Skip to main content
Event Festival ToursWestern Mongolia Tours

Golden eagle festival tour

By August 16th, 2023No Comments

Golden eagle festival tour- Last minute booking is not available!

Golden eagle festival tour

Duration-7 days/6 nights

Group size– 2- 6 travelers

Departure – Sep 29- Oct 5

Activities –horse riding, photographing, cultural experiences,

Location–Western Mongolia

DAY 1 ( SEP 29 ) FLGHT TO ULGI & SHIVEET KHARIKHAN

Early morning fly to BayanUlgii and meet our team.So then we will have full day drive to Altai Tavanbogd National Park (means The Holy Five) via Tsagaan Gol (White river) valley also through Altai Mountains. That are Mongolia’s largest and highest mountain range more than 3000-4000 meters high. Also one famous spot is “Shiveet Hairhan” Sacred Mountain.

DAY 2 ( SEP 30 ) ALTAI TAVAN BOGD BASE CAMP

Today we’ll start our horse trip for 22 km toward the base camp of the snow-capped Tavanbogd massif.

DAY 3 ( OCT 1 ) KHURGAN KHOTON LAKE

Drive to Khoton and Khurgan lakes in the Altai Tavan Bogd national park . There many Tuvan nomads spend their summer. Also Lakes are crystal clear with fantastic views of Altai Mountains and fascinating Nomadic lifestyle.

DAY 5 ( OCT 3 ) GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL

Golden eagle festival tour day 1

10:00 Opening ceremony, introductions, Eagle Hunting history and practice. 10:30 Parade of all participants

11:00-13:00 Fox Skin The real test of a hunter’s ability, Eagles must catch a fox skin dragged behind their trainer’s horse

13:00-14:00 Break for lunch

14:00-16:00 Fox Skin . The real test of a hunter’s ability, Eagles must catch a fox skin dragged behind their trainer’s horse.

14:00-16:00 Archery Same time will be started Western Mongolian Archery Competition. Archery people will shoot from bow to balls and goat skins on horse back

16:00-17:00 Kyz Kuar A race between a man and woman on horseback 17:00-18:00 Bushkashi – Tug of war played on horseback with killed goat, common throughout Central Asia

18:00-18:30 Tiyn Teru – Riders compete to pick up flags or flowers from the ground during the race

19:00 Break for dinner. Golden eagle festival tour

DAY 6 ( OCT 4 ) GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL

Festival day 2

10:00-13:00 Eagle Call Tests hunter’s ability to ‘call’ Eagle to their horse from a distance

13:00-14:00 Break for lunch 14:00-15:00 Camel Race 6kms It is one most funny and interesting game.Camel riders can be women and men.

15:00-16:00 Tiyn Teru – Riders compete to pick up flags or flowers from the ground during the Race.

16:00-17:00 . Bushkashi – Tug of war played on horseback with killed goat, common throughout Central Asia.

17:00-17:30 Kyz Kuar A race between a man and woman on horseback 17:30-18:00 Awards and Closing ceremony.  Golden eagle festival tour

DAY 7 ( OCT 5 ) FLIGHT BACK ULAANBAATAR

Fly back UB. And we will pick you up at the airport. Experience Golden eagle festival tour with us

Tour Price

2 pax-$1550 per person

3 pax-$1480 per person

4 pax-$1420 per person

5 pax-$1350 per person

Included

*Breakfast- 6, Lunch- 7, Dinner-6
*Domestic flight tickets
*Ger 6 nights
*English speaking tour guide
*Driver+ fuel+4WD vehicle
* Horse riding
*Entrance fees for the parks and museums indicated in the program
*Daily drinking water (1.5 liter per person per day)
*Border permission
*Pick up and drop off from/ to train station or airport

Not Included

-International Airfare & Mongolia visa fee
-Personal items
-Alcoholic drinks and snacks
-Travel insurance
-Accommodation in UB
-Excess luggage charges
-Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers

Golden eagle festival tour

The Golden Eagle festival is an annual traditional festival in Bayan-Ölgii aimag. The Mongolian Association of falconers organizes it. It marks the beginning of the hunting season. Also it is a festival to demonstrate the culture of the Kazakhs to the world. And they promote their heritage to their next generations. During the Eagle festival, the Kazakh falconers honour their cultural heritage and compete. The Goldn Eagle Festival is a must-see event in Asia, particularly in Mongolia.

Altai Tavan bogd

Altai Tavan Bogd is a national park in Bayan-Ölgii Province of Western Mongolia. The meaning of the name is Five Saints of Altai. The Huiten Peak is the highest point of Mongolia at 4374 meters above sea level. And this area’s climate is extremely unpredictable. Thus, you may observe four seasons in one day: The sun will shine, and then it may snow or rain. In 1996, this area officially became a protected National Park. Things to do here include : Climbing; Mountain trekking; Camel and Horse trekking, and Experiencing about the Kazakh culture.

During Golden eagle festival tour

Weather:The weather in September starts to get colder. We highly recommend you to pack some warmer clothes and to be ready for any conditions of the weather.

Notice: During the trip, we will be out of the phone signal and electricity. Please let your family know about it, just to be sure they won’t be worried. We will have a signal in the cities and the province center.

Personal things to bring

  • Waterproof jacket
  • Warm coat/jacket and layers
  • Sunglasses
  • A hat
  • Headscarf to protect you from the sun and winds
  • Trekking shoes
  • Sun cream
  • Lip-gloss
  • Water purifying tablets
  • First aid kit
  • Large backpacks and bags
  • All your camera equipment
Terms and Conditions
FAQ

Leave a Reply