03 Jun 2027 - 10 Jun 2027 (8 days)
USD4,795 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth
Tour Price (Per person): USD4,795 (GBP3,614 * EUR4,207 * AUD6,851)
Single Supplement: USD290 (GBP219 * EUR254 * AUD414)
01 Jun 2028 - 08 Jun 2028 (8 days)
USD4,900 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Lisle Gwynn
Tour Price (Per person): USD4,900 (GBP3,693 * EUR4,299 * AUD7,001)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
31 May 2029 - 07 Jun 2029 (8 days)
USD5,200 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Nigel Redman
Tour Price (Per person): USD5,200 (GBP3,919 * EUR4,562 * AUD7,429)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Our post-tour adventure explores central Mongolia’s wild Khangai Mountains, a striking region of alpine meadows, forests and sweeping steppes. We’ll spend some time at the huge Buun Tsagaan lake searching for the rare Relict Gull amongst thousands of waders and wildfowl before making our way to Kukh Nuur, a remote mountain lake surrounded by larch-clad slopes and open valleys rich in birds. Our primary targets here include the mega White-throated Bush Chat, Altai Snowcock and Güldenstädt's Redstart, as well as Altai Accentor, Eversmann’s Redstart and White-winged Snowfinch. The varied terrain also supports an impressive mix of steppe and montane species, from Mongolian Lark and Demoiselle Crane to Golden Eagle and Upland Buzzard.
Relict Gull; White-throated Bush Chat; Altai Snowcock; Altai Accentor; Güldenstädt's & Eversmann’s Redstarts; Altai Accentor; Pere David’s & White-winged Snowfinch; Mongolian Lark; Asian Dowitcher; Demoiselle Cranel; Golden Eagle; Upland Buzzard.
Corsac Fox; Long-tailed Ground Squirrel; Goitered Gazelle; Siberian Ibex; Argali; Pallas’s & Alpine Pikas; Midday Jird; Tarbagan Marmot; Tolai Hare.
Steppe, desert, mountains, wetlands, rivers.
Moderate to hot with colder nights, especially in the higher lying areas
10 with 1 Rockjumper leader and local birding leader
DIFFICULT: This is a high-intensity “mega” tour designed for passionate listers and serious birders who enjoy a fast-paced schedule. Due to its demanding nature, it’s not recommended for avid photographers, inexperienced birders, or anyone with mobility or health limitations.
Moderate to difficult. Long drives & field days, strenuous hike.
Traditional gers & comfortable camping.
Moderate. Some target species are low density or difficult to detect.
Spectacular scenery, ancient deserts, pristine wildernesses, incredible history and culture
Can be good to very good but often impacted by distance & heat haze.
Our trip to Mongolia was special in so many ways. Of course, the highlights were seeing a Pallas’s Cat and no fewer than seven Snow Leopards in two separate sightings. But the adventure offered so much more - we enjoyed seeing more than 150 bird species, along with many other mammals, beautiful desert flowers, and incredible landscapes. Lev was a kind and capable guide, always keen to make sure we all had a good look. And our local guide, Yumchin, was a real gem - a master of logistics and an excellent interpreter of Mongolian culture and wildlife. We especially enjoyed staying in traditional ger camps and sampling typical Mongolian foods, including camel milk! This was truly an unforgettable adventure.
This was a wonderful tour--beautiful scenery, great birds (many rare), mammals (many rare) including snow leopards. Throw in the adventure of driving through the Altai Mountains and the quest for snow leopards, it really was everything you would want in a tour. Nigel Redmond and Atilla Steiner were excellent at finding and identifying the birds and mammals. I had been to Mongolia before on a non-birding trip and very much enjoyed this beautiful and fascinating country, but most of my bird and mammal sightings went unidentified. The gers were comfortable and even the moonlight walks to the outdoor toilets were enjoyable. And I have to put in a plug for our ground agents who shepherded us around Ulaanbaatar on a quest for trinkets, souvenirs and sights.
Wonderful trip. Both Lev and Yumchin are excellent guides -- skilled, informative, handle logistics well, good humored and fun to travel with. I really enjoyed exploring this interesting country and may return for a spring trip. Thanks for a memorable adventure!
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