GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL TOUR

ITINERARY

• Arrival to Ulaanbaatar, guided city tour

  Upon arriving in Ulaanbaatar, You will be met by our company representative and transferred to a 4-star hotel in the city center. Time permitting, accompanied by your guide, visit some of the city’s highlights, including the central square and the recently inaugurated museum of Genghis Khaan, where 93% of its 11 thousand display items are original artifacts. A welcome dinner and briefing will be held in the evening. (Dinner, hotel)

• Flight to Olgiy town in western Mongolia

  This afternoon we take a 2-hour flight to Olgiy town in Western Mongolia inhabited by Muslim Kazakh people. On arrival transfer to a local hotel and explore this provincial capital with a distinct Middle Eastern atmosphere compared to any other place in Mongolia. Residential districts here are dominated by low clay buildings and small mosque roofs can be seen here and there. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner, hotel)

   

• Golden Eagle Festival

  Travel to Tolbo lake and attend the Berkutchi, a celebration of the ancient tradition of hunting with Golden Eagles. 50 eagles guided by their masters will compete displaying their speed and agility: each bird is released from a mountain top commanded by his master to land on artificial prey in the shortest time. Participate in the excitement of traditional Kazakh games, such as ‘kyzkuar,’ a dating game played on horseback, and ‘kokpar,’ a tug-of-war game played on horseback with a goatskin. There will also be a parade where each hunter demonstrates his outfit and riding harness. The celebration spans over two days. For the night we will be returning to our hotel in Olgiy town. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner, hotel)

• Visiting a Kazakh family at home

  Travel to Sagsai valley, the summer camp of many Kazakh herders. Among millions of Kazakhs living in different parts of the world Mongolian Kazakhs are seen as the bearers of authentic Kazakh culture and traditions. We spend the day at a home of a Kazakh family learning more about the ancient craft in a more relaxed setting. This will also allow you to have an insightful experience of the lifeway of Kazakh these nomads. At the end of the day, we travel back to Olgiy town. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner, hotel)

• Return flight to Ulaanbaatar
  This morning, we fly back to Ulaanbaatar and the 2-hour flight lands in UB at 12:40 and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, we gather back for traditional concert performance and farewell dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner, hotel)

   

• Departure
  It’s time to say goodbyes. Transfer to airport for your return flight home. (Breakfast)