SHORT PERIOD BIRD WATCHING TOUR IN DIFFERENT HABITATS

 IN  CENTRAL MONGOLIA

(MOS BWT08)

 

 

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5 days in the field

2 days in town and city

 Tour price per person:

 

 

 

 

Day 1. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, a capital of Mongolia and check in hotel. After lunch, visit to the Bogd Khaan Palace which is one of the oldest exhibits in Mongolia and  Natural History Museum. Dinner at a local restaurant and return to the hotel (L, D)

Group size:

2 persons <

Travel route:

~ 1100 -max 1600 km

 

Day 2. Ulaanbaatar-Hustai Nuruu National Park- Borogchin Lake

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and drive to the Hustai Nuruu National Park to see Przewalskii’s Wild horse and bird watching. Nesting Amur falcon, Hobby, Saker falcon, Black Stork, Black Vulture, Darian Redstart, Isabelline Shrike, Daurian Jackdaw… Drive to the west and reach to the Borogchin lake.  We will see Saker Falcon, Steppe Eagle, Upland Buzzards and big colony of House Martin and Barn Swallow. Breeding Bar-headed Goose, Whooper Swan, Grey-lag Goose, Ducks and Waders listed in MOSBWT08. Also we can see Asian Dowitcher pairs. Avocets, Black-winged Stilt, Marsh Harriers… Overnight in tent (Camp B; camp L; camp D). 

 

Day 3. Ugii lake

Drive west to the Ugii lake. Western part of the lake just after arrive. Birdwatching east, south east of the lake. Overnight in tents near the lake. Next morning we will move less than 5 km to west of the lake. Fresh water fresh fish dishes. Loon, Swan Goose, Bar headed Goose, Common and White-naped Crane, Demoiselle Crane, Ducks and Waders listed in MOSBWT08, Pallas’ Fish Eagle and White-tailed Eagle. Overnight in tent.  (Camp B; camp L; camp D). 

 

Day 4. Harhorin  and Erdenezuu Monastery

Drive to south west and visit to Harhorin (Karkorum) and Erdenezuu monastery which is 13 th century imperial capital of Mongol Empire. Erdenezuu monastery was built in 1586. Steppe raptors, river valley birds. Overnight in tent. (Camp B; camp L; camp D).

 

Day 5. Erdenezuu Monastery-Terelj

Drive to Terelj National Park. Forest and forest steppe birds: Black Stork, Steppe Eagle, Goshawk, Black Vulture, Black-billed or Spotted Capercaillie (very rare), Oriental  Cuckoo, Hoopoe, Great spotted Woodpecker, Black Woodpecker, Great Tits, Willow Tit, Azure winged Magpie. Overnight in tent. (Camp B; camp L; camp D).

 

Day 6. Ulaanbaatar-city tour

Drive to back to Ulaanbaatar. Visit to Gandan monastery. Shopping, city tour and ending party of the trip. (D).

 

Day 7. Departure.

Schedule:

MAY-OCTOBER, 2007

Tour price include:

·   Ulaanbaatar overnights in a hotel

·   Overnights in tourist camps and tents

·   Transport in the country and terminal transfer

·   Meals per day (breakfast- B; lunch-L; dinner-D)

·   Camel, horse trek

·   Organize city tour and shopping 

·   Museums and national entertainment

·   English speaking guide, bird watching guide

·   Entrance fee to the protected areas

·   All camping materials (tent, sleeping bag, kitchen, cooking equipment, cook etc…)

·   Permission and entrance fee to the state border zone

 

Our organizes for your free time in Mongolia:

o  Shopping time

o  Evening programs of tourist interests

o  Post

o  Internet service

o  Bank visit

  

Prices do not include:

·   International transportation

·   Travel insurance

·   Visas

·   Departure tax

·   Alcoholic drinks

·   Items of personal nature