of the Flamming Cliffs of Gobi in Mongolia

    BAYANZAG, FLAMING CLIFFS

    You can enjoy riding in the dunes in the morning before we are setting off to the breathtaking Flaming cliffs. Many important dinosaur fossils and eggs have been found here. Be prepared to see one of the most spectacular sunsets and sunrises Mongolia has to offer. We will sleep at the Gobi Oasis 2 ger camp, only a 10min ride away from the cliffs.

  • DAY 5 – 180KM

    Open Night Camp in Mongolia

    ONGI MONASTERY

    We will start riding through nothing but open, dry plains. Adrenalin is guaranteed while gassing towards the seemingly endless horizon. Overnight stay will be in our tents, right by the side of the Ongi River. The Ongi Monastery, built-in 1660, was the biggest in Mongolia and is also within walking distance.

  • DAY 6 – 296KM

    Rock formations in Mongolia

    BAGA GAZAR ROCKS

    It’s going to be a long and exciting ride. We will go to the famous Rocks of Baga Gazarwhere you can admire beautiful granite rock formations surrounded by a plateau landscape. We will sleep in our tents in the open wild.

  • DAY 7 – 150KM

    Man in motorcycle

    ZORGOL KHAIRKHAN

    We will head to our final destination, the National Park Zorgol Khairkhan, where we will set up our camp close to some stunning rock formations. We will visit our Nomadic family that afternoon who live down the mountain together with their kids, goats, and horses. One last bonfire in the open wild that night.

  • DAY 8 - 160KM

    Photo of the City Center of Ulaanbaatar

    ULAANBAATAR

    After having returned to Ulaanbaatar, you will have a short break and shower time at your hotel. There will be time to do some cashmere shopping if desired. Later we will meet at Ulaanbaatar’s best hot pot restaurant for a farewell dinner. Whoever has the energy to continue is welcome to enjoy the city’s nightlife, we will show you the best places to go to.

THE RIDE

  • DAY 1

    Ulaanbaatar city in the evening

    ARRIVAL IN ULAANBAATAR

    You will be picked up at the airport and taken to UB Grand Hotel, right in the city center next to Chinggis Khaan Square. By the end of the day, all riders will have tried their gear and are ready to leave Ulaanbaatar early the following day.

  • DAY 2 - 570KM

    Yurts in Mongolia

    DALANZADGAD

    We are leaving the shop by 9 am latest via minibus to Dalanzadgad, the center of gobi province, where the rest of the team and bikes are already waiting for you. After checking in to Gobi Oasis ger camp, a detailed security briefing for the tour by our tour manager followed by a test ride to get used to your bike and equipment. Welcome dinner.

  • DAY 3 - 205KM

    Friends Resting in the Rocks

    KHONGOR SAND DUNES

    Exciting day ahead! We will start riding to the most extensive dunes in Mongolia. You will experience how amazing it is to ride an enduro bike in the endless steppes of Mongolia. On the way, we will stop by at Yoliin Am Canyon, which is full of glaciers almost all year round. This national park area is home to many animals such as the Gobi bear, the world-famous argali sheep, and many others. Once we reach the dunes, we spend the night in our tents right there, at the beginning of the Gobi desert. Bonfire and a delicious BBQ are following, rounded up by an unbeatable carpet of stars at night time.

  • DAY 4 – 145KM

    A man standing in the top of the Flamming Cliffs of Gobi in Mongolia

    BAYANZAG, FLAMING CLIFFS

    You can enjoy riding in the dunes in the morning before we are setting off to the breathtaking Flaming cliffs. Many important dinosaur fossils and eggs have been found here. Be prepared to see one of the most spectacular sunsets and sunrises Mongolia has to offer. We will sleep at the Gobi Oasis 2 ger camp, only a 10min ride away from the cliffs.

  • DAY 5 – 180KM

    Open Night Camp in Mongolia

    ONGI MONASTERY

    We will start riding through nothing but open, dry plains. Adrenalin is guaranteed while gassing towards the seemingly endless horizon. Overnight stay will be in our tents, right by the side of the Ongi River. The Ongi Monastery, built-in 1660, was the biggest in Mongolia and is also within walking distance.

  • DAY 6 – 296KM

    Rock formations in Mongolia

    BAGA GAZAR ROCKS

    It’s going to be a long and exciting ride. We will go to the famous Rocks of Baga Gazarwhere you can admire beautiful granite rock formations surrounded by a plateau landscape. We will sleep in our tents in the open wild.

  • DAY 7 – 150KM

    Man in motorcycle

    ZORGOL KHAIRKHAN

    We will head to our final destination, the National Park Zorgol Khairkhan, where we will set up our camp close to some stunning rock formations. We will visit our Nomadic family that afternoon who live down the mountain together with their kids, goats, and horses. One last bonfire in the open wild that night.

  • DAY 8 - 160KM

    Photo of the City Center of Ulaanbaatar

    ULAANBAATAR

    After having returned to Ulaanbaatar, you will have a short break and shower time at your hotel. There will be time to do some cashmere shopping if desired. Later we will meet at Ulaanbaatar’s best hot pot restaurant for a farewell dinner. Whoever has the energy to continue is welcome to enjoy the city’s nightlife, we will show you the best places to go to.

Riding with Camels in Mongolia II

TripSummary

  • Level

    Intermediate to advanced enduro bikers.

  • Group

    7 people max

  • Period

    May 10-18, 2023

    • 7 days / 6 nights of travel in the countryside

    • 1 night in Ulaanbaatar city, Mongolia

Included

  • Accomodation

    8 nights lodge, camp, ger and hotel accommodation included.

  • Food: all meals

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks included.

  • Vehicule + fuel

    Motorbike rent, Husqvarna FE450 included. All fuel included.

  • Support vehicle

    Support vehicle for luggage and any support required included.

  • Guide/tour leader

    The main point of contact during the trip. He will be riding along with the crew.

  • Mechanic

    Always available if needed. A mechanic will drive in the support vehicle.

  • Private Chef

    We know riding makes you hungry! We have you covered with a private chef for the campsites and bonfires.

  • Transfers

    Pick up service from and to the airport.

  • Last Night Hotel

    Last hotel night in Ulaanbaatar before departure included.

NotIncluded

  • Flights

    The group must arrive before 12pm on the day of departure at Chinggis Khaan International Airport also referred to as New Ulaanbaatar International Airport.


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  • Visa

    Cost of Visa and Visa approval should be requested 60 days prior to arrival to Mongolia.

  • Health insurance

    Health Insurance is not included in the price. Riders must have their own insurance. We recommend worldnomads.com

  • Protective gear

    Available for rent 25€/day per person.


  • Riding gear

    Your biking attire is not included. Make sure you gear up in our recommended gear section below.

  • Not to forget!

    • Passport

    • Covid19 Passport

    • Valid Visa

    • Driving License

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We only have one goal: to provide you with the best possible enduro experience on the planet.
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Husqvarna Enduro bike in Mongolia
We only have one goal: to provide you with the best possible enduro experience on the planet.
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