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Golden Eagle Festival Trip

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Duration

6 days

Group Size

1 to 12 people

Ages

8 - 70 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Join us on an unforgettable journey to the heart of Mongolia’s wild west — Bayan-Ölgii Province — home to the legendary Kazakh eagle hunters. This exclusive tour includes a scenic domestic flight to the stunning Altai Mountains, where you’ll witness the spectacular Golden Eagle Festival and immerse yourself in one of the world’s last remaining nomadic traditions.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Pickup

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name. - Time zone: Asia/Ulaanbaatar

What's included

Domestic flights within Mongolia

Lunch: 5

Dinner: 5

Breakfast: 6

Horse and camel riding

Airport and departure taxes

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Itinerary

Day 1: Tour starts in Ulaanbaatar (L,D)

In the Central Square we will see the statue of D. Sukhbaatar, one of the heroes of the communist revolution of the 1920’s, boldly raising his arm towards the statue of Chinggis Khan.

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Day 2: Ulaanbaatar – Ulgii (B,L,D)

This morning we transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Ulgii (3-4 hours), capital of Bayan-Ulgii, Mongolia’s westernmost province. Ninety percent of the population of Bayan-Ulgii is Kazakh and, on arrival, if there is enough time there will be an opportunity to walk through the town and visit the local market which will give you a real flavour of the region and its people. Afternoon transfer to our ger camp followed by evening dinner with a local Kazakh eagle hunter and his family where we will learn about their lifestyle and how they train their eagles

Ger camp

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Day 3: First day of Golden Eagle Hunters Festival (B,L,D)

Start with a hearty breakfast before taking the short drive to the festival site . The festival starts with a parade of the eagle hunters dressed in full regalia with eagles sitting proudly on their outstretched arms. This is a truly amazing sight to behold. Set amongst all he pageantry and color we will enjoy competitions to test the agility and mastery of bird and hunter, horse racing, camel racing, equestrian games, and the highly entertaining 'Bushkashi' - goat skin tug-o-war on horseback.

Ger camp

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Day 4: Second day of Golden Eagle Hunters Festival (B,L,D)

Returning to the festival site this morning we will enjoy more excitement and amazing photo opportunities as we take in another day of exhilarating competition and colour. In the late afternoon the winners of the festival will be announced at the awards ceremony.

Ger camp

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Day 5: Olgii– Ulaanbaatar (B,L,D)

After breakfast we transfer to the airport for the mid-morning flight to UlaanBaatar. Afternoon at leisure in the capital. In the evening a concert of traditional Mongolian music and dance including throat singing followed by a farewell dinner.

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Day 6: Tour end

Transfer to the airport for departure

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FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

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Senior(46 - 70 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 12

Adult (22 - 45 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 12

Youth (15 - 21 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 12

Children (8 - 14 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 12

Golden Eagle Festival Trip

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