EAGLE FESTIVAL

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN ULAANBAATAR

Arrival at Genghis Khan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar. A guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and a short rest. In the afternoon, visit the Mongolian capital: Sukhbaatar Square (Genghis Khan Square), the Genghis Khan Museum, and the Chojin Lama Museum. Dinner at a traditional restaurant and overnight stay at your hotel.

DAY 2: FLIGHT FROM ULAANBAATAR TO ULGII

We depart Ulaanbaatar on a domestic flight and land in the city of Ulgii. Our drivers will meet you at the airport, marking the beginning of our adventure. After lunch at a restaurant in Ulgii, in the afternoon we'll visit the Bayan-Ulgii Provincial Museum. Here, you'll discover the nomadic lifestyle of the Kazakh people, their traditional crafts, the secrets of eagle hunting culture, and the history of the region's rare fauna. In the evening, we'll settle into a ger camp to relax and unwind.

DAY 3,4: FESTIVAL

Experience the excitement of the Golden Eagle Festival, where Kazakh hunters gather to compete in traditional skills. Watch the opening parade as the hunters proudly display their eagles and splendid costumes. Over the next two days, enjoy thrilling competitions where eagles soar down from the mountains to capture moving targets, testing their speed and hunting skills. The festival also includes traditional Kazakh games such as Kokbar, a type of horseback tug-of-war, and Kiz Khuar, an exciting horse race. These two days offer incredible photography opportunities, from dramatic action shots to breathtaking portraits. The festival concludes with an awards ceremony for the best hunters. Overnight stay in a ger camp.

DAY 5,6: KHOVD

On the fifth day, we'll head to the city of Khovd. Along the way, we'll stop to admire the breathtaking beauty of Lake Tolbo, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and dramatic landscapes. After lunch in Khovd, in the afternoon, we'll visit the local museum, where you can immerse yourself in the rich history and unique traditions of the region's diverse ethnic groups. The day will conclude with an overnight stay at a hotel.

Tomorrow, after breakfast, we'll depart for Tsenkher Cave (Gurvan Tsenkher). This cave's main value lies in its Paleolithic rock paintings, estimated to be between 15,000 and 40,000 years old. On the walls, we'll admire fascinating depictions of mammoths, camels, wild oxen, ibex, and penguin-like birds.

The cave's main hall, up to 15 meters high, offers a majestic and spacious atmosphere, with several corridors branching out inside. We'll have lunch near the cave and, on the way back, we'll skirt Khar-Us Lake and visit a herding family to learn about their nomadic lifestyle. In the evening, we'll return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 7: ULAANBAATAR

Upon returning to Ulaanbaatar, you'll have a free day. During this day, you can shop at souvenir shops and visit cashmere stores. Overnight at a hotel.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE

Thank you for choosing to discover Mongolia with us. We hope every moment of this tour was special. We wish you a smooth flight and a future filled with new travels. Thank you so much and safe travels!

7 DAYS JOURNEY STARTS FROM 2170€

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