The Golden Eagle Festival is a must-see event in Asia. It is a festival to introduce the culture of the Mongolian national minority Kazakhs to the world and promotes their heritage to the next generation. The Eagle Festival is held in the Mongolian far western province Bayan Ulgii in September and October. During this September Eagle Festival Tour, you will spend 2 full days participating in the festival and another day visiting the homes of the Eagle Hunter, where you will have more personal touch with the eagle and eagle hunter - communicate with the eagle and eagle hunter, discover their unique lifestyle, and take photos. You will have a chance to hear the Eagle hunters’ story when visiting the Eagle Hunting Kazakh family and interact with the trained eagle in person. As well as, you will try traditional Kazakh meals and discover the surrounding areas of Ulgii town. Overall, it is a tour of in-depth cultural insights.

Day 1 - Fly to Ulgii town

Today, you visit an eagle-hunting Kazakh family to observe the life of the eagle hunters and communicate with both the eagles and hunters in person. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ulgii Museum and market. Accommodation: Ger camp Meals: Lunch - packed, Dinner

Day 2 - Visit Eagle Hunter Kazakhs and Ulgii Town Tour

Today, you visit an eagle-hunting Kazakh family to observe the life of the eagle hunters and communicate with both the eagles and hunters in person. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ulgii Museum and market. Accommodation: Ger camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Golden Eagle festival

The impressive Golden Eagle Festival starts with a parade of eagle hunters dressed in traditional hunting clothes, riding horses, and holding their eagles in their right arms. Up to 60 eagle hunters are participating in the festival. Those will be 2 full days to see the eagle hunting festival, competitions, hunting techniques, the Eagles’ agility, and ability, besides some nomadic customs. Accommodation: Ger camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Fly back Ulaanbaatar

Fly back to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your accommodation. Meals: Breakfast

4 nights at ger camps/hotel room (Double/twin share) English speaking guide Four wheels driving vehicle Return domestic flight 2*0.5 liter bottled water per person per day Entry fees to the museum and Golden Eagle Festival Ticket Meals as indicated in the itinerary

Items of personal nature Bar bills, laundry, telephone calls Travel and medical insurance Visa Fee International transportation Optional activities and additional services Single supplements Excess baggage fee in the domestic flight Gratiuty for the guides and drivers