Eagle Festival Expedition

Tour Highlights

Accommodation

Guesthouse & festival camp

Activities

Eagle hunting demonstration

Group Size

Small group · avg 6–10

Guide

English-speaking local guide

Terrain

High steppe, Altai foothills

Meals

All meals included

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1Ulaanbaatar

Arrival, welcome dinner with your guide. Evening briefing before flying west.

Day 2Fly to Ölgii

Flight to the western Kazakh capital of Ölgii, gateway to the Golden Eagle Festival.

Day 3Sagsai Valley

Visit a local eagle hunter family for a traditional falconry demonstration.

Day 4Golden Eagle Festival — Day 1

Watch dozens of eagle hunters compete in speed, accuracy, and traditional dress.

Day 5Golden Eagle Festival — Day 2

Final competitions, horseback games, and the festival's closing prize ceremony.

Day 6Fly to Ulaanbaatar

Morning flight back to the capital. Farewell dinner before your onward flight.

Included

Domestic flights + 4WD vehicles
5 nights in guesthouses & festival camp
All meals as listed in the itinerary
Certified Mongolian-English speaking guide
Golden Eagle Festival entrance & eagle hunter family visit
National park entrance fees and permits

Not Included

International flights
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Personal spending & souvenirs
Alcoholic beverages
Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon)
Tips for guides and drivers

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Upcoming Departures

Select a date below to book this tour.

	Start Date	Duration	Availability	Price
	Oct 2, 20276 Days	6 Days	Available	$2,600

Good to Know

Before You Travel to Mongolia

Important information for international visitors. Your guide will brief you on arrival, but please read this before you book.

Visa & Passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival.
Many nationalities can enter visa-free, but rules change — check with a Mongolian embassy before booking.
Staying longer than 30 days? Register with the Immigration Agency within 7 days of arrival.

Money

The local currency is the Mongolian tögrög (MNT).
Cards are widely accepted in Ulaanbaatar; carry cash for the countryside, where ATMs are rare.
Exchange money in the city before heading out.

Weather & Packing

Hot days and cold nights — even in summer, temperatures in the Gobi and mountains can fall close to freezing.
Pack layers, a warm jacket, sun protection and sturdy walking shoes.
Weather can change quickly; your guide may adjust the day's plan for safety.

Health & Safety

Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is mandatory on all our tours.
Medical facilities outside Ulaanbaatar are limited — bring any personal medication you need.
Drink bottled or boiled water only.

On the Road

Expect long drives on unpaved roads — days can be bumpy and dusty.
Bring motion-sickness tablets if you need them.
Ger camps usually have shared bathrooms; facilities are simpler in remote areas.

Phone & Power

Buy a local SIM at the airport or in the city; signal can be weak or absent in remote areas.
Mongolia uses 220V with Type C and E plugs.
Charging at ger camps can be limited — a power bank is very useful.

Local Customs

Don't step on the threshold when entering a ger, and move around inside clockwise.
Accept food, drinks and gifts with your right hand (or both hands).
Always ask before photographing people, homes or religious sites.

Emergency Numbers in Mongolia

102

Police

103

Ambulance

101

Fire

On tour, contact your guide first — they are with you 24/7.