Bird Watching and Wild Bird Photography Tour on the Mongolian Steppe, 8 Days
Mongolia Bird Journey: From the Taiga Forest to the Steppe

Travel from the taiga to the steppe and enjoy bird watching that differs by environment, guided by Mongolian experts with broad knowledge of the birds of Mongolia.
On the tour you can see Mongolia's national bird, the saker falcon, the bearded vulture,upland buzzard, red-footed falcon, steppe eagle, Pallas's fish eagle and other birds of prey, as well as waterbirds and lovable small birds.More than 150 species ofwild birds will greet you.　Bird list
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Schedule and information

The bird list ishere.
* The above itinerary and times may change locally depending on the weather and road congestion on the day. In that case, we kindly ask for your understanding and to follow the instructions of the local staff.

* Meals may be boxed lunches. Also, the hotels, restaurants and tourist ger camps used for lodging and meals may each change, so we ask for your understanding in advance.

* The sun is strong, so please bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, and insect repellent, as there are many insects near water.

* Mornings and evenings get quite cold, so please bring a sweater, fleece or other warm clothing.

Included in the price (city hotel: 2 people per room; tourist ger camp: 3–4 people share. For single-room use, add $55 per night.)

• Accommodation: Ulaanbaatar standard hotel. Other places visited: ger tourist camps　
• Private vehicles for transport during the tour: 4WD, Alphard, Hiace, etc.
• English-speaking bird guide
• Entrance fees to places visited during the tour, such as national parks and Erdene Zuu
• Road tolls and parking fees
• Thank-you gifts for nomad visits
• One bottle of mineral water (500 cc) per day
• Meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners)

Not included in the price

• International airfare. Overseas travel accident insurance (we recommend insurance that also covers emergency evacuation from Mongolia to your home country). Departure tax. Transport, food and drink, laundry, telephone charges not included in the tour price, entrance fees to places not in the itinerary, and other costs for personal reasons.
• If the itinerary changes due to delays of your international flight, additional expenses may arise.

Our disclaimer

We are not responsible if continuing the tour becomes difficult because of natural disasters (including typhoons and earthquakes), war, riots or orders of government offices, or if you suffer damage through the intent or negligence of yourself or a third party.

 Hotel

The only Japanese-owned hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Many staff speak Japanese, which is reassuring. Some rooms have no bath, but you can use the large (Japanese-style) public bath in the building. The hotel has Japanese, Western and Chinese restaurants, with facilities Japanese guests will appreciate. There is a karaoke bar in the building. Internet is available in each room.

http://www.flower-hotel.mn/

What is a ger tourist camp?

In Mongolia, "gers" are used as accommodation for tourists. Inside a ger are 3–4 beds, with a wood stove, table and chairs in the center. Even in summer, the stove is used when mornings and evenings are cold. A facility made up of these tourist gers and a neighboring separate building with a restaurant, toilets, shower rooms and so on is generally called a "tourist camp." Tourist camps in the suburbs of Ulaanbaatar and in provincial towns have no telephones, and radio communication is usual. Some provincial tourist camps have solar-heated showers, but because it is dry even in summer, you rarely feel sticky with sweat.

Transport and vehicles during the tour

During the tour you travel on unpaved roads, so for safety our tours use 4WD vehicles. Depending on your request, we use a Mitsubishi Delica or a Toyota Land Cruiser (extra charge required). Drivers are experienced veterans well used to driving on unpaved roads, so please rest assured. All vehicles are insured, but this does not cover the full cost of serious cases such as emergency evacuation to your home country, so before departure we recommend joining overseas travel accident insurance that covers rescue costs (emergency evacuation) in your home country.

4WD private vehicle

The private vehicle varies with the number of tourists.

Visit a nomad family

During the transfer we visit a nomad family living on the steppe. Unlimited horse riding!!! At the nomad home you can also try milking livestock and making cheese. Enjoy it.

• The above price is the per-person price when the tour runs with2people. Depending on the number of participants, a more economical price plan may be available.
• Accommodation is the hotel listed above or a hotel of equivalent class.
• In Ulaanbaatar city hotels, two people normally share one room.
• If one person uses a room alone, an additional charge of $40 per night applies.
• At tourist camps, rooms (gers) are normally shared by 2–4 people.
• If you use a tourist camp ger as a single, an additional charge of $25 per night applies.
• An English-speaking guide stays with you throughout, and a professional licensed driver is arranged.
• The vehicle is a private vehicle suited to the number of people: sedan, minibus, 4WD, etc.
• Meals: as stated in the itinerary (standard three-course meals)
• Sightseeing and meals may change due to local conditions such as weather or flight delays.
• We also accept requests for additional arrangements such as extra nights, a private guide or a private car, and for hotel specification or upgrades.
  *Please consult us when booking.
• We can arrange Mongolia flight tickets. If you wish, please clickMongolia discount flight tickets.
• Based on this itinerary, we can also arrange extending your stay or adding destinations. Please feel free to consult us.