MONGOLIA
BIRD WATCHING PRIVATE EXPEDITION-All Inclusive! |
Specialty
Category: Mongolian Bird watching, Ecotourism, Wildlife tours,
Wildlife National Park, Active Adventures, Experiencing Mongolia's of
life, Expedition, Nature, Hiking, the great rivers and lakes of Mongolia.
Tour Highlights:
This 17 day of the Birdwatching Mongolia Expedition gets well
off the beaten track and into the Central, and South-Western regions
of Mongolia. This Mongolia Birdwatching Expedition takes place in remote
wilderness areas of Mongolia. 
Tour Code:
SMT-BW-17DMeeting Point:
Ulaanbataar, Mongolia Departure Point:
Ulaanbataar, Mongolia Group size:
Minimum 2 adults in private
or more participants-This tour operates on a minimum of 02 and a maximum
of 12-16 participants. Length:
17 days/16 nights Difficulty
level: Easy to moderate. 2009/10 Regular
Tour Calendar: Daily departure,
from very late April, May, June-September This Expedition requires
flexibility, tolerance and spirit of adventure of every journey participant
due to the remote wilderness areas. Cars have a hard time. Anyhow the
tourism infrastructure has somewhat developed. | Minimun group | 2009/10
Tour Costs per person based on double occupancy |
| 2 adults in private tour | $ US 3,399.00 or 2,833.00 Euro |
| 3 persons | $ US 2,919.00 or 2,433.00 Euro |
| 4-5 persons | $ US 1,949.00 or 1,624.00 Euro |
| 6-9 persons | $ US 1,898.00 or 1,582.00 Euro |
| +10 persons | $ US 1,765.00 or 1,471.00 Euro |
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Tour Code: SMT-BW-17D |
Number
of species of birds in Mongolia: Mongolia's 246 species of
birds include 108 species of passage migrants, seventy-four species
of residents, 231 species of summer visitors and thirteen species
of winter visitors that breed in Siberia. The bird fauna is particularly
rich in waterfowl and shorebirds which, including gulls and terns,
number 120 species, and birds of prey (thirty-eight species). They
are thirty-four species of warblers, fifty-four species of butings,
finches and sparrows, and six species of accentors. All species that
occur in Mongolia, even if they are migratory and spend only short
periods in the country, are covered by Mongolian Laws on Hunting and
Environmental Protection. Since many of the bird species of Mongolian
and some of the mammals are migratory, collaboration with the neighboring
states of the Russian Federation and China is essential to give adequate
protection to Mongolia's wildlife. On the steppes, you will certainly
see many White-naped crane (Grus vipio-see the picture on the left
side), Gypaetus barbatus, Grey Demoiselle Cranes-the most common bird
in Mongolia. Other steppe species include the upland Buzzard, Steppe
Eagle, Black Kite and some assorted owls and hawks. In the mountain,
you may be lucky to spot species of ptarmigan, finch, woodpecker and
owl.
The avifauna includes some Central Asian endemic species, the Altai
Snowcock (Tetraogallus altaica) and Kozlov's Accentor (Prunella kozlovi),
and a number of world and regionally endangered species such as White-naped
Crane (Grus vipio), Siberian Crane (Grus leucogeranus), Hooded Crane
(Grus monacha), Pied Harrier (Circus melanoleucos), Great Bustard
(Otus tarda), Eurasian Black or Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus),
Dalmation Pelican (Pelicanus crispus), Black Stork (Ciconia nigra),
Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni), Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia),
Relict Gull (Larus relictus), Swan Goose (Cygnopsis cygnoides), and
Bearded Vulture or Lammergeyer (Gypaetus barbatus).
The Best
Places for birdwatching in Mongolia are:
Ogii Nuur: A freshwater lake located in the valley
of the Orkhon River
Valley of Lakes: (Boon Tsagaan Nuur, Orog Nuur).
Places
to Watch Birds:
-Terelj National Park- The broadleafed and coniferous
forests around Terelj, which is situated at 1600 m in the Hentii Mountains
northwest of Ulaan Baatar support a fine selection of Siberian and
eastern Palearctic Birds.
-Bayan Nuur (Rich lake)-Four-Five hours west of UB,
this is a complex of lakes with reedbeds. Rich in waders and waterfowl.
