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Golden Eagle Festival in Western Mongolia

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Golden Eagle Festival in Western Mongolia

Despre activitate

A Majestic Celebration of Mongolian Heritage. The Golden Eagle Festival is one of Mongolia’s most breathtaking cultural events, held annually in the Bayan-Ölgii province. This festival is a living testament to the ancient tradition of eagle hunting, where Kazakh hunters showcase their deep bond with their majestic golden eagles: You will experience activities dueing the festival such as Eagle Hunting Competitions, traditional horse races, Archery & kokbar-where riders compete to grab a goat carcass while on horseback, cultural performances, local handicrafts & cuisine-beautiful handmade crafts and savor authentic Kazakh dishes, including Beshbarmak, a traditional meat and noodle dish.

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Durată
7 zile
Confirmare
Confirmare imediată
Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Cel mult 30 persoane
Persoane pe rezervare
1–15
Organizator
Maral Expedition

Vârste: Adulți (15–85 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. water and light snacks included during trip days

Itinerar

Ziua 1 · Ulaanbaatar-Bayan-Ulgii. Eagle Festival Day 1

  1. The Golden Eagle Festival

    2 min Intrarea inclusă

    Take an early breakfast at the hotel and you will be transferred to airport to take domestic flight to Ulgii city, the capital of Bayan-Ulgii province via MIAT airlines 0740AM – 08.40AM.

    The flight takes 2 hours via MIAT-Mongolian Airlines and on your arrival in Ulgii around 9:00 in the morning, friendly team will warmly receive you and have a breakfast at local tea place. Then attend to Eagle Festival Day 1:

    • Opening Ceremony: Introductions, history of eagle hunting, and a parade of participants.
    • Eagle Hunting Competitions: Eagles catch fox skins dragged behind their trainer's horse.
    • Traditional Games: Activities like Kyz Kuar (a race between a man and woman on horseback) and Bushkashi (tug of war on horseback with goatskin).
    • Cultural Performances: Ethno-Kazakh and Mongol concerts featuring traditional music and dance.

Local hotels*/Gers

Ziua 2 · Bayan-Ulgii. Eagle Festival Day 2

  1. The Golden Eagle Festival

    6 min Intrarea inclusă

    By celebrating this heritage, the Golden Eagle Festival not only keeps the ancient art of eagle hunting alive but also fosters a sense of pride and community among the Kazakh people. It has become a symbol of cultural resilience and an opportunity to share their traditions with the world.

    • Eagle Call: Hunters call their eagles from a distance, showcasing the bond between them.
    • Horseback Competitions: Riders grab flags or flowers from the ground while galloping.
    • Closing Ceremony: Awards and celebrations.

Local hotels/Gers

Ziua 3 · Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

  1. Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

    7 min Intrarea inclusă

    After breakfast, field tour starts with driving towards Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. Traverse 180 kilometers of rugged terrain, approximately 5 hours on a dirt road, while enjoying delicious "road-trip snacks" along the way. Upon reaching the base camp, savor a freshly prepared dinner. Stay overnight in traditional Kazakh Yurts or nearby houses, nestled near the entrance to Tavan Bogd Mountain. While Driving length is about 180km / 6 hours.

Kazakh Gers

Ziua 4 · Potanin Glacier and Mount Altai Tavan Bogd

  1. Oprirea 1

    4 ore

    After morning breakfast, drive towards Altai Tavan Bogd Mountain Peaks (4100-4374m) via vehicle on bumpy dirt road for about 17km. The Tavan Bogd (means Sacred Five Peaks) 5 peaks: Khuiten, Malchin, Naran, Burged, and Ulgii, meaning the 5 Sacred Kings it comprises of five neighboring peaks. You will capture all those 5 peaks including the Potanin glacier. Arrive at the vehicle stop point, hiking is available to te glacier as option. Take some time to relax and take photography, have coffee, tea and light snacks. Arrive in the camp in late afternoon and rest. Overnight in Kazakh Ger.

Kazakh Gers

Ziua 5 · Khoton & Khurgan Lake and Kazakh Family

  1. Khoton and Khurgan Lake

    4 min Intrarea inclusă

    Today we will drive towards Khoton and Khurgan Lakes through Tsagaan Gol (Milk White River) where Kazakh nomadic herders stay for summer camp. Arriving at the beautiful lakes and have a relax time for the rest of the day. Meet herder families and eagle hunter. Explore Kazakh eagle hunter, families’ lifestyle, tradition, eagle training practices. Stay in Kazakh Ger/or tents. Driving length is about 160km/4 hours.

Kazakh Gers

Ziua 6 · Baga Turgen waterfall and Back to Ulgii

  1. Olgiy

    6 ore

    Today after breakfast, we will hike/horse ride up to Baga Turgen magnificent waterfall. Return to Khoton Khurgan lake and enjoy the surroundings with light picnic lunch. Arrive back in Ulgii town. Transfer to the hotel and rest. Driving length is about 180km / 6 hours.

Local Hotels/Gers

Ziua 7 · Bayan-Ulgii to Ulaanbaatar

  1. Olgiy

    2 min

    After breakfast you will have a flight back to Ulaanbaatar and will transfer to hotel. After lunch take a city tour including a visit to the Chinggis Khan Museum and Bogd Khan Palace, a series of beautiful traditional buildings where the last religious King of Mongolia resided. Dinner at cuisine with Mongolian folk performance including throat singing. The most interesting performers are the throat singers, contortionists and Tsam dancers. Khoomii or throat singing is a musical art delivered with the help of a guttural voice and specific way of breathing. Night owls may want to sample the nightlife of Ulaanbaatar.

Hotels

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Poți fi preluat de la cazare sau poți veni direct la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

  • Meet at the lobby of airport upon airplane arrival

Punct de final

  • Meet at the lobby of airport upon airplane arrival

Locuri de preluare

  • Olgii Airport
  • Bayantsambagarav Hotel
  • Mediana Hotel
  • Tavan Bogd Hotel

we will hold sign with your names on

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Bine de știut

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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