Tour code: VMT-AT-4 Birdwatching
Upon arrival at the Chinggis Khan international airport
After freshening up from your flight, we start our first day around Ulaanbaatar starting from Gandan Monastery, the largest and most important monastery of Mongolia with 500 monks. From here we will go to the National History Museum which tells the rich history of Mongolia. The heart of Ulaanbaatar, Chinggis Square, is just a short walk away. Here we will see the Parliament House, National Opera and City Hall. Afterwards, we will visit Zaisan Hill, which offers great views of the city. In the evening, you will attend a performance of traditional dancing and khoomii (Mongolian throat singing). Overnight in hotel. (L,D)
Day 2. Lake Ugii
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 400 km, 7-8 hours.
Drive to the direction of the Lake Ugii. Lunch on the way at tourist camp near Elsen Tasakhai Sand Dune. Arrive at Ugii tourist camp in the late afternoon. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 3. Birdwatching
Breakfast at the camp. You will be instructed on the location of bird spots and how to observe birds. Trekking around the lake, birdwatching and photographing. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 4. Birdwatching
Full day watching birds and photographing of the wildlife. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 5. Relax
Continue observing fauna and flora of the area along the Lake. Visit local nomad family for exploring their lifestyle. Horse riding. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 6. Karakorum
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 90 km, 2-3 hours.
Travel to Karakorum, the former capital city of world's greatest land empire, established by Chinggis Khan. Here we will tour the oldest Buddhist Monastery Erdenezuu, religious complex spanning over 400 sq. meters surrounded by 108 stupas. It was first built on the ruins of Karakorum in 1586 by Abtai Sain Khan. The site has some of the best works of religious art and architecture in Mongolia. Visit Karakorum museum. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 7. Ulaanbaatar
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 360 km, 6-7 hours.
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the hotel. You may choose a city tour where you can visit souvenir and cashmere shops. Overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 8. Departure
Transfer from hotel to the airport (B)
