
Mongolia Birding Tour
Mongolia Birding & Snow Leopard Tour Overview – Explore bucket list birds and find the elusive Snow Leopard
Our 12-day Mongolia Birding tour is expertly crafted to give you the best opportunity to explore this natural wonderland. The journey focuses on spotting some of the region’s most iconic wildlife—including the rare and elusive Snow Leopard. This majestic predator roams the remote Altai Mountains, where sightings are a truly unforgettable experience.
You’ll also encounter species like Mongolian Gazelle, Siberian Ibex, Pallas’s Cat, Przewalski’s Horse, and Argali Sheep. On the birding side, expect to see more than 200 bird species, including many localized and highly sought-after birds that make Mongolia a top birding destination in Asia.
But Mongolia is more than just vast steppes and horseback herders. The country is home to a remarkable range of wildlife. You’ll find 139 mammal species, 448 bird species, 76 fish, 22 reptiles, and 6 amphibians roaming its diverse landscapes.
As you traverse the wild terrain, from alpine valleys to arid steppes, every day brings new highlights. The dramatic landscapes of the Altai Mountains, rich nomadic heritage, and close encounters with rare species make this a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Whether you’re a passionate birder or a wildlife enthusiast, this tour promises to deliver unforgettable moments. Join us for an extraordinary journey through Mongolia’s wild heart—where nature, culture, and discovery come together.
Let’s go birding in Mongolia!
| Safari starts and ends in Ulaanbaatar | Hotels and community-run Ger camps |
| Duration | 12 Days |
| Departure dates | 4 May 2026 |






Top Birds
Altai Snowcock, Chukar Partridge, Bearded, Himalayan and Cinereous Vulture, Golden and Steppe Eagle, Pallas’s Fish Eagle, Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Saker and Amur Falcon, Relict Gull, Demoiselle and White-naped Crane, White-headed Duck, Bar-headed and Swan Goose.
Top Mammals
Snow Leopard, Pallas’s Cat, Wolf (Canis lupus lupus), Red and Corsac Fox, Steppe Polecat, Siberian Ibex, Argali sheep, (Przewalski’s) Wild Horse, Mongolian and Goitered Gazelle, Alpine and Pallas’s Pika, Pallid and Long-tailed Ground Squirrel, Tolai Hare, Mongolian Marmot.
Highlights and Top attractions
The Mongolian Altai Mountains – A rugged, remote mountain range with towering peaks, glaciers, alpine lakes and diverse wildlife, including Snow Leopards and Argali Sheep.
Margaz Mountains – The steppes of the Margaz Mountains in Mongolia are a vast, windswept landscape where rolling grasslands meet rugged peaks, providing habitat for Snow Leopard, Argali Sheep and various special birds like Pallas’s Fish Eagle.
Khomyn Tal National Park – A thriving reintroduction site for the endangered Takhi, also known as Przewalski’s Horse.







Summary of day to day Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrival in Ulaanbaatar |
| Day 2 | Flight to Khovd, transfer to Mongolian Altai mountains |
| Day 3-6 | Mongolian Altai mountains |
| Day 7 | Altai Mountains to Khomyn Tal |
| Day 8 | Khomyn Tal to Margaz Mountains |
| Day 9-10 | Margaz Mountains |
| Day 11 | Transfer to Uliastai, fly to Ulaanbaatar |
| Day 12 | Departure |