We provide you with a bulletproof motorcycle which is a current-year model, transport to and from and accommodation at the start and finish, plus daily GPS route maps to follow. Between the start and finish lines you are free to travel at your own pace, follow our suggested GPS route, or venture off, get lost in the uncharted wilderness, and find your own wild camping spots. If you run into trouble out there, we have multiple support vehicles following along with mechanics, translators, and guides onboard to provide assistance. Ride with a group of friends, make new mates on the trail, and meet up with the rest at the finish line on the edge of Ulaanbaatar for a well-deserved celebration!
The Honda CRF300L will be your trusty steed on the Mongolian Adventure Rally. Our fleet of motorcycles are maintained to the highest standard, are all current-year models, and fitted with all the must-have adventure accessories, including pannier racks, luggage racks, USB chargers, Barkbusters, upgraded suspension, and more. We chose the Honda CRF300L because it offers the perfect balance of reliability, comfort, capability and lightweight. It’s easy and untiring to ride over long distances, while still delivering a fantastic ride quality on Mongolia’s rough and rugged off-road trails. The build quality and reliability are something the Chinese are still miles away from coming close to!
If you ride a larger horsepower motorcycle at home, there’s a very good chance you’ll fall in love with your little Honda by the end of the Rally, and start thinking about adding one to your own garage!
Mongolia is one of the world’s last frontiers for true adventure. A country where the local country folk continue to live a nomadic lifestyle hardly changed from the days of Genghis Khan. Imagine riding across an endless sea of grasslands, deserts, or alpine forests completely unfenced and waiting to be explored. The local nomads will be as interested in meeting you, as you are meeting them. You are likely to experience their generosity with offers of dairy products, meat and vodka and a place for you to pitch your tent for the night.
The 2027 Mongolian Adventure Rally route will take riders on a 2,200km cross-section of the very best off-road terrain Mongolia has to offer. Mountains, forests, lakes, sand dunes, and vast open landscapes – the diversity of the route will blow you away. Expect river crossings, sand, mud, hills, and rugged, unmaintained dirt tracks before finally reaching the finish line in Ulaanbaatar. Riders will spend at least six to nine hours in the saddle each day to complete the route. The terrain will present its challenges, and Mongolia’s weather can quickly change the degree of difficulty within minutes. Our aim is to create the kind of journey you’ll remember for decades to come — more expedition than tour, proper adventure riding.
We will provide daily off-road digital GPS route maps with locations marked for purchasing food, fuel, and other necessities along the way. Accommodation options such as yurt camps and camping spots will also be marked on the route, along with unique sights and points of interest. A comprehensive guidebook will be supplied to each participant, allowing quick reference to the route and waypoints with paper maps, information tables, and more. Each afternoon, the support vehicles following the route will arrive at the designated finish point for the day. You’re welcome to stay or camp there, or find your own little piece of Mongolia and enjoy a wild camping spot all to yourself – something that’s never far away. A Garmin device or smartphone with a free offline map app is perfectly suitable for navigation in Mongolia. Additionally, all motorcycles will be fitted with Spot Trace units, allowing participants’ locations to be followed in real time by other riders, the organisers, and friends and family back home. The tracking portal is located here.
You will need to be self-sufficient and carry your own gear on the motorcycle. Don’t be daunted this isn’t as difficult or cumbersome as it may sound. And totally worth it for the extra freedom and independence it brings. While for some nights on the rally it will be possible to stay in comfortable accommodation with all the mod cons, the real spirit of the rally is about being self-sufficient and camping out with the friendly local nomadic people. Light-weight hiking gear for sleeping, cooking and personal items will be your best bet. Basic water-proof duffle bags and straps will attach to your supplied motorcycle pannier racks with ease. For more details on suggested gear required visit our gear guide page here. Plan to camp six nights, stay in ger camps two nights and at hotels for two nights.
