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THE TRUE SPIRIT OF MONGOLIA - 14 DAYS - 1700 KMS
This motorcycle adventure takes you through some of the most iconic and contrasting landscapes Mongolia has to offer — a journey that captures the very soul of the country.
Your ride begins as you make your way into the legendary Gobi Desert. Prepare for a spectacular change of scenery: lunar plains, massive rock formations, a canyon filled with ice even in summer, and endless sand dunes shaped constantly by the wind.
You’ll then throttle into the Orkhon valley and the volcanic heart of Mongolia, landing at Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake — a land of ancient lava fields and extinct craters. Here, nomadic herders live in harmony with nature, and evenings are spent under star-filled skies by the water’s edge.
From alpine wilderness to desert horizons, this ride is a thrilling immersion into the raw beauty, freedom, and vastness of Mongolia — the ultimate playground for motorcyclists seeking adventure.
HIGHLIGHTS
Relax in a hot spa after a day of driving in the steppe
Drive into the endless steppe
The spectacular Orkhon waterfall
Visit the ancient capital Kharkhorin
Sunset over the dunes of Little Gobi
Experience the nomadic hospitality
Ogii lake
Climb to the ancient Tuvkhun monastery
Ikh Tamir
Khairkhan Zorgol mountain
Terkhiin Tsagaan lake
DAY 1: 130KM
We head toward the Gobi Desert for a 130 km stage to Zorgol Khairkhan Mountain, a sacred granite formation rising 1,686 m in Töv Province. Located about 180 km southwest of Ulaanbaatar, its ash-colored cliffs stand above green valleys fed by nearby streams, home to wildlife such as argali sheep and red deer. Ancient Mongolian soldier graves found in the area add a unique historical atmosphere to this remarkable site.
DAY 2: SANDERBURY TOURIST CAMP 170KM off road
From the gateway to the Gobi, we head north toward the steppes of central Mongolia. The landscapes gradually become greener and more welcoming.
We pass through the village of Buren, where we stop for lunch before continuing toward the Tuul River. We follow the river to the Sanderbury tourist camp, where we spend the night.
We pass through the village of Buren, where we stop for lunch before continuing toward the Tuul River. We follow the river to the Sanderbury tourist camp, where we spend the night.
DAY 3: OGII LAKE 230KM mainly asphalted
Ögii Lake sits at 1,337 meters in eastern Arkhangai. It stretches 7.9 km long and 5.3 km wide, covering 25 km², with shallow waters—over half the lake is less than 3 meters deep.
Rich in fish (pike, perch, carp, burbot, loach, etc.) and a major stopover for migratory birds, the lake is also considered a sacred site by local communities.
Several ger camps line the shore, offering canoe rentals and excellent fishing opportunities for visitors.
Rich in fish (pike, perch, carp, burbot, loach, etc.) and a major stopover for migratory birds, the lake is also considered a sacred site by local communities.
Several ger camps line the shore, offering canoe rentals and excellent fishing opportunities for visitors.
DAY 4: IKH TAMIR 140km OFFROAD
The Ikh Tamir Valley in Mongolia is a true open-air museum. In this lush green valley stand mysterious monolithic stones carved with graceful deer motifs. These are ancient funerary steles, and their engravings depict rituals of passage into the afterlife. But the valley holds even more historical treasures.
It is here that a part of Mongolia’s earliest history was written. On the remarkable prehistoric site of Tsatsiin Ereg, you can explore hundreds of petroglyphs, 26 beautifully preserved deer stones, and the burial sites of some of the very first nomads. These ancient graves date all the way back to the Neolithic period.
It is here that a part of Mongolia’s earliest history was written. On the remarkable prehistoric site of Tsatsiin Ereg, you can explore hundreds of petroglyphs, 26 beautifully preserved deer stones, and the burial sites of some of the very first nomads. These ancient graves date all the way back to the Neolithic period.
DAY 5: CHULUUT 100km offroad
We make a detour to reach Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan. The scenery is breathtaking, and the vast steppe feels entirely our own. We follow winding rivers before arriving at the completely isolated village of Chuluut where we will spend the night
DAY 6: TERKHIIN TSAGAAN NUUR 130km offroad
The Khorgo–Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park is home to two of Mongolia’s natural gems: the shimmering Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake and the extinct Khorgo Volcano.
Terkhiin Tsagaan, the “White Lake of the Terkh River,” sits at 2,060 meters above sea level and is considered the jewel of Arkhangai—one of the most beautiful lakes in the country. Formed by an eruption of Mount Khorgo, it is surrounded by several other extinct volcanic craters. The lake stretches 16 km in length and 4 to 10 km in width, covering 61 km², with an average depth of 20 meters. Rich in fish, especially pike, it remains frozen for much of the year. This untouched region is also home to wildlife such as axis deer, marsh deer, wild boar, ducks, and great cormorants.
Within the national park, visitors can also climb Khorgo Volcano, rising 2,240 meters on the eastern side of the lake. An easy 16-km hike leads to the summit, where basalt-covered slopes and a crater 200 meters wide and 70–80 meters deep reveal traces of eruptions that occurred 8,000 years ago. Protected since 1965, the crater is framed by small clusters of trees, adding to its unique charm.
Terkhiin Tsagaan, the “White Lake of the Terkh River,” sits at 2,060 meters above sea level and is considered the jewel of Arkhangai—one of the most beautiful lakes in the country. Formed by an eruption of Mount Khorgo, it is surrounded by several other extinct volcanic craters. The lake stretches 16 km in length and 4 to 10 km in width, covering 61 km², with an average depth of 20 meters. Rich in fish, especially pike, it remains frozen for much of the year. This untouched region is also home to wildlife such as axis deer, marsh deer, wild boar, ducks, and great cormorants.
