Golden Eagle Festivel Mongolia 4 days tour

In the morning, take a flight to Ulgii (~3 hours), the capital of Bayan-Ulgii, Mongolia’s westernmost province.

After lunch in Ulgii town, we will take a drive to a local eagle hunter's family and golden eagle. Enjoy the afternoon with a hospitable host’s home learning about Kazakh traditions in depth, particularly about training Golden Eagles. You will stay and rest in separate beautifully decorated Ger (yurt) next to the Kazakh family. There are enough scenes that you can take photos of nature, eagles, livestock, and children.

In the evening, join the family for a traditional Kazakh dinner while enjoying the sounds of the Dombra, a traditional Kazakh musical instrument. Dinner and overnight at tourist Ger camp.

Accommodation: Tourist Ger camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

In the morning, we will drive to Sayat small hill for the festival. Program on 1st day of the festival

• The Opening ceremony with a parade of participants on horseback with their eagles.

• Calling eagle on arm. Eagle will be released from the top of the mountain, and land on the trainer’s arm when he calls the eagle people down.

• The festival includes a Uriankhai archery competition.

• Also, there a small Camel race takes place.

In the evening, enjoy a Kazakh traditional concert at a local theater in Ulgii town.

Accommodation: Tourist Ger camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Today, 2nd day of the festival continues. This day eagle hunters compete with some traditional and interesting games.

• Eagle hunters drag animal skins pretending it is a real fox or any live animal and an eagle must catch this skin.

• The Kyz Kuar game show is a traditional horseback riding game for couples who race and if the girl can catch the boy, boys are whipped by girls.

• There are other entertaining games such as Push Cashy (fighting for death goat body)

• Closing and award ceremony for best eagles with their best trainers.

Return to the Ger camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Tourist Ger camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today, we will return to Ulaanbaatar. If time allows, we will also visit the local market to experience small-town daily life.

Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, we will visit to Sukhbaatar square which lies at the heart of the city surrounded by important buildings such as the government palace, banks and theaters, and post office. Evening is dedicate to visiting Cultural folk show concert in the city, which is featuring traditional performances by singers, dancers, and contortionists. It’s a great chance to hear Khöömii (throat singing) and see some fabulous costumes.

Accommodation: Not included to this day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.