What will I eat during the MotoNomad Rally? The simple answer is – anything you can find along the way! Our GPS route information will include locations to buy food and supplies, including cafés, restaurants, and grocery stores. Rural Mongolia isn’t known for its culinary delights, so in these areas your best option may be packing a small hiking stove and whipping up some “steppe stew” using ingredients purchased in villages along the route. Hiking butane/propane gas bottles can be purchased in Ulaanbaatar before heading off on the motorcycles. Bottled water, rice, noodles, canned tuna, vegetables, dried fruit, nuts, and most importantly, chocolate bars are available even in the smallest stores and villages. Villages with at least a supermarket, fuel, and phone reception are typically encountered one to three times per day along each day’s route. Every three to four days, the ride will pass through larger towns and centres where a greater range of supplies and food options are available.
Entry fee, TBD – See home page for whats included. Entry fee prices will be announced in September 2026. Join our mailing list at the bottom of this page to receive regular updates.
Travel insurance $40– $150 Make sure you explain to your insurer that you will be riding a motorcycle of 200cc in Mongolia and please read the fine print before purchasing a policy. Some insurers are now also offering COVID cover, which is worth looking into. Riders will need to show proof of personal travel insurance before we hand over the keys to your motorcycle !
Flights $800 – $1,500 return approx. Obviously, this depends a lot on which is the nearest airport to where you call home.
Motorcycle hire $0 (included in entry fee) bikes all have current Mongolian registration and insurance.
Accommodation $0 when camping, $20 to $40 a night at yurt camps and $65 a night if you would like to stay in a hotel on the rest day. The first 2 nights and last night of the event are included in the entry fee. Expect to camp 6 nights, stay in yurt camps 2-3 nights and the rest day hotel for 2 nights.
Visas $0 Citizens of most countries can travel visa free to Mongolia, see our visa section for details below.
Fuel $80 The price of fuel in Mongolia will generally be a lot less than your home countries. And our motorcycles don’t use much of it !
Food $100 to $200 Mostly only local hot food is available along the route in the smaller villages. This will not be a culinary tour! Rest assured no one will starve, and in the handful of larger towns we pass a broader range of foods, and supplies will be available in the stores.
Medical $0 to $100 plus? Totally dependent on what you have been jabbed with previously, see your GP well before traveling to Mongolia.
Crash damage . $0 to $$.. The bikes are hardy but flip them on their side enough times and you will be up for few extra dollars. We will be carry a large selection of common parts in the support 4WD. But bike parts are also readily available along the route in the villages and are cheap.
Beer $0 to $$.. Of course this depends on how big a drinker you are! But a local 500ml can of beer only costs $2 and vodka is not much more. So, if you manage to blow the budget in this area we will be impressed/concerned!
Gear $0 to $$. .Need a new set of waterproof riding boots? Or a duffle bag to carry the load in? If you shop at army disposals and not North Face this shouldn’t break the bank. And unlike a fancy hotel you will still be using this gear for years to come. Think of it as an investment in adventure!
Miscellaneous – $0 to $$.. It’s always a great idea to carry small gifts to repay locals for their hospitality and help break the ice. You can bring these from home or purchase in Ulaanbaatar before the Rally departs. Mongolia produces some of the best cashmere clothing in the world, and you can buy it at a good price in Ulaanbaatar, making a perfect gift for friends and family back home. Tipping is not expected in any way, but you’re welcome to offer a tip if you feel it’s well-deserved.
While the entry fees are yet to be finalized, the Mongolian Adventure Rally will be priced significantly cheaper than equivalent fully guided tours, even when you factor in your own food, fuel, and extra accommodation. for whats included. Entry fee prices will be announced in September 2026. Join our mailing list at the bottom of this page to receive regular updates.
Ulaanbaatar’s Chinggis Khan Airport (UBN) will be your entry & exit point into Mongolia. Below is a list of the airlines that fly into Mongolia and one of the below will most likely be your connecting flight location. Australians, New Zealanders and Americans will most likely fly via Beijing, Hong Kong, South Korea or Japan to Ulaanbaatar. British & Europeans will fly via Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar.
An ATM is located in the arrivals hall that accepts Visa/Mastercard and dispenses local currency.
