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Specialty
Category: Mongolian Bird watching, Ecotourism, Wildlife tours,
Wildlife National Park visits, Active Adventures, Experiencing Mongolia's
of life, Expedition, Nature, Hiking, the great rivers and lakes of Mongolia.
This Birdwatching & Ecotourism & Cultural Expedition will take place in remote wilderness areas of Mongolia. Ours Bird watching Tours & Expedition can be organised for any number of people, and can be adapted to suit your travel dates and interests.
*Escorted Tour in Mongolia: Only with a Minimum Group of 4-10 participants or more an ornithologist professor will lead the tour to remote wilderness areas of Mongolia. This Expedition requires flexibility, tolerance and spirit of adventure of every journey participant due to the remote wilderness areas. Cars have a hard time. Don't go without plenty of water (you should buy it in Ulaan Bataar). Anyhow the tourism infrastructure has somewhat developed.
Tour duration: 23 days
Tour Code: SMTBW-23D
Gateway: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (not included the International air)
Minimum Group: 2 adults
Price from: 2299.00 Euro or $ US 3,449.00 per person
Minimum Group: 3 adults
Price from: 2199.00 Euro or $ US 3,299.00 per person
Minimum Group: 4-9 adults
Price from: 1466.00 Euro or $ US 2,201.00 per person
Minimum Group: 10 adults or more participants
Price from: 1333.00 Euro or $ US 1,999.00 per person
Introduction: "Chinggis" Tourist Camp has a great location in the beautiful natural Nomad's Tuul
river
Valley of streams, pine trees, just 50km to the South-eastern side of
"Terelj" National Park and 55km from UB."Chinggis" Tourist Traditional
Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia", by the author
Michael Kohn.From Ulaan Baatar (UB) to "Chinggis" tourist camp is 51 km paved road and 4 km unpaved road. This lovely tourist camp owned by Samar Magic Tours Co., Ltd, lies on the bank of "Tuul" river between 107°31'29" Longitude and 47°49'32'' Latitude. The average altitude is 1446m above sea level. There are national gers in beautiful natural locations, so it's easy to meet with nomads and see their daily lives, interact with them to learn more about the lifestyle of Mongolian nomads, to show you theirs animal training, feeding, milking, food preparation, etc, explore by horse riding, go bird watching, take water adventures, go trekking or walking, go rock climbing, or go swimming in the "Tuul" river. Enjoy the view of this area, rich in wildflowers and berries during summer season, or enjoy Birdwatching along the Tuul River.
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), 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 Best Places for birdwatching in Mongolia are:
Ogii Nuur: A freshwater lake located in the valley of the Orkhon River
Terhiin Tsagaan Nuur: A freshwater and nutrient-poor lake formed by volcanic activity, located in the Suman River valley in the Central Khangai Mountains.
Valley of Lakes: (Boon Tsagaan Nuur, Orog Nuur).
Chinggis" Tourist
Camp-Mrs.
Catherine Dixon's photos. All rights reserved!.
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Places
to Watch Birds:
Ulaan Baatar - the capital city is located at the southern ege of
the Taiga and a few good birds can be seen it its vicinity.
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.
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.
