Golden Eagle Festival 2024

It is unreal to see this unique tradition of Kazakh people in the 21st century!

Tour highlights

Meet a kazakh family to learn more about their unique cultutre and tradition of eagle hunting and horse riding
See the beauty of Tolbo Lake area
Watch or participate if you dare various games and traditional performances by locals
Shop souvenirs, embroideries and hand crafted items made by kazakh wives
Travel around Ulgii city
Enjoy Turkish dinner at a local restaurant

detailed itinerary

Day-1 ULAANBAATAR CITY

This day is our international arrival day. Depending on your arrival time we can visit the National history museum with priceless treasures of Mongolian history. We will also visit and explore the main square of Ulaanbaatar city called Sukhbaatar square located a short walking distance away from our hotel. Hotel /L,D/

Day-2 ULGII TOWN-ALTAI TOWN

After breakfast, we transfer to the local airport and take a flight to Ulgii town (please bear in mind, that flight time is only an estimate). Have lunch at a local Turkish restaurant. We visit the Ulgii town open market and the local museum. Dinner at the ger camp where we will stay for the night. /B,L,D/

Day-3 ALTAI TOWN

After breakfast, we drive through the mountains and arrive at Altay town. We ride a horse to Golden Eagle Hunters and do some photo shooting with them. All day with Golden Eagle Masters. We head to our gers in the evening. Dinner with Golden Eagle masters. Ger stay /B,L,D/

/If anyone would like to ride a car, it is possible. Horse riding is not mandatory, so simply notify your tour guide/

Day-4 EAGLE FESTIVAL MONGOLIA – DAY 1

After a filling breakfast, we go on a short drive to the “Golden Eagle Hunters Festival of Altai” festival site.

The competition begins with a parade of Eagle hunters in their traditional hunting outfits and accessories with their Eagles perched on their arms. The most elaborate and beautiful adornments of the hunters receive the highest marks, so the hunters are all dressed to truly impress.

The parade is closely followed by thrilling competitions. The Golden Eagles are evaluated for their speed, agility, and accuracy. This festival which continues for 2 days, provides a unique opportunity to be close and be part of the festivity and to photograph. We organize lunch at the festival area and dinner in Ulgii town. Ger stay /B,L,D/

Day-5 EAGLE FESTIVAL MONGOLIA – DAY 2

Today, another day with more equine games such as mounted horse archery, woman horse competitions, and of course Eagle competitions.
Afterward, there will be award-giving ceremonies. With the closing ceremony, the Golden Eagle Festival will be concluded. Ger stay /B,L,D/

Day-6 ULGII TOWN

After an early morning photo shooting with the Eagle hunters, we drive to Ulgii town. Do take some nature photographs on our way back as the mountainous scenery that we pass through is simply stunning. After lunch in the town, we have an opportunity to visit the local market. Ger camp. /B,L,D/