• Mongolia
  • Mongolia
  • Mongolia
  • Mongolia

Mongolia & Russia

General Information


TOUR DATE

Dates: 15 August - 2 September 2011
Private tours also available

TOUR PRICE

Pricing excludes international airfare.

Rider: US $11,250 (all inclusive, deluxe tour, maximum 8 people)
Pillion: because of the general terrain and lack of sealed roads, this trip is not recommended for pillions. We can arrange for a vehicle with driver for non-riders.

A deposit of US$500 per person is required to reserve your tour.
Contact us to secure your spot on this wonderful tour.

Non-Riders and Pillions

We acknowledge that many of our clients have partners who do not ride. All of our tours have a support vehicle which can accommodate passengers. However, for those clients who are not riding at all (i.e. not even pillion/two-up), we can arrange for a separate car with driver upon request. No need to leave your best mate at home!

Saffron Road Motorcycle Tours believes in WYSIWYG – “What you see is what you get”.

Price Includes:

  • Group transfers to/from airport and hotel in Mongolia
  • Accommodation throughout the tour on a Twin-Share basis (Single supplement TBA)
  • All meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner - except one lunch in UB)
  • Support vehicle with driver (for luggage transport and assistance)
  • Full motorbike rental for the duration of the tour
  • Experienced mechanics
  • Repairs, maintenance and spare parts
  • Motorcycle Damage Insurance
  • Basic emergency first-aid equipment and some medicines
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Entrance fees to selected monuments and attractions
  • Mongolian Driving Licence
  • Tips for hotel and ger camp staff and our road crew (mechanics, bus driver and guide)

Price Excludes:

  • Travel insurance policy covering use of motorcycle
  • Tourist visa for Mongolia and stop-over destinations en route (such as China)
  • International Driving Permit
  • Vaccinations and personal medication including known allergy antidotes
  • Items of a personal nature such as postage, laundry or souvenirs
  • Personal consumptions such as bottled water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages

Accommodation

Except in the capital, Ulaan Baatar, where we stay in a mid-range hotel, we will be staying exclusively in ger camps. The gers offer a style of accommodation unlike anything you may have experienced before. The gers (known in Russian Siberia as yurts) are roomy, comfortable and warm. Made from felt and canvas and lined with rugs or colourful wall-hangings, these abodes are furnished with proper beds, floor coverings and a central stove which, even on the coldest nights, heats up the area in a matter of minutes. They usually also have a small wash basin and some camps also provide tea and coffee-making facilities.

Driving Licences and Travel Insurance

Riders must have a valid and unrestricted international rider’s licence. Travel insurance is mandatory and, if on a bike at all, must cover riding motorcycles. Please check the rider clause carefully and any clause relating to medical evacuation before you purchase or use any existing insurance (such as that provided by some credit card companies).

You will also require a local licence and to get this it is necessary to produce both your normal driving licence and your International Driving Permit. The $US40 licence fee is included in the tour.

The Bikes

The bikes we will be using in Mongolia are the IZH Planeta 5s, bought exclusively for our use. The Planeta is a Russian manufactured motorcycle – 350cc, single-cylinder, 2-stroke with kick-start and a “rocker” gearshift. They are the same bikes the locals use, but ours will have the benefit of still having a few incidentals like a front brake lever! They are easy to ride, relatively comfortable, well-balanced and of a size that will suit most riders. Like the Royal Enfield in India, they are two-wheeled tractors and despite the narrow tyres, seem to cope quite happily with most terrain – dirt, mud and river crossings. Unfortunately, being Russian and despite rigorous maintenance, things tend to fall off at regular intervals or overheat. While we do everything to keep the bikes going, it is advisable to count on a few unforseen delays!

Further Information
More detailed information, Trip Notes and a travel check-list will be mailed to you after we receive a completed booking form and deposit. Visa forms can be downloaded from the internet - details in Trip Notes.

Please Note:
This is a “best-fit” itinerary and may need to be changed from time to time due to amended timetables, weather and road conditions, political expediency and/or on advice from our local ground agent. Remember this is an adventure tour, so to enjoy the trip fully we advise a flexible attitude towards the above itinerary. In a country like Mongolia where tourism is quite new and the season too short for training dedicated tourism staff, the resulting infrastructure is a little loose, so things can (and often do) change from time to time.

RECOMMENDATIONS
If you would like to talk to previous participants of the Mongolian tour, please ask and we will be happy to furnish you with names and contact details.

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