HUNTING WITH EAGLE TOUR /7 DAYS/
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Hunting with eagles is a traditional form of falconry found throughout the Western Mongolian steppe, practiced by Kazakh people in contemporary Mongolia as well as diasporas in Bayan-Ölgii. Though these Kazakh people are most famous for hunting with golden eagles, they have been known to train northern goshawks, peregrine falcons, saker falcons, and more.
- CATEGORY: WINTER TOURS
- AVAILABLE: OCTOBER TO APRILL
- DURATION: 7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS
- DESTINATION: WESTERN MONGOLIA
ESSENTIALS
GUIDE
A Chinese, English or Russian speaking Mongolian guide will accompany the group at all times. The guide will be a native Mongolian person with great local knowledge who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.
TRANSPORT
This trip you have a two choice. First one is a highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. And second choice is Russian 4x4 Van. Also with 20 years’ experience drives.
MEALS
In Mongolia, you will be dining at fine American, European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from our cook.
PERSONAL THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a rain jacket, gloves and hiking booth. Don’t forgot first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you). All your camera equipment.
TOUR PACKAGE PRICE
| Group size | Price/Per person |
| 1 pax | 2430USD |
| 2-3 pax | 1780USD |
| 4-6 pax | 1620USD |
| 7-9 pax | 1550USD |
| 10-12 pax | 1460USD |
| 13-15 pax | 1390USD |
| 16< pax | 1230USD |
| No | Include service | Exclude service | Include service of Meals |
| 1 | Vehicle with a driver. | Items of personal nature | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 2 | Fuel for the trip whole time | Beverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundry | Per day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/ |
| 3 | English speaking guide | Travel and insurance | One time Mongolian traditional food /lamb with vegetables/ |
| 4 | Accommodation/Ger camps and Hotel/ | International transportation | |
| 5 | All food, during the trip and at restaurants /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/ | Excess baggage fee in the flight /15kg includes handbag is free of charge/ | |
| 6 | All cooking and camping gears. | Optional activities | |
| 7 | National park and border office permits (area you will go is close to China and Russia border) | Single supplement /For hotel or Ger camp/ | |
| 8 | Airport shuffle | Gratuity for the tour team | |
| 9 | Domestic flight tickets | Taxi | |
| 10 | Other small administration fees Basically, includes everything. |
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 - Ulaanbaatar capital city of Mongolia
Pick you up our driver and guide from Chinggis Khan international airport. Drive to Your hotel. Visit local outdoor market /bazaar/, Gandan Monastery and Mongolia national museum. Evening Leisure day in Ulaanbaatar city. Over night at Hotel
| Distance | n/a |
| Route | n/a |
| Drive time | n/a |
| Accommodation | Hotel |
| Food | Dinner |
Day 2 - Ulgii city, Bayan-Ulgii province
Arrive Ulgii city. After lunch we will visit to local black market, local museum and hanging out day in Ulgii city. Over night at Hotel.
| Distance | 1280km |
| Route | Air route |
| Fly time | 2hours |
| Accommodation | Local hotel |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 3 - Eagle hunter family, Altai village
Start driving to Altay village where a famous eagle hunter lives, you will be welcomed in his wooden house. Have a welcome party, prepare sheep for you and nomadic neighbors. Everyone will have a Bes Barmak(five fingers) big dinner. Overnight in his house.
| Distance | 120km |
| Route | Off-road |
| Drive time | 3 hours |
| Accommodation | Eagle hunter family |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 4 - Performers of Eagle hunters, Altai village
Performers session on this day in the morning. You will see how to ride a horse with a golden eagle on Eagle hunters arms to be ready to hunt wild animals (such as fox, rabbit, pallas cat etc) also how to training the Eagle and see more Eagles skill for hunt. Spectacular background with Altay mountains. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Altay mountains with golden eagle photography. There will be more than 4 eagle falconers joining the Hunting for the next day while you are there. You will have a lot of information and experience exchanges with them. Overnight at Eagle hunters house.
| Distance | n/a |
| Route | n/a |
| Drive time | n/a |
| Accommodation | Eagle hunter family |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 5 - Real hunting with Eagle, Altai village
Today you will see real hunting with Golde Eagle along with other eagle hunters accompanying with you. You can take photos. In the afternoon. Overnight at the same family. Have good bye party at his house.
| Distance | n/a |
| Route | n/a |
| Drive time | n/a |
| Accommodation | Eagle hunter family |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6 - Ulgii city, Bayan-Ulgii province
Morning drive to Ulgii, on the way back, you will stop by a Uriankhai nomads family (Uriankhai is one of a Mongolian ethnic minority) throat singer to listen to his throat singing. Arrive in Ulgii. Overnight in the Hotel
| Distance | 140km |
| Route | Off-road |
| Drive time | 3 hours |
| Accommodation | Hotel |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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Day 7 - Ulaanbaatar city
Fly to Ulanbator. Morning our driver drop off you to Ulgii cities airport.
| Distance | 1280km |
| Route | Air route |
| Fly time | 2hours |
| Accommodation | Local hotel |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 8 - Home sweet home
Leave Ulaanbaatar. Our driver drop off to Chinggis Khan international airport. Thank you for visiting our country
| Distance | 70km |
| Route | Highway |
| Drive time | 1 hour |
| Accommodation | n/a |
| Food | Breakfast |
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