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The experience left me confused...with a heavy heart. While I took pride and pleasure in sharing my country with the visitors, I was saddened by all they missed in their pursuit of the beast. There is so much more to Mongolia! That day, my dream was born—my dream of creating a com...
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Wildlife Viewing in Western Mongolia Tour (10 days)

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4.5 / 5 2 Reviews

What to expect

Nature’s All Around You

Nature’s All Around You

Along with the animals, you’ll find many plants and birds waiting for you.

Discover Our Daily Life

Discover Our Daily Life

Visit with a nomad family and learn about the way that they live their life.

Discover Our Daily Life

Discover Our Daily Life

Visit with a nomad family and learn about the way that they live their life.

Breathtaking Rock Formations

Breathtaking Rock Formations

In Canyon of Bodonch River, you will find many unique and stunning rock formations.

Bring Something Home

Bring Something Home

Before you return, shop and take a part of Mongolia home with you.

Why choose this tour
  • Discover many wildlife species
  • Nature’s all around you
  • Discover our daily life
  • Breathtaking rock formations
  • Bring something home
Theme
Private , Nature exploring ,
Services included
  • Std twin room at 4* hotel
  • 2 person per tent, camping equipment
  • Shared accommodation at Ger camp
  • Private transfers
  • English speaking guide
  • All meals as listed
  • All entrance fee
  • Camel ride
  • Internal air tickets - free luggage allowance is 15 kg
  • Letter of Invitation
Services not included
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Camera fee for museum & monastery
  • Travel Insurance www.WorldNomads.com
  • Single supplement
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Overview

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.

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Number of review: 2
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Itinerary

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Day 1. Sep 14. 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 a restaurant.

Then, an excursion to the Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city. (L+D)

Day 2. Sep 15. 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 a tour to Khar Us Lake National park. There we have a good opportunity to see varieties of birds and beaver. You can rest, hearing the sound of various waterfowls gathered in the lake.

Overnight in a tent. Full board. (B+L+D)

Day 3. Sep 16. Drive to Canyon of Bodonch River

Up the 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 the life of a nomadic family and explore the local area by riding camel and horse.

Overnight in comfortable ger. (national dwelling) Full board. (B+L+D)

Day 4. Sep 17. 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) Full board. (B+L+D)

 

Day 5. Sep 18. 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 a pack of wolves.

Overnight in a ger (national dwelling) Full board. (B+L+D)

Day 6. Sep 19. 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 a tent. Full board. (B+L+D)

Day 7. Sep 20. Canyon of Uench

In the early morning, we will drive to the Canyon of Uench River and during this trip, we have a good opportunity to enjoy wildlife and sightseeing.

Overnight in comfortable ger. (national dwelling) Full board. (B+L+D)

Day 8. Sep 21. 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. Full board. (B+L+D)

Day 9. Sep 22. 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+L+D)

Day 10. Sep 23. Departure back Mongolia

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

Good to know

  • The best time to make this trip
    May to September is the best season, with the peak season in July for the Naadam Festival. July and August are also the wettest months of the year but be assured, our climate is such that you will still have many sunny days at this time. The best time to visit the Gobi is June or September.
     
  • Accommodation:
    We believe that comfortable, welcoming accommodation is vital to the enjoyment of your trip. You will be staying in a standard 3-4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar and a tourist ger camp (traditional dwelling) with currency (220V), shower and other useful services (2 to 4 people per ger) in the countryside. All accommodation offered by Discover Mongolia is personally checked by our staff to ensure high standards.
     
  • ​Meals:
    In Ulaanbaatar, you will be dining at fine European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice, and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from tourist camps. It is good food and our experience has been that guests are happy with this arrangement. Please let us know in advance if you are a vegetarian. Alcohol is not provided on the trip but tourists are free to bring their own.
     
  • ​Transport:
    Discover Mongolia use the highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private vans or 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. A day's drive in the countryside will be approx 200-250km.
     
  • ​Personal things to bring with you:
    Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a waterproof jacket, and a hat and headscarf to protect you from the sun and winds. Don't forget insect repellent, sun cream, lip-gloss, water purifying tablets and first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you ). All your camera equipment.
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