Experience the Real Eagle hunt in Western Mongolia
7 Days Winter Trip, Hunting with Eagles , Do real hunting on horseback and see how to catch the eagle from nest. Stay with an Eagle Hunter’s family and experience real hunter’s lifestyle and culture in Western Mongolia.
Season: November- March
Per person fee
1850$ USD
Group size 3-12
NOTE: Booking need to be done at least 20 days before tour starts.
Includes below in Western Mongolia:
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All meals in Western Mongolia
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Domestic flight ticket
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Van and SUV's, driver
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Fuel
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English speaking guide
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Cook
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Wranglers
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Camels and Horses
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All Accommodations in Western Mongolia
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Border area permits and Festival taxes
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All camping and cooking equipment
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Drinks and toilet papers ( Water, juice etc)
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Eagle hunter’s entertainment fees ( wearing traditional clothes and holding eagles on arms taking photos etc)
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We can also gather for vegetarians and gluten free if required at no additional charges.
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Other administrative costs
Excludes:​
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International airfare
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Airport departure taxes
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​Any meals not specified in full itinerary
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Optional tipping or gratuities to camp crew and leader
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Any additional hotel/ ger camp nights that may be necessary due to domestic airline schedule changes or other factors
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Transport costs that may be necessary due to domestic airline schedule changes
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Pre-trip expenses of medical immunizations, visa fees, travel insurance, and other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc)
Day 1: Fly to Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the city of Mongolia, and check into your hotel.
Day 2: Fly from Ulaanbaatar city to Bayan-Ulgii province
Our guide and drivers will greet you at the airport and take you to one the popular local restaurants. After a delightful lunch, we will head directly to the Altai village, covering a distance of 110 km on unpaved roads. Along the way, we will stop at some breathtaking viewpoints for photo opportunities After a 3 to 4 hour drive, we will visit an eagle's family and enjoy dinner there, featuring a traditional dish called Besbarmak (Five Fingers). You'll spend the night at the eagle hunter's home.
Day 3: Ride a horse with Eagle hunter and start real eagle hunting activity
We will leave the eagle hunter's house at 10 am and ride horses towards to the mountains, which will takes us about 1 to 2 hours. Upon arrival, we will meet 2 to 3 eagle hunters and additional participants for the authentic eagle hunting experience. While we engage in this activity, our driver and cook will set up the tent for lunch. After a couple of hours, we will enjoy lunch with the eagle hunters and the crew before continuing our activities until 5 pm. After a full day, we will return to the eagle hunter's family for dinner and spend the night at their home.
Day 4: Drive to Tolbo village
After enjoying a Western-style breakfast, we will head to Tolbo village. Along the way, we'll make a few stops to capture stunning nature photos. We’ll stop at Tolbo Lake for an outdoor lunch before continuing our drive to Tolbo village. a journey of 4 to 5 hours, covering 130 km on unpaved roads. We will visit Beken's family, one of the master eagle, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at a local family's home.
Day 5: Hike and catching the eagle from the nest activity
After enjoying a Western-style breakfast, we will embark on a hike to trap for Eagle with Beken. This adventure will take around 4 to 5 hours we seek out eagles. During the activity we will have outdoor lunch in the warm tent. Afterward, you'll have the opportunity to hold Beken's eagle on your arm and wear his handmade wild coat for some memorable photos. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at Beken's place.
Day 6: Drive back to Ulgii
After finishing your breakfast, we will head directly back to Ulgii. We'll have lunch at one of the popular restaurants there. Following that, we will visit the local museum, bazaar, and souvenir shop. Dinner will be at a restaurant, and you'll spend the night at the hotel.
Day 7: Fly back to Ulaanbaatar city
We would pick up you from your hotel and get transferred to airport.
