September Golden Eagle Festival Tour 5 days

Size:1 to 15 PAX
Moderate
Duration:5 days/4 nights

Overview

The Golden Eagle Festival is an essential experience in Asia. It is a celebration that showcases the culture of the Kazakh national minority of Mongolia to the world and encourages their heritage for future generations. The Eagle Festival takes place in the remote western province of Bayan Ulgii in Mongolia during September and October. On this September Eagle Festival Tour, you will enjoy 2 full days at the festival and another day visiting the homes of the Eagle Hunter, allowing for a more intimate experience with the eagle and hunter—interact with both, learn about their distinctive way of life, and capture photographs. You will get to listen to the Eagle hunters’ tale while visiting a Kazakh family that specializes in Eagle Hunting and meet the trained eagle up close. You will also taste traditional Kazakh dishes and explore the nearby regions of Ulgii town. In general, it is a journey through profound cultural understanding

Includes:

4 nights at ger camps
English speaking guide
Four wheels driving vehicle
Return domestic flight
2*0.5 liter bottled water per person per day
Entry fees to the museum and Golden Eagle Festival Ticket
Meals as indicated in the itinerary

Excludes:

Bar bills, laundry, telephone calls
Travel and medical insurance
Visa Fee
International transportation
Single supplements
Excess baggage fee in the domestic flight
Gratiuty for the guides and drivers

Tour price:

2 PAX 1970$
3 - 4 PAX 1870$
Group Tour 1688$

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Fly to Ulgii town

Today, you will visit an eagle-hunting Kazakh family to witness their lifestyle and interact with both the eagles and the hunters in person. You will go to the Ulgii market and museum in the afternoon. Lodging: Ger camp; meals: packed lunch and dinner

Accommodation:Ger camp

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 of September 16: Ulgii Town Tour and Eagle Hunter Kazakhs Visit

You go to a Kazakh family who hunts eagles today to see how they live their lives and speak with the hunters and eagles face-to-face. You will go to the Ulgii market and museum in the afternoon. Ger camp lodging; breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation:Ger camp

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sept 17 - 18, Day 3-4: Golden Eagle festival

The magnificent Golden Eagle Festival begins with a parade of eagle hunters dressed in traditional hunting attire, riding horses, and holding eagles in their right arms. The festival is attracting up to 60 eagle hunters. In addition to various nomadic cultures, the two full days will feature the Eagle Hunting Festival, competitions, hunting skills, and the agility and ability of the Eagles. Ger camp lodging; breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation:Ger camp

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sept 19, Day 5: Fly back Ulaanbaatar

Fly back to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your accommodation. Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:3* Hotel

Meals:Breakfast,

Backgrounds

Is the Eagle Festival Tour in September a good fit for you?

You will visit Ulgii, a town in the center of Bayan Ulgii province, 1600 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar, as part of the September Golden Eagle Festival Tour. You will fly to Khovd town at the start of the tour and return to Ulaanbaatar from Ulgii town at the end of the journey to save time and minimize driving. Ulgii has rudimentary lodging and dining options because of its isolated location and infrastructure. With the exception of the 240 km paved road drive from Khovd to Ulgii town on the first day, the Eagle Festival Tour does not involve lengthy driving. The Golden Eagle Festival is held 30 kilometers from Ulgii town. In comparison to the October Eagle Festival, the September Eagle Festival is smaller. The September Eagle Festival features 40–50 eagle hunters, while the October Eagle Festival features 60–70 eagle hunters. The benefit of the September Eagle Festival is that spectators may observe and take pictures of the activities up close.

Accommodation

Local standards are met by the motels and ger camps, which are for twin sharing.

Meals

In addition to having a picnic lunch or eating in the food courts at the Eagle Festival venue, you will eat at neighbourhood eateries in Ulgii. Travellers on a vegetarian or limited diet should be aware of the dietary requirements prior to their arrival in Mongolia. We'll set up the food appropriately. Two 0.5L bottles of water will be provided each day. On request, one large bottle (1.5 litres) of water can be provided in place of two small bottles.

Tour vehicle

A round-trip domestic flight to western Mongolia is part of the program. When it comes to land transportation, the September Eagle Festival Tour was planned using four-wheel-driving Russian vans that were manned by skilled, amiable and competent mechanic-drivers. For private tours, a variety of car models are available upon request.

Weather in September at the Eagle Festival

The Golden Eagle Festival is scheduled for September 17 and 18, 2024. In September, the Altai mountains experienced sporadic snowfall. Expect temperatures between -2°C and +10°C during the day and below 0°C at night, in the evening, and in the morning. As a result, we advise you to pack warm clothing, such as woollen hats and gloves, appropriate for temperatures slightly below freezing.