MONGOLIA OFF ROAD Overland Jeep Tours – Wildlife, Bird Watching

MONGOLIA JEEP TOURS to EXPLORE MONGOLIA’s WILDLIFE AND BIRD HABITATS ITINERARY

Our Mongolia Wildlife Reserve and Conservation Tour specializes in highlighting the county’s broad diversity of wildlife that ranges from domestic to the internationally famed migratory birds that temporarily use Mongolia as a rest stop along their global travels. Though to truly appreciate what Mongolia has to offer, one must travel to Mongolia at different seasons and across the entire country – which is often difficult for most. Hence, along this itinerary we’ll take you to locations that you’ll most likely have a good chance in spotting the wildlife/migratory birds e.g., Gun Galuut Natural Reserve, Khustai National Park and Khugnu Khan National Park. At each location you will have opportunities to walk, hike and even a little trekking through the National Parks. It’s our hope that you’ll be delighted by the wonderful blend of geographical terrains and wildlife watching time, as well as experiencing a bit of Mongolia’s nomadic family’s lifestyles.

Day One – Trek to Chingis Khan’s Statue and Overland to Gun Galuut Nature Reserve (L, D – Mongolia Jeep Tours for Wildlife & Birdwatching – Overnight at Gun Galuut): In the morning you will start your overland Jeep tour heading towards the Chingis Khan’s Statue where you will have plenty of time for photography. Afterwards, you will continue your Jeep tour to the Gun Galuut Nature Reserve where you will have lunch at the Steppe Nomads Ger Camp. This afternoon, you will begin your day walk/hike around Baits Mountain where you can observe and take photos of the endangered wild mountain sheep. Throughout the Reserve there are many observation points to view a number of rare bird species including the White Napped Crane, Black Stork, Swan Goose, Whooper Swan, etc. In the evening time you will return back to the Gun Galuut Camp where you will have your evening dinner and overnight.

Day Two – Overland Jeep to the Internationally Famed Hustain Nuruu Protected Reserve (B, L, D – Mongolia Jeep Tours for Wildlife and Birdwatching – Overnight in Nomadic Ger): After breakfast you will continue the overland Jeep tour to Hustain Nuruu Protected Reserve located in Tuv Aimag (Central Province). Upon arrival at the camp, you’ll have lunch to which you will quickly visit to Khustai Park’s Information Center (see the flora and fauna exhibits) before continuing onwards to Hustain Pike. At this location, you will be visiting the natural habitat of the internationally famous “Przewalski” wild horses (Takhi) followed by a wonderful walk along the Moltsog sand dunes.

Day Three – Horse Riding to Mongolia’s Swan Lake (desert oasis) nestled next to the Mongol Desert Sand Dunes (B, L, D – Mongolia Jeep Tours for Wildlife and Birdwatching – Overnight in Ger): After breakfast, you will continue your Jeep tour towards our nomadic family where you will be greeted and welcomed with a hot nomadic lunch and traditional tea. In the afternoon, you will have a 6-kilometer round trip by horseback to the truly picturesque Swan Lake (desert oasis) that is situated exactly next to the Mongol Desert Sand Dunes. Swan Lake is both a pristine example of the beauty of co-existence of extremes (desert and water) as well as vibrantly intoxicating home to a Swan Couples that is testament to strength, tolerance and passion to exist as a pair in such extreme yet beautiful environment. In the evening, you’ll continue the journey to the family where you will be warmly invited to enjoy your evening dinner before returning to the family’s extra Ger for rest and sleep.

Day Four – Overland Jeep to Lake Ugii (B, L, D – Mongolia Jeep Tours for Wildlife and Birdwatching – Overnight in Ger): After breakfast, we’ll drive to Ugii Lake – a great spot for water bird watching. You will have an opportunity to walk the lake’s shoreline as well as exploring a nearby mountain to take some photos, enjoy the local wildlife, flora as well as fauna of the lake area. Ugii Lake is located in the territory of Arkhangai province and it is one of the biggest lakes of Mongolia spanning across 27 square km area. Average depth of Lake is 6.64m, in some sections could reach down to 23.5m. Ugii Lake also provides a favorable condition for research works and traveling – as there are more than 150 types rare species of birds dwelling in Ugii Lake… in the evening you’ll overnight tourist camp.

Day Five – Return back to Ulaanbaatar (B): After breakfast, you will drive back to Ulaanbaatar City, check-in to your hotel, get cleaned up and enjoy the afternoon shopping. In the evening, we will all gather to have our farewell dinner.

Included services:

• Jeep, Van or Car (depending on number of travelers)
• Interpreter Guide
• Visiting nomadic family
• All breakfast, lunch and dinner which are stated on itinerary
• Herder guide service on route
• Sightseeing
• Horse riding according to itinerary
• Cultural activities (milking animals, play ankle bone game etc)
• Boiled water on route
• National park fee & entrance fee
  
• Nights at tourist camp as stated in the itinerary
• Night and/or Nights at nomadic family and/or families’ extra ger as stated in itinerary

Not included:

• Camping equipment /sleeping bag and riding helmet/
• Chingis Khan entrance fee
  
• International airfare
• Travel insurance
• Gratuity to guide and driver
• Alcoholic beverages
• Finances for personal use