2026 Golden Eagle Festival Tour
HIGHLIGHTS:
Experience Golden Eagle Festival & Kazakh culture:
⭐ Golden Eagle Festival
⭐ Festival Concert
⭐ Real eagle hunting activities
⭐ Ride horses with hunter
⭐ Explore the Altai Mountains
⭐ Visit Kazakh nomadic families
⭐ Enjoy “five finger’s feast”
⭐ Kazakh family concert
⭐ Tumen-Enkh performance
⭐ Explore local markets
⭐ Stay in Kazakh yurts
… and more
Tour Dates
1st Oct 2026 to 8th Oct 2026
This festival happens every year in October
Tour Prices
Displayed Price is per person for a 2 person group. Domestic flights included.
Solo packages are extra. Group discounts available.
Contact us for details.
Key Info
👋 We will meet you at Ulaanbattar Airport.
✈️ You'll fly from Ulaanbattar to Ölgii. We'll book your domestic flights.
Domestic flight schedules for October (festival period) are announced in March. Tickets must be booked immediately once released. Flight and Hotel prices increase sharply by 2-3X during the festival.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01 — Arrival in Ulaanbaatar (Oct 01)
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and meet Bek Travel staff.
Drive to Ramada Hotel and check in.
Evening: attend the Tumen-Enkh Ensemble traditional concert.
Dinner at Mongolian Nomads Restaurant.
Drive back to hotel.
Meals: Dinner provided
Day 02 — Fly to Khovd & Drive to Olgii (Oct 02)
Fly from Ulaanbaatar to Khovd.
Meet Bek Travel team and drive to Olgii.
Check in at Bek Travel’s hotel.
Kazakh family concert in the evening.
Visit the local black market.
Overnight in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 03 — Golden Eagle Festival Opening Ceremony (Oct 03)
Attend the opening ceremony of the Golden Eagle Festival.
After the festival, attend the Festival Concert at the local theater.
Dinner and overnight at Bek Travel’s hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 04 — Festival Day 2 & Closing Ceremony (Oct 04)
Attend the full second day of the Golden Eagle Festival.
Closing ceremony in the evening.
Overnight at Bek Travel’s hotel in Olgii.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 05 — REAL Hunting Activities in Altantsogts (Oct 05)
Drive to Altantsogts village for two days of authentic eagle hunting.
Arrive at a Kazakh eagle hunter’s family home.
Enjoy a welcome “five finger’s ceremony.”
Ride horses into the mountains and accompany hunters for real hunting.
Overnight in Kazakh yurts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 06 — More Hunting & Return to Olgii (Oct 06)
Continue REAL hunting activities in the morning.
Visit more eagle hunter families in the afternoon.
Farewell party and “goodbye five finger’s feast.”
Enjoy Kazakh dombira music and songs.
Drive back to Olgii and overnight at Bek Travel’s hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 07 — Fly Back to Ulaanbaatar (Oct 07)
Fly from Olgii to Ulaanbaatar.
Meet Bek Travel staff again and transfer to Ramada Hotel.
Overnight in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 08 — Departure (Oct 08)
Pick-up from the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Fly home.
Meals: Breakfast provided
What's Included?
What’s Included
✔ One Land Cruiser for every 3 guests throughout the trip in Western Mongolia
✔ 4×4 support vans with drivers for the kitchen team, assistants, and gear transport
✔ Fuel for all vehicles during the entire journey
✔ Hotel stays in Ulaanbaatar and Olgii
✔ Round-trip domestic flight tickets between UB and Olgii
(These high-demand tickets are booked 12 months in advance)
✔ All meals throughout the trip, including restaurant meals in Western Mongolia
✔ All airport transfers in both Olgii and Ulaanbaatar
✔ All cooking and camping equipment
✔ Generator with fuel (220V) for charging batteries and electricity during hunting days
✔ Required national park permits and border zone permissions
✔ Eagle Festival entrance taxes
✔ Eagle hunters’ participation fees
✔ Horses for eagle-hunting activities and riding experiences
✔ All accommodations during hunting days
✔ Full support team: cooks, assistants, wranglers, and all eagle hunters accompanying you during hunting, riding, and the festival
✔ Meals in both Olgii and Ulaanbaatar
✔ All additional administration fees — essentially everything is included
What to Pack?
This is a suggested packing list, which you should feel free to adjust to suit your needs.
backpack or soft bag / dowel bag for luggage
day pack
head lamp/flashlight
spare batteries/bulb
personal medications
towel
waterproof hiking boots/ horse riding boots
waterproof jacket with hood
waterproof overpants
fleece jacket or wool jumper
cotton t-shirts
long sleeve shirts
lightweight trousers
shorts
warm hat
long underwear
socks
underwear
sun hat
gloves
sandals
sun glasses
sun cream
resealing (ziplock) plastic bags
binoculars/camera ( unless otherwise)
Wet and dry tissues
FAQs
Are there any additional costs?
No, There are no extra costs. We cover everything in the itinerary including meals, transportation, entertainment fees.
I am looking for different dates, Is it possible?
Yes we can plan a private tour for you. Please contact us to work it out.
Will there be vegetarian meal options?
Yes. We can provide vegetarian and vegan meals. Let us know your diet requirements and we ll plan it out for you.
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