MONGOLIA
EASTERN BIRD WATCHING TOURS & EXPEDITION IN CHOIBALSAN, DORNOD AIMAG- |
Specialty
Category: Mongolian Eastern Birdwatching Expedition, 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 13-day of the Mongolia Eastern Birdwatching Tours & Expedition
takes place in remote wilderness areas of Mongolia. 
Tour Code: SMT-BWE-13DMeeting 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 16 participants. Length:
13 days/12 nights Difficulty
level: Easy to moderate. 2010/2011/2012 Regular
Tour Calendar: Daily departure,
from very late May, June-September An experienced birder
local guide and the field team will guide and serve you for the trip.
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.Wildlife in Dornod province: White Gazelle, Wolf, Marmot, Steppe Fox, Yellow-breasted Bunting, Fork-Tailed Swift, Ortolan Bunting, Skylark, Caspian Tern, Eastern Pratincole, Polynesian Tattler, Hobby, Buzzard, Black Kite and Pied Harrier.Yakhi Lake Nature Reserve - wildlife park-national reserve located at Sergelen, Gurvanzagal and Choibalsan soums, Dornod aimag, Mongolia.Tuul River Valley and Gorkhi-Terelj National Park- The broadleafed and coniferous forests around Terelj, which is situated at 1600 m in the Hentii Mountains northeastern of Ulaan Baatar support a fine selection of Siberian and eastern Palearctic Birds.
| Minimun group | 2010/2011
Tour Costs per person |
| 2 adults in private tour | $ US 4,141.00 or 2,916.00 Euro |
| 3 persons | $ US 3,786.00 or 2,666.00 Euro |
| 4-5 persons | $ US 2,603.00 or 1,833.00 Euro |
| 6-9 persons | $ US 2,366.00 or 1,666.00 Euro |
| +10 persons | $ US 2,129.00 or 1,499.00 Euro |
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Tour Code: SMT-BWE-13D |
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).
MONGOLIA BIRDWATCHING EASTERN PRIVATE
EXPEDITION:
Ulaanbaatar - Tuul river Nomad's Valley - Terelj National Park - Flight to Choibalsan - Yakhi Lake- Mongol Daguur-Duroo Lake-Khukh lake - Kherlen river-Choibalsan-Flight back to Ulaanbaatar or Post tour to Gobi desert
| Day | Itinerary: |
Main Schedule |
Food |
| 1 |
Ulaanbaatar |
Upon arrival in Ulaan Baatar, you will be met at the airport and are transferred to the hotel. This afternoon city tour includes a visit to the "Genghis or Chinggis" Khaan's main monument, and the Museum of Natural History, where you will see the Ornithological Gallery with over 200 species, Mongolia's geography, flora and fauna and the Bogd Khaan Palace, where the last religious Khan of Mongolia resided. 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 |
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. Birdwatching Exploration down the Tuul River to observe wonderfull birds such as Oriental cuckoo, Ducks, Demoiselle Crane, Black Stork, Saker Falcon, Spotted Eaglethe, Black-eared Kite, and Pacific Swift . 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, is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia by the author Michael Kohn. | B:Hotel L:Camp D:Camp |
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Terelj National Park | This morning, we will drive to Gorkhi-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. Drive back for dinner and overnight at the "Chinggis" Tourist Camp. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 4 |
Choibalsan |
Today, you are transferred to the UB airport (75kms/38 miles, 2hrs) for the flight to Choibalsan, Dornod. On arrival, you will be met our transport and driven to Galyn River. Here you can watch Saker Falcon, Steppe Eagle, Upland Buzzards, and Mongolian Gazelles. Dinner and camp overnight in tents. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 5 |
Yakhi lake | Today, we will drive towards Yakhi Lake Natural Reserve. Walk along the lake shore and you can watch Mongolian Gazaelles, 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. Yakhi lake is a wonderful place for birdlife (cranes and ducks, to name just a few species, migrate to the area around late April). Camping in tents by the lake. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 6-7 |
Mongol Daguur | Drive to Mongol Daguur (International Protected Area; Strictly Protected Area; Nature Reserve; Crane Network Site) for watching White-naped Cranes and other water and shore birds. Mongol Daguur Nature Reserve is breeding area for six separate species of cranes. 260 bird species use the site for staging, breeding or wintering, including six species of cranes of which two are threatened. The Ulz River valley and connected lakes. Camping days in tent. | B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp |
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Khukh lake |
After breakfast, a long drive to reach the lowest point in Mongolia, Lake Khukh-this is a freshwater lake. A small island in this lake is a great habitat for Relict Gull and the Herring Gull (known as Mongolian gull). On the way to Lake Khukh, we will visit Lake Duroo. Camping days by the lake. | B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp |
| 10 |
Kherlen river | Today, we will drive to the Kherlen River. Observe some birds in this river side. Camping by the river. | B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 11 |
Flight back | We will drive to Choibalsan to take the domestic flight back to Ulaanbaatar. On arrival, we will be met and you will be transferred to your hotel. Dinner at hotel. Free time. | B:Camp L:Camp D:Hotel |
| 12 |
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 |
Price to include the following: The roundtrip internal air fares (two ways) Ulaanbaatar-Choibalsan-Ulaanbaatar
+ domestic tax.
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Tel: 976-11-311051 Fax: 976-11-327503
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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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