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Cultural

Golden Eagle Festival Tour (10D9N)

Embark on an extraordinary 10-day journey across Mongolia, a vast land of endless steppes, dramatic mountain landscapes, and centuries-old nomadic traditions.

Duration10 Days / 9 Nights
StartsUlaanbaatar
EndsKhushigiin Khundii
From USD 3,900

Mongolia is a large, landlocked country in East and Central Asia, situated between Russia to the north and China to the south. Covering approximately 1.56 million square kilometers, it is one of the world's largest countries by area but has a relatively small population of about 3.5 million people, making it one of the least densely populated nations on Earth.

Only one special Departure date: 07th September 2027

What You'll Experience

  • πŸ™οΈ Explore the city, mountains, forests, and deserts.
  • 🏜️ Sand Dunes: Elsen Tasarkhai is famous for its impressive sand dunes that stretch for several kilometers.
  • πŸͺ Experience camel riding.
  • πŸ›οΈ Explore Karakorum - the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire.
  • 🎭 Mongol Nomadic camp - experience the most authentic traditional live show.
  • πŸ¦… 2 days Golden Eagle Festival & Sagsai Eagle Festival - experience culture and lifestyle of nomadic Eagle hunters.
  • 🌲 Explore the national park - Terelj National Park.
  • πŸ—Ώ Chinggis Khaan Statue – the biggest equestrian statue in the world.

From USD 3,900 per person
Only one special Departure date: 07th September 2027

Departures

Departure Date Return Date Season Price Availability
07 September 2027 16 September 2027 🍂 Early Autumn USD 3,900 Available

Your 10 Days in Mongolia

1
Ulaanbaatar
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

Arrive in Chinggis Khaan International Airport

You will be welcomed by your local guide and driver who will be accompanying you throughout your stay. Depart by private transport to Ulaanbaatar city center.

Dinner at a local restaurant featuring traditional Mongolian cuisine.

Hotel check-in and overnight stay at a hotel in Ulaanbaatar.

Accommodation: Novotel or Best Western hotel

2
Elsen Tasarkhai
Ulaanbaatar – Elsen Tasarkhai

Depart to Elsen Tasarkhai – known for mini-sand dunes

Have lunch at a local camp

Experience camel riding for about 30 minutes

Explore around the sands

Dinner at a local ger camp and overnight stay at a Mongolian ger.

Accommodation: Mongolian traditional ger camp

3
Karakorum day tour
Karakorum day tour

Depart to explore Karakorum highlights:

Karakorum was the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century and served as a major stop on the Silk Road/ - Erdenezuu monastery /Erdenezuu is the oldest Buddhist Monasteries of Mongolia, was founded in 1586/ - Karakorum Museum - Khaadyn Khad Hill

Lunch at a resort in Karakorum

Return Burd Star Resort

Dinner at the camp and enjoy free time

Accommodation: Mongolian traditional ger camp

4
Mongol Nomadic
Ulaanbaatar - Mongol Nomadic

Transfer to Mongol Nomadic camp to experience the most authentic traditional live show: A rare opportunity to witness the traditional lifestyle of Mongolian nomads and discover how they have preserved their unique customs and heritage for centuries

  • Nomadic culture
  • Try diary product
  • 5 Domestic animals – 5 treasures
  • Family visit

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Lunch before the show After the show transfer back to Ulaanbaatar city center Have dinner at a local restaurant

Accommodation: Novotel or Best Western hotel

5
Ulgii Town
Ulaanbaatar - Ulgii Town

Domestic flight to Ulgii Town. Meet your guide and transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Bayan Ulgii province in Western part of Mongolia. The population of this province is mostly Kazakh, with their own culture and language. Meet the local guide and transfer to a local restaurant for lunch. Explore around town and visit local market Visit local museum For dinner you will enjoy Kazakh traditional beshbarmak-brased meat served with flat bread Accommodation: Local hotel in Ulgii

6
Ulgii Town
Golden Eagle Festival Day 1

Kazakh Nomadic Cultural Experience - The Opening Ceremony of Golden Eagle Festival is to experience the culture and lifestyle of nomadic eagle hunters. Kazakh eagle hunters in Mongolia have been living in both pastoral and eagle falconry living ways. Pastoral living is summer time, eagle falconry living in winter time. This kind of lifestyle makes them a true nomadic eagle falconers and heritage keepers in this modern world. Today we will learn all about their life and culture. The procedure of assembly of Kazak Ger (yurt) and the Migration of nomadic family will be the highlights of the first day of the festival

Accommodation: Local hotel in Ulgii

7
Ulgii Town
Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival Day 2

The second day of Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival starts with its opening parades and competitions for costuming and hunting techniques. This is the day of eagle hunting competitions. The eagle hunters try to land their eagles on their hands, eagles release from the top of the mountain, and points are given for their speed and gripping ability. The eagle chases fox skins dragged by their masters on horseback. Other events, such as Tenge-Ilu (Coin grabbing while riding a horse), the best costume competition, Kokbar (Thug of War), and Kizkhuar (Traditional Khazak Couples Game) take place.

Accommodation: Local hotel in Ulgii

8
Ulaanbaatar
Ulgii Town - Terelj National Park

After early breakfast, transfer to Ulgii airport to depart back to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival transfer to Terelj National Park Explore the national park highlights by visiting:

Turtle rock /photo stop

Hiking up the hill to visit the Ariyabal Meditation temple

Lunch in a tourist resort. Enjoy horseback riding for about an hour. Dinner in a resort.

Accommodation: Mongolian traditional ger camp

9
Ulaanbaatar
Chinggis Khaan Statue - Ulaanbaatar

Breakfast in the camp's restaurant, then transfer to the Chinggis Khaan Statue – the biggest equestrian statue in the world. Explore around the statue. Then return to Ulaanbaatar city tour

  • Visit Zaisan Memorial hill, and Buddha Park.
  • Bogd Khaan Palace Museum.

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Lunch and dinner in a local restaurant.

Accommodation: Novotel or Best Western hotel

10
Khushigiin Khundii
Departure

Breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the international airport for your departure point. Get to the airport and say goodbye to Mongolia with full of memories and experiences.

Before You Book

What’s Included
  • Airport transfers in Ulaanbaatar
  • English speaking professional local guide
  • Chauffeured sedan transportation during the tour
  • Domestic fight round-trip ticket to UB-Ulgii-UB
  • Entrance fees to National Parks and protected areas
  • Tickets to museums and performances
  • All accommodation during your stay
  • Meals as mentioned in itinerary
  • Two bottle of 0,5 litre drinking water per day
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Horse and camel riding fee
What’s Excluded
  • International flights
  • Visa application fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Hotel extras (phone calls, laundry, minibar,. etc)
  • Personal toiletries
  • Gratuity to local guides and drivers
  • Optional excursions unless stated in the itinerary