SpiceRoads ventures to Mongolia

BANGKOK  SpiceRoads, a cycle tour, specialist in Asia has launched a nine-day multi-activity trip combining biking, trekking and horse riding across the Mongolian Steppe.
The special multi-activity exploration will cover 218 kilometres over a variety of terrain.
Highlights of the tour include cycling on dirt trails used by local herdsmen, hiking through pine forest to the 2,656 metre high Altan Olgi Mountain and horse riding through river gorges.
Mongolia is home to vast grasslands, towering mountain ranges, magnificent dense cedar forests, fast flowing streams, meadows filled with wild flowers and an abundance of wildlife including bears, wolves and deer.
inside no 5As most of the trip takes place off-road, a moderate level of physical fitness with confidence tackling rough terrain is recommended. Prior horse riding experience is not a prerequisite, but a willingness to have a go is! Experienced local guides will give detailed instructions. There will also always be a support vehicle on hand.
This nine-day Mongolian Steppe Adventure tour covers 218 km in total: 120 km cycling, 61 km horse trekking and 37 km of hiking. Each activity is for two days. The tour costs USD2,250 and there are two departures planned for 2015: 7 June and 6 September.

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