Guided Mongolia Motorcycle Tour through the Gobi

Motorcycle Tour · Mongolei

Mongolia Motorcycle Tour: Gobi Desert Enduro

This Mongolia motorcycle tour takes you on a 14-day enduro expedition through the Gobi Desert, past the Erdmutterstein, nature reserves and the White Stupa, all the way to the 130-km sand dune Hongoriin Els. As a Gobi Desert motorcycle tour...


How long?
14 days
Price
€ 6.300 / person

Guided Mongolia Motorcycle Tour through the Gobi

Mongolia motorcycle tour: your journey begins with arrival in Ulaanbaatar, checking into the hotel, introductions, programme briefing, last-minute shopping and a bike check of your KTM 450 EXC before the Gobi enduro tour gets under way. This guided Mongolia motorcycle tour then heads south towards Dalanzadgad and on into the endless expanse of the Gobi. Two support vehicles with a German-speaking guide, drivers and a mechanic cover the entire tour, while you tackle between 100 and 200 off-road kilometres per day on sand, gravel and steppe tracks.

Highlights

Hongoriin Els Sand Dune

The 130-km Hongoriin Els sand dune is the centrepiece of any Gobi sand dune motorcycle tour. You hike on foot to the highest point of the singing dune before returning to your KTM 450 EXC – golden sand against a deep blue sky awaits.

German-Speaking Guide

This guided Mongolia motorcycle tour is escorted by a German-speaking guide, a mechanic and two drivers. Two support vehicles transport luggage and supplies, leaving you free to focus entirely on the riding enjoyment across the open terrain.

Red Cliffs Dinosaur Site

At the Red Cliffs you encounter famous dinosaur excavations in the middle of nowhere. This stage ranks among the most compelling moments of any off-road enduro Mongolia ride, before a short leg continues to the region's vast saxaul forests.

Nights in Yurt Camps

Every third night you stay in a traditional yurt camp with a restaurant and sanitary facilities; the other nights are spent in a 1-2 person tent. This Gobi enduro ride combines camping adventure with genuine Mongolian hospitality.

Rental KTM 450 EXC

For this KTM 450 EXC rental Mongolia tour you don't need to bring your own bike: the robust enduro machine including fuel stands ready in Ulaanbaatar, ideal for experienced riders on sand and gravel tracks.

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Itinerary

Stage 1

Day 1–9

Mongolia

The entire Mongolia motorcycle tour runs through the Gobi Desert, from Ulaanbaatar via Dalanzadgad to the sand dunes and monastery ruins of the Central Gobi.

Day 1: Ulaanbaatar – Arrival & Bike Check
Day 1 · Mongolia

Day 1: Ulaanbaatar – Arrival & Bike Check

Your Gobi enduro tour begins with arrival in Ulaanbaatar and checking into the hotel. After introductions and a programme briefing, you carry out last-minute shopping and a bike check of the KTM 450 EXC before spending the first night at the hotel.

Day 2–4: Towards Dalanzadgad
Day 2 · Mongolia

Day 2–4: Towards Dalanzadgad

This stage of the Gobi Desert motorcycle tour takes you south towards Dalanzadgad, past the distinctive Erdmutterstein, through nature reserves and by the White Stupa. Shifting landscape colours from black to red to green accompany you on this off-road passage.

Vulture Gorge – Altai Foothills
Day 3 · Mongolia

Vulture Gorge – Altai Foothills

Via the provincial capital Dalanzadgad the route leads to Vulture Gorge in the foothills of the Altai mountain range. This off-road Mongolia motorcycle tour demands solid riding skills on mixed terrain before an overnight stay in a ger camp.

Hongoriin Els – The Singing Dune
Day 4 · Mongolia

Hongoriin Els – The Singing Dune

Heading west you reach the 130-km Hongoriin Els sand dune. This singing dune motorcycle tour invites you to hike to the highest point with panoramic views across the entire dune sea of the Gobi.

Red Cliffs – Dinosaur Excavations
Day 5 · Mongolia

Red Cliffs – Dinosaur Excavations

Further northwest lie the Red Cliffs with their famous dinosaur excavations. This destination makes the Gobi motorcycle adventure especially memorable, before a short ride continues to the saxaul forests.

Saxaul Forests of the Central Gobi
Day 6 · Mongolia

Saxaul Forests of the Central Gobi

The extensive saxaul forests define this section of the Gobi Desert enduro route. Small shrubs and gnarled trees contrast with the dunes and rock formations of the previous days, before the track continues towards the monastery ruins.

Ongii Monastery Ruins
Day 7 · Mongolia

Ongii Monastery Ruins

The route leads to the Ongii monastery ruins in the Central Gobi area. This desert motorcycle tour through Mongolia combines cultural history with off-road riding between steppe and solitary monastery remnants.

Day 11–13: Return to Ulaanbaatar
Day 8 · Mongolia

Day 11–13: Return to Ulaanbaatar

On the return leg this Ulaanbaatar motorcycle tour takes you back to the Mongolian capital in several stages. The final kilometres of the Gobi Adventure let the past days replay before you.

Day 14: Airport Transfer
Day 9 · Mongolia

Day 14: Airport Transfer

To close out this Gobi enduro tour, the airport transfer brings you to your return flight from Ulaanbaatar, carrying rich riding experience and lasting memories of the Gobi Desert.

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Services

All services of this motorcycle trip at a glance — a transparent breakdown of what is and isn't included in the tour price.

Included in the price

6
  • One hotel night each on arrival and departure day in Ulaanbaatar (folklore and city tour possible on request)
  • Every 3rd night overnight in top yurt camps, remaining nights in 1-2 man tent (participant brings mat and sleeping bag)
  • Rental motorcycle KTM 450 EXC incl. fuel
  • Support vehicles incl. fuel, guide, driver and mechanic
  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages in sufficient quantity
  • Transfer from and to the airport

Not included

6
  • Flight (but we can help with the booking)
  • Motorcycle deposit 500€ to be paid in cash on site
  • Insurances: Accident insurance and travel repatriation transport
  • Motorcycle insurance - there are 2 variants to choose from: 1.) Fully comprehensive insurance ( + 90 € in addition to the travel price, SB 500€) - 2.) Damages will be charged according to expenditure (working time + spare parts according to european list price)
  • Sleeping bag and air mattress / camping mat
  • Everything that is not specified under services

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

<p>The tour is aimed at experienced enduro riders with off-road skills, as each day involves 100 to 200 kilometres on sand, gravel and steppe tracks.</p>

<p>You ride a rental KTM 450 EXC including fuel, purpose-built for the varied terrain of the Gobi Desert.</p>

<p>Two support vehicles with a German-speaking guide, drivers and a mechanic accompany the entire Ulaanbaatar motorcycle tour all the way back to the airport.</p>

<p>Alternating between yurt camps and your own 1-2 person tent; you bring your sleeping bag and mat yourself.</p>

<p>July to mid-September is recommended, when the Gobi tracks are at their most rideable.</p>
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