Mongolia Bird Watching Tour (10 days)
What to expect
Enjoy Nature’s Beauty
We’ll visit Gun Galuut National Reserve and Terelj National Park to explore bird species there.
Gorgeous Hustai National Park
Here you will see more birds and the gorgeous Takhi, Asian wild horses to photograph.
Visit Ancient Tsogt Taij
This is the oldest monument in Mongolia, built in 1601 and great for photo opportunities.
Visit with Nomad Family
This is a great opportunity to learn about the Mongolian nomadic way of life.
Explore Amazing Tuvkhun Monastery
This picturesque monastery is an amazingly site to behold and photograph during your trip.
- This is a great opportunity to learn about the Mongolian nomadic way of life
- Visit Gun Galuut National Reserve and Terelj National Park to explore bird species there
- Here youw will see more birds and the gorgeous Takhi, Asian wild horses to photograph
- The is the oldest monument in Mongolia, built in 1601 adn great for photo opportunies
- This picturesque monastery is an amazing site to behold and photograph during your trip
- Std twin room at 4* hotel
- Shared accommodation at Ger camp
- Private transfers
- English speaking guide
- All meals as listed
- All entrance fee
- Letter of Invitation
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Camera fee for museum & monastery
- Travel Insurance www.WorldNomads.com
- Single supplement
Overview
Mongolia is home to over 400 species of birds. Mongolia has a rich composition of bird species due to the migration routes from Pacific and Indian Oceans to the Mediterranean Sea and to the Arctic Ocean and northern tundra. The best seasons to visit are the migration times.
In the Gobi you may see the desert warbler, houbara bustard, saxaul sparrow, sand goose, finch, cinereous vulture and many more. In the steppes: the gray demoiselle crane, a variety of hoopoes, odd eagle, vulture, upland buzzard, steppe eagle, variety of falcons including saker falcon, black kite and variety of owls and hawks. In the mountains: ptarmigan, finch, woodpecker, owl, Lammergeyers, Altai snowcock. In the Lakes: Dalmtian pelicans, hooded cranes, relict gulls and bar headed geese.
Among most popular places for above-mentioned birds in Mongolia are Ugii Lake, Orkhon waterfall and Hugnu khan National park. These areas are the best spot to see forest, steppe and water birds.
The price per person will depend on the size of the group as shown below.
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Thank you for introducing us to Mongolia and getting us in at the very end of the season! Our tour itinerary was nicely customized for us and Togosoo and Nandai were very capable. I loved the different Ger camps (even though it was freezing cold overnight! The wood stoves are wonderful), and it was rather nice for everything to be so empty of other tourists.
Itinerary
After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, You'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to your hotel.
City sightseeing tour including a visit Gandan Monastery with its huge gold plated Buddha, a symbol of Mongolian national pride and cultural revival. See the monks chanting, spin some prayer wheels and view the intricately embroidered thanks. In the afternoon visit to the bird exhibition hall at the Natural History Museum.
Overnight in the hotel. (L+D)
After breakfast, drive to Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve. We will see bird watching at the lakes Ayaga and Ikh-Gun. Wetland birds including White Naped Crane, Hooded Cranes, Whooper Swan, Swan Goose, and Black Stork.
Then visit the Gorkhi Terelj national park forest birds watching and exploring, taking pictures, enjoy wildlife, flora & fauna of the area.
Overnight in the tourist camp. (B+L+D)
After breakfast, drive to Hustai National Park and see the Takhi, the Asian wild horse and steppe birds. Enjoy hiking and photographing the charming landscape and bird watching.
Visit Takhi's small museum and overnight in a tourist camp. (B+L+D)
After breakfast, today we will drive to Tsagaan Lake, Zegst Lake, Bayan Lake, - a great spot for water birds watching. Visit Tsogt Taij, the oldest monument, built in 1601.
Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)
After breakfast, we will drive to Ugii Lake - a great spot for water bird watching. You have the opportunity to walk to the lakeside & mountain for exploring, taking pictures, enjoy wildlife, flora & fauna of the lake area. Then visit a local nomad family and horseback trail.
Overnight tourist camp. (B+L+D)
Today make a trip to the Orkhon Waterfall situated in Hangai Mountain National park. Waterfalls from the height of 20 meters and the width of the stream at the point where forms the spectacular waterfall is 10 meters. It is a great opportunity to bird watching to the area along the Orkhon river.
On the way, we visit the site of Kharkhorin, which was the capital city of the Great Mongol Empire founded in the 13th century by Genghis Khan. You will also visit the oldest Monastery Erdene-Zuu built in 1586, with 108 stupas.
Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)
Today is yours to explore and discover the Orkhon waterfall - a great spot for bird watching and fishing.
We will also visit the Tuvkhun monastery. On the peak of the Undur Shireet with 2312 meters high, this locates in the boundary of Arkhangai and Uvurkhangai provinces. It was erected by Zanabazar (1st Bogd Gegeen in Mongolia) in 1654 on the smooth grand of the south slope of steep rock with 20 meters high has 14 small temples. He created his famous script "Soyombo" there in 1680.
Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)
Depart overland to Khugnu khan National park which is a unique area combining of forest and sand dunes. The area is the best spot to see forest and steppe birds.
Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)
Early morning, drive to Huduu Lake - a great spot to see water birds watching.
After lunch, drive back from the camp to Ulaanbaatar. You may choose an optional city tour where you will be taken to souvenir and cashmere shops before enjoying an evening concert of National Folklore.
Overnight in the hotel. (B+L+D)
You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport. (B)
Good to know
- The best time to make this trip
May to September is the best season, with the peak season in July for the Naadam Festival. July and August are also the wettest months of the year but be assured, our climate is such that you will still have many sunny days at this time. The best time to visit the Gobi is June or September.
- Accommodation:
We believe that comfortable, welcoming accommodation is vital to the enjoyment of your trip. You will be staying in a standard 3-4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar and a tourist ger camp (traditional dwelling) with currency (220V), shower and other useful services (2 to 4 people per ger) in the countryside. All accommodation offered by Discover Mongolia is personally checked by our staff to ensure high standards.
- Meals:
In Ulaanbaatar, you will be dining at fine European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice, and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from tourist camps. It is good food and our experience has been that guests are happy with this arrangement. Please let us know in advance if you are a vegetarian. Alcohol is not provided on the trip but tourists are free to bring their own.
- Transport:
Discover Mongolia use the highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private vans or 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. A day's drive in the countryside will be approx 200-250km.
- Personal things to bring with you:
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a waterproof jacket, and a hat and headscarf to protect you from the sun and winds. Don't forget insect repellent, sun cream, lip-gloss, water purifying tablets and first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you ). All your camera equipment.
