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