Golden Eagle Festival and Altai Mountains

Golden Eagle Festival and Altai Mountains
  • 6
  • People: 6
  • Tolbo lake, Bayan-Ulgii

One of the main activities is the competition where hunters demonstrate their skills with their trained eagles. This includes showcasing the eagles' speed, agility, and accuracy in capturing prey.The festival features traditional Kazakh music, dance, and clothing. Attendees can experience performances of traditional songs and dances, as well as see displays of traditional Kazakh attire and local cuisine.

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    Tour itinerary:   

    Day 1. Depart to the Bayan-Ulgii province /Sep 20th/

                08:00 Pick up from the hotel

                09:00 Arrive at the airport 

                11:05 Fly to Khovd province

                12:05 Arrive at the Khovd airport

    13:00 Lunch

    14:00 Depart to Ulgii soum

                17:00 Check into the tourist camp

                18:00 Dinner

                20:00 Overnight in Ger camp

     

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     Day 2. First day the Tolbo Eagle Festival /Sep 21st/

    07:00-09:00 Breakfast at tourist camp

    10:00 Depart to the Tolbo Lake for the Festival

    11:00-13:00 Eagle Festival

    13:00 Lunch

    14:00 Continue with Eagle Festival

                18:00 Dinner

    20:00 Overnight at tourist camp

     

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    Day 3. Second day at the Tolbo Eagle Festival /Sep 22nd/

    07:00-09:00 Breakfast at tourist camp

    10:00 Depart to the Tolbo Lake for the Festival

    11:00-13:00 Eagle Festival

    13:00 Lunch

    14:00 Continue with Eagle Festival

                18:00 Dinner

    20:00 Overnight at tourist camp

     

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    Day 4. Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Shiveet Khairkhan/Sep 23rd/

    07:00-09:00 Breakfast at tourist camp

                09:00 Drive to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

                10:30 Visit Kazakh Family, experience Kazakh culture

    12:00 Lunch

    16:00 Arrive at Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, enjoy the view of Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain

    18:00 Dinner

    20:00 Overnight at Kazakh ger

     

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    Day 5. Back to Ulgii soum/Sep/24th/- 

    07:00-09:00 Breakfast 

    09:00 Drive back to Ulgii 

    12:00 Lunch

    15:30 Arrive at Ulgii soum

    16:00 Visit Ulgii museum 

    20:00 Overnight at tourist camp

     

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    Day 6 Depart to Ulaanbaatar /Sep 25th/

    06:30 Drive to Ulgii airport with boxed breakfast

    09:20 Flight back to Ulaanbaatar

The traditional hunting culture of the Kazakh people

Highlights

  • Visit Kazakh family
  • Eagle hunting festival
  • Explore the Roof of Mongolia - Altai mountain

Included

  • 5 nights stay in tourist ger camp, meals as mentioned in the itinerary, bottled mineral water, English speaking guide service, transportation by a car, entrance fees as listed in the itinerary, visit local Kazakh family for cultural interactions

Excluded

  • Hotel and meals in Ulaanbaatar, personal equipment, optional activity cost, alcoholic drinks, travel insurance.