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Travel Information
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Mongolia is a remote country with unpredictable weather and an underdeveloped infrastructure. It is therefore most important that you come prepared. Learn as much as you can about travel in Mongolia before you set out, and in that way you should be set to enjoy your mountain biking vacation to the full.
Everyone booking a tour with Snow Leopard Bike will be sent a Tour Dossier which gives detailed travel information on how to get to Mongolia, vaccinations for Mongolia, what to bring, Mongolian culture and etiquette, and a few useful Mongolian phrases.
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When To Go
The tourist season lasts from June through to September. Outside those months it is quite cold and most of the traditional ger camps in the countryside do not work. The alternatives are to camp in tents or to stay in local hotels in the towns. |
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Flights To Mongolia
Airlines flying to Mongolia include the Mongolian National airline MIAT, Aeroflot, Air China and Korean Air. We can advise on the best routes and schedules, although we do not sell tickets for international travel to Mongolia.
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Train To Mongolia
The Trans Siberian Railway between Moscow and Beijing runs through Mongolia. This is the most exciting way to arrive in Ulaanbaatar. See our Extension Tours page for information on the Trans Mongolian train journey.
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Mongolian Visa For a complete list of Mongolian Embassies and Consular Departments around the world: Visa regulations change frequently, so you have to check at your nearest Mongolian Embassy for current visa requirements.
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Health In Mongolia
Thanks to the climate and low population, Mongolia is quite a healthy place to travel. A few vaccinations are recommended, and since you may be traveling to quite remote places you should consider carefully the contents of your personal first aid kit.
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What To Bring
Come prepared for all eventualities. The sun is strong as is the wind and rain. Don't forget to bring some small gifts for Mongolian people who you meet along the way so that you can repay their hospitality. A Polaroid camera is the most useful item in your luggage.
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Food
Contrary to what you might have read, you will not be expected to live on boiled mutton throughout the duration of your cycling holiday in Mongolia. Our cooks prepare Mongolian and European meals, and will be happy to cater for vegetarians or other special diets if warned in advance. |
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