West Mongolia Tour with Eagle Hunting, Horse Riding & Hiking - Discovery Expedition
HIGHLIGHTS:
Explore the best of West Mongolia:
⭐ Visit Nomadic Family
⭐ Real Eagle Hunting
⭐ Learn about the Eagle Hunter tribe
⭐ Visit Potanian Glacier, Tavan Bogd
⭐ Khoton and Khurgan Lake
⭐ Ikh Turgen Waterfall
⭐ See ancient burial mounds
⭐ Kazakh band concert
⭐ Enjoy traditional “five fingers” feast
⭐ Horse back riding
⭐ Hiking
⭐ Off-roading in 4WD
⭐ Stay in Yurts, Gers
... and more
BOOK TOUR
US$ 1,450
6 Days
Minimum group size is 2. Price is per person for a 2 person group.
Price is all inclusive for everything in West Mongolia. Domestic flights included.
📍 West Mongolia
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Private Tour (or) Small Group Tour
Available in 🇬🇧 English, 🇫🇷 French, 🇩🇪 German, 🇮🇹 Italian, 🇰🇷 Korean, 🇨🇳 Mandarin
Tour Dates
💬 Contact us with your travel dates to plan your private tour.
👥 Minimum group size of 2. For solo travel please contact us.
Tour Prices
👥 Minimum group size is 2. Price is per person for a 2 person group.
🎁 Price is all inclusive for everything in West Mongolia. Domestic flights included.
💬 For Group discounts -or- Solo travel please contact us.
Meeting Point
👋 We will meet you at the Ölgii Airport.
✈️ You'll fly from Ulaanbattar to Ölgii. Domestic flights are included in the tour package.
Day by Day Itinerary
Discover West Mongolia with Tuvan visits, horseback rides to Tavan Bogd, glaciers, waterfalls, eagle hunter families, rock art, nomadic culture, and scenic lake landscapes.
This is suitable for most travellers. You will travel in 4WD jeeps with easy hikes, horse rides.
PS: All our itineraries are customisable. We also combine journeys across regions, allowing you to explore all of Mongolia. Contact us & we’ll design an adventure tailored just for you.
Day 01 — Fly to Olgii & Drive to Tavan Bogd Ranger Station
Make your own arrangements to reach Ulaanbaatar airport. We'll pick you up from the Olgii airport.
Catch the Morning flight from Ulaanbaatar to Olgii. Your tickets are included.
Short town introduction followed by brunch at a halal restaurant.
Drive 5–6 hours to the Tavan Bogd Ranger Station (3,000m altitude).
Arrive and settle into gers for the night.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Offroad Drive to Tavan Bogd Ranger Station
Day 02 — Horse Ride to Base Camp & Glacier View
Ride horses for 5–6 hours to the Tavan Bogd base camp.
See the Potanian Glacier and enjoy lunch at the site.
Light trekking around the glacier area.
Late afternoon ride back to the Ranger Station. Overnight in gers.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Horseback Riding to Tavan Bogd Base Camp. Explore the Potanin Glacier.
Day 03 — Drive to Khoton & Khurgan Lakes
Drive from the Ranger Station toward Khoton and Khurgan Lakes.
Stop in the Snake River Valley to see ancient burial mounds and stones.
Continue to the lakes and arrive at a Kazakh nomadic family camp.
Settle in for two nights among forests, snow-capped peaks, pristine lakes, and mineral streams.
Enjoy a traditional “five fingers” feast with Kazakh neighbors—music, singing, and celebrations.
Overnight in a yurt.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Visit Snake River Valley. See Bronze Age Rock Arts.
Day 04 — Visit an Eagle Hunter. Hike to Ikh Turgen Waterfall.
Morning hike to Ikh Turgen Valley to see a glacier-fed waterfall.
Return hike to the nomadic family camp.
Visit a golden-eagle hunter on the way back and learn about his lifestyle.
Overnight with the Kazakh nomadic family.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided.
Meet Eagle Hunters
Day 05 — Lakeside Hike & Return to Olgii
Hike toward Khurgan Lake and enjoy lunch by the water.
Afternoon drive back to Olgii.
Farewell dinner and Kazakh band concert in the evening.
Overnight at Bek’s Hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided.
Lunch by the Lake. Farewell Dinner at Yurt
Day 06 — Fly Back to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, transfer to Olgii or Khovd airport.
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar.
End of trip.
Breakfast provided
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What's Included?
✅ What's Included?
✈️ Domestic Flights included
Return tickets between Ulaanbaatar & Olgii
🚙 Transport included
Airport transfer in West Mongolia
4x4 Land Cruiser
Driver
Fuel
🏠 Accommodations included
All accommodations in Western Mongolia
All camping & cooking equipment
Other necessary items
🍽️ Meals included
All meals in Western Mongolia
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free meals available
🙋🏼♂️Support Team included
English speaking guide
Cook
Logistics team
📄 Permits, Activity Fees included
All Entertainment & Event fees
Horses, Wrangler fee
Eagle Hunter’s fees
Wearing traditional clothes and holding eagles on arms taking photos etc
Border area permits
National Park taxes
Other administrative costs
❌ What's NOT included?
Everything in Ulaanbaatar is NOT included
Airport transfers in Ulaanbaatar is NOT included
What to Pack?
🧥 Clothing
Look to dress in layers. Weather can be unpredictable. In addition to your regular clothing, we recommend the following:
Waterproof, Windproof Jacket
Fleece or Down insulated Jacket
Hiking pants
Hat
Sunglasses
Gloves
Wool socks
Water-resistant Hiking shoes/boots
Camp shoes/sandals
🎒 Travel & Field Gear
Daypack to carry water, snacks
Main backpack / luggage. You don't need to carry this.
Water bottle
Headlamp
Extra batteries (batteries drain faster in colder weather)
Optional: Trekking poles
Note: Sleeping bag, Blankets are provided by Bek Travel. All activity related gear is provided by Bek Travel.
📸 Photography (if bringing gear)
Recommended Lenses – wide (24–70mm), telephoto (70–200mm)
Tripod
Extra batteries (batteries drain faster in colder weather)
Extra memory cards
🧼 Personal & Health
Moisturiser
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Personal meds
Hand Sanitizer
Wet wipes
Toiletries
📄 Documents & Money
Passport
Visa (if required).
Cash (USD or MNT)
Backup copies
✅ Pro Tips for Mongolia
Plan to dress in layers. That way you can add or remove layers.
Quick-dry clothing performs better than cotton.
FAQs
I don't know how to ride horses. Can I do this tour?
Yes. Many of our guests are first timers on a horse. We provide easy to ride horses for you. At the start of the tour we have practice sessions and training. At all times you ll be accompanied by a wrangler.
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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