Mongolia - Valley of Cats 2027

06 Dec 2027 - 18 Dec 2027 (13 days)

USD6,795 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

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Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz

Pricing notes : Internal flights are included in the tour price.

Tour price (Per person): USD6,795 * GBP5,259 * EUR6,296 * AUD10,836

Single Supplement: USD490 * GBP379 * EUR454 * AUD781

This extraordinary journey takes you deep into the breathtaking landscapes of western Mongolia, in search of the elusive Snow Leopard, secretive Eurasian Lynx and Pallas's Cat. The tour also provides opportunities to encounter iconic wildlife such as the Gray Wolf, Corsac Fox, Wild Horse, Goitered and Mongolian Gazelles, Mongolia Saiga, Siberian Ibex, and Altai Wapiti.

Bird enthusiasts will be treated to a fascinating array of Central Asian avian specialties, including Daurian Partridge, Hill Pigeon, Pallas's Sandgrouse, Little Owl, Bearded Vulture, Cinereous Vulture, Golden Eagle, Saker Falcon, Red-billed Chough, Azure-winged Magpie, Mongolian Ground Jay, Daurian Jackdaw, Azure Tit, Asian Short-toed Lark, Mongolian Lark, Horned Lark, Bearded Reedling, Güldenstädt's Redstart, Brown Accentor, Rock Sparrow, White-winged Snowfinch, Père David's Snowfinch, Siberian Long-tailed Rosefinch, Mongolian Finch, and Meadow Bunting.

Adding to the immersive experience, guests will stay in a traditional ger camps, managed by Mongolian nomads, offering an authentic glimpse into the region’s rich cultural heritage.

Top Birds

Daurian Partridge; Hill Pigeon; Pallas's Sandgrouse; Bearded & Cinereous Vultures; Golden Eagle; Saker Falcon; Red-billed Chough; Azure-winged Magpie; Mongolian Ground Jay; Daurian Jackdaw; Azure Tit; Asian Short-toed, Mongolian & Horned Larks; Bearded Reedling; Güldenstädt's Redstart; Brown Accentor; Rock Sparrow; White-winged & Père David's Snowfinches; Siberian Long-tailed Rosefinch; Mongolian Finch; Meadow Bunting.

Top Mammals

Snow Leopard; Pallas's Cat; Eurasian Lynx; Siberian Ibex; Mongolian Saiga; Goitered & Mongolian Gazelles; Altai Wapiti; Przewalski’s Horse; Gray Wolf; Pallas’s & Daurian Pikas; Red & Corsac Foxes; Mongolian Silver Vole; Midday Jird; Tolai Hare.

Habitats Covered

Mountains, lakes, desert plains, steppe

Expected Climate

The Margaz Mountains are extremely cold in winter, with temperatures from -15 to -35°C (can drop below -40°C). Expect snowfall, strong winds, and dry air, making it feel even colder. Days are short (7-8 hours of daylight) with mostly clear skies.

Max Group Size

12 with 1 Rockjumper leader & 1 local leader

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Cold to very cold weather conditions. Reasonably short days & relatively moderate birding diversity. Wildlife watching is good.

Accommodation

Different, but mostly comfortable. Both traditional & ‘tourist’ gers.

Ease of Birding

Mostly easy, in very open conditions.

Other Attractions

Incredible scenery, rarely travelled sites

Photographic Opportunities

Can be good. Close-up photography of Snow Leopard is highly unlikely, other species may be at distance.

What our clients say about us

Nigel Redman
EL, Mongolia 2023

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.

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