Experience one of Asia's most exclusive cultural events at the Golden Eagle Festival in western Mongolia. Set against the majestic Altai Mountains, this journey offers privileged access to an ancient tradition preserved by Mongolia's Kazakh community for generations.
Spend two full days at the festival witnessing powerful displays of horsemanship and the extraordinary bond between eagle hunters and their birds. Beyond the public celebrations, enjoy rare personal encounters through private visits to eagle hunters' homes, where stories, traditions, and daily life are shared firsthand.
This refined journey blends heritage, exclusivity, and authenticity, offering discerning travelers an intimate glimpse into one of the world's last living hunting traditions.
Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Half-day city tour including the National History Museum, Sukhbaatar Square, and Zaisan Memorial Hill.
Drive east to the iconic Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex. Continue to Gorkhi–Terelj National Park, renowned for its dramatic granite formations and wide open valleys. Visit Ariyapala Meditation Temple, a peaceful Buddhist retreat with panoramic views.
Fly to Ulgii, capital of Bayan-Ulgii Province, home to Mongolia's Kazakh community. Explore the local market with Kazakh handicrafts and textiles. Afternoon scenic drive to Tolbo Lake and visit to a Kazakh nomadic family.
The festival opens with a spectacular procession of Kazakh eagle hunters mounted on horseback in traditional hunting attire. Over two full days, witness competitions testing eagles' speed, precision, and obedience. Events include eagle calling, fox-skin hunting simulation, Kokpar (traditional horseback game), archery, and evening cultural performances.
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar. Shopping including a visit to the Gobi Cashmere store. Traditional cultural performance and farewell dinner.
Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport.