4 Day Golden Eagle Festival
It’s known in the world that Kazakh and Kyrgyz nations have traditions of hunting small animals with the aid of predator birds such as falcon, hawks, and eagles.
The custom of hunting with bird of prey or eagle hunting have survived among Kazakhs who live in the Western part of Mongolia, and nowadays this art of the man and bird partnership can be witnessed at the show festival which has expanded into the independent tourist attraction venue for photographers and visitors from all over the world.
At present, there are almost 200 eagle hunters in the West of Mongolia. We present you a golden opportunity to photo shoot Kazakh national eagle hunting to fill up your treasure chest with the rare photographs taken by yourself in a nomadic outdoors.
The festival displays the skill of the best Kazakh hunters (about 500 eagle hunters).
ItineraryDay 1: (14 SEP) Fly to UlgiiStop At: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, China Border-Sagsai Road, Olgiy 83120 Mongolia
Meet in hotel and flight to Ulgii town. Most inhabitants of Ulgii are Kazakhs (93%). Visit the local museum & market.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnights in a local hotel.
Day 2: (15 SEP) Golden Eagle Festival in Sagsai soumStop At: Өлгий, 22JQ+XFJ, Ulgii, Uvs, Mongolia
The rodeo of eagle hunting. A fantastic opportunity for photographers and adventurers alike to see these magnificent birds up close. There are approximately 200 eagle hunters in Bayan-Ulgii province.
Eagle hunters from around regions gather to test their finely trained birds in singular contests of speed and agility in these few days.
During the festival we also see some Kazakh Traditional Horse Games like
“Bush Kushi" (Try to take out from each other the goat skin on horseback),
"Kiss woman on horseback",
"Pick up coins from the land on horseback" and others.
Back to Ulgii.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnights in a local hotel.
Day 3: (16 SEP) Golden Eagle Festival in Sagsai soumStop At: Өлгий, 22JQ+XFJ, Ulgii, Uvs, Mongolia
The rodeo of eagle hunting. A fantastic opportunity for photographers and adventurers alike to see these magnificent birds up close. There are approximately 200 eagle hunters in Bayan-Ulgii province.
Eagle hunters from around regions gather to test their finely trained birds in singular contests of speed and agility in these few days.
During the festival we also see some Kazakh Traditional Horse Games like
“Bush Kushi" (Try to take out from each other the goat skin on horseback),
"Kiss woman on horseback",
"Pick up coins from the land on horseback" and others.
Back to Ulgii.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnights in a local hotel.
Day 4: (17 SEP) Fly back to UlaanbaatarPass By: Өлгий, 22JQ+XFJ, Ulgii, Uvs, Mongolia
Up early you will be driven back to Ulgii with your guide for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
10:00 AM
Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel.
Pick up time (tour start time) depends on local flight departure time, please check it with your travel adviser
Airports- Buyant Ukhaa International Airport, RQX8+QWV, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.