8-Day Bird Watching Tour in Mongolia with Gobi and Gun Galuut
About This Tour
Get a chance to spot and observe various species of exotic birds on this bird-watching tour in Mongolia. Explore Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, Gun Galuut Na...
Duration: 8 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Ulan Bator, Dalanzadgad, Khustain Nuruu National Park, Ikh Nartiin Chuluu Nature Reserve, Yolyn Am, Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park · Languages: English, Mongolian, Russian
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What's Included
- English-speaking guide
Not Included
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Ulan Bator to Dalanzadgad and South Gobi Birding
Fly to Dalanzadgad in the South Gobi and transfer to camp. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to wander around the area. Stay at Ger camp. Possible bird sightings in the Gobi include Lammergeyer, also known as the Bearded Eagle, Steppe Eagle, Black Vulture or Cinereous Vulture, Griffon Vulture, Upland Buzzard, Eurasian Kestrel, Demoiselle Crane, Pallas's Sand Grouse, Little Owl, Eurasian Cuckoo, Hoopoe, Altai Snowcock, Isabelline Wheatear, Desert Wheatear, Wall Creeper, Mongolian Finch, Snow Finch, Common Redstart, Brown Shrike, tits, sandpipers, and more.
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2Day 02
Birding in Yol Valley and Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
Drive up to the valley, where you will spend most of the day. This narrow, small canyon has rich wildlife, and ibex and Mongolian gazelle may be seen nearby early in the morning. Drive up to the valley, where you will spend most of the day. This narrow, small canyon has rich wildlife, and ibex and Mongolian gazelle may be seen nearby early in the morning. Stay at Ger camp.
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3Day 03
Bayanzag and Flaming Cliffs
After a few hours of driving in the morning, reach Bayanzag. After a few hours of driving in the morning, reach Bayanzag. On the way, stop by a small water pond where you may see a number of the Gobi's little birds. On the way, stop by a small water pond where you may see a number of the Gobi's little birds. Bayanzag neighbours the Flaming Cliffs, where the first dinosaur eggs were found by Roy Chapman Andrews and his expedition in the early 1920s. Bayanzag neighbours the Flaming Cliffs, where the first dinosaur eggs were found by Roy Chapman Andrews and his expedition in the early 1920s. Stay at Ger camp.
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4Day 04
Fly to Ulan Bator and Continue to Gun Galuut
Transfer to the airport and fly to Ulan Bator, then drive to Gun Galuut. This is another spectacular area for birding in Mongolia, with two small lakes beside it where most migrating birds gather in May and September. Stay at Ger camp. Possible bird sightings in Gun Galuut and Ikh Nart include Golden Eagle, Steppe Eagle, Black Vulture or Cinereous Vulture, Griffon Vulture, Upland Buzzard, Rough-legged Buzzard, Eurasian Kestrel, Saker Falcon, Amur Falcon, Black Kite, Demoiselle Crane, White-naped Crane, Ruddy Shelduck, Hoopoe, Isabelline Wheatear, Desert Wheatear, Mongolian Finch, Common Redstart, Brown Shrike, Mongolian Lark, and more.
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5Day 05
Full-Day Birding in Gun Galuut Nature Reserve
Spend a full day birding near the lakes or marshes and look for white-naped cranes. Spend a full day birding near the lakes or marshes and look for white-naped cranes.
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6Day 06
Drive to Ikh Nart Nature Reserve
Drive for half a day to Ikh Nart. This nature reserve is protected by the local community. Argali and ibex are endangered wild animals listed in the Red Book of Mongolia. Drive for half a day to Ikh Nart. This nature reserve is protected by the local community. Argali and ibex are endangered wild animals listed in the Red Book of Mongolia. Poaching and competition with local livestock are major problems for them. Poaching and competition with local livestock are major problems for them. Enjoy hiking and birding in the late afternoon. Enjoy hiking and birding in the late afternoon. Stay at camp.
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7Day 07
Explore and Bird in Ikh Nart Nature Reserve
Spend a full day exploring and birding at the site. Spend a full day exploring and birding at the site. Stay at Ger camp.
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8Day 08
Return to Ulan Bator with Optional Hustai National Park
Return to Ulan Bator.Optional: Hustai National Park, located 110 km west of Ulan Bator (about 2 hours).This park is home not only to wild horses, but also to wildlife such as red deer, Mongolian gazelle, marmot, Corsac fox, lynx, and more. Optional: Hustai National Park, located 110 km west of Ulan Bator (about 2 hours). This park is home not only to wild horses, but also to wildlife such as red deer, Mongolian gazelle, marmot, Corsac fox, lynx, and more.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Ulan Bator, Mongolia · Tour start: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
