Bird Watching Tour 13 Days
Eastern Mongolia - Photo Safari
Day 1. Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Day 2. Chinggis Khaan Statue & Gun Galuut Reserve
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Arrival & Transfer: Meet at Chinggis Khaan International Airport and transfer to your hotel in the city center
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Hotel Check-in: Refresh and short rest after your journey
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Sükhbaatar Square: Visit the main square and see the Government Palace and statue of Chinggis Khaan
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Welcome Dinner: Enjoy traditional Mongolian cuisine
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Drive: Travel east to the largest equestrian statue complex and then explore wetlands and steppe landscapes
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Accommodation: Ger Camp
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The reserve is also famous for the Kherlen river, small lakes and peaceful natural scenery, making it ideal for nature lovers, birdwwatchers, photography and eco-tourism
Day 3. Baldan Bereeven monastery
Day 4. Uglugch wall eco lodge
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Baldan Bereeven: Explore one of the Mongolia's most beautiful and historic monastery, surrounded by dramatic rock formations and forested valleys
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Accommodation: Local family or guesthouse
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Hiking and Photography: Short walks around the monastery and scenic viewpoints
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Drive: Travel to the remote Uglugch wall site in the Khentii region
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Accommodation: Eco lodge
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Explore the ancient stone wall stretching across the steppe, believed to date back to early nomadic or medieval periods
Day 5. Khurkh valley
Day 6-7. Onon Balj National Park
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Drive: Travel to Khurkh bird ringing station, located in Binder soum, Khentii province. Visit the internationally recognized bird research center
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Accommodation: Local family or camping with tents
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Bird watching: Observe cranes, anatidae family, waders and other migratory species in their natural habitat
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Drive: Travel to one of Mongolia's most pristine and remote protected areas
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Accommodation: Tourist Camp
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Onon Balj National Park is believed to be the birthplace of Chinggis Khaan, where he grew up and began the journey that led to the creation of the Great Mongol
Day 8. Toson Khulstai NP
Day 9. Chinggis Hot
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Drive: Travel into Mongolia's vast eastern steppe. Explore rolling grasslands and open plains, famous for Mongolian gazelles and steppe wildlife.
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Accommodation: Camping with tents
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Chance to see large herds of gazelles and steppe birds
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Drive: Travel to the capital of Khentii province
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Accommodation: Hotel
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Visit the local museum dedicated to Chinggis Khaan and regional history
Day 10. Khar-zurkhnii Khokh Nuur
Day 11-12. Terelj National Park
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Drive: Travel to the remote and sacred Blue lake of black heart
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Accommodation: Ger Camp
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Believed to be the place where Chinggis Khaan was proclaimed ruler of Mongolia. Enjoy peaceful time at one of Mongolia's most spiritual sites
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Drive: Travel to Terelj national park. Explore stunning rock formation like Turtle Rock, river valleys, and alpine meadows
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Accommodation: Tourist Camp
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Hiking and Birdwatching in the forest. Observe passerines and some raptors.
Day 13. Return to Ulaanbaatar
Tour Price
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Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Check-in at hotel and farewell dinner
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Accommodation: Hotel
From 4500$ - 1 pax
From 3500$ - 4 pax
Total Distance
1900 kilometers
Tour Price Includes
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Airport pick-up and drop-off in Ulaanbaatar
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All transportation during the tour (4WD vehicle with driver)
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English-speaking professional tour guide
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Accommodation for the entire tour, including hotels in Ulaanbaatar, ger camps, guesthouses, nomadic family stays, and tents
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All meals during the tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
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Drinking water throughout the trip
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Entrance fees to national parks, museums, and sightseeing sites mentioned in the itinerary
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Horse and Camel riding activities
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All applicable local taxes and service charges
Tour Price Excludes
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International and domestic flights
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Visa fees and visa support
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Travel and medical insurance
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Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs, phone calls)
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Alcoholic beverages
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Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
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Tips for guide and driver