This tour is an adventure seeker’s delight, offering real wilderness and an amazing combination of what you want to experience from Mongolia - endless steppes, sand dunes, mountains, forests, wildlife, historical and cultural monuments. The route will take you to Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake (also known as the Great White Lake, famous for its purity of water) and dormant volcano Khorgo.
The Khorgo Volcano lies on the east of the Great White Lake, situated at an altitude of 2.210 meters and depth of 70 to 80 meters. The area is designated as a national park to protect the spectacular mountain scenery and endangered species. You will be amazed by the stunning natural beauty and breathtaking views around every corner while riding on your Yamaha Tenere 700.
Along the way, you will experience Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes, Karakorum ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, and visit to a therapeutic hot spring. Without a doubt, this tour will be an adventure of a lifetime.
Our team will pick you up from the Chinggis Khaan International Airport and escort you to your hotel. We will have a brief orientation and safety instructions at our Moto Workshop, where you will have a test drive and choose your riding gears. In the evening, welcome dinner will be hosted at Brussels restaurant at Shangri-La hotel.
We will depart early to Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes for 280 km ride to the west. It will be a great day for experiencing ride on the sand dunes with your Yamaha Tenere 700. Elsen Tasarkhai is a sand dune that continues 80 km long 5 km wide, with a unique combination of sand dunes, hills, mountains, forests, rare bushes, and a river in one location. You can enjoy this unique nature and experience the lifestyle of nomadic family, ride the camel, walk on sand dunes, and most importantly ride with your Yamaha Tenere 700. We will lodge at a ger camp just next to the sand dunes.
Rise early for a breathtaking sunrise over the sand dunes. After breakfast, we will ride 80 km and arrive at Karakorum ancient capital of the Mongol Empire founded in 1235 by Ogödei, Genghis Khan's son. We will visit Erdene Zuu monastery, the earliest surviving Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. The monastery is surrounded by a wall with 108 stupas, it is a great destination for photos.
We will continue our ride to the Tsenher Hot Springs for 118 km. We will camp here today for a therapeutic hot spring relaxation. Soak in the hot springs and absorb the healing benefits of the minerals.
The ride continues for 115 km to west, we will arrive at Chuluut River Canyon. One of the most beautiful destinations to stop by. Chuluut River flows through the wide rocky canyon that was made up of basalt from lava of extinct volcanoes.
We will then continue for 71 km ride to our main destination. Today is the highlight of our tour, we will arrive at Khorgo Volcano and Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake (also known as the Great White Lake). East of the Great White Lake is the extinct crater of the Khorgo Volcano. An immense mass of white-hot lava blocked the flow of a river and created the lake. We will get to a vista point, from there the lake will look like its on the palm of your hands. The spectacular view of the lake and the surrounding Khangai Mountain range will blow your mind. Riding around the beautiful nature and terrains will be one of the best experiences ever.
Today will be the longest ride day, going further afield taking a mixture of on-road and technical off-road trails and fast flowing gravel tracks. We will head to Tsetserleg city for 183 km ride and have a brief stop for lunch and visit to a buddhist monastery. We will then continue for 169 km to Khujirt sum. Here, we will visit a nomadic family, explore their nomadic lifestyle and livestock farming. Getting the experience of living the Mongolian way.
We will depart early in the morning to the Ugii Lake for 133 km ride. Along the way, we will stop by an ancient Gokturks Empire museum and have a quick coffee break.
We will arrive Ugii Lake in the afternoon. Ugii Lake is a freshwater lake, it has an abundant birdlife of more than 150 bird species, which creates an incredible natural beauty. You can relax and enjoy the rest of the day by the lake and even ride a jet ski.
ext stop is at Dashinchilen, we will ride for 91 km. We will visit the Remaining of White House of Prince Tsogt, a castle ruin with a tiled roof and decorated with enamels and ceramics. The ride continues for 143 km to Hustai National Park. It is home of the Przewalski horse and other wildlife such as elk, gazelle, and birds. We will explore around the national park and have a rest in the evening at the camp and enjoy the star-studded night. This will be our last camping site.
We will now head back to the city. It will be a 165 km ride to Ulaanbaatar city, we will arrive in the afternoon. We welcome all our riders for a city tour and show the best places around the town. We can also arrange a shopping trip upon request. In the evening, our team will host a farewell dinner party.
Our team will drop you off at the airport. Thank you for choosing us, we hope the tour was an unforgettable adventure. See you again soon!
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