Eagle Hunting Festival and Golden Gobi-2023 Tour

(22 Sep) Transfer to the hotel and relax. City tour including the Gandan Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, which represents Mongolian Culture starting from the Stone Age to the 21st century, and Buddhism, Sukhbaatar Square (also known as Chingis Khaan Square). In Gandan Monastery, you can take local prayers, monks, the biggest standing indoor Buddha statue, and temples' own figure. (L/D)

(23 Sep) Drive to Dalanzagdad, the central town of South Gobi province. Lunch at Mandalgovi, the central town of Middle Gobi province. Scenery changes from steppe to desert on the way. (B/L/D)

(24-25 Sep) Discover beautiful Yoliin Am Valley or Yol Valley (translates to Lammergeier Valley), which is formatted by two high rock walls a big glacier on the ground kept frozen during hot summer days. It has breathtaking dramatic scenery and without a doubt is one of the beautiful places in the country. 

The Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park is rich in fauna. There are mountain sheep, goats, leopards, black-tailed marten of cliffs, lynx, wildcats, squirrels, white gazelles, and other mammal animals. Hiking around the national park to explore its beauty. Visit the natural museum of localities. (B/L/D)

Then drive to Khongor Sand Dunes - the largest and most spectacular Sand dunes in Mongolia. They are up to 800 m high, 12 km wide, and about 100km long. The largest sand dune is known as Duut Mankhan /singing dunes/. Hiking on the Sand dunes is an amazing activity. Visit camel breeding family and experience short camel riding. (B/L/D)

(26 Sep) Today we will drive to Bayanzag, (known as a Flaming Cliffs where the first nest of dinosaur eggs ever discovered was found in 1922.) a site famous for the remains of dinosaurs which lived here 60 million years ago. You can walk around where dinosaurs once roamed and see saksaul trees and other classic desert vegetation. (B/L/D)

(27 Sep) Drive to Baga Gazriin Chuluu in Dundgobi province. It is another granite rock formation in the middle of the steppe plains. Five km away, the highest peak of 1768 meters in the area; Baga Gazariin Uul mountain will take about 4-5 hours to climb. Leisure time for rock climbing and hiking activities. (B/L/D)

(28 Sep) Head back to Ulaanbaatar and rest at the hotel before your adventure in Western Mongolia. (B/L/D)

(29 Sep) Take a flight to Ulgii town, the center of Bayan-Ulgii province where 90% of the population is Kazakhs who have their own language and unique culture. Meet the local team and have a visit to the Kazakh family. This is a day of cultural exploration: local women decorate their gers in a dazzling array of colors handcrafted felt carpets line the floor and delicately-embroidered tapestries adorn the walls, with each design unique to a particular family. Stay overnight at a local hotel or ger camp. (B/L/D)

(30 Sep - 01 Oct) The Golden Eagle Festival starts with its parades and competitions for costuming and hunting techniques. This festival has been celebrated since 2000 and now attracts many travelers. Each year the number of eagle hunters participating in the festival is increasing which makes the festival more colorful and spectacular. Eagles chase fox skins dragged by their owners on horseback. Points are given for their speed and gripping ability. Festival winners are announced at the closing ceremony. (B/L/D)

(02 Oct) Take a flight back to Ulaanbaatar from Ulgii airport. Relaxing hours at the hotel. Farewell dinner together. (B/L/D)

(03 Oct) Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport or Train station and depart Mongolia. (B)