Wildlife Viewing in Western Mongolia 10 - Days
Mongolia is one of the largest countries in the world and virtually untouched by human development so it's the perfect place to explore the wild. Travel with us across the Har Us National Park, the Altai Mountains and the Gobi Desert. Not only will the beautiful scenery inspire and amaze you, but also you are guaranteed to see a wide range of wildlife. Altai Ibex, wild ass, gazelle, wolf, fox, marten, beaver, marmot, sable and others are all abundant here, plus for the birdwatchers, there's eagles, falcons, goshawks, kites, harriers, lammergeyers, vultures and owls. Accompanied by our knowledgeable guides, you will love every moment of this special tour.

Group size: 4 to 12 people
Tour cost: US$ 2570 - including taxes
Schedule 2012: July 14-23, Aug 04-13, Sep 01-10
Destinations: Ulaanbaatar » Har Us Lake » Bodonch River...

Quality & well-designed itineraries
Fast Response within 24 hours
Authentic Mongolian experience
10 years in business & 8 years online
Easy and Safe payment method
Video

Name *
E-Mail*
Location*
Question*

* Get replies within 24 hours, usually quicker.

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and City tour

After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, You'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to your hotel. City sightseeing tour including a visit Gandan Monastery with its huge gold plated Buddha, a symbol of Mongolian national pride and cultural revival. See the monks chanting, spin some prayer wheels and view the intricately embroidered thanks. The next spot will be Sukhbaatar square, where all central departments including Government house situated on. Lunch in restaurant. Then, an excursion to the Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city. (L+D)

Fly to Hovd and drive to Har Us Lake National park

Early morning flight to Hovd Province, Western Mongolia. The flight takes two hours, and on arrival at the airstrip in the Hovd a local driver, who will take you to this trip, will meet you. After light lunch we start tour to Har Us Lake National park. There are we have good opportunity to see varieties of birds and beaver. You can rest, hearing sound of various waterfowls gathered in the lake. Overnight in tent. (B+L+D)


Drive to Canyon of Bodonch River

Up early morning, the tour continuation, cross over Baga Ulaan pass of Altai Mountain range and arrive in Canyon of Bodonch River (canyon, stretching for 100 km between the Altai mountain and Gobi desert). Discover life of nomadic family and explore local area by riding camel and horse. Overnight in comfortable ger. (national dwelling)(B+L+D)


Sightseeing tour in Canyon of Bodonch River

Explore wild nature and sightseeing tour in Canyon of Bodonch River including dog stone, camel stone, stone like ram and an exciting cirrus rock. Overnight in comfortable ger. (national dwelling) (B+L+D)


Enjoy Altai Ibex

Today’s journey goal is to see Altai Ibex. To approach to ibex place by jeep in the early morning, then by walking in short distance discover and take a photograph Ibex. If lucky we can see pack of wolves. Overnight in ger (national dwelling)(B+L+D)


Discover Gobi wildlife

Tour from Altai Mountain range to “B” part of National Park “Great Gobi” and enjoy Gobi wild nature and animals such as; wild ass, black-tailed gazelle, wolf and variety of birds. Overnight in tent. (B+L+D)


Canyon of Uench

In the early morning we will drive to Canyon of Uench River and during this trip we have a good opportunity to enjoy wild life and sightseeing. Overnight in comfortable ger. (national dwelling) (B+L+D)


Drive to Hovd and visit the museum

Up early you will be driven back to Hovd where you will visit the museum and lunch at a local restaurant. Relax and overnight in the hotel. (B)


Fly back to Ulaanbaatar and city tour

After breakfast you will be driven to the local airport with your guide for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar. On arrival in your hotel take a city tour including a visit to the wildlife exhibitions hall at the Natural History Museum and Bogd Khan Palace, a series of beautiful traditional buildings where the last religious King of Mongolia resided. During this city tour you will be taken to souvenir and cashmere shops before enjoying an evening concert of National Folklore. A farewell dinner and overnight in the hotel. (B)


Departure back Mongolia

You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport. (B)


B - Breakfast        L - Dinner        D - Dinner

Services included in the price


Twin bedded rooms in a hotel ****


Shared accommodation in tourist ger camp


Guiding and interpreting service


All meals as listed in the itinerary


Daily supply of bottled water


Transfers by vehicle 4x4


Local guides

All entrance fees

horse and camel ride trial


Services not included in the price


International airfare


Personal equipments


Optional activity cost


hhh

Excess baggage charges


Single room supplement


Alcoholic drinks


Travel Insurance


All prices are USD per person based on double occupancy. Single supplements are only available at hotels.
Single gers cannot be guaranteed. If a suitable roommate is not available,
a single supplement fee ($70) will be invoiced.



Ministry of Nature,
Environment and Tourism

Mongolian Tourism Association

Mongolian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The International
Ecotourism Society
Discover Mongolia is a branch of Black Ibex Expeditions Co. Ltd. (registered in Mongolia with a company No 2810093 )
All material copyright © 2004/2012. All Rights Reserved to Discover Mongolia.