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Mongolia's Golden Eagle Festival
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Length
12 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia)
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Ends in
Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia)
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Available Tour Start Dates
SEP 10, 2027 to SEP 29, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).No
Abercrombie & Kent does not electronically advise which of their tour departures are guaranteed. Please contact us to find out if the departure you're interested in is a guaranteed departure or not. -
Special Interest(s)
Culture & History, Short Trips & Festivals, Small Group
, Wildlife & SafariLuxury Small Group Journey
There is a maximum group size of 18 guests, and the following amenities are included (subject to change):
- English-Speaking Resident Tour Director® and Local Guides
- Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Travelling Bell Boy® Luggage Handling
- Breakfast in Bed on Select Days
- Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
- Your Choice of Activity on Design Your Day®
- Traveller's Valet® Laundry Service
- Internet Access
- Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
- Guaranteed Departures with Just Two Guests
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$24,495.00
Contact Us for a Special Price!
Includes $1,800.00 Intra-Air & Tax
This tour has flights that occur during the tour, and this is the per person price of those flights, which we have included in the "From" price listed above. Intra-Air flights are not flights that occur before or after the tour. Such flights may be available at an additional cost.
Overview
Step into the rugged landscapes of Mongolia, where ancient nomadic traditions and untamed wilderness converge in an unforgettable adventure. Witness the lively Golden Eagle Festival, where Kazakh hunters showcase their centuries-old bond with mighty birds of prey. Explore the dramatic canyons and dunes of the windswept Gobi Desert, and then experience an authentic glimpse into nomadic life. From the Altai Mountains to the Flaming Cliffs, this journey unveils Mongolia’s rich heritage in awe-inspiring fashion.
Visited During Tour
Gobi Desert (China & Mongolia) | Olgii (Mongolia) | Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Mongolia's Golden Eagle Festival tour dates available from Abercrombie & Kent. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Abercrombie & Kent Tour Code 107316
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Day
1Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
In many ways still untouched by the outside world, Mongolia offers travellers vast, memorable vistas; warm, welcoming locals; and a timeless nomadic culture waiting for you to discover. Touch down in Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, where the echoes of Genghis Khan's empire meet a rapidly modernizing cityscape. Arrive and settle into your hotel.
Accommodations: Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar -
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2Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar - Tracing the Legacy of Genghis Khan
Step back in time at the Chinggis Khaan Museum, dedicated to the ruler known as Genghis Khan in the West. View a sampling of rare artifacts from the Mongol Empire, guided by a local expert. Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring the city's bustling streets, where Buddhist monasteries and Soviet-era buildings stand side by side. This evening, gather for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar -
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3Olgii
Olgii - Kazakh Encounter
Fly west to Olgii, a remote region in the Altai Mountains where the Kazakh people have preserved the ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles. Explore the Eagle Hunter Cultural Center, where the rich history of eagle hunting is preserved. Stop at striking Tolbo Lake to behold the beauty of its sapphire waters. Visit a local Kazakh family, gaining insight into their traditional way of life. End the day with dinner at your ger camp.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Private Ger Camp -
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4Olgii
Olgii - Golden Eagle Festival
Today is the first day of the Golden Eagle Festival, an extraordinary gathering of eagle hunters competing in feats of skill and precision. Begin with the parade of eagle hunters, where Kazakh hunters in full traditional dress ride horseback while showcasing their majestic birds. Then catch the eagle-calling contests, and watch as eagles respond to their owner's call, swooping down from the hilltops in a majestic display of speed and agility.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Private Ger Camp -
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5Olgii
Olgii - A Celebration of Tradition
Return to the festival for a second day of exhilarating competition. Observe tenge ilu, a horseback challenge where riders grab coins from the ground mid-gallop, and kykbar, a spirited game of tug-of-war on horseback.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Private Ger Camp -
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6Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar - Return to the Capital
Bid farewell to Olgii and fly back to Ulaanbaatar.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar -
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7Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar - Monasteries & Cultural Treasures
Visit Gandan Khiid Monastery, home to a towering 75-foot statue adorned in gold and precious stones. Meet with a top-ranking lama, who offers insight into Mongolian monastic life. Explore the Natural History Museum and Institute of Paleontology.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar -
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8Gobi Desert
Gobi Desert - A Vast, Otherworldly Wilderness
Fly over the Mongolian steppe to the legendary Gobi Desert, renowned for its vast open spaces and rugged mountain ranges. Golden eagles, mountain sheep and Bactrian camels call this sparse habitat home. Settle into your lodge, a retreat in the style of traditional Mongolian gers.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Three Camel Lodge -
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9Gobi Desert
Gobi Desert - Valley of the Eagles and Nomadic Culture
Spend the morning exploring Yol Valley, a narrow, craggy chasm. Hike the valley for a chance to spot vulture-like lammergeiers and Altai snowcocks as well as ibex, yak and Argali mountain sheep. Later, try your hand at archery and witness the construction of a traditional ger, gaining a deeper understanding of Mongolia's nomadic culture. In the evening, soak in the sweeping views of the Milky Way stretching across the horizon.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Three Camel Lodge -
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10Gobi Desert
Gobi Desert - Camel Riding and Flaming Cliffs
Ride a Bactrian camel across the undulating dunes of Moltsog Els, just as Mongolian nomads have for generations. In the afternoon, visit the legendary Flaming Cliffs, where paleontologists first discovered dinosaur eggs more than a century ago. Marvel at the rugged beauty of this otherworldly terrain as the sun sets the cliffs ablaze in fiery hues. Enjoy a relaxing dinner at the lodge.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Three Camel Lodge -
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11Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar - A Return to City Life
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar, enjoying an afternoon at leisure to explore the capital at your own pace. This evening, gather for your farewell dinner, celebrating the memories made on this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar -
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12Ulaanbaatar
Depart Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to meet your departing flight.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations
Select a destination below to view the hotel(s) included by Abercrombie & Kent in their Mongolia's Golden Eagle Festival tour:
Private Ger Camp
Private Ger Camp
Room Type Included: Ger Camp-gercamp
Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar
Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar
Room Type Included: Horizon Club Room
More Details
Abercrombie & Kent is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Mongolia's Golden Eagle Festival tour:
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of the Golden Eagle Festival, where Kazakh hunters showcase their powerful bond with these commanding creatures of the sky
- Meet a local Kazakh family in the Olgii region and gain a rare insight into their nomadic traditions and way of life, discovering what sets this remote region apart from the rest of Mongolia
- Spend three nights at Three Camel Lodge, a boutique retreat in the heart of the Gobi Desert, modeled after traditional Mongolian gers
- Explore the legendary Flaming Cliffs, where paleontologists first unearthed fossilized dinosaur eggs, tracing the footsteps of these ancient titans
Inclusions
- English-speaking Resident Tour Director(R) and local guides
- Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
- Travelling Bell Boy(R) service to transfer your bags between hotels
- Mid-journey Traveller's Valet(R) laundry service
- Internet access
- Daily breakfast, along with many meals
- Entrance fees, taxes and all gratuities (except Resident Tour Director)
- Round-the-clock, on-call support from A&K's experts
Age Restrictions
Minimum age is 10 years old.
Maximum Group Size
18
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