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Experience the untamed beauty and cultural richness of Mongolia’s remote west on this Golden Eagle Festival Tour. Trek through the majestic Mongol Altai Mountains, visit a UNESCO petroglyph site, ride horses to glacier-fed valleys, and witness the thrilling Golden Eagle Festival, where Kazakh hunters and their eagles perform ancient falconry traditions.
From rugged mountain trails to deep cultural immersion with local nomads, this adventure offers a rare chance to connect with Mongolia’s natural wonders and living heritage.
Arrive in Mongolia’s capital. Visit Gandan Monastery, Sukhbaatar Square, and the National Museum to explore Mongolian history and Buddhism. Rest and prepare for your adventure.
Overnight in hotel | Meals: B/L/D
Fly to Khovd and drive to Ulgii, center of Mongolian Kazakh culture. Visit the local museum and meet an eagle hunter family near the river.
Overnight in local hotel or ger | Meals: B/L/D
Enter the Altai Mountains and explore Shiveet Khairkhan, a sacred mountain with a vast collection of rock carvings. Visit a local Kazakh family and prepare for the trek.
Overnight in ger or tent | Meals: B/L/D
Begin your horse trek to the Altai Tavan Bogd peaks (4,100–4,374m). Ride horses through the highlands, stopping at the President Ovoo, a revered spiritual site.
Overnight in tent | Meals: B/L/D
Travel to Tsagaan Gol (White River), where glacial silt creates its milky hue. Camp near nomads and enjoy candid conversations under the stars.
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Drive back to Ulgii, stopping for landscape and lifestyle photography. Witness nomads transitioning to their winter homes.
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Experience the first day of the Golden Eagle Festival. See nomads assemble gers, migrate with livestock, and demonstrate cultural traditions passed down for generations.
Overnight in ger camp or hotel | Meals: B/L/D
Day two features eagle hunting competitions, including eagle descents, fox-skin chases, coin grabbing on horseback, and traditional games. Festival winners are announced. Drive to Khovd in the evening.
Overnight in hotel | Meals: B/L/D
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar. Free time for shopping (cashmere, handicrafts). Enjoy a farewell dinner with your group.
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Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your flight home.
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