Eagle Festival 2022
$1935
per personPrepare for the unique Eagle Hunting Festival experience like no other with this spectacular 5 days Mongolian adventure.
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights / return domestic flight
Dates: September
Eagle Festival – 15-16 September 2022 in Altai soum
Eagle Festival – 19-20 September 2022 in Tolbo Nuur Lake
Dates: October
Golden Eagle Festival – 3-4 Oct 2022 in Ulgii town, Bayan-Ulgii Province
Group size: min 2
Accommodation: 4 nights in local hotel/yurt and 1 nights in tourist Ger camp
Activities: Easy trekking / Eagle hunting Festival / Wildlife
Tour Highlights
– Witness the most popular Eagle Festival
– Meet eagle hunter family and learn from the ancient tradition
– Ride horse to the mountain with eagle hunter for hunting
– Attend Traditional Kazakh concert & feast on Kazakh traditional food and drinks
– Continue trip to see truly wild horses – Takhi in Hustai National Park
– Explore Terelj National Park and Genghis Khan Statue
Tour Map
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PricingPer Person
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2 personUSD 2180
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3 to 4 personUSD 1935
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More than 4 personMore attractive price upon request
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Include4WD vehicle transportationBottled waterAirport pick-up & drop-offMeals as indicatedFees for activitiesAdmission feesEnglish speaking guideAccommodation as indicated
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Not IncludedPersonal expensesTravel insuranceTipping(optional)Visa application & feesInternational airfares
From Our Gallery
From beautiful high ice-capped mountain, to the ice river, the Western Mongolian landscape is a patchwork of mind blowing natural beauty. Featuring the mountain summit of Mongolia, magical indigenous Kazakh people’s culture and Eagle hunting festival, this unique experience will take your breath away.
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia & Free Day
- Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Capital of Mongolia
- Our driver will transfer you from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (check available services at the airport to your hotel (30-45 minutes)
- Free day in Ulaanbaatar (you can explore the city on your own – check suggested attractions to visit in Ulaanbaatar or book our city day tour)
- Meals: No Meal
- Accommodation: Check our suggested hotels in Ulaanbaatar (we can book it without service charge)
- Distance: 30-40 minutes ride to the city center depending on city traffic
Day 2: Fly to Ulgii & City tour
- Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport
- Fly to Ulgii town, Western Mongolia
- Meet our local driver and guide and explore the Ulgii town
- Visit bazaar – open market, museum and main square
- Meals: Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard local hotel (double occupancy)
- Distance: Internal flight with Hunnu air – 3 hours
Day 3 : Hunting with Eagle in the Mountain
- Drive to Eagle hunter family
- Meet the eagle and hunter for hunting day
- Ride horse to nearby mountain
- Learn from finding, training and hunting with bird of prey
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard local hotel (double occupancy)
- Distance: 2 hours’ drive on dirt road
Day 4 : Eagle Festival – Competition
- Drive to the festival field and get ready for the festival
- Watch Hunters Parade and Opening cermony
- Observe / Photograph eagle calling challenge from the field
- Hike to the cliff to join eagle hunters releasing eagles
- Visit open market selling handmade Kazakh crafts, rugs, hat and jacket
- Enjoy a Kazakh traditional concert to be held in a theatre
- Stay overnight in a local hotel
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard local hotel (double occupancy)
- Distance: short local drive
Day 5 : Eagle Festival – Awards
- Last day of different challenges among eagle hunters
- Watch eagles landing on fox skin
- Observe eagles’ speed and attack on their prey
- Watch tug-of war
- Cherish winners of the festival
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard local hotel (double occupancy)
- Distance: short local drive
Day 6 : Fly to Ulaanbaatar + Hustai National Park
- Take a local flight to Ulaanbaatar
- Upon arrival drive to Hustai National Park
- Visit information center to learn about wild Przewalski Horses
- Observe wild horses that are numbered around 400
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp or Boutique Ger (private boutique Ger equipped with excellent furniture and facilities to make your nomad family homestay comfortable and enjoyable)
- Distance: Internal flight with Hunnu air – 3 hours and 2.5 hours’ drive on paved and dirt road
Day 7 : Terelj National Park + Genghis Khan Statue
- Drive to Terelj National Park; beautiful green landscape with unique Rocky Mountains and rivers
- Visit Turtle Rock; interesting natural rock formation looking like a turtle
- Hike to Ariyapala Meditation Temple (20-30 minutes) crossing the short trail bridge to 108 stairs
- Drive to Genghis Khan Statue Complex
- Visit museum of the complex and try Mongolian traditional warrior/queen costume
- Farewell dinner – Mongolian Traditional Food
- Transfer to the hotel
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Check our suggested hotels in Ulaanbaatar (we can book it without service charge)
- Distance: 3.5 hours’ drive on paved road
Day 8 : Departure
- End of tour. Departure from Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Our tour driver will drop you off at the airport approx. 3 hours before your scheduled flight. We are happy to extend your trip to the other destinations of Mongolia (the Gobi desert, Central Mongolia, Northern Mongolia and Eastern Mongolia). Book your trip extension with us and enjoy 5-20% discount for loyalty!
FAQ
We provide excellent accommodation, transportation and quality of service as listed below.
- September and October
- Local hotel
- Local hotels have different standards but mostly basic. We use the best and clean local hotel & guesthouses in the region.
- We will cater authentic Mongolian and fusion meals as well as European meals during your travel. Special dietary requests such vegetarian, gluten-free and religious meals are available upon request in advance.
- Depending on the number of people, we provide 4WD car with A/C including Land cruiser, Lexus jeep and Mitsubishi Delica for comfort and efficiency. More less half of the Mongolian road is dirt and off-beaten. Depending on day-to-day program, we drive on asphalt and dirt road for as little as a couple of hours up to six hours with pleasant stops for toilet, photographs and stretching.
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- To book this tour please complete our online booking form
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- To confirm your booking, we require 30% deposit payment via online payment (VISA, MASTER) or bank transfer and balance is expected to be made in 30 days prior to your tour departure. There is no extra card payment or hidden fee. Check our
- Travel documents, warm coat/jacket and layers, hiking shoes, raincoat, rubber slippers, sunglasses, sunblock, bandana, lip balm, hat, insect repellent, travel medicine and standard toiletries
- Camera, camera accessories, USB charger, e-book readers, walking stick if necessary, led head torch
Our Gallery
From beautiful high ice-capped mountain, to the ice river, the Western Mongolian landscape is a patchwork of mind blowing natural beauty. Featuring the mountain summit of Mongolia, magical indigenous Kazakh people’s culture and Eagle hunting festival, this unique experience will take your breath away.