MONGOLIA

The birds watching tour: Kharakorum – Ugii Lake – Orkhon waterfall

At this tour you will see the main attraction in the area is the Orkhon waterfall. The waterfall is situated in the historically significant Orkhon Valley. The waterfall was formed by a unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes about 20,000 years ago. The lake Ugii Nuur is a wonderful place for bird life.

Duration: 10 days/ 9 nights.

Prime season: May, 15 – October, 01.

ITINERARY

Day 1.  Arrival to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to hotel. City tour and first discovery the town by visiting National museum of history and the museum of Natural history. These 2 buildings explain us the history of the country and its religion. Overnight at the hotel

Day 2. After breakfast visit Ulanbanbaatar: Buddhist Monastery: Gandan Hiid that is the biggest in Mongolia. Then the journey to Terelj National Park. Accommodation at the tourist camp. Visit the turtle rock and the dinosaurs park, visit the Old Man Reading a Book. Walking, hiking around, horse riding. Overnight at Ger Camp

Day 3. After breakfast continue driving to Hustai National Park. You will see the wild Takhi- Przewalski horses. They have lived peacefully since 1993 when they were reintroduced to their native land. Here are able to see and photograph these beautiful animals. Overnight at the Ger Camp

Day 4.  After breakfast continue driving to Kharkhorin - the ancient capital of Mongolia. Visit Erdene Zuu monastery is the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. Overnight at the Ger camp. Visit nomadic family, Horse riding. 

Day 5. After breakfast driving to Ugii Nuur (lake). Lake rich of Perch and Pike. Swan Goose, White Spoonbill and Dalmatian Pelican have been recorded. You will see the beautiful nature on the way; it’s a wonderful place for birdlife - cranes and ducks. Swimming, rest. Overnight at the Ger Camp

Day 6. Continue driving to Orkhon Waterfall. You will enjoy the Natural beauty. Visit to a horse-breeder's camp to see the making of airag (the Mongolian national drink of fermented mare's milk). Overnight at the Ger camp. 

Day 7. Free hiking near Orkhon river. Rest on the bank of river, horse riding, walking, relaxing, and see nomad’s family. Overnight at the Ger camp

Day 8. Early in the morning driving to Bayangobi. You will see Elsen Tasarhai the part of the Great Mongolian Sand dunes. The scenery is a perfect combination of desert, picturesque mountains, river and green grassland. Overnight at the Ger camp.

Day 9. Driving to Ulaanbaatar. Accommodation at the hotel. Rest. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10. Departure. 

Included: accommodation in hotel in UBT*** (twin), accommodation at the tourist camp (twin only), full board at the tourist camp (not in Ulaanbaatar), guide-interpreter, excursions as per itinerary, entrance fees to all museums and National parks acc the programme, all transfers, local taxes, horse riding fee, folklore show.

Prices are in EUR per person.

Please check the price of a tour during booking because it can be changed without notice. Exact price is confirmed at the time of booking.

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