From Ulaanbaatar: 4-Day Eagle Hunter Experience in Ölgii
ID: GYG1474624-2251820
Category:
Country: Mongolia
Duration:
4 days
Description
Discover the ancient art of eagle hunting on a 4-day tour from Ulaanbaatar. Stay with a local family, watch a demonstration, and ride horseback into the mountains with an eagle hunter.
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar to Ölgii & Drive to Sagsai
Begin your adventure with a morning domestic flight from Ulaanbaatar to Ölgii. Meet your local Kazakh guide and drive to Sagsai village, the heartland of eagle falconry. Arrive at the host Eagle Hunter’s home, settle into a traditional ger (yurt), and share evening Kazakh tea and meals.
Day 2: Eagle Hunter Immersion & Demonstration
Spend the day learning how golden eagles are trained, fed, and handled. Enjoy a morning photo shoot with the hunter in traditional fur attire with his eagle on horseback. Watch eagle training demonstrations, including lure dragging and recall. Participate in nomadic family activities, such as herding and traditional crafts.
Day 3: Horseback Ride into the Altai Foothills
Ride horses into the surrounding mountains alongside the eagle hunter to see where they scout for prey, such as foxes and hares. In the evening, return to Ölgii town and stay at a local hotel or ger camp.
Day 4: Return to Ulaanbaatar
Take a morning flight back from Ölgii to Ulaanbaatar.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient art of eagle hunting in the Altai Mountains
- Stay in a traditional ger and share meals with a local family
- Watch a demonstration of eagle training and learn about the process
- Ride horseback into the mountains with an eagle hunter
- Enjoy a hassle-free experience with flights and accommodation included
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The itinerary involves domestic flights and horseback riding.
Accommodation is in traditional gers, which may not have modern amenities.
Weather can be cold, especially in the mountains, so pack accordingly.
INCLUDED
- Domestic flights from Ulaanbaatar to Ölgii and back
- Local Kazakh guide
- Accommodation in a traditional ger (yurt)
- Meals with host Eagle Hunter family
- Eagle training demonstrations
- Horseback ride into the Altai Foothills
- Domestic travel insurance
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
- International travel insurance
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
