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Mongolian Eagle Festival 2024

Experience an unknown and fascinating world in the far west of Mongolia, the eagle hunters. This unique way of hunting is an ancient tradition of the Kazakh people in Mongolia. The festival takes place annually in the province of Bayan-Ulgii at the foot of the Altai Mountains in western Mongolia.

General Information

With this fascinating festival, the Kazakh people want to pass on their unique heritage to the next generation and make it known to the world. The Kazakh eagle hunters use specially trained golden eagles to catch small animals such as foxes and hares, demonstrating the skills of the birds and their trainers.

The festival will be held on October 05 and 06, 2024. To get to Bayan Ulgii, we recommend a domestic flight. However, it is also possible to rent an off-road vehicle and drive the 1600 km there yourself.

Tour description:

Culture and History, Discovery, Adventure, Nature, Photographic

Tour activities:

  •        Visit to Kazakh family.

  •        Meet with the eagle hunters.

  •        Visit Eagle hunting festival.

Price includes

  • English speaking tour guide

  • Accommodation during the trip

  • Entrance fees for Festival

  • Meals during the trip (B,L,D)

  • Drinking water (1,5 l per day)

  • 3-star Hotel / Guest house in Ulaanbaatar

  • Support and help 24/7

Price excludes

  • Liability, accident & travel insurance.

  • Personal expenses

  • Alcoholic drinks and Beverages

  • Snacks

  • Single Supplement, upgrade accommodation and vehicle

  • Visa fee

  • Domestic fight

Itinerary

Whenever, your flight arrives at the international Chinggis Khan Airport, you will be picked up by our staff and transferred to the hotel our guesthouse in Ulaanbaatar. After a short meeting with your tour guide, you have the rest of day at leisure. If you want, you can go for a walk and explore the surroundings, change money, and do some shopping.

(Guest house or Hotel / L and D is not included)

In the morning we take a domestic flight to Ulgii, the center of the Bayan-Ulgii Aimag, where 90% of the population are Kazakhs who have their own language and culture. Visit the local museum to learn more about this place. Visit the family of eagle hunters and learn more about their lifestyle and culture of eagle hunting.

(Ger camp/ B, L, D)

The festival is organized by the Mongolian Hunter`s Association and has grown in importance in recent years. Every year the number of eagle hunters increases, making the festival even more colorful and spectacular. The eagles hunt for skins pulled by their owners on horseback. Points are awarded for the eagles' speed and ability to grasp. Over two days, you can enjoy the competition of hunting techniques and costumes and take numerous portraits.

(Ger camp/ B, L, D)

After breakfast we flighting back to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the hotel. City sightseeing, souvenir shopping, final meal with tour guide, preparation for departure.

(Guest house our Hotel / B, L, D)

What our clients say

We wanted to get to know the country and its people as well as possible, and we more than succeeded! We booked a customised tour according to our wishes and enjoyed everything to the full. Our tour guide and driver looked after us very well and made us feel comfortable. They fulfilled spontaneous requests and changed the itinerary especially for us to include a cultural Gobi festival that we passed by. We stayed with a nomadic family - learnt how to tie yak hair threads, helped cook and prepare traditional dishes, milked yaks and had a wonderful time with the family's children. Great country, great people and indescribable landscapes... We can highly recommend #ThomasTravel, especially for people who want to get to know Mongolian life away from mass tourism. Many thanks to everyone at Thomas Travel!

Verena and Sabrina, Germany 2023

What our clients say

I wanted to get to know the country, the people and the cold Mongolian weather, so I travelled to for two months in the middle of winter. A special experience was the ice festival in Hovsgul, where we drove across the frozen lake in an off-road vehicle. The best thing was living on a cattle farm and living with the Mongolians without a guide, eating their food and observing how they interact with each other. My horizons have broadened and I will take unforgettable experiences home with me. Many thanks to the #ThomasTravel team for making this possible.

Simon, Switzerland 2024

What our clients say

We travelled to Mongolia on the Trans-Siberian Railway, a nostalgic journey! During our week in this marvellous country we visited Central Mongolia. The nomadic life, the semi-gobi and bathing in the hot Zinkher springs were a special experience. We enjoyed the days very much. Thanks to #ThomasTravel for the wonderful days.

Martin, Beatrice and Karin, Switzerland 2019

What our clients say

After an busy week in Ulaanbaatar, I went on a day trip to Terlej national park. Horse riding, good food, fun with the group and best of all was our tour guide, Uuganaa, who was simply fantastic. I can recommend #Thomas Travel, good service at a fair price.

Rahel, Switzerland 2023

What our clients say

I was on a 34-day customized tour to the west of Mongolia together with 4 other travelers. Our tourguide Uuganaa and the fantastic driver Baynaa, were well organized and brought us safely to our destinations. Most of the time we stayed in tents, or with local families in their yurts or houses. The food prepared by Uuganaaa was always delicious and I enjoyed it very much. I have made friends from all over the world in Mongolia and have unforgettable memories that make this country one of my favorite travel destinations. Thank you Uuganaa and Baynaa

Jördis, Germany 2015

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