Connecting flights to Ulaanbaatar.
| From | Airline |
| Istanbul | Turkish MIAT Korean Air |
| Seoul | Korean Air MIAT |
| Bangkok | MIAT Hunnu Air |
| Tokyo | MIAT United |
| Beijing | MIAT Air China |
| Hong Kong | MIAT Asiana Korean Air |
ATMs can be found easily in Ulaanbaatar the airport and major towns along the route. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted at most machines. Budget around $40USD a day, carrying lots of cash is not necessary. While carrying a small amount of US dollars to exchange as a backup is a good idea, the local currency (Togrogs or MNT) will get you the best deal and may only be accepted. Many fuel stations and stores in rural Mongolia also now accept card payments.
Comprehensive travel insurance could be the costliest item you forget to pack. Please don’t arrive in Mongolia without it. Most large insurance companies will cover motorcycle riding abroad on bikes with capacities under 250cc. Read the fine print carefully before buying a policy to ensure you are fully covered for riding motorcycles in Mongolia. Full medical insurance, including covering repatriation costs is a must. Some insurers are now also offering COVID cover which is worth looking into. Riders join us from many different countries, and things like age, health, licenses and nationality can affect insurance. Because of this, we can’t recommend a one size fits all insurance company.
Mobile coverage is surprisingly widely available including fast internet connection, even in some remote areas. 30GB of data is available prepaid for 30 days, for the bargain prices of less than $15. Mobicom and Unitel are the only brands that have wide coverage in rural areas. Mobicom and Unitel stores are located in Ulaanbaatar, the airport and a handful of the larger town we will pass during the event. During the ride you can expect to visit 1 – 3 villages or towns each day, most of these will have cellular internet connection. Each motorcycle has a USB plug fitted to charge all your electronics including phone while you ride. just bring your phone mount from home that fits a 22mm handle bar size.
Most participants attending the MotoNomad Rally will be able to visit Mongolia visa-free for stays of 30 days or less. Visa free countries include Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, the United States and all European Union countries plus more. For further details please check with your home country’s Mongolian consulate, especially if you are considering an extended stay over 30 days.
source: https://en.consul.mn/visa/c/83
While only a small city, Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, is interesting and worth exploring. We recommend giving yourself at least one full day before the rally starts to shake off the jet lag and get your bearings.
Below are some centrally located pre- or post ride accommodation options to suit every budget.
1. Upmarket option: Novatel
A western-style high-end hotel located close to the city centre.
2. Mid-range option: Urgoo Hotel
A little dated but a reasonably priced hotel in a great location close to the National Museum. ( If they are booked out online try contacting them direct urgooboutiquehotel@gmail.com)
3. Budget option: Khongor Guest House
Cheap and cheerful accommodation with shared bathroom facilities, within a short walk of most attractions
July and August are summer months in Mongolia. Expect mostly pleasant warm weather and cool nights in the desert and at altitude with the odd passing rain event. Of course, due to the nature of weather anything is possible, especially in the north, due to altitudes of over 1600m. When we camp in the mountains it may be cold at night so we recommend bringing three seasons sleeping bag not a summer one. For a detailed list of what to bring to Mongolia for the rally visit our gear guide.
All our motorcycles have USB (Type-A ports), so you can charge your navigation device or other small electronics while riding. Every 2–3 days, you’ll stay at a ger camp with power outlets (Type C). Some riders have brought large, heavy power banks in the past but found they didn’t use them much — so we don’t recommend bringing one. The same goes for bulky electronics like drones and DSLR cameras — most people find they’re too busy enjoying the adventure to use them much.
While things can go wrong on any overseas trip, Mongolia is generally a very safe country to visit, with serious crime against travellers being rare both in the city and the countryside. The Australian government rates Mongolia safer for travel than both Thailand and France ! During the Rally, you’ll have a support team traveling close behind each day. Including mechanics, Mongolian–English translators, and first aiders – who can assist with any issues, big or small, that you may encounter throughout the event.
Be sure to visit your doctor for any recommended vaccinations and a general check-up well before you depart.
For more general information about the MotoNomad Rally visit our FAQ page.
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