Golden Eagle Festival Mongolia Photo Tour 2025

(01 Oct) Transfer to the hotel. Unpack and rest in the hotel. Short city tour with Gandan Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, which represents Mongolian Culture starting from the Stone Age to the 21st century and Buddhism, and Sukhbaatar Square (also known as Chingis Khaan Square). In Gandan you can take local prayers, monks, the biggest standing indoor Buddha statue, and the temple's own figure. Prepare for the trip. (B/L/D)

(02 Oct) Take a flight to Khovd. Meet your driver at the local airport. Taking short sightseeing in the town is optional. Have dinner and stay in a local hotel. (B/L/D)

(03 Oct) Drive to Tolbo lake and visit the eagle hunter family to experience and capture their lifestyle. Then having a photography session at Tolbo lake. In the late afternoon drive to Ulgii town and have dinner. Stay overnight in a local hotel or tourist ger camp. (B/L/D)

(04 Oct) Drive 35 km on earth road to the Sagsai where most eagle hunters live. Visit the host family near the mountains and have photographic sessions. Return to Ulgii. Stay overnight in a local hotel or tourist ger camp. (B/L/D)

(05-06 Oct) The Golden Eagle Festival starts with its parades and competitions for costuming and hunting techniques. 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. In 2 days you will capture plenty of portraits and competition photos, names Kokbar, Kizkhuar, etc. Festival winners are announced at the closing ceremony. (B/L/D)

(07 Oct) Take a flight back to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the hotel. Option to go shopping for souvenirs and cashmere products. Farewell dinner together. (B/L/D)

(08 Oct) Transfer to the airport for the departure. (B)