-Khujirt to Boon Tsagaan Nuur - The lake dotted steppe
and desert between Khujirt and Boon Tsagaan Nuur, a large lake, support
a superb selection of little known birds, not least Relict Gull and
Mongolian Accentor. -Bayanhongor province: The salt
lakes south of Bayanhongor also have immense concentrations of waterfowl,
including Whooper Swans and one of the rarest and least known birds
in the world - the Relict Gull. Bayankhongor town (639km from Ulaanbaatar
city), area with 116.000 km2. Bayankhongor is located in the south-western
part of Mongolia, covering the southern plateau of Hangai Mountain
ranges, south-eastern ranges of Altai Mountain and the Gobi beyond
Altai and bordering with Uvurhangai, Umnugobi, Gobi-Altai, Zavhan,
Arhangai provinces and with China by 140km. it has three regional
land where steppe, forest and the Gobi are combined. There are mountain
sheep, wild goats, wild sheep, leopards, foxes and antelopes as well
as various birds including lammergeyers, eagles, kites and falcons.
MONGOLIA BIRDWATCHING PRIVATE EXPEDITION:
Ulaanbaatar - Tuul river Nomad's Valley - Terelj National Park - Bayan Lake - Ulgii Lake Karakorum - Tsenkher Hot Springs-Khurjirt Hot Spring - Shargaljuut Hot Spring - Boon Tsagaan lake-Orog Lake-Bayanhongor-Flight back to Ulaanbaatar
| Day | Itinerary: |
2009/10
Main Schedule |
Food |
| 1 |
Ulaanbaatar |
Upon arrival in Ulaan Baatar, you will be met at the airport and are transferred to the hotel. Free time at hotel. This afternoon city tour includes a visit to the "Genghis or Chinggis" Khaan's main monument in the Sukh Bataar Central square, the Museum of Natural History, where you will see the Ornithological Gallery with over 200 species, Mongolia's geography, flora and fauna and the National History Museum, where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to the present. 18:00-Evening National Performers (concert which includes the Tsam dance, traditional Mongolian singers, dancers, Tuvan throat singing and contortionists). Have welcome dinner at local restaurant "El Latino", featuring Mongolian and Western specialties. Overnight at hotel. | D:Local Rest. |
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Tuul river Nomad's Valley |
In the morning, after breakfast, drive to the “Tuul river Nomad's Valley” . Our camp is situated in the valley of the Tuul River, surrounded by low hills, with taiga forest along the river. This is a beautiful valley of streams. In route, we will stop, to observe and to take some amazing photos to the 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis" Khaan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. Arrive and free time. Horseback riding birdwatching Exploration down the Tuul River to observe Oriental cuckoo, Ducks, Demoiselle Crane, Black Stork and Saker Falcon or Spotted Eagle. Welcome dinner with traditional mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. Overnight in "Chinggis" Tourist Base Camp. "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia by the author Michael Kohn. | B:Hotel L:Camp D:Camp |
| 3 |
Terelj National Park | This morning we will drive through the grassland toward to Terelj National Park in the Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area. Visit the Tortoise rock . This is a picturesque place of high cliffs eroded in granites of Mesozoic age. The forest consists of Aspen, Larch and Birch trees which support wolf, eagles. birds, and others animals Hiking excursion down the Terelj river to observe Oriental cuckoo, Ducks, Demoiselle Crane, Black Stork, Saker Falcon or Spotted Eagle, white-backed woodpecker, siberian rubythroat, sibearian blue Robin, dark-sided flytatcher, crested honey buzzard, hawk owl, pine and meadow bunting, etc. Overnight in tourit ger camp or Camping in tents. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 4-5 |
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Today, depart overland to Bayan Nuur (Rich lake, about six-seven hours driving)-a freshwater lake located in the West. On the way, you can watch the birds that are common to the steppe zone: Upland Buzzard, Demoiselle Crane, Isabelline Wheatear, Shore Lark, Mongolian Lark. Also you can watch Saker, Isabelline Shrike, Asian Short-toed Lark and the mammals Daurian Pika and Bobak Marmot. Along the way, stop for a picnic lunch. Arrive and camping in tents by the lake. Late bird watching tour. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
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Ugii lake | In the morning walk along the lake shore and you can watch Swan Goose, Asiatic Golden Plover, Darksided Flycatcher, Richard's Pipit and Pallas' Reed Bunting. Here also you can watch Saker Falcon, Steppe Eagle, Upland Buzzards, big colony of House Martin and Barn Swallow. Breeding Bar-headed Goose, Whooper Swan, Grey-lag Goose, Ducks and Waders. In the afternoon, continuing further drive to Ugii lake. A freshwater lake located in the valley of the Orkhon River. Ugii lake is a wonderful place for birdlife (cranes and ducks, to name just a few species, migrate to the area around late April). This a freshwater lake located in the valley of the Orkhon River. Camping in tents by the lake. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 7 |
Ugii
lake  |
Spend a day of Bird watching tour at the Ugii Lake. Fresh water fresh fish dishes. Watch for Loon, Swan Goose, Bar headed Goose, Common and White-naped Crane, Demoiselle Crane, Ducks and Waders, Pallas' Fish Eagle and White-tailed Eagle. Camping by the lake. | B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp |
| 8 |
Karakhorum | In the morning, drive to “Karakhorum”-the 13th century imperial capital of the Mongol Empire . In the afternoon, visit the ”Erdene-Zuu” Monastery, once one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia. Overnight in traditional gers at the Tourist camp. | B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp |
| 9 |
Tsenkher Hot spring | Today morning, drive to Tsenkher Hot Springs. Enjoy the hot baths. If you are ever likely to get a photo of one of these birds, this is the place. Overnight in tourist ger camp. | B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp |
| 10 |
Khurjirt-Shargaljuut |
Drive to Shargaljuut via Khurjiirt (a bumpy 156km). The road between Karakorum and Khurjirt is one of the best places in the country to see falcons and hawks, particularly the sar (moon) hawk. If you are ever likely to get a photo of one of these birds, this is the place.This is the major attraction in Bayanhongor province, with 300 hot and cold water springs. Spend a day at Shargaljuut. Enjoy the hot springs baths. Birdwatching along on the banks of the Tuin river. Camping by the springs. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 11 |
Boon
Tsagaan lake |
Continuing further, drive to the large saltwater Boon Tsagaan lake ( south-west of Bayanhongor), at the end of Baigrag river. This site is very popular with birdlife, especially the relic gull, whooper swan and geese. Birding on the way could vary from a close Upland Buzzard or Saker Falcon to a dazzling Citrine Wagtail or showy Pied Wheatear. Today, in the afternoon we could well see the first of many, Pallas's Sandgrouse and Mongolian Larks. Camping. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 12-13 |
Boon
Tsagaan lake |
These days will be spent around Boon Tsaagan Nuur. Bird watching days for Swan Goose, Pallas's Gull is regular and Relict Gull possible among the large numbers of Common, Caspian and White-winged Black Terns. Camping. | B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp |
| 14 |
Orog lake | Today, we continuing further drive to the saltwater Orog Lake-this lake is in the end of the Tuin river, which passes through small city of Bayankhongor. This lake is a good place to watch birdlife. Arriving at Orog Nuur in the afternoon, we could bird watching for Ducks and waders, Pallas's Sand grouse, Ground Jay and Crested Lark. It is nestled on the foothills of Ikh Bodh Uul (mountain of 3954m). Camping in tents by the lake. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 15 |
Ulaanbaatar | Drive to Bayanhongor local airport. Flight to Ulaan Bataar. Transfer to the hotel. Free time at hotel. Overnight at hotel. | B:Camp L:Camp D:Local Rest. |
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Ulaanbaatar | Breakfast. In the morning, visit Gandan Lamasery, the largest Monastery in Mongolia (80 foot tall statue of Buddha, practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas), the Buddhist ceremony at 10:00AM and experience the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. Next stop is the beautiful Winter Palace of the last Mongolian Khan, who ruled until 1924. Lastly, visit to Zaisan Hill War Memorial visit to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city and the Buddha's statue. Lunch in local restaurant. Shop for souvenirs, original pure cashmere gifts and garments. Farewell dinner. Overnight at hotel. | B:Hotel L:Rest. local C:Rest. local |
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Departure Mongolia | B:Hotel |
Bayan
lake
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WHEN
IS THE BEST TIME TO GO? : Mongolia is vast! Generally,
it is recommended to pay your visit from April (for birdwatching
tours) May to September when the grass is green. The Naadam Festival
in Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia is celebrated on July 11 and 12 (this
an annual festival of culture, sports and trade occurs during
this time). 
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