Within the national park, visitors can also climb Khorgo Volcano, rising 2,240 meters on the eastern side of the lake. An easy 16-km hike leads to the summit, where basalt-covered slopes and a crater 200 meters wide and 70–80 meters deep reveal traces of eruptions that occurred 8,000 years ago. Protected since 1965, the crater is framed by small clusters of trees, adding to its unique charm.
DAY 7: TSETSERLEG 180km mainly asphalted
We take a smooth paved road that leads us to Tsetserleg, the picturesque capital of Arkhangai Province, nestled in a valley surrounded by forested mountains. It is considered one of the most beautiful provincial capitals in Mongolia, known for its cleanliness, greenery, and historical significance. We will spend the night there.
DAY 8: NAADAM FESTIVAL AT TSETSERLEG
The whole day is dedicated to the Nadaam festival. We will have the opportunity to attend horse races whose riders are around ten years old. There will also be plenty of wrestling matches and archery. This Nadaam is much more authentic than the one of Ulan Bator and if you feel like it, you can even participate in the wrestling competitions. But be careful...because they are good
DAY 9 : TSAGAAN SUM 90km mainly offroad
Arkhangai is a volcanic region, which explains the presence of the Tsaagan sum hot springs, flowing year-round at 85.5°C at 1,860 meters of altitude. Set in a green, forested valley, the springs feed several ger camps equipped with comfortable hot-water baths, popular with both travelers and city residents.
The waters of Tsaagan Sum are known for their healing properties, especially for joint pain and nervous system conditions. They contain sodium carbonate, hydrocarbonate, sulfate, fluorine, and hydrogen sulfide.
The waters of Tsaagan Sum are known for their healing properties, especially for joint pain and nervous system conditions. They contain sodium carbonate, hydrocarbonate, sulfate, fluorine, and hydrogen sulfide.
DAY 10 : ORKHON WATERFALL 50 km offroad
One of Mongolia's most beautiful and significant waterfalls, Orkhon Waterfall is situated in the Orkhon Valley in Övörkhangai Province. This natural wonder is part of the UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape and is a highlight for travelers exploring central Mongolia.
Along the way, for those interested, there is an opportunity to hike up to the Tuukhon Monastery, located at an altitude of 2,312 meters on the summit of the sacred Shireet Ulaan Mountain. Situated in the Bat-Ölzii district of Övörkhangai Province, the monastery is surrounded by rocks and larch forests, overlooking the Orkhon Valley.
Originally destroyed in 1688 by the Oirats during one of their many military campaigns against the Eastern Mongols, the monastery was restored in 1773. It suffered significant damage during the Stalinist purges of the late 1930s, when the communist regime of Mongolia attempted to eradicate Buddhism in the country. Visitors can reach the monastery on foot or by horseback.
Along the way, for those interested, there is an opportunity to hike up to the Tuukhon Monastery, located at an altitude of 2,312 meters on the summit of the sacred Shireet Ulaan Mountain. Situated in the Bat-Ölzii district of Övörkhangai Province, the monastery is surrounded by rocks and larch forests, overlooking the Orkhon Valley.
Originally destroyed in 1688 by the Oirats during one of their many military campaigns against the Eastern Mongols, the monastery was restored in 1773. It suffered significant damage during the Stalinist purges of the late 1930s, when the communist regime of Mongolia attempted to eradicate Buddhism in the country. Visitors can reach the monastery on foot or by horseback.
DAY 11 : KHARKHORIN 100km offroad
The Erdene Zuu Monastery, or "Temple of Joy," was built between 1585 and 1586. It is undoubtedly the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. Located in Övörkhangai Province, about 2 km northeast of the center of Karakorum, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list under the category "Cultural Landscape of the Orkhon Valley."
DAY 12 : LITTLE GOBI 90 km mainly asphalt
Khogno Khan National Park, also known as Khugnu Tarna, is a spectacular protected area in central Mongolia where the Gobi Desert meets the steppe. It’s one of the few places in the country where visitors can experience sand dunes, rocky mountains, grasslands, and historical ruins all in a single day.
Located approximately 280 km west of Ulaanbaatar, the park is ideal for hiking, camel riding, exploring monasteries, and experiencing Mongolia's diverse ecosystems up close.
Located approximately 280 km west of Ulaanbaatar, the park is ideal for hiking, camel riding, exploring monasteries, and experiencing Mongolia's diverse ecosystems up close.
DAY 13 : MOLSTOG TOURIST CAMP 200km mainly asphalt
Moltsog Els Ger Camp is a traditional, eco-friendly, and heated, nomadic-style accommodation located near the Moltsog sand dunes and Hustai National Park, about 90km from Ulaanbaatar. It offers 29 standard gers, 5 deluxe gers with private bathrooms, 24-hour electricity, and on-site dining
DAY 13: UB 95KM MAINLY OFF ROAD
We make our way back to Ulaanbaatar, following the course of the Tuul River as it winds through wide open valleys and rolling steppe. This scenic route offers beautiful views of the river, lush riverbanks, and grazing herds that reflect the timeless rhythm of nomadic life. As we approach the capital, the landscapes gradually shift from peaceful countryside to the lively outskirts of the city, providing a gentle transition back to urban life.
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