THE EAGLE HUNTING PHOTO SAFARY TOUR
ALTAI TAVAN BOGD TOUR
THE EAGLE HUNTING FESTIVAL
THE EAGLE HUNTING FESTIVAL
PRICE: 2200$ per person
Single supplement: 450$
Duration: 10 days
Minimum age: 13 years old
Day 1. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar.
On arrival at the airport, clear immigration and transfer to the hotel. Depending on flight arrival time, we may include a short sightseeing of the city.
Overnight : Kempinsky hotel
Dinner included.

Day 2. Tour to Genghis Khan Statue and Gorkhi Terelj National Park.
This morning, we will check out of the hotel in the capital and begin our adventure. Travel to the giant statue of Gengis Khan. The statue is known as the largest equestrian statue in the world and with good reason. Glistening in the sunshine, this silver statue will certainly be a wow moment on the tour. If time permits, we will walk to the Ariyabal Meditation temple to see the best views of the National Park. Back to UB
Accommodation: Hotel Kempinsky
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3. Fly to Ulgii town and Ulgii town Tour
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the Ulgii flight. If the time permits on arrival, we will make a short tour around Ulgii. Visit the local market, mosque and climb the stairs to see the panoramic views of the town on the Khovd River shore. Depending on the flight time, we may have to make these visits when we return to Ulgii before the eagle festival..
Accommodation: Local Hotel on a shared basis.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4. Experience the nomadic life near Khoton and Khurgan Lakes
After breakfast, we will take the 4WD vehicles to the picturesque Khoton Khurgan Lake. The lakes are part of Altai Tavan Bogd National Park within the country's border zone. The glacial lakes are a source of the Khovd River. Along the way, you will see some ancient balbal and deer stones.Accommodation: Ger – shared basis x 2 nights
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
These Gers will be on a shared basis – 4 people (of the same gender) will be sharing a Ger.
Please note: These Gers are completely off grid. There are no flushing toilets. There is no running water. There will be a basic toilet / with a zipped tent for privacy. But this is part of the adventure to sleep in the Gers that are owned by the Kazakh nomads. The nomads live in these Gers during the summer months.
This will surely be a most memorable stay in this remote part of Mongolia. There will be a chance to interact with the family and learn how to handle a golden eagle

Day 5. Khoton Khurgan Lake and Baga Turgen Waterfalls
See the Khoton Khurgan Lakes after a short drive. We will also take a short walk to the waterfalls.
Accommodation: Ger
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6. Return to Ulgii
After breakfast, we will take the 4WD vehicles to the picturesque Khoton Khurgan Lake. The lakes are part of Altai Tavan Bogd National Park within the country's border zone. The glacial lakes are a source of the Khovd River. Along the way, you will see some ancient balbal and deer stones.
Accommodation: Ger – shared basis x 2 nights
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7. Visit the eagle hunter’s home and see the eagle hunter training
Today, the group will have a relaxing morning and visit the eagle hunter’s home. See and photograph the eagle training and have a picnic lunch beside the eagle hunter’s home. Return to the town in the afternoon and complete the sightseeing of Ulgii town.
Accommodation: Local Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8. Eagle Hunting Festival

Day 8. Eagle Hunting Festival

Day 9. Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
Accommodation: Kempinski Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10. Transfer to the airport

Tour Includes
- 2 nights in Toyoka in Hotel
- 2 night in Kazakh’s Gers
- 1 night in a ger camp
- Eagle Festival tax
- Return domestic flights
- All entrances described in the itinerary
- English speaking guide
- Transfer service by jeep in western Mongolia and bus in Ulaanbaatar
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Daily bottled water
- 3-season sleeping bag for you to keep
Tour Excludes
- Items for personal use, beverages, alcoholic drinks
- Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- International transportation
- Visa fee
- Excess baggage fee in the domestic flight (free allowance is 15 kg including the handbag)
- Single supplement
- Regular sleeping bags will be provided upon request. We suggest the clients bring their own sleeping bags indicating -10°C
- Small presents for nomad children
- Gratuities for the tour team

