MONGOLIA MOTORCYCLE TOUR IN ALTAI MOUNTAINS

Two scheduled group departures run in 2026: June 4–13 and July 30 – August 8. Both windows align with mid-June to late-August, the most stable weather season for motorcycle riding in the Altai (mild temperatures, dry tracks, green steppe). Group size is capped at 12 riders per departure. Custom private departures for solo riders or small groups are available on adjacent dates with custom pricing.

The 10-day Mongolia Motorcycle Tour is priced at $3,600 per person for scheduled group departures (no per-person discount for larger groups — single flat rate). A refundable $500 bond is required at trip start as security against motorcycle damage; the bond is returned in full if the bike is undamaged. Deposit to confirm booking: $600 per person, balance due 60 days before departure. Cancellation fees: $400 if cancelled 60+ days before, $500 if 45+ days, $600 if less than a month.

Included: motorcycle hire for the full 10 days, fuel, English-speaking lead guide, support 4×4 with driver carrying spare parts and luggage, all meals during the trip, accommodation (mix of tent + traditional yurt + 2 nights hotel in Ulaanbaatar), Altai Tavan Bogd National Park permits, group equipment. Excluded: international flights to Mongolia, domestic flight Ulaanbaatar ↔ Ölgii, alcohol, motorcycle damage bond ($500 refundable), travel and motorcycle insurance, optional tips for guide and support driver, personal riding gear.

Tour motorcycles are dual-sport / adventure bikes selected for Altai mountain terrain — capable on tarmac, gravel, dirt tracks, and shallow river crossings. Specific models confirmed at booking depending on availability (commonly mid-displacement adventure bikes in the 250–650cc range). All bikes are mechanically prepared by our team before each departure with new tyres, brake pads, and full service. The support 4×4 carries spare parts, tools, and a mechanic.

Yes — a valid motorcycle licence from your home country is required. We recommend an International Driving Permit (IDP) with motorcycle endorsement to avoid roadside complications. Riding experience: this is not a beginner trip. You should be comfortable on dirt tracks, gravel, sand, and shallow river crossings — minimum recommended 2+ years of regular motorcycle riding including some off-road experience. Daily distance is 150–250 km on mixed surfaces. Riders without off-road experience should consider one of our self-drive 4×4 tours instead.

The route is based in western Mongolia, starting and ending in Ölgii (Bayan-Ölgii Province), and ranges across the Altai Mountains, Altai Tavan Bogd National Park buffer zone, alpine lakes, glacial valleys, and Kazakh nomadic herder regions. Highlights typically include the Khoton-Khurgan lake system, the Tsambagarav massif, traditional Kazakh family stays, and a road circuit around the foothills of the Five Saints (Tavan Bogd) range. The exact route flexes daily based on weather, group fitness, and local conditions.

Yes — independent motorcycle rental is available in Ulaanbaatar from roughly $90/day depending on bike model and provider, and we can arrange rental-only (no guide, no support vehicle) at preferential rates for experienced riders who want to plan their own route. However, the Altai is remote — fuel, mechanical support, and emergency evacuation are far harder to arrange solo. For most travellers we recommend the guided tour for the first Mongolia ride and consider self-organised rentals for subsequent visits.

Riding gear: armoured jacket and pants (or motocross pants + knee guards), full-face or modular helmet (we can supply if needed), riding gloves, motorcycle boots, base layers for cold mornings (Altai nights drop to 5°C even in July), waterproof shell. Personal kit: passport + IDP, riding sunglasses, SPF50 sunscreen, lip balm, headlamp + spare batteries, lightweight sleeping bag rated to 0°C (we provide camping gear and tent), basic toiletries, soft duffel bag (no rigid suitcases — they don’t fit in panniers). Full packing list emailed 30 days before departure.