Steppe Riders
South Gobi Traverse
A guided off-road motorcycle expedition across the South Gobi — granite formations, white cliffs, the Yolyn Am gorge, the Khongor sand dunes, and the Ongi Monastery ruins, with a 4WD support vehicle throughout.
Duration
8 Days
Difficulty
Intermediate–Advanced
Group Size
Small group, approx. 6 riders
Price
$2,900/person
Route
Ulaanbaatar → Baga Gazriin Chuluu → Tsagaan Suvarga → Yolyn Am → Khongor Els → Wilderness Camp → Ongi → Northern Steppe → Ulaanbaatar
Itinerary
Day 1 — Ulaanbaatar → Baga Gazriin Chuluu
Distance: Approx. 250 km / Overnight: Ger camp
- Leave Ulaanbaatar
- Open steppe riding
- Granite formations of Baga Gazriin Chuluu
- First major off-road section
Day 2 — Baga Gazriin Chuluu → Tsagaan Suvarga
Distance: Approx. 200–250 km / Overnight: Ger camp
- Remote steppe and gravel tracks
- Tsagaan Suvarga's dramatic white cliffs
- Desert landscape begins to appear
Day 3 — Tsagaan Suvarga → Yolyn Am
Distance: Approx. 230–250 km / Overnight: Ger camp
- Ride deeper into the Gobi
- Rocky desert terrain
- Gurvan Saikhan mountains
- Yolyn Am gorge
Day 4 — Yolyn Am → Khongor Els
Distance: Approx. 200–220 km / Overnight: Ger camp
- Mountain and desert riding
- Remote dirt tracks
- Arrival at Khongor Sand Dunes
- Sunset over the dunes
Day 5 — Khongor Els Exploration → Wilderness Camp
Distance: Approx. 50–70 km / Overnight: Wild camping
- Morning exploration around Khongor Els
- Sand and desert riding
- Remote tracks away from tourist areas
- Ride toward a wilderness campsite
- Camp under the open Gobi sky
Day 6 — Wilderness Camp → Ongi
Distance: Approx. 230–250 km / Overnight: Ger camp / local accommodation
- Long remote riding day
- Desert tracks and saxaul country
- Ongi River valley
- Ongi Monastery ruins
Day 7 — Ongi → Northern Steppe
Distance: Approx. 180–220 km / Overnight: Ger camp
- Gradually leave the Gobi
- Changing desert-to-steppe landscape
- Long scenic dirt-road riding
- Remote countryside
Day 8 — Northern Steppe → Ulaanbaatar
Distance: Approx. 180–220 km / Overnight: Tour ends in Ulaanbaatar
- Final steppe riding
- Return toward Ulaanbaatar
- Farewell meal
- Tour ends in the capital
Support
4WD support vehicle plus guide/mechanical support
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
- Ger-camp / wilderness-camp accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the tour
- Drinking water
- National park / attraction entrance fees included in the itinerary
- 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
- 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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