Eagle Festivals of Mongolia
Experience Mongolia's Traditions and Festivals
On this immersive small group tour to Mongolia, journey to the country's remote west to experience an authentic Kazakh eagle festival. While here, spend time with our Kazakh friends on a thrilling eagle hunt, an experience that lends unmatched insight into nomadic life. Your journey also uncovers growing capital Ulaanbaatar and the dreamlike vistas of the Gobi’s Flaming Cliffs and Singing Sands.
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What to Expect
Mongolia’s eagle festivals celebrate the Kazakh tradition of hunting with trained eagles, a custom that spans centuries and which few visitors are privy. Take a front-row seat at this intimate affair, reveling in the pomp and pageantry of the competition and its competitors.
Trip Highlights
- Join the celebrations at the Altai Eagle Festival or the Golden Eagle Festival
- Spend festival nights in comfort and ease at your private ger camp
- Accompany Kazakh hunters and their birds on a traditional hunt
- Connect with hospitable nomadic families, gaining insight into their life
Upcoming Departures
- September 10 – September 23, 2026Altai Eagle Festival
- September 24 – October 7, 2026Golden Eagle Festival
Trip Pricing
- Group Trip: From $12,350
Based on double occupancy
Inclusions
- All handpicked accommodations, ground transportation, and airport transfers
- All guided sightseeing, events, and experiences
- Premier GeoEx Trip Leader and top-tier local guides
- Most meals
- Most gratuities, excluding GeoEx Trip Leader
- Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
- Dedicated support from GeoEx’s travel experts and in-house air reservations team
Your Route Through Mongolia
Journey at a Glance
Day 1 – 2Mongolia's Capital City
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital, and explore its fascinating mix of religions and cultures. See Gobi dinosaur skeletons and hear traditional khoomei (“throat singing”).
Day 3 – 6Exploring the Gobi
Fly to the Gobi Desert and venture to the spectacular Khongoriin Els dunes (the "singing sands"). Connect with a nomadic family. Behold the dramatic scenery of the Yol Valley and watch for the lammergeyer, a huge bearded vulture.
Maybe even more special than the festival was the dinner we had in the nomad encampment with the eagle hunter family and all the crew that took care of us. Mongolians love to sing and they have wonderful voices.