THE GRAND MONGOLIA BIRDWATCHING EXPEDITION:
Tour duration: 23 days/22 nights
Ulaanbaatar - Sacred Tuul river Nomad's
Valley - Terelj National Park - Bayan Lake - Ulgii Lake Karakorum -
Khurjirt Hot Spring - Shargaljuut Hot Spring - Boon Tsagaan Nuur - Orog
Lake-South Gobi desert-Bagazarin Chuluu-Khariin Nuur Lake-Ulaanbaatar
| Day | Itinerary:
SMTBW-23D |
2008
/2009 Schedule |
Food |
| 1 |
Ulaanbaatar |
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB). On arrival, you are welcomed by Samar Magic Tours's representative and are transferred to the hotel. Visit to the Central Sukhbataar square, the "Genghis or Chinggis" Khan's Central monument, the Museum of Natural History, where you will see the Ornithological Gallery with over 200 species, Mongolia's geography, flora and fauna and the Historic museum. Free time. Evening National Performers (concert which includes the Tsam dance, traditional Mongolian singers, dancers, Tuvan throat singing and contortionists. Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel. | D:Local Rest. |
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"Sacred
Tuul river Nomad's Valley  " |
In the morning, after breakfast, drive to the “Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley” (55kms). The 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. Horseback riding and hiking excursion down the Tuul River you can see Oriental cuckoo, Ducks, Demoiselle Crane, Black Stork and Saker Falcon or Spotted Eagle. Back to the Ger camp you can meet the nomadic families and show you theirs animal training, feeding, milking, food preparation, etc. Welcome dinner with traditional mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. Overnight at our comfortable "Chinggis" Tourist Base Camp. | B:Hotel L:Camp D:Camp |
| 4 |
TereljNationalPark | This morning we will drive through the grassland toward to "Terelj" National Park (50kms) 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. Continuous drive (30kms) to meet the nomadic family's of our local guide. Horseback riding and 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. Camping by the river or in ger family. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 5-6 |
Bayan lake
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Today, depart overland to Bayan Nuur (lake, about six-seven hours driving)-a freshwater lake located in the West. Along the way, stop for a picnic lunch. Visits Nomads along the way and enjoy Nomad hospitality. Arrive and camping in tents by the lake. Bird watching tour. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
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Ugii lake | In the morning, Bird watching tour in Bayan lake. 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 |
| 8 |
Ugii
lake  |
Spend a day of Bird watching tour at the Ugii Lake. Camping by the lake. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 9 |
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:Picnic D:Camp |
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Khurjirt Hot spring | Today morning, drive South of Karakorum to Bayankhongor via Khurjirt Hot Spring. This is a long drive to Bayankhongor. Visit Khurjirt along the way-this a small town of mineral hot springs. 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. Overnight in tourist ger camp. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 11 |
ShargaljuutHot Spring |
Drive to Shargaljuut (a bumpy 156km). 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. Optional trekking & birdwatching along on the banks of the Tuin river. Camping by the springs. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 12 |
BoonTsagaan
Nuur (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. Camping. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 13-14 |
BoonTsagaan
lake |
Spend the days at Boon Tsagaan Nuur. Optional trekking & birdwatching along on the banks of the Boon Tsagaan Nuur. Camping. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
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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. 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 |
| 16-17 |
Gurvan
Saikhan National Park in Gobi desert |
Two days, we continous drive to the Gurvan Saikhan National Park in Gobi desert , Mongolia's southernmost province of semi-arid desert, in the heart of Asia's most remote region. It is also home to some of the most birds, elusive mammals such as the dhole, snow leopard and Gobi bear. An opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape, and birdwatching. Camping in tents in route. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
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Yol Valley in Gurvan Saikhan National Park in Gobi desert | Arrive in Ger tradtional camp. After, drive to visit "Yol Valley Protected Area in Gobi Gurvan Shaikhan National Park" for trekking, birdwatching and an opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape, the Gobi Glacier and the wildlife of the cradled in the foothills of the Altai Mountains. Enjoy hiking through the valley before visiting the local natural history museum for an overview of the flora and fauna of the area. Overnight in tourist camp. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
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Bagazarin Chuluu | Today morning, continuing further drive Northern of Gobi Gurvan Shaikhan National Park to Bagazarin Chuluu in the Middle Gobi-this is a semi-arid desert and very remote area. Overnight in tourist ger camp. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
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Bagazarin Chuluu | Spend a day of Bird watching in Bagazarin Chuluu Camping in tents or in ger. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
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Hariin lake | Today morning, drive to Zorgol hairchan and Hariin lake. Spend a day of Bird watching. Camping in tents. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
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Ulaanbaatar | Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the hotel. | B:Camp L:Picnic |
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Departure Mongolia | B:Hotel |
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