点评:Our family of 3 just completed a 14 day mountain bike trip to the Gobi Desert, Khangai Mountain Range, the Orkhan River Valley and Karakorun. The trip was excellently coordinated with exceptional cycling and wonderful side trips. Our guide Zolo was a great leader with a very deep knowledge of his country's history and customs that he eagerly shared. He was priceless. Our driver, Toj performed miracles getting us to our various destinations and repairing bikes when needed. Bogi, our cook was amazing. The food she created rivaled any restaurant in Ulaanbaatar.
We have mountain biked in many parts of the world but Mongolia proved to be the most beautiful. That said, be prepared to work hard. The support teams do everything they can to make things as comfortable as possible but they aren't responsible for your fitness level, so come prepared.
Things to consider:
1. Bringing your own bike. We didn't. The Giant bikes they provide are ok but if you are a rider you will appreciate having your own bike. They have e-bikes available which are very good. My daughter used one on the trip and she was very happy with it. As a minimum bring your own saddle and pedals.
2. Every place takes credit cards so you don't need for a lot of cash. However, remember to bring cash to tip the team at the end of the trip. We separated from the cooking team after the last lunch which was isolated with no ATM's anywhere in site (luckily, we did have enough cash).
3. We brought along a bunch of fun pins to give to children along the way. They were a big hit.
4. Clothing, we brought too much. If you are staying at a Ger camp they have laundry facilities.
5. Help around camp, it will be appreciated
翻译:我们一家三口刚刚结束了为期14天的山地自行车之旅,游览了戈壁沙漠、杭爱山脉、鄂尔浑河谷和喀喇昆仑山脉。这次旅行安排得非常周到,骑行体验一流,沿途的景点也精彩纷呈。我们的向导佐洛是一位优秀的领队,他对蒙古的历史和风俗了如指掌,并乐于分享。他简直是无价之宝。我们的司机托吉简直是奇迹,他不仅把我们安全送到各个目的地,还在我们需要的时候帮我们修理自行车。我们的厨师博吉也棒极了,她做的饭菜足以媲美乌兰巴托的任何一家餐厅。
我们曾在世界各地骑过山地自行车,但蒙古无疑是最美的。不过,也要做好吃苦的准备。后勤团队会尽一切努力让旅程尽可能舒适,但他们无法保证你的体能,所以一定要做好充分的准备。
注意事项:
1. 自带自行车。我们没有带。他们提供的捷安特自行车还不错,但如果你是一位骑行爱好者,你会更庆幸自己有一辆自行车。他们提供电动自行车,非常好用。我女儿在旅途中骑了一辆,她非常满意。至少要自带车座和脚踏板。
2. 所有地方都接受信用卡,所以不需要带太多现金。不过,记得带些现金,以便在旅程结束时给工作人员小费。我们在最后一顿午餐后和厨师团队分开了,当时营地比较偏僻,附近没有任何自动取款机(幸好我们带够了现金)。
3. 我们带了很多有趣的徽章,沿途送给孩子们。孩子们很喜欢。
4. 衣服,我们带多了。如果你住在蒙古包营地,那里有洗衣设施。
5. 在营地帮忙,他们会非常感激的。